Hotel Pickup & Transfer to Philae Temple Parking Your private tour begins with pickup from your hotel, guesthouse, or Nile cruise anywhere in Aswan. Enjoy a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned vehicle to the Philae Temple parking area, where your Bedouin English-speaking driver will assist you in reaching the boat dock to cross to the island temple.

After arriving at the Philae Temple parking area, your driver will assist you as you walk to the official ticket counter to purchase entrance tickets (priced per person). You will also pay the motorboat fee, which has a fixed group rate, directly at the same counter before boarding. Next, enjoy a short yet scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to reach Philae Temple Island, one of Aswan’s most beautiful and historically rich sites. Explore the magnificent temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, with its elegant columns, detailed hieroglyphs, and stories that bring ancient Egypt to life. After your visit, board the motorboat again for a relaxing return trip to the pier, where your private driver will be waiting to take you back comfortably to your hotel or Nile cruise.

After meeting your driver at the Philae Temple parking area, you’ll be comfortably transferred to the Nile pier, where your private felucca will be waiting — this relaxing sailboat experience is included in your tour price, with no additional payment required. Embark on a 1.5-hour scenic sailing journey aboard a traditional Egyptian felucca, gliding peacefully along the Nile. As your skilled captain sets the sail, admire Elephantine Island’s palm-dotted shores, the lush Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum rising gracefully on the western bank. Feel the gentle Nile breeze as you relax on soft cushions, listening to the rhythm of the river. Your friendly local guide will share fascinating insights about the islands, Nubian culture, and daily river life. It’s the perfect ending to your Aswan day — a serene and authentic experience that captures the timeless spirit of the Nile.

After enjoying the relaxing Nile Felucca sailing, the boat will return to the docking point. From there, your driver will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you comfortably back to your hotel, guesthouse, or Nile cruise in Aswan — concluding your private Philae Temple and Felucca experience with beautiful memories and stunning river views.