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Explore Aswan ToursPrivate Elephantine Island Archaeological Tour from Aswan
Elephantine Island, Aswan, Egypt
Duration
About 4 to 5 Hours
Tour Type
Day Tour
Language
English
Overview
Cross to Elephantine Island for a focused private archaeological visit from Aswan. Explore the ancient remains connected with Khnum and Satet, see the Nilometer and visit the nearby island museum when open and included in current access. A private English-speaking Egyptologist, standard local boat movement, private transport to the landing point, admission allowance and bottled water keep the route clear from pickup to return.
Allow about 4 to 5 hours for the transfer, crossing, island visit and return. This is an archaeology-led Elephantine route rather than a Nubian village experience or a city highlights circuit, so it keeps the named site and access boundaries clear. Current boat point, crossing, opening hours, ticket treatment and museum access are reconfirmed for your date.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Cross to Elephantine Island for a focused archaeological visit from Aswan.
- Explore remains connected with Khnum and Satet and see the historic Nilometer.
- Visit the nearby island museum when open and included in current access.
- Keep the route archaeology-led rather than adding a Nubian village or another Aswan landmark.
- Travel privately with standard local boat movement, admission allowance and bottled water.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See Aswan's archaeological island through its ancient remains, Nilometer and river setting.
- Use a private Egyptologist to connect Khnum, Satet, the island museum and the southern gateway story.
- Keep the route focused and leave the Nubian village and wider Aswan highlights to separate products.
Itinerary
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Pickup and transfer to the Nile landing point
Meet your private Egyptologist at your confirmed Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and travel to the confirmed landing point.
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Boat movement to Elephantine Island
Use the standard local boat movement required for the confirmed route and cross the Nile to Elephantine Island.
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Elephantine archaeological site and Nilometer
Explore the remains connected with Khnum and Satet, see the Nilometer and place the island in Aswan's southern gateway history.
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Island museum and private return
Visit the nearby island museum when open and included in current access, then cross back and return privately to your confirmed Aswan drop-off.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your confirmed Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle to the confirmed Nile landing point.
- Standard local boat movement when required for Elephantine access.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission allowance for Elephantine archaeological site.
- Nearby island museum access when open and included in current ticket treatment.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Nubian village house visits, Nubian Museum and Botanical Garden.
- Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu or Abu Simbel.
- Lunch and restaurant drinks.
- Special access, current-ticket exclusions or commercial photography permissions not included in the confirmed service.
- Personal spending and tipping.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$155 per person
2 guests
US$105 per person
3-4 guests
US$85 per person
5-8 guests
US$70 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current Elephantine access, standard local boat movement, ticket treatment and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- This is a focused island archaeology route. The landing point, standard local boat movement, island opening hours, current tariff, ticket category, nearby museum access and the confirmed pickup and return point are rechecked for your date.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is the Elephantine Island tour from Aswan?
Allow about 4 to 5 hours from pickup to return. The exact timing depends on the landing point, boat movement, island access, museum opening and walking pace.
Which sites are included?
The focused base route includes Elephantine's archaeological site and Nilometer, plus the nearby island museum when open and included in current access. Nubian village visits, the Nubian Museum, Botanical Garden and the temples on the northern or southern road are not included.
Is the boat movement included?
Standard local boat movement required for the confirmed Elephantine route is included. The landing point, crossing and any access restriction are reconfirmed before your date; a different or private boat request is quoted separately.
What are the current opening hours?
The published Elephantine access window is checked against the official monument source for your date, and the confirmed visit time is stated in your booking confirmation.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and restaurant drinks are excluded from this focused archaeological island visit.
