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Temple Tours in Aswan: 15 That Earn the Day

41 tours  ·  from $20

The good temple tours in Aswan fill up weeks out and the cheap seats go first. Below: the 15 to settle early, what each fare covers and where they part company.

From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup - A 4:00 a.m. pickup and the road south
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From Aswan: Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup

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 shared bus, with hotel pickup and drop-off. At the temples, you can explore with an English, Arabic, French, German, or Spanish guide, or choose a self-guided option. Guides such as Waleed Adnan, Ahmed Abdelwahab, Mido, and Mostafa are praised for clear explanations.

“We really enjoyed our day tour with Ahmed Bahaa to Abu Simbel. He shared with us the history of the temples, why and by whom it was build and the meaning of the elements of the two temples. We had an excellent time and we highly recommend booking this tour if you want to learn more about the history of Abu Simbel and how the Egyptian people, with the help of UNICEF moved the temples after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.”

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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan - The three-hour drive from Aswan
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Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

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 or van, with hotel or cruise pickup, bottled water, and flexible timing. You get about three hours at Ramses II and Nefertari’s temples. Add entrance tickets, a local guide, and lunch if needed. Drivers such as Mahmoud or Mohammed may also help with stops and onward plans.

“This was one of the best services we got in egypt! The driver was very kind and arranging and helpful. Served us water and made a detour to we can have food on the way with no extra cost. We needed to be back to aswan on time and he made sure that we arrive on tRead more”

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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour - The motorboat ride to the island
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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

3.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 4 hours · from $76

Visit Aswan’s three essential sights in four hours with a private Egyptologist guide. You’ll reach Philae Temple by motorboat, study the Unfinished Obelisk, and see the Nile from the High Dam. Guides such as Mary, Heba, Mido, and Ahmed Awad are praised for clear explanations, relaxed pacing, and helpful photos.

“This activity was excellent. The philae Temple is the obvious star and it is absolutely worth visiting. Heba was very patient with me and gave me a lot of interesting information at every location. She also took the time to take excellent photos of me. You will be very happy if you book this tour with her!”

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Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer - Leaving Aswan in a private, air-conditioned car
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Aswan: Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

4.Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 341 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $115

Use this private Aswan to Luxor transfer to visit two major Nile temples without taking a cruise. Your air-conditioned car includes hotel pickup, temple entrance fees, and guides at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Guides such as Aladin, Thabet, Walid, and Mohamed Aty have been praised for clear explanations of mythology, hieroglyphs, and temple design.

“The tour was excellent. Edfu and Kom Ombo are both very impressive sites. Our guide, Ali Baaba, was very personable, professional, knowledgeable and friendly. He provided lots of interesting information in an easy to understand manner. He is a brilliant guide. The driver was also very professional and friendly, ensuring our safe arrival in Luxor.”

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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - Three hours by road in an air-conditioned minibus
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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

5.Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan

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

Travel from Aswan to Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned minibus, with hotel or cruise pickup, a bottle of water, and return transport. You can visit independently or add a guide such as Ahmed. The temples take about two hours to see, while entrance fees are extra and the round trip takes most of the day.

“First time using Aviator, and I could say it was a really good experience with this Operator, they pick me at 4:15 or 4:20am in the Morning, I can understand the delay, because they have other people sometime to pick, and maybe could be some delays, but after picking all the Read more”

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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry - From your Aswan hotel to the river
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From Aswan: Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

6.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

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

Travel from Aswan to Philae Temple by private car and motorboat. Your guide explains the Isis and Osiris reliefs, the temple’s rescue and relocation, and gives you time for photos. Guides include Mary, Eman, Mohamed, and Waleed, with English, French, German, Spanish, and Arabic available.

“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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Full Day tour to Abu simbel temples from aswan - Three hours by road in an air-conditioned minibus
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Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

7.Full Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan

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

This early morning shared shuttle leaves Aswan at 4:00 am and takes about three hours each way to Abu Simbel. You get round-trip hotel transfers, a small group of up to 15 people, and roughly two hours at the temple complex, with an optional guide such as Ahmed Ashraf or Aida. Entrance fees are extra.

“Always had a good experience with Viator and their tour operators, The trip is fabulous, great experience”

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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour - Hotel pickup and the road to the Nile dock
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Aswan: Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

8.Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

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

Sail from Aswan to Philae Island, where an English speaking guide such as Mary, Emad, or Ahmed can explain Isis worship, Roman additions, vivid carvings, and the temple’s UNESCO relocation. This three hour group tour includes hotel pickup, transport, and a boat ride. Check that your chosen option includes entrance fees.

“Guide Heba was amazing and one of the best guides in Aswan. The temple was magnificent.”

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Aswan: Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees - Why Isis and Osiris matter to the show
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Aswan: Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

9.Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

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

Travel from your Aswan hotel by car and boat to Agilkia Island for a two-hour Philae Temple sound and light show. Audio commentary covers Isis, Osiris, and the temple’s move in the 1960s. English, French, Spanish, and German audio is available, with staff such as George, Sara, and Merna helping coordinate the evening.

“We really enjoyed the show and it was amazing to see Philae Temple at night. It was truly an amazing experience. Liza did a great job at co-ordinating everything and organising the pick up. She also was checking in on us during the transfers and after the drop off to ensure we were hope. Our driver Mustafa was also very friendly and so was the captain of the motorboat that took us to the island.”

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From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour - The early start from Luxor
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From Luxor: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour

10.Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Private All-Inclusive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 143 reviews · 10 hours · from $165

This 10-hour private transfer takes you from Luxor to Aswan with stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo, then continues to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple. Expect an early pickup, several local guides, an air-conditioned car, lunch, entry fees, and hotel drop-off. Guides such as Ibrahim, Ziad, Mary, and Ahmed Sony have earned especially warm praise.

“It was an amazing experience. The car driver, Mina, is super nice and absolutely awesome. All the guides were good, specially Rinet, she explains everything and her Spanish is amazing. She was great! Very recommendable!”

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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village - Philae Temple and the story of a rescued island sanctuary
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Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

11.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

See Aswan’s essential sights in six hours with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide, including Philae Temple by motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Nubian Village. Guides such as Mary, Heba, Ahmed, and Mariana are praised for clear explanations. Expect strong history coverage, scenic boat rides, and a more touristy village visit.

“Our guide Andro was super kind! Amd answered every curiosity we had!”

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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan - Reading the stone at the Unfinished Obelisk
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Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam in Aswan

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · from $65Top rated

You’ll visit Aswan’s High Dam, the ancient Unfinished Obelisk quarry, and Philae Temple on an island in the Nile. An Egyptologist guide such as Emad, Nermien, Maryam, or Peter leads the tour, with air-conditioned transport, a boat ride, entry fees, bottled water, and pickup from your hotel, cruise ship, or Aswan Airport included.

“The tour was excellent and the guide was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour if you are in Aswan.”

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Abu Simbel temple in Aswan - What the transport is really like
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Abu Simbel temple in Aswan

13.Abu Simbel temple in Aswan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $65

Leave Aswan at 4am for Abu Simbel, about 290 km away on Lake Nasser. You ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, meet a guide at the temples, and return the same day. Guides such as Sameh, Mahmoud, and Hussein have been praised for clear explanations, while the long road trip and separate entrance fee need planning.

“Un tour increible muchas felicidades a los conductores son unos profesionales, les doy 5 estrellas un tour inolvidable”

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Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour - Walking through the Temple of Isis
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Philae Temple and Aswan High-Dam Half-day tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $25

Meet your private guide and driver in central Aswan for a short visit to the High Dam, then take a motorboat to Philae Temple. Expect about 3 hours 45 minutes in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guides such as Sharif or Moa sometimes assigned. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, but entrance tickets and the boat fee are extra.

“Very professional and friendly team. I was met in the morning by Mohammed who bought water and snacks for me. He introduced me to my guide and also helped at the end of the trip get my bags organized for my transfer to Luxor. My guide was Sharif - excellent English aRead more”

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Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan - Three hours of desert road, with a rest stop
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Abu Simbel Temple Day Trip with Hotel Pickup From Aswan

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · from $25

Leave Aswan at 4 a.m. for Abu Simbel in an air-conditioned shared vehicle, with hotel pickup and return included. Choose transport only or add an English-speaking guide. Expect about 3 to 3.5 hours each way, a rest stop, time for both temples, and a separate 495 EGP admission fee.

“Prompt pickup at hotel, stopped for snacks and drinks unlimited, proficient English, comfortable small suv, super clean car, very professional driver and felt safe immediately. I highly recommend Oscar for a private escort from Aswan to Luxor. It’s three hours but with the two stops it went by fast and lots of very interesting places and things to see on the way! Book now and have an amazing time!”

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