Aswan Excursions From El Gouna
Aswan and Abu Simbel Two-Day Tour from El Gouna
Description
The Aswan and Abu Simbel two-day tour from El Gouna takes you south to the main monuments of Aswan and Nubia. With transport from your El Gouna hotel, a guide and a planned route, you can focus on the sites instead of arranging the long journey through the Eastern Desert yourself.
Our team starts the sightseeing in Aswan, where islands and granite outcrops break up the Nile. You will visit the High Dam, the modern engineering project that changed the river's flow, then see the Old Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. The obelisk shows how stoneworkers began shaping monumental columns, while the quarry gives the visit a different feel from a finished temple.
A boat carries you across the Nile to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. The sanctuary was moved to higher ground during the dam works and is dedicated mainly to Isis. Its courtyards, columns and riverside approach make more sense with a guide who can explain the reliefs and the relocation project while giving you time to look around.
You also have time to sail with a felucca, the traditional Nile sailing boat used around Aswan. The pace is gentle and depends on the wind. You may pass small islands, riverbank villages and rocky stretches of the Nile while the boat crew manages the sailing. It is a quieter part of the tour, with time to sit, take photographs and see Aswan from the water.
The road journey links several major temple areas. If the route and road timing allow, you can see Kom Ombo Temple, also written as Komompo temple in searches, and Edfu Temple. Kom Ombo has an unusual double dedication to Sobek and Horus, while Edfu retains one of Egypt's most complete temple buildings, with detailed scenes connected to Horus. Your guide will confirm the order of visits based on road conditions and the day's schedule.
The second major highlight is Abu Simbel, reached by an early road transfer from the Aswan area. The Abu Simbel temples were built by Ramses II and cut into the rock beside the former Nubian landscape. Four seated figures mark the entrance to the Great Temple, whose halls contain royal and religious scenes. Nearby, the Temple of Queen Nefertari is dedicated to Hathor and has statues of the queen and Ramses II on its facade. Allow time to walk between the temples and examine their details in the desert light.
This trip suits travellers who want to see Aswan and Abu Simbel without arranging several long transfers themselves. The pace is active: driving distances are substantial, site visits involve uneven ground, and Abu Simbel requires an early start. It may be demanding for travellers who prefer short excursions or find extended road journeys difficult, although our team can discuss mobility needs before departure.
We keep the arrangements practical, with hotel pickup and drop-off in El Gouna, guided sightseeing, road transport and time for meals along the route. Meals are arranged according to the tour plan, while the hotel used for the overnight stay depends on availability. Bring water, sun protection and comfortable shoes; your guide will explain the meeting points and next transfer as the tour continues.
Included
Overnight accommodation as stated in the booking details
Visit to the Unfinished Obelisk
Professional English-speaking guide
Visit to Abu Simbel temples
Hotel pickup and drop-off from El Gouna
Air-conditioned road transport
Meals as stated in the booking details
Visit to the Temple of Queen Nefertari
Visit to the High Dam and Old Dam
Felucca sailing on the Nile, subject to suitable river conditions
Visit to Philae Temple
Sightseeing in Aswan
Excluded
Gratuities
Drinks and additional meals
Any services not listed under inclusions
Personal expenses
Entrance fees unless stated in the booking details
Don't forget
A small overnight bag for the two-day trip
A hat, sunglasses and high-factor sunscreen
Any personal medication
Cash for personal expenses and optional purchases
Comfortable walking shoes
Light clothing suitable for warm weather
A refillable water bottle
Passport or a valid form of identification
Frequently Asked Questions
Our two-day tour from El Gouna includes hotel pickup and return transfer, transport to Aswan and Abu Simbel, visits to the main Aswan sights and the Abu Simbel temples, and guidance during the sightseeing programme. The exact inclusions, such as meals, accommodation and entrance tickets, are shown with your selected booking option.
The route can include Philae (Phiala) Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam and the Old Dam, with time to sail with a felucca on the Nile.
This is a two-day road tour from El Gouna, with long transfers balanced by organised sightseeing in Aswan and Abu Simbel. You will visit the Aswan highlights, see the Abu Simbel temples, and travel between several archaeological sites, so the pace suits travellers who are comfortable with early starts and a full day of visits.
Our team plans the route in a practical order and allows time for stops. Travel conditions and the final schedule can affect how long each visit lasts.
We arrange pickup from your El Gouna hotel and return transfer at the end of the tour, with the pickup details confirmed after booking. The journey to Aswan and Abu Simbel is by road in an organised vehicle, and our team coordinates the transfers between the sites and your overnight arrangements.
Please provide the correct hotel name and contact details when booking. Pickup time depends on your hotel location, the planned route and the day’s sightseeing schedule.
The tour can suit families with older children, but it involves long road transfers, walking around uneven archaeological ground and time in the heat. Travellers with limited mobility should tell us before booking so we can discuss access at Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam and other stops.
A felucca ride and visits to sites such as Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple—also written as Komompo Temple—may involve steps or uneven surfaces. We can explain the practical conditions for your group.
Wear light, breathable clothing with comfortable walking shoes, and bring sun protection, a hat, sunglasses, water and any personal medication. Modest clothing is appropriate when visiting temples and other public places, while a light layer can help during early road transfers or cooler evenings.
Keep your passport or required identification, booking details and some Egyptian cash with you. A small day bag is useful for the visits, including a sail with felucca experience on the Nile.
You can book the two-day Aswan and Abu Simbel tour from El Gouna by selecting your preferred date and providing your hotel and traveller details. Booking confirmation and the applicable cancellation terms are provided with the selected tour option, so check those conditions before payment.
If your plans change, contact our team as early as possible. Cancellation charges and any amendment options depend on the booking terms and the time remaining before travel.
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Your Itinerary
Our team collects you from your El Gouna hotel and begins the long road transfer towards Aswan. The route passes through Upper Egypt, with stops arranged in a practical order. At Edfu temple, you see the well-preserved sanctuary dedicated to Horus and walk through its monumental entrance before continuing south. A later stop at Komompo temple reveals the unusual double layout dedicated to Sobek and Horus. These visits break up the journey and give you time to stretch, take photographs and hear the history from your guide.
After a meal stop, you continue into Aswan to see The High Dam, an important modern engineering project that changed the flow of the Nile. You then visit The old Dam for views across the river and nearby islands, followed by the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry. The day ends with a calm Sail with Felucca around the Nile islands. Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection and water, as the sightseeing includes walking on uneven ground and the transfer is lengthy.
Continue the tour with the road journey to the Abu Simbel temples, where your guide explains the story behind the monuments built by Ramses II. The larger temple has four seated royal figures at its entrance and halls decorated with scenes of battles, ceremonies and religious worship. Nearby, the temple of Queen Nefertari has carved figures of the queen alongside the goddess Hathor. Allow time to walk through both temples at a steady pace and examine the reliefs before leaving the site.
After the visit, begin the return transfer towards El Gouna. The drive is substantial, so the journey includes appropriate rest breaks where possible; keep essentials such as medication, water and a light layer with you rather than packed in the luggage. This final section brings the tour to a close after you Discover Aswan and its surrounding monuments, with drop-off at your El Gouna hotel following the long road journey.