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A white-sailed felucca crosses blue river water beside rounded granite rocks and palms.

Aswan in 2 days

Visit Philae and the Nubian Museum, then slow down on Elephantine and the botanical island. Abu Simbel needs a separate day outside this route.

2 days, 12 stopsBalanced paceNov to MarApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 3, 2026
A felucca passes granite rocks and palms on the Nile.

Trip at a glance

Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.

Day 1: Philae, the quarry and Nubian history

Reach Philae by boat in the morning, then return to the city for the museum, market and a riverfront dinner.
  1. 1
    8:30 AMPhilae TempleBe at the mainland boat landing earlier and agree your return crossing. The temple admission does not include the boat.About 1 hour 30 min here
    Other nationalities, adult: EGP 550 (about $10) · Egyptian adult: EGP 40 (about $1) · Temple ticket; boat transfer extra

    Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified

    Boat back, then car to the quarry; allow about 60 min
  2. 2
    11:00 AMOptionalUnfinished ObeliskWalk the quarry paths to see the unfinished stone; skip this exposed stop if you need a break after Philae.About 45 min here
    Other nationalities, adult: EGP 220 (about $4) · Egyptian adult: EGP 20 (about $1) · Uneven stone underfoot

    Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified

    Car to the central Corniche, about 20 min
  3. 3
    12:00 PMCentral Aswan Corniche diningHave lunch near the river before the museum, checking your chosen kitchen is serving before sitting down.About 1 hour 15 min here
    Pay as you go
    Car to the Nubian Museum, about 15 min
  4. 4
    1:30 PMNubian MuseumExplore Nubian history and craft displays. During Ramadan, arrive before the 2:00 PM ticket cutoff and expect a shorter visit.About 2 hours 45 min here
    Other nationalities, adult: EGP 400 (about $7) · Egyptian adult: EGP 30 (about $1) · Daytime admission

    Official fees: Egypt Ministry of Tourism and AntiquitiesLast verified

    Car to Aswan Souk, about 20 min
  5. 5
    4:30 PMOptionalAswan SoukBrowse spices and textiles, asking before photographing people or stalls; buying something is optional.About 1 hour 45 min here
    Pay as you go
    Walk about 15 min toward the river
  6. 6
    6:30 PMCentral Aswan Corniche diningChoose a riverfront dinner and leave the evening flexible; tomorrow stays around the islands rather than adding a long excursion.
    Pay as you go

Before you go

Where to stay for this plan

Use the central Corniche for simple car pickups and dinner on the east bank. Elephantine works well if your accommodation helps arrange early and late boat transfers.

Hotels in Aswan

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