About this experience
Pay a visit to the majestic Philae Temple with an expert guide. Experience a boat ride along the Nile River and admire its scenic beauty. Take a closer look at Nubian culture and traditions, and meet a Nubian family to learn about their lifestyle.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Pickup and drop-off service to your booked hotel in Aswan
- All taxes and service charges
- An expert and professional tour guide
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Extra drinks during the day
- tipping ( optional )
Itinerary and highlights
Day 1Philae Temple & Motorboat Tour to Nubian Village
Prepare yourself for a pleasant trip to the Philae Temple and the traditional Nubian village of Aswan. Travel with an expert guide, explore the temple site, and discover Nubian traditions with the local villagers.
Enjoy receiving a suitable hotel from Aswan, then embark on your journey with your professional guide, who will inform you of interesting facts throughout your tour. Upon reaching the majestic Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, he wanders the place to experience this classic and sacred site to the heart.
The great temple was built during the third century BC and was followed by the temples of Amenhotep and Arsenovis. As for the temple of Hathor, it is considered the last Ptolemaic monument, and its construction was completed before 116 BCE by Eorgets II. Other Ptolemies added inscriptions to Philae, which are considered masterpieces of the temple. From Egypt, the cult of the gods Isis extended to Greece, Rome, and throughout the empire, even when Roman rule was applied in Egypt. The rulers tried to beautify the Holy Island. Emperor Augustus Caesar built a temple at the northern end of elephants in the ninth century BC.
After exploring the temple, he headed to the Nile, which had an unparalleled role in the development of Egyptian civilization. Sail along the river to the Nubian village off Suhail Island, near the Aswan Dam Corridor. Once you get there, you can track the different aspects of traditional village life and culture by interviewing the indigenous people.
Spend some time shopping for some great handmade gifts before sailing along the Nile. The tour ends with delivery to your hotel in Aswan.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- very great trip
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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