Aswan Full-day Tour: Temples & Felucca Sail from Luxor

A private Egyptologist walks you through two ancient temples, then you sail a traditional felucca on the Nile.

A full-day private tour from Luxor to Aswan with hotel pickup and return, led by an English-speaking Egyptologist guide. You visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, explore Philae Temple on its former island site, sail a traditional felucca boat on the Nile, and stop at Aswan's local market. Lunch at a restaurant, all entrance fees, bottled water and transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle are included. The tour runs 12 hours, departing at 6:00 am daily.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Temple of Horus2h · entry included
2. Philae Temple5h
3. Aswan Market1h

Full day tour from Luxor to Aswan

• Pickup from hotel in Luxor at 6:00 am
• Drive to Edfu City
• Visit Temple of Horus in Edfu
• Drive to Aswan
• Lunch at local restaurant in Aswan
• Visit Philae Temple in Aswan
• Sail on traditional felucca boat on Nile
• Transfer back to hotel in Luxor or Aswan

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your Luxor hotel at 6:00 am and heads south by private vehicle to Edfu, about an hour away. There you enter the Temple of Horus, an ancient Egyptian temple on the Nile's west bank that the Greeks called Apollonopolis Magna. Your licensed Egyptologist guide explains the site as you walk through it.

After Edfu, the drive continues to Aswan, where you stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Then you visit Philae Temple, which once stood on an island in the Nile's First Cataract before being relocated to higher ground. The afternoon ends with a felucca sail, a traditional wooden boat, on the Nile itself. From the water you see Kitchener Island, Elephantine Island, local villages and the desert mountains beyond. The boat ride is quiet and unhurried, a contrast to larger cruise ships. Around 5:00 pm you return to your hotel in Luxor, or stay in Aswan if you prefer.

Your guide speaks English and can arrange tours in Spanish, Italian, French or another language on request. Children from age 6 are welcome. All entrance fees, the private vehicle, bottled water and service charges are included in the price. Tips are separate.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• entrance fees to Temple of Horus and Philae Temple.
• lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan.
• felucca sailing on the Nile.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• all taxes and service charges.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Operated by Flyby Retreats

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Luxor and want a full day seeing Aswan's temples and sailing the Nile at your own pace with a private guide and vehicle, rather than joining a group tour.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

How far is the Temple of Horus from Luxor?

The Temple of Horus in Edfu is about an hour south of Luxor by private vehicle. It sits on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu city.

What is Philae Temple and why was it moved?

Philae Temple was an ancient Egyptian temple complex that originally stood on an island in the Nile's First Cataract. It was relocated to higher ground to preserve it from flooding caused by the Aswan Dam.

Is the felucca sail included in the tour price?

Yes, the felucca sailing on the Nile is included. You board a traditional wooden boat in the afternoon and sail past Kitchener Island, Elephantine Island and local villages along the river.

Can I stay in Aswan instead of returning to Luxor?

Yes, you can stay in Aswan if you prefer. The tour normally returns you to your Luxor hotel around 5:00 pm, but the operator can arrange a drop-off in Aswan instead.