Aswan Tours & Things to Do 2026
Egypt's most laid-back Nile city — Nubian villages, Philae Temple, and the road to Abu Simbel.
Aswan moves at the pace of the Nile itself. Granite hills, colorful Nubian villages, felucca sails at sunset, and — a few hours south — Ramses II's colossal temple at Abu Simbel.
Available Trips
Aswan Fishing Trip on the Nile
A relaxed morning fishing from a traditional boat with a local fisherman.
From
$32
Aswan Elephantine Island Ruins Tour
Ancient temple ruins and Aswan's own Nilometer, on the island in the middle of the Nile.
From
$28
Aswan Nubian Village Homestay Dinner
A home-cooked Nubian dinner and evening with a local family on Elephantine or Heisa Island.
From
$35
Aswan Unfinished Obelisk Tour
A cracked, abandoned obelisk still lying in its granite quarry — and a lesson in ancient engineering.
From
$18
Aswan Camel Ride at Sunset
A desert-hill camel ride overlooking the Nile and Aswan's monastery, timed for sunset.
From
$30
Kalabsha Temple & High Dam Tour
Visit the relocated Temple of Kalabsha and the engineering feat of the Aswan High Dam.
From
$45
Aswan Nubian Museum Tour
A guided visit to the Nubian Museum, tracing Nubian history and culture from ancient times to today.
From
$20
Aswan Botanical Garden & Felucca Half-Day
A relaxed half-day combining Kitchener's Island botanical garden with a felucca sail.
From
$30
Abu Simbel Day Trip from Aswan
Ramses II's colossal rock temples at Abu Simbel, near the Sudanese border.
From
$90
Aswan: Philae Temple & Nubian Village
The Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and an afternoon in a colorful Nubian village.
From
$55
Why Visit Aswan?
- Sail a felucca around Elephantine Island
- Visit the Temple of Philae
- Take a day trip to Abu Simbel
- Walk through a Nubian village
Travel Tips
- Abu Simbel trips leave very early (around 4am)
- Bring cash for small Nubian village purchases