Embark on a captivating Cairo to Aswan day trip by...
Duration
1 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 13,700
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Historical landmarks
Cultural sightseeing
Overview
Embark on a captivating Cairo to Aswan day trip by night train.
Explore ancient wonders like Philae Island, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
Delve into history at the Nubia Museum and opt for a visit to a Nubian village or a serene felucca ride.
Experience the essence of Egypt in a single day.
Our driver will pick up you in the evening around 7-7:30 pm and take to the train station.
Departure from Cairo to Aswan by night train as a rule at 21:00.
The journey typically takes around 10-12 hours.
You will get a dinner box and breakfast during your journey to Aswan.
Upon arrival in Aswan our English speaking guide will meet you right at the train station.
The first goal of the day is Philae island which is located on the lake Nasser.
Philae Temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis and was originally constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
On the way to Philae we will pass Aswan High Dam, let's have a stop there for some unforgettable pictures.
During the day we will also visit the Unfinished Obelisk, located in a granite quarry in Aswan.
After lunch at a local restaurant we will move to Nubian Museum which showcases the history, culture, and art of the Nubian people.
During the day we also offer some optional visits including a tour to Nubian Village.
Or you can take a felucca ride to Aswan Botanical Garden.
After our Cairo to Aswan day trip by a night train transfer back to the Aswan train station for your return journey to Cairo.
Itinerary
Day 1
19:00 Pick up from your Cairo hotel
Day 2
19:10 Transfer to the train station
Day 3
21:00 Night train to Aswan
Day 4
07:00 Arrival Aswan
Day 5
07:15 Transfer to Philae island
Day 6
08:00 Short stop at Aswan High Dam
Day 7
08:30 Visit to Philae island
Day 8
11:30 Visit to Unfinished obelisk
Day 9
13:30 Lunch at a local restaurant
Day 10
15:00 Nubia Museum tour
Day 11
17:00 Optional visits
Day 12
18:30 Transfer to Aswan train station
Day 13
20:00 Night train to Cairo
Day 14
07:00 Transfer to your Cairo hotel
Highlights
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