Quick answer: Aswan Day Trip from Luxor by Train: High Dam, Philae and Felucca lasts 10 hours in Luxor and Aswan, from $100.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
See the best of Aswan in a day without the long drive. A private guide meets you in Luxor and travels with you by air-conditioned first-class train.
In Aswan you visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, then sail around the islands with Egyptian tea before lunch and the train back.
The price per person depends on how many people travel together, and children get reduced rates: see Prices by group size below.
Itinerary
Early pick-up and the first-class train to Aswan.
The modern dam and the giant obelisk left in the quarry.
By motor boat to the island temple of Isis.
A felucca around Aswan's islands with tea, then lunch at a local restaurant.
The train back to Luxor and drop-off at your hotel.
Tour route map
Follow the route of this tour stop by stop
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel or Nile cruise in an air-conditioned vehicle
- First-class train tickets Luxor - Aswan - Luxor
- Egyptologist guide
- Motor boat to Philae and felucca ride
- Lunch at a local restaurant, water and soft and hot drinks
- Taxes and service charges
Not included
- Entrance fees (about $25 per person for all sites)
- Tips for the guide and driver
Prices by group size
Prices are per person in US dollars. The more travellers share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person.
Children
- Under 6 years: free
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the tour price
- 12 years and older: full price
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
FAQ
Why does the price change with group size?
Private transport, guides and transfers are shared by your party, so the price per person falls as more people travel together.
What do children pay?
Children under 6 travel free, children from 6 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price, and from 12 years the full price applies.
Are holiday dates different?
Prices are valid all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
