Aswan & Nubia Tours
Aswan is Egypt at its most relaxed: golden desert meeting a wide blue Nile scattered with islands, feluccas drifting past Nubian villages painted in blues and ochres. It is the gateway to Philae Temple, the High Dam and Abu Simbel — and the ancestral heartland of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilisations.
What to See in Aswan
The island Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, was moved stone by stone above the waters of Lake Nasser. The Unfinished Obelisk still lies in its granite quarry, and the High Dam explains modern Egypt in one panorama. Sail by felucca around Elephantine Island, visit a Nubian village on the west bank, and take tea overlooking the First Cataract.
Nubian Heritage Journeys
For travellers tracing African heritage, Aswan and Nubia are the emotional heart of an Egypt trip. Our Egyptologists connect the story of the Kushite pharaohs and the Kandake warrior queens to the living Nubian culture you meet today. Aswan pairs naturally with an Abu Simbel excursion and a Nile cruise north to Luxor.
Our Aswan & Nubia Tours & Packages
- Classic Nile Cruise & Cairo, A concise 7-day version of the classic Egyptian route: Pyramids, Cairo, and a 3-night Nile Cruise. (7 days, from $1495 USD)
- Epic Journey Through Ancient Egypt, Our flagship 8-day adventure featuring the Pyramids of Giza and a luxurious multi-day cruise down the Nile. (8 days, from $1460 USD)
- Wonders of Egypt & Red Sea Relaxation, The 10-day expedition blending the ancient history of Cairo and the Nile with the pristine beaches of Hurghada. (10 days, from $1900 USD)
- Ultimate Egypt & Hurghada Extension, A luxurious 12-day journey featuring extra hotel nights in Aswan and Luxor before hitting the Red Sea. (12 days, from $3380 USD)
- Private Dahabiya Nile & Cultural Odyssey, A breathtaking 16-day slow travel experience sailing on a private Dahabiya. (16 days, from $4200 USD)
- Short Dahabiya Escape (Luxor to Aswan), A 6-day boutique sailing experience on a traditional wooden Dahabiya. (6 days, from $1920 USD)
- Classic Egypt: Pyramids & Nile Cruise, The definitive Egypt trip: the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, then a 4-night five-star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. (8 days, from $1390 USD)
- Egypt Honeymoon: Pyramids, Nile & Romance, A romantic nine days for two: the Pyramids, a five-star Nile cruise, a sunrise balloon over Luxor and candlelit dinners with a view. (9 days, from $1950 USD)
- Egypt Family Adventure: Pyramids, Nile & Red Sea, Built for families: camels at the Pyramids, a fun Nile cruise with a pool, and easy snorkelling on the Red Sea to finish. (10 days, from $1690 USD)
- Short Nile Cruise: Luxor & Aswan in 5 Days, Short on time? A focused five-day, three-night Nile cruise covering the very best of Luxor and Aswan, with an optional Abu Simbel add-on. (5 days, from $780 USD)
- African American Group Tour: Egypt & Nubia Heritage Journey, A private, all-inclusive group journey through Egypt and Nubia, designed for African American travelers, sororities, church families and friend crews. (8 days, from $1390 USD)