Aswan & Abu Simbel: 3-Day Nubian Journey
Aswan moves at the Nile's own pace — granite islands, white sails, and warm Nubian hospitality. This program adds the essential day trip south to Abu Simbel, one of the most photographed monuments in Egypt.
Day by day
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Day 1
Philae Temple & felucca sail
Morning boat crossing to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Afternoon felucca sail past Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum, with a stop in a Nubian village.
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Day 2
Abu Simbel day trip
Early departure for Abu Simbel — Ramses II's twin temples, carved directly into a mountainside and relocated in the 1960s to save them from Lake Nasser's waters. Return to Aswan by evening.
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Day 3
Aswan at leisure & departure
Free morning — visit the Unfinished Obelisk or Aswan's spice market — before drop-off.
What's included
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- 2 nights 4★ hotel, breakfast included
- Private Egyptologist guide & vehicle
- Philae Temple entry & boat crossing
- Abu Simbel day trip (entry + transport)
- Felucca sail at sunset
- Nubian village visit
- International flights
- Lunch & dinner
- Personal expenses & tipping
Good to know
Abu Simbel is a 6-7 hour round trip by road (or a short optional flight, bookable separately) — the day starts early, typically 4:00am departure by road convoy.
Want a different pace?
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