Aswan Day Trip from Luxor by Private Car: Philae Temple & Nile Wonders

Your Gem Explore Egypt representative and private Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor at the agreed pickup time. Begin your journey south toward Aswan in a comfortable private air-conditioned vehicle. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley and the changing landscapes of Upper Egypt during the journey.

Upon arrival in Aswan, begin your sightseeing with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam. Learn about this remarkable modern engineering project and its importance in regulating the Nile River, controlling floods, supporting Egypt’s agriculture, and generating hydroelectric power.

Continue to the ancient granite quarries of Aswan to visit the famous Unfinished Obelisk. This enormous monument provides a fascinating insight into the skills and techniques of ancient Egyptian stoneworkers. Your guide will explain how the obelisk was carved directly from the bedrock and why the project was abandoned after a crack appeared in the granite.

Enjoy an optional lunch at a local restaurant in Aswan. Lunch is optional and not included in the tour price. Your guide can recommend a suitable restaurant according to your preferences.

Continue to the Nile River and enjoy a scenic motorboat ride to Agilkia Island, home to the magnificent Philae Temple. Explore this beautiful temple complex dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis. Admire its monumental pylons, elegant columns, courtyards, and beautifully preserved reliefs while learning about the ancient legends of Isis, Osiris, and Horus. Discover the fascinating story of how the temple was carefully relocated to higher ground during an international rescue campaign to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

After completing your sightseeing in Aswan, relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle during the return journey to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your hotel, concluding your memorable private day trip from Luxor to Aswan.