Thirteen tours that start at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise ship: Philae and the High Dam, Abu Simbel, a felucca on the river by day or at night, the Nubian village, and day or two-day trips north to Edfu, Luxor and Cairo.
A one-hour felucca ride is from $25 per person in a group. The Aswan sightseeing tour, with the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae, is from $80 per person in a group of 9 to 16, or $130 each for two to four. Abu Simbel is from $115. Hotel pickup is included.
Aswan sits on the first cataract of the Nile, where the river narrows between granite islands and Nubia begins. It is quieter than Luxor, and most of what it is known for is on or beside the water: Philae on its island, the High Dam, the granite quarries, the Nubian villages on the west bank, and the feluccas that sail between them.
Every tour on this page picks you up from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. The sightseeing tours are private, with your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned car, so the price per person depends on how many of you there are. Avicon Travel is a licensed agency based in Luxor, and these tours are run by our own team.
Length, place, type and starting price for every tour we run from Aswan. The starting price is per person in a group of 9 to 16, unless the tour has one price for everyone; the price table below shows what smaller groups pay.
| Tour | Length | Where | Type | From / person | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan Sightseeing Private Day Tour | 1 Day | High Dam · Obelisk · Philae | Private Tour | From $80 / person | A first day in Aswan |
| Abu Simbel Temples Private Tour | 8–10 hours | Aswan · Abu Simbel | Private Day Tour | From $115 / person | Egypt's most famous temple facade, in a day |
| Nubian Village Tour From Aswan by Motorboat | 1 Day | Nubian village, west bank | Private Tour | From $35 / person | Nubian homes, food and color |
| Aswan Felucca Ride Around Elephantine Island | 1 Hour | Elephantine & Kitchener Islands | Daytime Felucca Ride | From $25 / person | An hour on the Nile, the classic Aswan view |
| Aswan Felucca Ride at Night on the Nile | 1 Hour | Elephantine & Botanical Gardens | Night Felucca Ride | From $25 / person | A quiet hour on the river after dark |
| Philae Temple Sound and Light Show Tour in Aswan | Evening | Philae Temple, Aswan | Private Transfer | From $80 / person | An evening at Philae |
| Aswan Horse Carriage Ride Through the City | 1 Day | Aswan city streets | Horse Carriage Ride | From $40 / person | A slow look at the town, with lunch |
| Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Trip from Aswan | 1 Day | Kom Ombo · Edfu | Private Tour | From $100 / person | Travelers not taking a Nile cruise |
| Luxor Day Trip from Aswan by Train | 1 Day | Luxor East & West Bank | Private Tour | From $215 / person | Luxor's highlights without changing hotels |
| Cairo Day Trip from Aswan by Plane | 1 Day | Giza · Cairo | Private Tour | From $670 / person | The pyramids, if Cairo is not on your trip |
| 2-Day Luxor and Cairo Trip from Aswan | 1 night | Luxor · Cairo | Private Tour | From $940 / person | Luxor and Cairo in two days |
| 2-Day Cairo Trip from Aswan by Plane | 1 night | Giza · Saqqara · Cairo | Private Tour | From $800 / person | Cairo with a night in a 5-star hotel |
| 2-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour from Aswan by Plane | 1 night | Cairo · Alexandria | Private Tour | From $850 / person | Cairo and the Mediterranean in one trip |
Every tour starts at your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan. Prices are per person in a group of 9 to 16 unless the tour has one price.
The High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, with lunch.
The temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, by private car from Aswan.
A boat to a Nubian village on the west bank, with a Nubian lunch.
An hour under sail between the islands of Aswan.
An hour on the Nile after dark, with the town lit up.
Philae Temple at night, with lights and narration.
Aswan at a walking pace from a horse-drawn carriage, with lunch.
The double temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Luxor's temples and tombs in a day by first-class train.
Fly to Cairo for the pyramids and back the same night.
Luxor by train, then a flight to Cairo, in two days.
Two days in Cairo with a 5-star night, flights included.
Cairo and Alexandria by plane, with a 5-star night.
Prices per person for 1 October to 19 December 2026, read from each tour's own page. Because the tours are private, a couple pays more per person than a group of ten: the car and the guide cost the same however many of you there are.
| Tour | 1 person | 2–4 people | 5–8 people | 9–16 people | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aswan Sightseeing Private Day Tour | $210 | $130 | $90 | $80 | Guide, car, lunch, entry fees |
| Abu Simbel Temples Private Tour | $430 | $235 | $135 | $115 | Guide, private car, entry fees |
| Nubian Village Tour From Aswan by Motorboat | From $35 / person | From $35 / person | From $35 / person | From $35 / person | Guide, car, boat ride, lunch |
| Aswan Felucca Ride Around Elephantine Island | $80 | $45 | $30 | $25 | Transfers, felucca, water |
| Aswan Felucca Ride at Night on the Nile | $80 | $45 | $30 | $25 | Pickup, boat & entry fees, water |
| Philae Temple Sound and Light Show Tour in Aswan | $165 | $110 | $80 | $80 | Transfers, water, soft drinks |
| Aswan Horse Carriage Ride Through the City | $95 | $60 | $40 | $40 | Pickup, carriage, lunch, drinks |
| Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Trip from Aswan | $385 | $210 | $115 | $100 | Guide, car, lunch, entry fees |
| Luxor Day Trip from Aswan by Train | $595 | $360 | $235 | $215 | Train, guide, lunch, entry fees |
| Cairo Day Trip from Aswan by Plane | $1220 | $965 | $815 | $795 | Flights, guide, lunch, entry |
| 2-Day Luxor and Cairo Trip from Aswan | $1775 | $1310 | $1105 | $1070 | Train, flights, 5* hotel, guide |
| 2-Day Cairo Trip from Aswan by Plane | $1570 | $1145 | $960 | $930 | Flights, 5* hotel, guide, entry |
| 2-Day Cairo and Alexandria Tour from Aswan by Plane | $1685 | $1215 | $1000 | $975 | Flights, 5* hotel, guide, entry |
Prices change a little over Christmas and New Year (20 December to 4 January) and from 5 January to 25 March 2027; each tour page lists all three seasons. The tours with flights cost less after 5 January. Tours with one price show it in every column. For children's prices, send us your date and group size on WhatsApp.
The Aswan sightseeing tour covers the three classic sites: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk still lying in its granite quarry, and the Temple of Isis on Philae island, reached by boat. Add an hour on a felucca in the late afternoon and you have seen the best of the town.
Yes, for most visitors. The two rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari are among the most famous monuments in Egypt, and the day trip from Aswan is the usual way to see them. It is a long day by road, so plan a quiet evening after it.
By day you see Elephantine and Kitchener islands, the granite boulders and the west bank clearly. At night the river is calm and quiet, with the lights of the town on the water. Both rides last an hour and pick you up from your hotel.
Only if you are not taking a Nile cruise. Every cruise between Aswan and Luxor stops at both temples, so cruise passengers see them anyway. The day trip suits travelers staying in Aswan who want the two temples with their own guide.
Yes. Luxor is a day trip by first-class train, with the main temples and tombs and lunch. Cairo and the pyramids are a domestic flight away, in a day or over two days with a 5-star hotel night, flights included in the price.
Yes. Most of our Aswan tours collect you from your hotel or from your Nile cruise ship moored in Aswan and bring you back at the end. Each tour page says exactly where pickup is.
The sightseeing tours are private: your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned car, with no other travelers joining. That is why the price per person drops as your group grows. The felucca rides and the sound and light show are short outings with their own price.
On the sightseeing tours, yes: the price includes the entrance fees for the sites listed on each tour page. Each tour page lists exactly what is included and what is not, so check the tour you want before you book.
October to April, when days are warm rather than hot. Aswan is one of the hottest places in Egypt from May to September, so plan sightseeing for the early morning and leave the felucca for the late afternoon or evening.
Send a booking request from the tour page with your date and the number of adults and children, or message us on WhatsApp. Our team replies within 24 hours to confirm the booking, the pickup time and any questions about the day.
Yes. Avicon Travel is a Class "A" travel agency licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism under License No. 1962 and registered since 2010. Our office is in Karnak, Luxor, and our own team runs these tours in Aswan.
Prices and itineraries on this page last checked 3 October 2026.
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