Aswan

Destination

Aswan

Granite, islands, Nubian culture and the gentler landscapes of Egypt’s southern Nile.

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2–3 nightsRecommended stay
October to AprilBest months
AdjustablePace
Philae, Elephantine, Nubian culture and Abu SimbelCombines with

Why this destination matters

Understand the place before adding more stops.

Granite, islands, Nubian culture and the gentler landscapes of Egypt’s southern Nile.

Aswan

Recommended journeys

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Abu Simbel: The Great Rescue Private heritage experience
Half or full dayPrivate heritage experience

Abu Simbel: The Great Rescue

Aswan · Abu Simbel · Aswan

A private journey from Aswan to the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari, with the story of their ancient purpose and extraordinary twentieth-century relocation.

Aswan and Nubia Private cultural experience
Full dayPrivate cultural experience

Aswan and Nubia

Philae · Elephantine · Nubian Aswan

A private day through Philae, the islands and Nubian Aswan, combining archaeology with architecture, food and the living cultures of Egypt’s south.

Dendera and Abydos Specialist day experience
Full daySpecialist day experience

Dendera and Abydos

Luxor · Abydos · Dendera

Travel north from Luxor to two of Upper Egypt’s most rewarding temple complexes: the cult centre of Osiris at Abydos and the richly preserved Temple of Hathor at Dendera.

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