Nobles Tombs – Elephantine Island – St. Simeon Monastery

📍 Meeting Point: Your Hotel
⏱️ 8, Hours
🏙 From: Aswan
📅 Frequency: On Request

what you will see

Aswan Attractions
  • Tombs of the Nobles Aswan
  • , Elephantine Island
  • , St. Simeon Monastery

Description

Embark on a unique journey through time and nature with a full-day guided tour exploring Aswan’s most enchanting and lesser-known gems. With a private guide and comfortable transportation (boat and/or vehicle), you’ll discover ancient history, local culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Itinerary Highlights

07:30 Am

Pick Up

You will be picked up from your hotel in Aswan in the morning to begin the day with a scenic boat ride on the Nile.

08:00 Am

Tombs of the Nobles

Start your tour on the west bank with a visit to the Tombs of the Nobles — a group of rock-cut tombs dating back to the Old and Middle Kingdoms. These tombs offer fascinating wall carvings depicting scenes of daily life, religious rituals, and hold a panoramic view over the Nile and Aswan city.

10:30 Am

Elephantine Island

Next, we sail to Elephantine Island, once a powerful trading post and religious center in ancient Egypt. Explore the ruins of the temples of Khnum, Satet, and Anuket, stroll through the traditional Nubian village, and enjoy the calm atmosphere of this historic island.

12:30 Pm

St. Simeon Monastery

In the afternoon, cross the river again and ride a camel or 4×4 to reach the Monastery of St. Simeon, an early Christian monastery built in the 7th century AD. The monastery offers stunning desert views and fascinating insight into monastic life in early Christian Egypt.

14:00 Pm

Lunch Break

Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant or traditional Nubian eatery.


Return to Hotel

After a memorable day of history and discovery, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Aswan

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

✔️Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return.
✔️Transfers by private motorboat on the Nile.
✔️Entrance Fees to all the mentioned sights.
✔️Private Egyptologist guide.
✔️All service charges & taxes.
✔️Lunch meal at a restaurant.
Any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tipping.

tour map

what to pic up

Comfortable walking shoes (sites may have uneven surfaces)

Breathable clothing (light cotton or linen is ideal)

Reusable water bottle (stay hydrated!)

Small backpack or crossbody bag for your personal items

Camera or smartphone for photos

Cash (small bills for tipping, souvenirs, or snacks)

Scarf or shawl (helpful for shade or modesty if visiting religious sites)

Notebook (if you love jotting down interesting facts from your guide)

Price List Table Information

Season NameSolo Price2-4 Pax Price5-8 Pax Price9-16 Pax Price
From Jan 2025 to Apr 202595706045
From May 2025 to Sep 202595706045
From Oct 2025 to Dec 202595706045
Peak (23 Dec 2025 - 7 Jan 2026) / (14 - 23 Apr 2025)95706045

Notes

🔹 All prices are per person.
🔹 Child discount is 50% of the adult price.
🔹 Prices vary depending on the season and group size.

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