Aswan Highlights: Philae Temple & Nubian Village

Discover Aswan’s top sights in hours: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Nubian Village. Book your private tour now!

Duration: 5 hours, 20 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Unfinished Obelisk - Begin the day tour in Aswan with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or cruise ship, and head to explore the wonders of one of the most renowned stone artifacts from ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Discover the fascinating story of the largest known obelisk, believed to be commissioned by Hatshepsut (c. 1473-1458 BC)…
What's Included
  • Private, air-conditioned modern vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Motor boat ride to Philae Temple
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan
  • Entry/Admission - Nubian Village
  • Entrance Fees to Philae Temple, Obelisk, & High Dam (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Egyptologist Tour guide at the temple (optional)
Additional Information

Discover the incredible attractions of Aswan by visiting all the top landmarks in just a few hours on this exclusive private tour. A professional driver will collect you from your Aswan accommodation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey to the main attractions. During this tour, you will have the opportunity to explore…

Location
Unfinished Obelisk
Sheyakhah Oula,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Charles_d
Jan 3, 2026
Fantastic tour - Super guide He was punctual and very good driver We saw many different places Fabulous experience I fully recommend
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743weih
Dec 18, 2025
Great experience in Aswan - We had less than one day in Aswan and wanted to hit all major sites (Philae temple, unfinished obelisk, high dam and Nubian village) within Aswan. Karam’s tour was the only one I can find that included them all and has multiple start times, which was the perfect fit for our need and schedule. We chose 11am start time and whole tour took 6 hours. Highly recommended.
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Jerusha
Dec 18, 2025
Lovely Day with Karam - We loved Karam and we really enjoyed our day with him. He was kind and patient and he recommended a lovely local restaurant that did not overcharge us, for lunch, with yummy food. His vehicle is new and extremely clean. The only part that we did not enjoy was the visit to the spice shop, but the rest of the day was really lovely. Karam is awesome. Highly recommend him and if I’d known that he does trips to Luxor, I would have booked him for that as well.
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Elizabethpi7571hw
Dec 9, 2025
Great day out - Excellent guide who was very attentive and keen for us to enjoy the trip. Gave us all the time we needed and included some extras which would not have been possible in a large group. Wherever we went he knew the people which meant we weren’t hassled by sellers etc so we could relax and enjoy the day. Highly recommend.
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Atz200
Nov 30, 2025
The best tour in Aswan - Karim was just amazing! Such a kind, genuine person passionate about his work and heritage. We had a fantastic time on this tour as he went above and beyond. Highly recommend his tours. Thank you from your Aussie mates!
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Anita_y
Nov 27, 2025
Fantastic tour and guide - Karim is just amazing! He went above and beyond for this private tour. He is a passionate local that is kind, genuine, humble and honest explaining about his culture, looking after us like family. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend him. Shukran from your Aussie mates and we hope to see you again soon!
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Traveler56983949444
Nov 22, 2025
One of the Best Days I Had in Egypt! - My day trip to Aswan was unforgettable. From the moment I was picked up, I felt completely safe and comfortable. The car was clean and cool (a huge plus in the Aswan heat!), and my guide instantly made me feel welcomed. Philae Temple was breathtaking—walking through it felt like stepping into another world. I’m so glad I chose to hear the history behind it. We also stopped at the High Dam, which offered some incredible views and photo spots. But the highlight for me was the Nubian Village. My guide’s knowledge of Nubian culture and local life was amazing, and it added so much depth to the experience. I genuinely learned a lot and loved meeting the locals and seeing the colors and traditions of the village. Throughout the whole trip, everything was well-organized, relaxed, and enjoyable. My guide Karam felt like FAMILY! I never felt rushed, and I truly appreciated how thoughtful and informative he was. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Aswan. It was an amazing experience that I’ll remember for a long time!
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Kort_y
Mar 28, 2025
The guide was the best... - The guide was the best one we had during our time in Egypt. He was very laid back and fun to be around. The trip to the Nubian village was amazing as well as his families spice tour. I wish he could have been our guide for every day excursion in Egypt.
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Fabianf189
Jan 24, 2025
Excellent City Tour with Karam - Karam was very friendly and helpful, organizing a complete city tour reaching all the main remarkable places to visit, an intensive day even during summer time, well organized by Karam. Philae Temple is a must in this itinerary, Elephantine island is very interesting as well. We enjoyed a lot the motorboat journey along the Nile River to get the Nubian Village.
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Angus
Nov 16, 2025
Avoid at all cost - Avoid!!! There seems to be much better options on here. The driver knew nothing about Aswan, we fact check the information after and it was all wrong. It is listed as Aswan tour, but the tour does not include any information it’s basically just an overpriced driver for the day. They then also scammed us for $800 at our hotel because the didn’t put the boat cost on their website, which they have now updated to $500. We’ve never had a bad tour after travelling for this whole year, but this was bad
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).