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Explore Aswan ToursPrivate Qubbet el-Hawa and Sehel Island Heritage Tour
Qubbet el-Hawa and Sehel Island, Aswan, Egypt
Duration
About 5 to 6 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
Take a private Aswan half-day to two quieter Nile heritage landscapes: Qubbet el-Hawa on the west bank and Sehel Island with its rock inscriptions and Famine Stela. Explore with an Egyptologist and access-aware boat planning.
Qubbet el-Hawa opening, tomb access, Sehel Island landing, boat coordination, ticketing, photography rules and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date, so the published route stays truthful to current site conditions.
Itinerary
- Meet at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and transfer to the agreed river crossing.
- Visit Qubbet el-Hawa and its accessible tombs, subject to opening, ticketing, walking needs and final access conditions.
- Continue by boat to Sehel Island to see the rock inscriptions and Famine Stela, subject to landing and local access conditions.
- Return to your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
Public price
- 1 guest: US$180 per person
- 2 guests: US$125 per person
- 3-4 guests: US$90 per person
- 5-8 guests: US$75 per person
Good to know
This is an enquire-first private route of about 5 to 6 hours. Opening, boat coordination, landing, ticketing, tomb access, photography rules, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. This base route does not include Elephantine Island, Philae, the Botanical Garden, St. Simeon, Kalabsha, the Nubian Museum, Abu Simbel, lunch or premium access unless stated in the final confirmation.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit Qubbet el-Hawa and its accessible west-bank tombs.
- Travel by boat to Sehel Island and its rock inscriptions.
- See the Famine Stela where landing and access permit.
- Follow a quieter Aswan heritage story beyond the main temple circuit.
- Use access-aware planning for boats, tickets and walking needs.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- See two quieter Aswan heritage landscapes in one focused route.
- Read Sehel Island's inscriptions and Famine Stela with an Egyptologist.
- Pair Sehel with Qubbet el-Hawa without repeating Elephantine or the Botanical Garden.
- Confirm boat, landing and access conditions honestly before travel.
Itinerary
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Pickup and river crossing
Meet your private Egyptologist at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and transfer to the agreed river crossing.
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Qubbet el-Hawa
Explore accessible west-bank tombs and the landscape of Qubbet el-Hawa, subject to opening, tickets and walking conditions.
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Sehel Island and return
Travel by boat to Sehel Island for its rock inscriptions and Famine Stela where landing and access permit, then return to Aswan.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private route planning and agreed river crossing or boat coordination.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Qubbet el-Hawa and Sehel Island visits where open and included in the final confirmation.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Entrance fees unless stated in the final confirmation.
- Boat, landing or separately ticketed access outside the agreed route.
- Elephantine Island, Philae, the Botanical Garden, St. Simeon, Kalabsha, the Nubian Museum and Abu Simbel.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service, entrance, language or pickup outside the stated route and inclusions.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$180 per person
2 guests
US$125 per person
3-4 guests
US$90 per person
5-8 guests
US$75 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service. A 25% deposit secures your booking; the balance schedule is stated in your booking 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 an enquire-first private route. Qubbet el-Hawa opening, tomb access, Sehel Island landing, boat coordination, ticketing, photography rules, walking needs, weather and the final sequence are confirmed for the travel date. Elephantine, Philae, the Botanical Garden, St. Simeon and museum products are separate unless stated in the final confirmation.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
Is this the same as the Elephantine Island tour?
No. This route focuses on Qubbet el-Hawa and Sehel Island. Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden are separate Egypt Story products.
Is Sehel Island reached by boat?
The final boat and landing arrangement is confirmed for the travel date, along with weather, local access and ticket conditions.
Can I enter every tomb at Qubbet el-Hawa?
Accessible tombs, ticketing and opening are confirmed for the travel date. If access changes, the final confirmed route is agreed before booking.
How long is the Qubbet el-Hawa and Sehel tour?
Allow about 5 to 6 hours from pickup to return, depending on your pickup point, boat and landing conditions, walking pace and the final sequence.
