# Aswan Elephantine Island Ruins Tour

- Destination: Aswan
- Duration: 2 Hours
- Price: from USD 47.63 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Aswan.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/aswan-elephantine-island-ruins-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-15

Ancient temple ruins and Aswan's own Nilometer, on the island in the middle of the Nile.

Walking across Elephantine Island, you see the ruins of the Temple of Khnum and Aswan's ancient Nilometer, while Nubian village life carries on around you. People have lived on this island continuously for over 6,000 years. The Nilometer was how officials tracked the river during flood season. Depending on the design, they read the level from a marked column, a corridor of steps descending to the water, or a deep well linked to underground channels. Those readings helped predict the harvest and plan food distribution, irrigation and taxation. In the pharaonic period, a reading that pointed to a strong harvest meant higher taxes. Low water signalled poor fertility on the floodplain, and very high water risked destructive flooding. A specific mark on the scale showed the ideal flood height for good soil.

## Highlights

- Ruins of the Temple of Khnum
- Aswan's ancient Nilometer

## What's included

- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Boat crossing
- Licensed guide and entrance fee

## What's not included

- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup: Pickup from your hotel lobby.
2. Boat crossing to Elephantine Island: Meet at the riverside dock in Aswan and cross to the island by boat.
3. Temple of Khnum and the Nilometer: Walk the ruins of the Temple of Khnum and Aswan's ancient Nilometer with your licensed guide, with Nubian village life around you.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What will I see?**
The ruins of the Temple of Khnum and Aswan's ancient Nilometer, on an island inhabited for over 6,000 years.

**Is the boat crossing included?**
Yes. The boat crossing, a licensed guide and the entrance fee are included.

**Where do we meet?**
Hotel lobby pickup in Aswan.

**How long is the tour?**
About 2 hours.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.