15 Aswan Temple Tours Worth Booking

1.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,807 reviews · 10 hours · from $70Our pick

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned group bus, arriving early for time at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. You can choose a guide or explore independently. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Mido, Ahmed Abdelwahab, and Mostafa are praised for clear explanations, while the long road makes an early start and packed lunch essential.

“Ahmed Sony was an excellent guide, very knowledgable about everything at the site. would 100% recommend”

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2.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · from $53

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and about three hours at the temples. Add a local guide, entrance tickets, or lunch if needed. Drivers such as Mahmoud and Mohammed have helped make the long desert run comfortable, but confirm timing and inclusions before booking.

“Excellent driver (Mahmoud) and a comfortable car made the long day trip enjoyable. Our guide, Hani, even helped us with our onward travel in the afternoon at the end of the tour. The tour provider, Emo Tour, provided good communication and coordination via WhatsApp.”

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3.Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 309 reviews · from $24

Travel from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned minibus, with pickup around 4:00 to 4:30 a.m. You get roughly two hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. Choose transport only or add a guide such as Ahmed. Entrance fees are extra, and the drive takes about three hours each way.

“No issues, picked us up on time, long drive to Abu simble. Driver gave us almost 2 hours to look around which was enough”

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4.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Philae Temple by private car and motorboat. An English-speaking Egyptologist explains Isis, Osiris, and Horus, then gives you time for photos. Guides may include Mary Gerges, Eman, or Waleed Adnan. The three-hour tour includes transport, boat fare, admission, and hotel return.

“Aladino was the best tour guide, he gave us a very detailed explanation of the temple history and is very kind. We loved the tour!”

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5.Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 218 reviews · from $22

Leave Aswan at 4:00 am for the three-hour drive to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned shared vehicle. You’ll explore the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari independently, with an optional guide such as Ahmed Ashraf or Ahmed Abdeen, then return to your hotel. The price is low, but bring water, food, and patience for a long road day.

“The trip was cool. The tour operator Marina Melad was very helpful and patient. We did not pay for the guide, but the agency provided us one for free as a gift - Mr Ahmed Ashraf, who was very friendly and professional and we really appreciated.”

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6.Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Travel from your Aswan hotel by car and motorboat to Philae Temple, then explore its courtyards, columns, and carvings with an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Mary, Emad, Ahmed Abdelwahab, and Heba are known for clear explanations and extra photo time. The three-hour tour costs $35 per person, with entrance tickets included only when that option is selected.

“Our tour guide Mary was just great!!! Very nice and kind lady and a really good guide explaining with detail and avoiding the crowds in Philae. I recommend it 100%”

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7.Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 151 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Visit Philae Temple at night on a two-hour trip from your Aswan hotel. A private car, boat to Agilkia Island, entrance fees, bottled water, and audio guide are included. The show tells the story of Isis, Osiris, and the temple’s UNESCO-led relocation. English, French, Spanish, and German audio are available.

“Liza kept in touch with us every step of the way, the driver found us without difficulty and despite the crowd on the island, our ferry was easy to locate. A great night made memorable by great planning.”

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8.Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $65Best reviewed

Start with pickup in Aswan, then visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk quarry, and Philae Temple by boat. Your Egyptologist guide explains ancient carving methods, Isis worship, and modern Nile control. Guides such as Emad, Nermien, Mary, and Peter have earned special praise, but your assigned guide may vary.

“We had a good family trip with Aslam. Was worth the money. The guide always made sure my family was comfortable.”

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9.Abu Simbel temple in Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $65

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle, leaving at 4:00 am for the UNESCO-listed Nubia Monuments beside Lake Nasser. A guide meets you at the site, explains the two temples, and gives you time to explore. Groups are limited to 15, with hotel pickup and return included.

“Abu Simbel is absolutely breathtaking I would have given the service 5 stars if we didn’t start at 4am :) it was unnecessary to start that early. Everything else was great.”

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10.Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $25

Visit Aswan’s High Dam and the island Temple of Philae in about four hours with a private English-speaking guide, air-conditioned car, hotel pickup, and drop-off. The route includes a motorboat crossing, temple courtyards, and the story of how Philae was moved to safety. Mohammed, Sharif, and Moa have all guided past departures.

“The tour was amazinG, our flight had a delay but the waited for us. They were very kind, and we had a beautiful time.”

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11.Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $25

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned shared vehicle, with hotel pickup, temple admission time, and return transport included. Choose transport only or add a speaking guide. The journey takes about three and a half hours each way, so expect a long day built around one spectacular ancient site.

“Son 3,5 horas de ida y otras 3,5 horas de vuelta, pero luego te dan 1 hora para ver los dos templos de prisa y corriendo. Se necesitarían unas 2 horas. En el 2o templo había una cola enorme, fui a avisar al guía de que nos regresamos, nos llevó a la entrada y sobornando al de la puerta nos colamos sin esperar.”

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12.Aswan tour ( the temple of philae – high dam )

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 47 reviews · from $29

Spend about three and a half hours visiting Philae Temple on Agilika Island and Aswan High Dam. An English-speaking Egyptologist, air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a small group of up to 10 are included. Temple admission and the motorboat cost extra. Guides such as Aida, Milad, and Kyrillos have earned especially warm praise.

“We got a private two person tour, which was more than what we expected. We were grateful that the owner did not cancel the tour since there were only two of us. The guide Siwa and the driver were polite and helpful and attentive to our needs. We would highly recommend the tour to anyone who wants to have a great visit at Aswan.”

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13.Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · from $40

Travel from your Aswan hotel by private vehicle and motorboat to Philae Temple, where an English-speaking Egyptologist explains the reliefs of Isis, Osiris, and Horus. Guides including Mary, Miriam, Ahmed Sony, and Heba have led this short visit. Allow extra time to confirm the entrance fee and pickup area before booking.

“Well organized tour. The guide, Mary, gave detailed explanations and there was sufficient time to explore by oneself and take pictures.”

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14.Private Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $70

Travel north from Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu in a private vehicle with an Egyptologist guide. See Kom Ombo’s unusual double temple, then explore Egypt’s best-preserved cult temple at Edfu. The trip costs about $70 per person, includes entrance fees and hotel transport, and can end in Aswan or Luxor.

“We loved this tour! It was well-organized and informative, with an exceptional guide and driver who spoke excellent English. Unlike other tours I've taken in Egypt, this one respected my preferences and interests, without pushing me to spend more money. Highly recommended!”

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15.Nile cruise between Aswan and Luxor: Sail the best temples in Egypt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $500

Sail from Aswan to Luxor over four nights, stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and Hatshepsut’s temple. Mohamed Gaber, also called Moha, may guide the visits in Spanish with lively explanations. Abu Simbel is optional and costs extra.

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