Private Day Trip from Hurghada to Aswan by Flight

Hotel Pick-Up in Hurghada

Your driver will collect you early in the morning directly from your hotel in Hurghada, El Gouna, Makadi Bay, Soma Bay or Sahl Hasheesh. Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed after booking, coordinated with your flight departure. You don’t need to arrange anything — your driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby.

Transfer to Hurghada Airport and Flight to Aswan

You’ll travel in comfort to Hurghada Airport (HRG) in an air-conditioned private vehicle. Your driver or representative will accompany you to check-in to make sure everything runs smoothly. You’ll then board your flight to Aswan (ASW) — the flight takes approximately one hour.

Welcome at Aswan Airport

On arrival in Aswan, your private English-speaking Egyptologist will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall, holding a sign with your name. He or she will be your dedicated guide and companion for the entire day — ready to answer every question about Egypt’s history, monuments and culture.

The Unfinished Obelisk

Your first stop is the ancient granite quarry on the outskirts of Aswan, home to the legendary Unfinished Obelisk. At over 42 metres in length, it would have been the largest obelisk ever carved — until a crack in the stone forced the ancient workers to abandon it thousands of years ago. Your Egyptologist will walk you through the tool marks still visible in the rock, explaining the remarkable engineering skills of the ancient Egyptians.

Boat Crossing to Philae Temple

From the reservoir area, you’ll board a motorboat to reach Agilkia Island and the magnificent Philae Temple. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, this extraordinary temple was painstakingly dismantled and relocated stone by stone in the 1970s as part of a UNESCO rescue operation — saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Your Egyptologist will guide you through its grand colonnaded courtyards, carved reliefs and sacred sanctuaries.

Aswan High Dam

Next, you’ll visit the Aswan High Dam — one of the world’s largest embankment dams, constructed in the 1960s and 70s with Soviet assistance. From the viewing point, you’ll take in breathtaking panoramic views over Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made reservoirs on Earth. Your Egyptologist will explain the dam’s profound impact on Egypt’s agriculture, economy and ancient heritage.

Lunch in Aswan

After the High Dam visit, you’ll head to a local restaurant in Aswan for a included lunch. Take a break, enjoy the flavours of Egyptian cuisine and recharge before the afternoon programme.

Nile Boat Trip to Kitchener’s Island and Botanical Garden

In the afternoon, you’ll board a traditional wooden boat for a relaxing cruise on the Nile to Kitchener’s Island. Once gifted to British General Kitchener, the island is today home to a lush Botanical Garden filled with palms, spice plants and tropical species from across the world. A peaceful stroll through the garden with the Nile stretching out around you is the perfect way to end the day.

Transfer to Aswan Airport and Return Flight to Hurghada

After your visit to Kitchener’s Island, your driver will take you directly to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Hurghada. On arrival, your driver will be waiting to bring you safely and comfortably back to your hotel.