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Philae Temple Tour: Explore Nubian Culture and Nile
4.8
34 Ratings
Aswan
Visit the grand Philae Temple accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a tranquil boat journey on the Nile River while taking in its picturesque surroundings. Explore Nubian culture and customs more intimately, and engage with a Nubian household to understand their way of life.
Visit the grand Philae Temple accompanied by a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy a tranquil boat journey on the Nile River while taking in its picturesque surroundings. Explore Nubian culture and customs more intimately, and engage with a Nubian household to understand their way of life.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Temple of Philae - Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from your hotel in Aswan, then set off on your journey with your professional guide who will enlighten you with interesting facts throughout your tour. Upon arrival at the majestic Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, roam around to experience this classical and sacred site to the core….
- Temple of Philae - Enjoy convenient hotel pickup from your hotel in Aswan, then set off on your journey with your professional guide who will enlighten you with interesting facts throughout your tour. Upon arrival at the majestic Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, roam around to experience this classical and sacred site to the core.
- Nubian Village - After exploring the temple, head to the Nile River, which has had an incomparable role in developing Egyptian civilization. Cruise down the river to the Nubian village situated opposite Soheil Island, close to the Aswan Dam pass. Once there, trace out the different aspects of traditional life and culture in the village by meeting native people.
To understand more, wander among the houses in lush palm groves and admire their varied colors: sky blue, yellow, pink, and more. Spend some time shopping for some delightful handcrafted gifts before sailing back along the River Nile. The tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel in Aswan.
What's Included
- Entrance fees included for all sightseeing.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable guided tour.
- Motorboat fare covered for smooth water travel.
- All service charges, taxes, landing, and parking fees included.
- Professional tour guide available in various languages.
- Entrance fees included for all sightseeing.
- Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan.
- Air-conditioned vehicle for a comfortable guided tour.
- Motorboat fare covered for smooth water travel.
- All service charges, taxes, landing, and parking fees included.
- Professional tour guide available in various languages.
What's Not Included
- Tipping (not mandatory)
- meals or Drinks
- Tipping (not mandatory)
- meals or Drinks
Location
Temple of Philae
Island of Agilika
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(34 Ratings)
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C1575lkcrystal
May 4, 2025
Ask for Aida! - We had the absolute pleasure of touring with Aida, and we cannot recommend her enough. She was incredibly patient, kind, and truly made us feel welcomed from the very start. Her deep knowledge of Egypt’s history and culture, especially around Aswan, the Philae Temple, and the Nubian village, added so much depth to our experience. She shared fascinating insights in a way that was easy to understand and genuinely engaging. It’s clear she loves what she does, and her friendly, helpful nature made this unforgettable. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Aswan thanks to her!
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P6467zlthomasf
May 4, 2025
Philae Temple, Nubian Village tour - Aida’s tour was so intriguing and captivating. We went to Philae temple, the Nubian market and village. She was very knowledgeable and good about getting us fair prices when negotiating. I would recommend her to anyone interested having an authentic south Egyptian experience.
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Angela-yesitravel
Oct 13, 2024
Great Service - Had a wonderful day with Aida. Started at the Temple and then we got to explore Aswan a bit and ended in the Nubian village. Aida showed us some of the local shops in Aswan and helped us negotiate prices and purchase the things we wanted. She was very knowledgeable about Egyptian history and all of the other temples. It was really nice to spend half of my day with her. I would happily do it again.
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Michelle_j
Aug 18, 2024
Unforgettable Experience in Aswan! - Wonderful experience in the city of Aswan with our guide Michael! He was very patient as we arrived late from Luxor. He was very knowledgeable, down to earth, funny, and so accommodating. He was so patient during our shopping and made us feel very welcome. I will always remember this tour of the Nubian Village and Philae Temple. Wish we could have stayed with our guide for our whole vacation in Egypt. I went with my two daughters and we felt very safe and comfortable.
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A3727avrobertof
Jul 31, 2024
Ottima Guida! Bellissima Giornata! - Great tour and great guide.
The day was very pleasant and relaxing; the times were balanced, the tour lasted about 5 hours.
We visited the Nubian village and the temple of Philae.
The Guide (Mary) very competent, helpful and professional.
The car and driver service were also of a high standard.
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Rakan
Feb 9, 2024
Superb Experience - Nice places, and the guides were superb, punctual and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
The trip takes around 6 Hrs.
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Eibert
Sep 13, 2023
Nice experience - It was a nice experience.
Guide can speak english very well .
Visited philae Temple and aswan as we already had our hotel in the nubian village
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Paulo_g
Aug 24, 2024
Philae temple & Nubian house - The organization was very professional and the guide quite knowledgeable about the site and the Nubian way of life. The only remark is that the visit to the Nubian village is a bit disappointing.
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Caitlin_b
Jan 18, 2025
Miriam was a polite and... - Miriam was a polite and knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed the boat ride to Philae Temple and Miriam was able to provide the history of the site. We were then due to visit three different shops (alabaster workshop, spice shop and incense shop), however as we had already visited these in Cairo we asked if these could be missed as we did not want to feel pressured to buy any goods. Miriam was flexible and happy to accommodate this request. The Nubian village was interesting to see but is a small area and therefore extensive time here isn’t needed. The local shop keepers are also very eager to speak to tourists which made the experience overwhelming. Although Miriam was a very pleasant guide, we felt that the cost of the tour was a bit high for what was included.
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Kharthick_k
Oct 14, 2023
Guide was average at... - Guide was average at best. Nubian village was underwhelming. Temple was the main highlight and it was cool to take boat to the temple.
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