Enjoy a flexible tour of Aswan, Egypt with a friendly personal guide from ToursByLocals. Your private tour guide is an expert who knows the Aswan area as only locals do, and is ready to show you their beloved Egypt.

See the spectacular 3,000-year-old temples of Abu Simbel and Philae, which had to be relocated in the 1960s in a massive engineering feat, before the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser. Sail the famous Nile River on a traditional felucca. Visit the home of a Nubian family.

Seeing through the eyes of your own local guide gives you a most authentic experience of Egyptian culture. You gain insight through your personal tour guide's knowledge and passion for Egypt, as you explore the ancient sites and modern places that interest you.

Choose an Aswan tour offered by ToursByLocals, and ask your personal guide about customizing your private tour to include exactly what you want to see and do in Egypt. Going global, tour by local!

Aswan

Day-trip to Abu Simbel, UNESCO World Heritage Site, from Aswan

During this private full-day tour, I will take you to discover Abu Simbel, a breath-taking historic site that comprises two massive rock-cut temples in Nubia, near the border with Sudan.

As a local professional guide, versed in all aspects of Nubian and Egyptian civilization, I will tell you the story about the UNESCO Nubian Salvage Campaign, "the greatest archaeological rescue operation of all time". I will share all the details and secrets involved in the rescue and relocation of 22 monuments, over a span of 20 years, with the contribution from 50 countries (cold war time), and at the cost of $80 million dollars!

My skills as researcher of Nubian culture and short story writer make one of the best people who can talk about the history, culture, and language of Nubia. Come with me and to explore Nubian civilization and learn all about archeology and history!

Panorama of the facade of the two temples

Side chambers of the Temple of Ramses II Worships different deities

The inner side chambers of the Temple of Ramses II make offers to different deities

Side chamber of the Temple of Ramses II make offers to different deities

A rare view of the coronation of Queen Nefertari by female deities

Ramses II and his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari making offers

Ramses II (behind him is his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari) smitting an Asian Enemy

Discover Abu simbel and Nubian museum with a specialized guide

Aswan Day Tours. Spend an unforgettable time visiting the most beautiful city on the banks of the River Nile. Aswan is the most favorite winter resort in the world Aswan, the city with the warm charming nature.
Day tour in Aswan Visiting top attractions in Aswan such as Philae Temple and High Dam, unfinished obelisk in Aswan. We begin the day with a tour of Philae Temple - perched atop a picturesque island, their beautiful location is reached by small motor boat, making a truly magnificent approach to the site which was rebuilt on Aggilica Island after the construction on the high Dam. It was built to honor goddess Isis the chief deity of the island and Hathor. The temple is associated with various love story sagas. A must-see in Aswan is the romantic island temple of Isis at Philae. Take the staircase to the roof where you will have stunning views of the whole temple complex and what lies beyond.

We'll finish by visiting High Dam, an engineering miracle between 1960-1970's thrusting Egypt into the future.

Entrance tickets to Temple of philae - high dam-Unfinished Oblisk.

Temple of philae - high dam-Unfinished Oblisk.

Aswan Sightseeing Tour - Half Day

Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples from Aswan with drop off in Luxor or vice versa

From Aswan or Luxor , visit the mystiques temples of Hours in Edfu and the temple of Sobek in om Ombo.

Do a special private tour visiting the ancient temples located between Aswan and Luxor.

A private transfer from Aswan to Luxor or Vice Versa.

Learn about the ancient Egyptian mythology and ancient history .

Enjoy the ride from Aswan to Luxor or Vice Versa wondering the beauty of the these ancient cities.

Let's explore Egypt

Discover Fantastic Luxor on a full day tour from Aswan

Thebes ( the ancient Egyptian name for th new kingdom Wich is located in the south of Egypt means the most civilized city in the whole world and today is know by Luxor city so it's one of the biggest place where you can find monuments are dating back to the new kingdom of ancient Egypt history .
The monuments of Luxor are divided into two parts .
The first art is taking about life of ancient Egypt and their faith what is located in the east side ( the major temple for them whis is known by known by the complex temple of Karnak and the second temple is called Luxor).
the second part is talking about afterlife as the ancient Egyptians were believing in resurrection ( life after death ) is located in the west bank of Luxor ( such as valley of the kings , valley of the queens , hatschepsute temple and collossi of Memnon

Luxor temple 
Karnak temples 
Valley of the kings 
Hatschepsute temple 

Karnak temple ( the obelisk which is the sign of the god amoun raa, and represents how the ancient egyptian were very clever in engineering but it's one piece cut in the rock (granit )

It's the facade of the Karnak temples and in front is the ram headed avenue this temple is for worshipping the cult of ancient Egypt

It's the statue of the king ramsis the second in the shape of the god Osiris the god of paradise and afterlife it's in the open court of the temple and between its legs small statue for his beautiful wife Nefertari

The female king temple hatchepsute or eldier elbahary as converted to be monastery by the Christians people ، this temple is consider the best funeral temple in West Bank of Luxor

The second facade of Karnak temples which protect the impressive place ( ritual and prays for the cult of Thebes )

Part of the hugest open court in All temples in Egypt , Karnak complex temples open court

The part of the open court which is surrounded by Colomns to hug the sacred boat of the god a moun raa

The cult of Thebes represented in the three shrines of the triad the main god amoun , his wife the goddess mout and their son the god khonsou the god of the moon

The most amazing funeral temple in West Bank of Luxor is the temple of the female king ( queen hatschepsute )

Colossi of Mem non , in fact these two huge Statues in front the the funeral temple for the king amonophis the third the name memnon is Greek

It's the most impressive place in Luxor which is the valley of the kings the place for the kings in afterlife

Discover the secret of pharaohs together with an expert local guide

Abu Simbel Full day private tour from Aswan

Far south of Egypt is located the most remarkable and astonishing temples of Abu Simble which are considered Egypt major landmark and the pride of all Egyptians , if you look to 1 Egyptian pound note you will find the picture of the glorious façade of the temple. A lot of miracles connected to it which had relation to its unique design and phenomena of the sun this awing even which is happening 2 times per year from thousands of years until now.

There in the heart of Nubian desert you will find the gigantic statues of king Ramses 2nd the most powerful king who ruled Egypt in the 13 Century B. C and you will know more about his mysterious life which were full of glory and a lot of occult interesting things connected to his life. Finally you will be awed by the fact of the salvage of the temples which occurred in 1964 as all the temple was under threat.

I invite you to discover it now with me!

Ramses 2nd big temple façade in Abu Simbel

Ramses 2nd Colossal statue in Abu Simbel Temple

A scene from Ramses 2nd big Temple in Abu Simbel

Ramses 2nd temple sanctuary in Abu Simbel

A scene from Nefertari Temple in Abu Simbel

Ramses 2nd colossal statues in Abu Simbel

Discover one of ancient wonders of the world !

Visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna temples from Aswan

Day Tour to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples from Aswan by car and enjoy a Visit to Edfu Temple the majestic Temple of Edfu that dedicated to Horus Then continue Your day tour to Kom Ombo Temple that stands on high grounds overlooking The Nile. Continue to visit Esna Temple dedicated to the god Khnum

Entrance fee to 
Kom Ombo temple, 
Edfu temple, 
And Esna temple

Transfer to Luxor from Aswan visiting Kom Ombo Temple , Edfu temples, and Esna temple

The great Journey To Abu Simbel Temple In Aswan City with the best egyptologist guide in egypt!

Kindly do Not Miss This visit Or skip It, You will live A one lifetime Amazing stunning journey To The Egyptian Southern Borders With Sudan, You Will Live a great experience and Having A fabulous Journey To abu simbel temple
do you know the King ramessess II The only King In The Ancient egyptian history Who built A temple dedicated For his wife?
you will see The only temple ever in the world built for A king's wife
You Should Do This Visit, I promise it will be The best one In Your Life with a Great Tourguide and egyptologist In Egypt That Is ME!!!!!!!
inside this amazing journey we have history, stunning and gorgeous stories, fun, adventure, first view site, desert, pure and very clean water of nasser lake, the view of the site is unbelievable and wonderful, I will do my best efforts so you can enjoy this wonderful journey from all the aspects
king ramesses send an invitation to you to visit his temple
the nice queen nefertari will be there and you have to see her!!!

abu simbel temple, aswan city, king ramessess, queen nefertari temple

Marvel at Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk

Come with me and let's explore the highlights of bustling, history-filled Aswan during this full-day private tour. Let's marvel at the modern engineering feat known as the High Dam, learn how ancient monuments were constructed during a visit to the unfinished obelisk, and hop aboard a motorboat to travel across the Nile to the stunning Philae Temple.

I have participated in many conferences and workshops in Egypt, Sudan, and Germany about Nubia. I am one of the best people to talk to you about the history, culture, and language of Nubia because I am the son of this society, culture, and history. I'm versed in all aspects of civilization, whether Nubian or Egyptian. For these reasons, I will make sure that if you choose me, you will not regret it!

With me, you will see and learn about archeology and civilization in Aswan from a different and comprehensive perspective (sometimes unusual critical explanation!).

The first pylon Isis temple Nectanebo Gate.

The western side of philae courtyard columns that precedes the first pylon

Mamizi of Philae Temple (Birth House)& Hathor Pillars

The symbol of Egyptian-Soviet friendship at the High Dam

Half-day tour of Aswan's Landmarks with a private guide

Temple of philae -Old Market -St Simeon's monastery

Aswan Day Tours. Spend an unforgettable time visiting the most beautiful city on the banks of the River Nile. Aswan is the most favorite winter resort in the world Aswan, the city with the warm charming nature.
perched atop a picturesque island, their beautiful location is reached by small motor boat, making a truly magnificent approach to the site which was rebuilt on Aggilica Island after the construction on the high Dam. It was built to honor goddess Isis the chief deity of the island and Hathor.

Exploring Nubian life in Aswan. A visit to the most famous Nubian Old Market is included in most of the Aswan tour packages, It's perfect.
Continue sailing to the landing stage for St Simeon's monastery and take a short camel ride uphill into the desert to visit the remains and ruins of this charming seventh century Coptic monastery.

The entrance fees for all mentioned places 

Nubian cafe on top of hill in front of the Cataract

Sail and explore a very rich civilization of Aswan

Half day tour Philae temple, High dam, And unfinished obelisk

If you have decided to come to Egypt then Aswan should be on your top list to visit. Aswan is one of the most beautiful and calm cities in all over Egypt as soon as you will arrive here you will feel a wonderful vibes surround you which can recharge your energy in a blink. Aswan has very long history because its vital location far to the south near from the border and it was the main gate and it was the greatest trade center in Egypt back to the ancient times.

As I am already local and lived all my life and still living, with me you will have different experience I will take you in astonishing trip unrevealing the secrets of Aswan by visiting the main sightseeing which will give you a great interesting historical mixed dose of ancient and modern life of Aswan.

The first pylon of Isis temple in Philae island

Discovering the highlights of the Marvelous Aswan

The Nubian Culture, a hidden world treasure - Private Half-Day Tour from Aswan

Today I am taking you on a special trip where you will discover the fascinating Nubian culture, and explore authentic villages full of cheerful scenes painted in bright colors and inhabited by Nubians whose origins go back far into the past. The Nubian villages are considered a special attraction of Aswan and this is a sight that you must see with your own eyes because this trip will capture your heart.

Nubian people are extremely kind and show great hospitality, and they consider their, today endangered, language as sacred. Nubian houses are often painted blue or orange. Palm trees and gardens are everywhere and you will find an abundance of handicrafts and women who draw kana.

Nubian women are the ones who are keeping their culture alive, through stories and tales, with traditional Nubian dances and songs, and marrying within their own.

And you will also see crocodile drawings everywhere but I will tell you more about this when we get there.

Discover a home to some of Africa's earliest kingdoms.

Entrance ticket in the village and lunch as well 

Sitting hall in a Nubian house inside the village

Discover very interesting aspects of Nubian culture with a local guide

Tombs of the Nobles and St. Simon Monastery: Half-Day Tour

Did you know that the Tombs of the Nobles date back to the Old and Middle Kingdoms (2500 and 2000 BC)? In this tour, I will share with you all about these nobles that were local rulers and overseers of the priesthood of the Satit and Khnum, some of whom were early explorers of Africa.

Also, I will take you to the fortress-like 7th-century monastery of St Simeon, the first dedicated to the local saint. It was built on two levels (the lower level of stone and the upper one of mud brick) and surrounded by 10-meter-high walls. At its height, the monastery may have housed as many as 1000 monks.

We will also visit Aswan Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. I will tell you the story about this island that was given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was commander of the Egyptian army. Indulging his passion for beautiful palms and plants, Kitchener turned the entire island into the stunning Aswan Botanical Gardens, importing plants from the Far East, India, and Africa.

Part of a broken obelisk under the foot of the nobles' tombs

Riding a camel to go up to the tombs of the nobles

Qubet Al-Hawa top of the hill of the Tombs of the Nobles

Aswan tours

Explore with 30 tours and 12 guides.

Maher H.

$ 350 (USD)

Ebtesam H.

$ 230 (USD)

Hanan S.

$ 300 (USD)

Ahmed F.

$ 505 (USD)

Mena A.

$ 340 (USD)

Mahmoud B.

$ 275 (USD)

Ahmed Z.

$ 475 (USD)

Maher H.

$ 200 (USD)

Ebtesam H.

$ 300 (USD)

Mena A.

$ 190 (USD)

Ahmed F.

$ 185 (USD)

Maher H.

$ 225 (USD)

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