The 4 Private Temple Tours in Aswan That Earn Their Price

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · from $70Our pick

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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2.Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $140Best reviewed

Travel privately from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a qualified Egyptologist guide. Spend about two hours exploring the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari, with entrance fees, bottled water, hotel pickup, and drop-off included. Guides may include Hassan, Whalid, Saleh Arabi, Marcus, or Yasser.

“Una esperienza culturalmente importante, la guida parlava un discreto italiano. L'organizzazione è stata eccellente, l'autista è venuto a prelevarci fin dentro il battello, il viaggio verso Abu Simbel e ritorno è stato lungo ma comodo. Nel complesso da consigliare.”

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3.Private Tour to Philae Temple and Nubian Village By Boat & Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $99

Spend 5 to 6 hours visiting Isis Temple at Philae and a Nubian village near Sehel Island. Your private tour includes hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, motorboat, entrance fees, and a guide. Guides such as Michael, Mina, and Magdy have been praised for clear explanations and patient service.

“Nice places, and the guides were superb, punctual and knowledgeable. Highly recommended. The trip takes around 6 Hrs.”

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4.Private Tour to Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam and Philae Temple by BOAT

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · from $65Cheapest good one

Spend five to six hours visiting Philae Temple by motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam. Pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and a guide in your chosen language are included. Michael is one guide praised for his humor, flexibility, and clear explanations.

“We had Michael as our guide. He made the experience wonderful. He is funny, highly knowledgeable and allowed us to be flexible. He taught us so much about the areas we visited and Aswan in general. My husband and I couldn't have asked for a better guide. The Philae temple was amazing. And highly recommend asking for Michael.”

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