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Aswan Private Philae Temple Visit & Nile Felucca Sailing Tour

By Eyes of Egypt
Free cancellation available
Price is $100 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This private Aswan tour takes you to the iconic Philae Temple and allows a peaceful felucca ride along the Nile. Travelers can choose from three pricing options based on group size: up to 3, 6, or 10 people. A local Bedouin guide accompanies you throughout the journey, sharing cultural insights and stories of Nubian traditions. Please note that the guide cannot provide explanations inside Philae Temple. Entrance tickets and the motorboat to the temple are not included. A licensed tour guide is available upon request. This tour is perfect for adventure seekers, families, and those seeking an authentic, personalized experience in Aswan. We promise a professionally organized, enjoyable, and memorable day exploring history, culture, and the beauty of the Nile.

Activity location

  • Temple of Philae
    • Island of Agilika
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Temple of Philae
    • Island of Agilika
    • Aswan, Egypt

Check availability


Private Tour – Up to 6 Guests
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Medium Group Adventure: Enjoy a private cultural journey with a Bedouin guide. Tickets, licensed guide, and motorboat are not included
Pickup included

Price details
$140.00 x 1 Traveler$140.00

Total
Price is $140.00
Private Tour – Up to 10 Guests
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Larger Group Journey: Discover Philae Temple & Nubian treasures with a Bedouin guide. Price excludes tickets, official guide & motorboat.
Pickup included

Price details
$200.00 x 1 Traveler$200.00

Total
Price is $200.00
Private Tour – Up to 3 Guests
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Small Group Experience: Explore Philae Temple & Nubian highlights with a local Bedouin guide. Price excludes tickets, official guide & motorboat.
Pickup included

Price details
$100.00 x 1 Traveler$100.00

Total
Price is $100.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private pickup and drop-off from any Aswan hotel for a seamless start and finish.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Flexible group pricing available: up to 3, 6, or 10 travelers for a private experience.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Board a traditional felucca for a relaxing Nile cruise after visiting the temple.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    All service charges and taxes included with no hidden fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Explore Philae Temple at leisure; licensed guide optional for in-depth historical context.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Sail past Elephantine Island, lush Botanical Gardens, and the stunning Nile landscapes.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Aswan (Pass by)
Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Philae Temple Parking Your private tour begins with pickup from your hotel, guesthouse, or Nile cruise anywhere in Aswan. Enjoy a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Philae Temple parking area, where your Bedouin English-speaking driver will assist you in reaching the boat dock to cross to the island temple.
Temple of Philae
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket not included
After arriving at the Philae Temple parking area, your driver will assist you as you walk to the official ticket counter to purchase entrance tickets (priced per person). You will also pay the motorboat fee, which has a fixed group rate, directly at the same counter before boarding. Next, enjoy a short yet scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to reach Philae Temple Island, one of Aswan’s most beautiful and historically rich sites. Explore the magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, with its elegant columns, detailed hieroglyphs, and stories that bring ancient Egypt to life. After your visit, board the motorboat again for a relaxing return trip to the pier, where your private driver will be waiting to take you back comfortably to your hotel or Nile cruise.
Aswan
  • 1h 30m
After meeting your driver at the Philae Temple parking area, you’ll be comfortably transferred to the Nile pier, where your private felucca will be waiting — this relaxing sailboat experience is included in your tour price, with no additional payment required. Embark on a 1.5-hour scenic sailing journey aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca, gliding peacefully along the Nile. As your skilled captain sets the sail, admire Elephantine Island’s palm-dotted shores, the lush Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum rising gracefully on the western bank. Feel the gentle Nile breeze as you relax on soft cushions, listening to the rhythm of the river. Your friendly local guide will share fascinating insights about the islands, Nubian culture, and daily river life. It’s the perfect ending to your Aswan day — a serene and authentic experience that captures the timeless spirit of the Nile.
Aswan (Pass by)
After enjoying the relaxing Nile Felucca sailing, the boat will return to the docking point. From there, your driver will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you comfortably back to your hotel, guesthouse, or Nile cruise in Aswan — concluding your private Philae Temple and Felucca experience with beautiful memories and stunning river views.

Location

Activity location

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    Temple of Philae
    • Island of Agilika
    • Aswan, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Temple of Philae
    • Island of Agilika
    • Aswan, Egypt

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