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Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island Tour

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Tour Overview

Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island Tour is a private Aswan tour planned for travelers who want to visit two important Nile islands in Aswan. This tour covers Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island, also known as the Botanical Garden, with private transfers, motorboat transfer, private guide, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

This Aswan island tour is one of the useful Aswan Tours for travelers who want a short Nile experience with history, local life, and nature in Aswan, the Nubian City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Aswan Trips, Aswan Excursions, Aswan Day Tours, Aswan Day Trips, Elephantine Island Tour, Kitchener’s Island Tour, Botanical Garden Aswan Tour, and private Nile island tours in Aswan.

During the tour, you will visit Elephantine Island, one of the oldest inhabited areas in Aswan. The island is connected with ancient trade, temples, Nile navigation, and Egypt’s southern border, with history going back to ancient Egyptian periods.

You will also visit Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden, developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The island is known for its plants, trees, walking paths, and Nile setting, and it gives a quiet nature stop during an Aswan island tour.

The tour includes a motorboat ride on the Nile River Valley between the islands, depending on the confirmed route and docking points. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and has been central to life, transport, agriculture, and trade in southern Egypt for thousands of years.

Both islands are among the important Aswan Attractions for travelers who want to explore the Nile side of the city. They give clear context about Aswan island life, ancient settlement, local history, nature, and the connection between the Nile River and the city.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island Tour with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers inside Aswan, motorboat transfer between the islands, private guide, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

Tour Summary

  • From: $53
  • Duration: 4 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Aswan
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pickup: Aswan

Tour Attractions

Elephantine Island

Elephantine Island

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Kitchener’s Island

Kitchener’s Island

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle to begin your Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island Tour.

2 Motorboat Transfer on the Nile

Start your tour with a motorboat transfer on the Nile River in Aswan. The boat ride gives you views of the Nile, riverbanks, islands, local boats, and the city landscape before reaching the island sightseeing areas. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and has been central to life, transport, agriculture, and trade in southern Egypt for thousands of years.

The route depends on Nile conditions and the operating arrangement on the day of your tour. Your guide will assist during the transfer and explain the general layout of Aswan’s Nile islands, including Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island.

3 Elephantine Island

Visit Elephantine Island, one of the most important historical islands in Aswan. The island was inhabited from ancient times and was important during the Old Kingdom and later periods because of its position near Egypt’s southern border and the Nile trade routes with Nubia.

During your visit, your guide will explain the history of Elephantine Island, its connection with ancient Aswan, Nubia, trade, and local life. The island was also connected with the worship of Khnum, the ram-headed god associated with the Nile and creation.

Elephantine Island gives travelers a different view of Aswan beyond the main temples. It combines history, local Nubian life, Nile views, and the importance of Aswan as a southern gateway in ancient Egypt. The island is located on the Nile River, which is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long, and has been central to settlement, transport, and trade in southern Egypt for thousands of years.

4 Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden

Continue by motorboat to Kitchener’s Island, also known as the Aswan Botanical Garden. The island became associated with Lord Kitchener in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was later developed as a botanical garden with different plants and trees.

During your visit, you will walk through the garden paths and see palms, tropical plants, trees, and Nile views. Your guide will explain the background of Kitchener’s Island and its role as one of the main relaxing stops in Aswan. The island covers about 6.8 hectares / 16.8 acres and includes many plant species from different regions.

Kitchener’s Island is a useful stop for travelers who want a quiet Nile island visit in Aswan. It can be combined with Elephantine Island, the Nubian Village, or other Aswan sightseeing programs.

5 Drop-off

After completing your Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island Tour, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers Inside Aswan
  • Private Guide During the Tour
  • Motorboat Transfer on the Nile
  • Visit to Elephantine Island
  • Visit to Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes

Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Tipping

Tour Notes

Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$132 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$80 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$76 Per Person
group 1 Person
$72 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$69 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$65 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$62 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$59 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$56 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$53 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.

Tour Resources

Your booking is confirmed after receiving your tour request and confirming the availability of the guide, vehicle, and selected tour date.

The final pickup time and meeting details will be sent after confirmation.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Our Aswan tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Aswan tour, the program can include visits to Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and other Aswan sightseeing sites. Some tours can also include lunch, entrance tickets, motorboat transfers, and road trips to Abu Simbel when required.

Always check the tour inclusions before booking because each Aswan tour has its own route, duration, pickup time, entrance fees, meals, and transport details.

View available private Aswan tours here: Aswan Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Aswan tour based on the sightseeing sites you want to include and the time available. Aswan city tours usually include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. Other Aswan tours can include the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and motorboat transfers on the Nile.

If you want to visit Abu Simbel, choose a tour that clearly includes the road trip or flight option from Aswan, because Abu Simbel is located south of the city and needs an early departure. If you have limited time, choose an Aswan city tour. If you want more local visits, choose a program that includes the Nubian Village or the islands.

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Aswan tour prices start from $46 for the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple and go up to $419 and beyond for the Cairo day trip by flight. To book, contact WOW Egypt Tours via the contact page, WhatsApp, or email at booking@WOWEgyptTours.com. A deposit secures your dates with the balance payable before or upon arrival in Egypt. A dedicated advisor manages your booking from first inquiry through to the end of your trip with no hidden charges. Browse all available programs on the Aswan Tours page.

All WOW Egypt Tours' Aswan tours are fully private. You do not share the tour, vehicle, or guide with other travelers. Every program is exclusively arranged for your group or family with a dedicated Egyptologist guide, a private driver, and a private air-conditioned vehicle. For a fully bespoke Aswan itinerary built around your dates, interests, and budget, use the Tailor-Made Experience tool.

The Aswan city tour focuses on the three main monuments: Philae Temple reached by private motorboat, the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries, and the Aswan High Dam. The full-day program extends this to include the Nubian Museum, a felucca ride to a Nubian Village, and optionally Elephantine Island and Kalabsha Temple. Lunch is included on full-day tours. Choose based on the sites you want to cover and the time available.

For travelers wanting more depth, WOW Egypt Tours offers multi-day packages from Aswan. Options include the Aswan and Abu Simbel Overnight Tour (from $393, 2 days), the Abu Simbel Overnight Tour from Aswan (from $325, 2 days), the Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu Overnight Tour (from $368, 2 days), the Luxor East and West Bank Overnight Tour from Aswan by Train (from $492, 2 days), and the Cairo Overnight Tour from Aswan by Flight (from $590, 2 days).

Yes. WOW Egypt Tours runs several full-day excursions from Aswan to other destinations. These include the Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour from Aswan (from $100, 9 hours), the Luxor East and West Bank Tour from Aswan (from $140, 12 hours), and the Cairo Tour from Aswan by Flight (from $419, 16 hours). All run privately and daily.

Yes. WOW Egypt Tours also offers distinctive Aswan experiences including the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple (from $46, evening program by motorboat), the Kalabsha Temple Tour on Lake Nasser (from $60, 4 hours), and a felucca sailing experience on the Nile around Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island. These can be booked as standalone programs or added to any Aswan city tour.

Yes. The Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Road (from $120 per person, 9 hours) departs at approximately 4:00 AM by private air-conditioned vehicle and arrives at the temples for the early morning opening. The Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by Flight (from $279 per person, 6 hours) offers a 40-minute domestic flight each way with more time on site. Both options include a professional Egyptologist guide at the Abu Simbel Temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.

Every Aswan tour includes private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private licensed Egyptologist guide. Depending on which tour you select, inclusions can also cover entrance tickets, meals, motorboat transfers to Philae Temple, and domestic flights where required. Always verify inclusions on each individual tour page before booking, as every program has its own route and services.

Aswan, known as the Nubian City, sits at the first cataract of the Nile and holds some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient and cultural sites. Key attractions covered across WOW Egypt Tours' programs include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden, and Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser. Full details are available in the Aswan Attractions Guide.

WOW Egypt Tours offers a wide range of private Aswan day tours, including the Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam Tour (from $66 per person, 6 hours), the Nubian Village and Nubian Museum Tour (from $53 per person, 6 hours), and the Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island Tour (from $53 per person, 4 hours). All tours are private, run daily, and include a professional Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned transport.

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