05:00 AM – Pickup from Luxor

Your day begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise, or residence in Luxor.

Meet your professional Egyptologist guide and travel in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle toward Aswan. During the drive, enjoy views of the Nile River, traditional villages, green farmland, and daily life in Upper Egypt.

09:30 AM – Arrival in Aswan

Arrive in Aswan and enjoy a short comfort break before beginning your guided sightseeing tour.

10:00 AM – Visit the Aswan High Dam

Start your Aswan tour with a visit to the famous Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements.

Your guide will explain how the dam controls the annual Nile floods, provides irrigation water, and generates hydroelectric power for much of Egypt.

Enjoy panoramic views of Lake Nasser and the surrounding desert landscape.

11:00 AM – Explore the Unfinished Obelisk

Continue to the ancient granite quarries to discover the massive Unfinished Obelisk.

This enormous monument, believed to date back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut, offers fascinating insight into the stone-cutting techniques used by the ancient Egyptians.

Learn how obelisks were carved directly from bedrock and transported to temples across Egypt.

12:30 PM – Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Enjoy a relaxing lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant in Aswan.

Taste authentic Egyptian cuisine while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the city.

01:45 PM – Visit Philae Temple by Boat

After lunch, continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Take a short motorboat ride across the Nile to reach the island temple complex. Explore the elegant courtyards, towering columns, detailed hieroglyphics, and beautifully preserved reliefs.

Your guide will share the fascinating history of the temple and its relocation during the UNESCO rescue project after the construction of the High Dam.

03:30 PM – Free Time in Aswan

Enjoy short free time to relax and experience the atmosphere of Aswan.

You may:

Walk along the Nile Corniche

Take photos of the river scenery

Visit a local bazaar

Shop for souvenirs and spices

04:00 PM – Return Journey to Luxor

Begin the comfortable drive back to Luxor in your private vehicle.

Relax during the journey and enjoy the peaceful landscapes of Upper Egypt along the Nile Valley.