The 6 Best Philae, Edfu & Kom Ombo Tours

1.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, & Philae Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 375 reviews · 4 hours · from $76Our pick

Spend four hours with a private Egyptologist guide visiting Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Aswan High Dam. Your hotel pickup, return transport, entrance fees when selected, and Philae motorboat ride are arranged for you. Guides such as Mary, Heba, Mido, and Ahmed have been praised for clear explanations and helpful photography.

“Ali Baaba was a good guide, very informative and the trip was smooth. We enjoyed the tour, would recomend when visiting Aswan”

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2.Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 341 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $115

Ride from Aswan to Luxor in a private air-conditioned car, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo with an English-speaking Egyptologist. Expect grand Ptolemaic carvings, Kom Ombo’s unusual twin design, rural Nile Valley views, hotel pickup, and drop-off in Luxor. Guides such as Aladin, Thabet, Walid, and Mohamed Aty have earned special praise for clear explanations.

“We enjoyed driving through the farming villages and the market day business. It gave us a different insight into life in Egypt. Mohammed ATI was an excellent guide at Kom Ombo, the most information from any guide that we have had. Alex was a great driver.”

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3.Private Guided Tour of Philae Temple with Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 239 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Travel from your Aswan hotel to Philae Temple by private car and motorboat. Your guide, such as Mary, Eman, or Waleed, explains the Isis and Osiris reliefs, the temple’s relocation, and the island setting. The three-hour trip includes tickets, water, transport, and time for photos.

“Aladino was the best tour guide, he gave us a very detailed explanation of the temple history and is very kind. We loved the tour!”

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4.Philae Temple Guided Half-Day Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 202 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

From your Aswan hotel, ride by car and motorboat to Philae Temple, where guides such as Mary, Emad, Ahmed Abdelwahab, and Shimaa explain the carvings, Isis worship, and UNESCO’s relocation project. You get about two hours on site, time for photos, and a return transfer. Entrance fees depend on the option selected.

“Shimaa is a good guide. She gave good explanation of the temple.”

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5.Philae Temple Sound & Light Show with Entrance Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 151 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

You’ll leave your Aswan hotel by car, cross to Agilkia Island by boat, and watch Philae Temple glow during a narrated show about Isis, Osiris, and the temple’s relocation. English, French, Spanish, and German audio is available. Staff such as Marolla, Zeinab, and Liza are known for careful transfer coordination.

“It was an amazing moment, really amazing, the driver, the people who were at the show and who welcomed us thank you for everything. They are people with a big heart. the show was wonderful”

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6.High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae & Nubian Village

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 6 hours · from $95

Spend six hours exploring Aswan with a private guide such as Mary, Heba, Ahmed, or Mariana. Ride a motorboat to Philae Temple, inspect the Unfinished Obelisk, cross the High Dam, and visit the Nubian Village. The tour includes transport, entrance fees, and the Philae boat ride, with language upgrades available.

“Mostafa was very knowledgeable and happy to answer all questions, recommend booking this tour”

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