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Aswan Tour from Cairo by Flight

Aswan Tour from Cairo by Flight
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Aswan Tour from Cairo by Flight is a private full-day trip planned for travelers who want to visit the main historical sites in Aswan from Cairo in one day. This tour covers Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, and a sunset felucca ride on the Nile with domestic flights, private transfers, private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off included.

This Aswan day trip from Cairo by flight starts with pickup from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza, followed by transfer to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for your domestic flight to Aswan International Airport (ASW). The flight duration from Cairo to Aswan is usually around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, making it possible to visit the main Aswan attractions in one day before flying back to Cairo.

This tour is one of the complete Cairo Tours for travelers who want to visit Aswan without changing their hotel base in Cairo, the Capital of Egypt. It is also connected with our Aswan Tours for visitors who want to explore the main attractions in Aswan, the Nubian City.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Cairo Trips, Cairo Excursions, Cairo Day Tours, Cairo Day Trips, Aswan Tour from Cairo by Flight, Aswan Day Trip from Cairo, Aswan Sightseeing Tour from Cairo, and private Aswan tours by domestic flight.

During the tour, you will visit Philae Temple, one of the main temples in Aswan. The temple was dedicated mainly to Isis and dates mostly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, especially from the 4th century BC to the Roman period, although the island of Philae was an important religious site in earlier periods. The temple was relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 during the Nubian monuments rescue project after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

You will also visit the Unfinished Obelisk, one of the most important ancient granite quarry sites in Egypt. The obelisk is usually connected with Queen Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC and shows how ancient Egyptians worked with granite before separating large monuments from the bedrock. If completed, it would have measured about 42 meters / 138 feet long and weighed around 1,200 tons.

The tour also includes the Aswan High Dam, one of the major modern projects in Egypt. The dam was built between 1960 and 1970 and played an important role in controlling Nile floods, generating hydroelectric power, and creating Lake Nasser. The dam is about 3,830 meters / 12,565 feet long, and Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan.

You will also enjoy a sunset felucca ride on the Nile River Valley in Aswan. A felucca is a traditional sailing boat used on the Nile, and this ride gives you time to see the river, islands, riverbanks, and sunset views in Aswan after completing the main sightseeing visits. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian agriculture, transport, trade, and daily life.

These sites are among the main Aswan Attractions for travelers visiting southern Egypt. They give clear context about ancient temples, granite quarrying, Nile engineering, traditional sailing, and the connection between ancient and modern history in Aswan.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Aswan Tour from Cairo by Flight with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes domestic flight tickets from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW) and from Aswan International Airport (ASW) back to Cairo International Airport (CAI), private transfers in Cairo and Aswan, a private Egyptologist guide in Aswan, entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing sites, lunch at a local restaurant, sunset felucca ride, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $366
  • Duration: 15 Hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Aswan
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Cairo
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Tour Attractions

Aswan The Nubian City

Aswan The Nubian City

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Philae Temple

Philae Temple

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Unfinished Obelisk

Unfinished Obelisk

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High Dam

High Dam

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport (CAI) for your flight to Aswan.

2 Flight from Cairo to Aswan

Take your domestic flight from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW). The flight duration is usually around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport (ASW), your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you and begin your Aswan sightseeing tour.

3 Philae Temple

Start your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to Philae Temple, one of the most important temples in Aswan. The temple was mainly dedicated to the goddess Isis and dates mostly to the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, especially from the 4th century BC to the Roman period.

Philae Temple was originally located on Philae Island and was later relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The relocation was part of the Nubian monuments rescue campaign, which helped protect major temples from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.

During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of Philae Temple, the relocation project, the role of Isis, and the religious importance of the site. You will reach the temple by motorboat and visit the main temple areas, including pylons, courtyards, chapels, columns, carved walls, and religious scenes connected with Isis, Osiris, and Horus

Philae Temple is one of the main highlights of Aswan Tours and one of the most visited ancient Egyptian temples in southern Egypt..

4 Unfinished Obelisk

After visiting Philae Temple, continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, located in the ancient granite quarries of Aswan. The obelisk is usually connected with Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th Dynasty, around the 15th century BC, and would have been one of the largest obelisks ever made if completed.

The Unfinished Obelisk would have measured about 42 meters / 138 feet long and weighed around 1,200 tons if finished. During your visit, your guide will explain the quarrying techniques, the size of the obelisk, and why it was left unfinished after cracks appeared in the stone.

The site gives clear information about ancient Egyptian engineering, stone cutting, and the importance of Aswan granite in temple construction. It also helps explain how large obelisks and stone monuments were prepared before being transported to temples across ancient Egypt.

5 Lunch Time

Lunch is served at local restaurant.

6 Aswan High Dam

After lunch, continue to the Aswan High Dam, one of the most important modern projects in Egypt. The dam was built between 1960 and 1970 to control Nile flooding, improve irrigation, and generate hydroelectric power.

The Aswan High Dam is about 3,830 meters / 12,565 feet long, and Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan. During your visit, your guide will explain the history of the dam, its effect on agriculture and electricity in Egypt, and its connection with Lake Nasser.

You will also learn how the dam affected archaeological sites in Nubia and why several temples, including Philae Temple and Abu Simbel Temples, were relocated during the Nubian monuments rescue campaign.

7 Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile

After visiting the Aswan High Dam, enjoy a sunset felucca ride on the Nile in Aswan. The felucca ride gives you time to see the Nile River, riverbanks, local boats, islands, and sunset views in Aswan. The Nile River is about 6,650 km / 4,130 miles long and was central to ancient Egyptian agriculture, transport, trade, and daily life.

The route depends on wind and river conditions on the day of your tour. This activity is a useful addition to the Aswan sightseeing program for travelers who want a quiet Nile experience before flying back to Cairo.

8 Transfer to Aswan Airport

After completing your Aswan sightseeing tour and felucca ride, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan International Airport (ASW) for your return flight to Cairo.

9 Flight from Aswan to Cairo

Take your domestic flight from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). The flight duration is usually around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport (CAI), your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will meet you.

10 Drop-off

After arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Cairo International Airport, Giza hotel, or your location in Cairo or Giza.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Domestic Flight Ticket from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Aswan International Airport (ASW)
  • Domestic Flight Ticket from Aswan International Airport (ASW) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle in Cairo
  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle in Aswan
  • Private Transfers in Cairo and Aswan
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Aswan Sightseeing Tour
  • Visit to Philae Temple
  • Motorboat Transfer to Philae Temple
  • Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Visit to the Aswan High Dam
  • Sunset Felucca Ride on the Nile in Aswan
  • Entrance Fees to the Mentioned Sightseeing Sites
  • Lunch at a Local Restaurant
  • Bottled Water During Tours and Transfers
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

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

  • This itinerary can be customized according to domestic flight schedules, site opening times, felucca sailing conditions, and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • The flight duration between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Aswan International Airport (ASW) is usually around 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes each way.
  • Domestic flight times may affect the order and duration of visits in Aswan.
  • The motorboat transfer to Philae Temple is included as part of the tour arrangement.
  • The felucca sailing route depends on wind direction, river conditions, and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • Philae Temple was relocated to Agilkia Island between 1972 and 1980 as part of the Nubian monuments rescue project.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk would have measured about 42 meters / 138 feet long and weighed around 1,200 tons if completed.
  • The Aswan High Dam was built between 1960 and 1970 and is about 3,830 meters / 12,565 feet long.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers staying in Cairo or Giza.
  • You can combine this Aswan trip with more Aswan sightseeing programs, including the Nubian Village, Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, and the Botanical Garden.
  • You can also check our Aswan Tours if you want more private sightseeing options in Aswan.
  • If you want to understand the city before planning more visits, you can also check our guide to Aswan, the Nubian City.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Egypt Tour Packages and Egypt Travel Packages.

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$908 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$550 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$523 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$495 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$471 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$447 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$425 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$404 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$385 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$366 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.
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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.

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