Aswan Highlights and Nubian Village From Luxor by Train - Private Full-Day Trip

Duration

14 hours

Tour Details

Overview

Embark on a journey aboard the morning train from Luxor and relish the spectacular sights of one of the most unforgettable Luxor day tours. Visit iconic landmarks like High Dam, Philae temple and Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan and gain an insight into Nubian culture by visiting a local family at Soheil Island. Enjoy convenient door-to-door transfer with an air-conditioned private vehicle and enjoy a round trip sitting train from Luxor to Aswan and back.

What’s included

Pick-up and return service to your hotel in Luxor by air-conditioned vehicle.
Round-trip ticket for first class train ride to Aswan.
Motorboat trip to the Nubian Village.
Accompaniment by a professional English speaking Egyptologist guide.
Bottle of water provided during the tour.

What’s Exclude

Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
Tipping to the guide and driver.
lunch is optional in this tour.
Motorboat to Philae temple.
Entry/Admission - Aswan High Dam
Entry/Admission - Temple of Philae
Entry/Admission - Unfinished Obelisk

What To Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley

Our licensed expert tour guide will pick you up from your hotel around 6:00 am, by air-conditioned car to Luxor train station, take the first train heading to Aswan.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Aswan High Dam, Manteqet As Sad Al Aali, Aswan Egypt

Arrive at Aswan train after about 3 hours and begin a wonderful day of sightseeing with a visit to the High Dam; an incredible engineering feat accomplished between 1960 and 1970 in order to protect Egypt from floods and generate electricity. This project was largely funded and supervised by the Soviet Union.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Temple of Philae, Island of Agilika, Aswan Egypt

Continue on to explore the stunning Greco Roman Temple of Isis - the primary deity of the island - while learning about the love story between Isis and Osiris using a small motorboat to get there.
 Duration : 2 hours Stop At : Unfinished Obelisk , Sheyakhah Oula , Aswan Egypt Next , head over to one of Aswan's granite quarries where you can witness the 'unfinished obelisk', standing nearly 40 meters long and weighing 1000 tons . This is believed to be among the longest and heaviest obelisks ever cut in Egypt , likely belonging to Queen Hatshepsut . Duration : 1 hour Stop At : Nubian Village , This is a Village and does not have a web-site , Aswan Egypt Afterwards , sail downriver on a motorboat so you can take in all of its beautiful scenery as well as arrive at a Nubian village on Soheil Island . Here you will receive a warm welcome drink from one of their homes before being guided through its streets by your tour guide . Come sunset time return back along river by boat before taking an evening train back towards Luxor . Duration : 3 hours

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking