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1 day · Aswan itinerary

Aswan in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Aswan? See its temples and sail the Nile. Here is how to spend one perfect day in southern Egypt — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Philae Temple
  2. 2High Dam
  3. 3Unfinished Obelisk
  4. 4Felucca sail

Morning: Philae & Dam

Visit the island temple and High Dam.

Midday: Obelisk

See the giant Unfinished Obelisk.

Afternoon: felucca

Sail the Nile past the islands at sunset.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Aswan — prices per person.

Full-Day Tour of Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan
Full-Day Tour of Philae Temple, High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk
5.0(19)·2h 40min
from$50/ person
via Viator
Private Tour to the Nubian Village and Felucca Ride in Aswan
Aswan
Private Tour to the Nubian Village and Felucca Ride in Aswan
5.0(33)·3–4 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
Aswan
Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan
5.0(41)·7–8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Luxor to Aswan 5 Day Nile Cruise with Temple Tours
Luxor
Luxor to Aswan 5 Day Nile Cruise with Temple Tours
5.0(17)·5 days
from$700/ person
via Viator
Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village
−19%
Aswan
Private Tour in Aswan : Felucca and Nubian village
5.0(17)·4 hours
from$18$22/ person
via Viator
Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village From Aswan
Aswan
Private Day Tour to Abu Simbel Temples and Nubian Village From Aswan
5.0(19)·11 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk And High Dam
Aswan
Aswan Day Tour Visiting Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk And High Dam
5.0(14)·6 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Great Hours Nubian Village Excursion from Aswan
Aswan
Great Hours Nubian Village Excursion from Aswan
5.0(12)·5 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator

Aswan in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Aswan in one day?
Yes — visit the island temple of Philae and the High Dam in the morning, the Unfinished Obelisk at midday, and sail the Nile by felucca past the islands in the afternoon, covering Aswan’s highlights.
What is the best one-day Aswan tour?
A half-day tour of Philae, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, combined with a sunset felucca sail, is the most rewarding way to spend a day in Aswan.
How much does one day in Aswan cost?
Budget roughly €25–€60 per person for a guided Aswan highlights tour with a felucca sail — Egypt is excellent value.

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