Elephantine Island, Sehel Island & Tombs of the Nobles Tour
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Location Aswan
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Tour Type Day Tour
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$ 45 Per Person
Elephantine Island, Sehel Island & Tombs of the Nobles Tour
Visit three of Aswan's oldest sites in one day: the temple ruins of Elephantine, the carved rocks of Sehel Island and the Tombs of the Nobles above the West Bank.
Highlights & Attractions
- The temples of Khnum, Satet and Anuket on Elephantine
- More than 250 inscriptions, including the Famine Stela, on Sehel
- The rock tombs of officials at Qubbet el-Hawa
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Entry Fees to All Sites
- Motorboat Ride
- All Taxes and Service Charges
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Additional Meals Not Mentioned
Tour Itinerary
Elephantine Island & Ancient Abu
Start on Elephantine Island, site of the ancient frontier town of Abu, which guarded Egypt's southern border for thousands of years. Walk among the ruins of the temples of Khnum, Satet and Anuket, the gods of the First Cataract, see the Nilometer used to measure the annual flood, and visit the island museum.
Sehel Island Inscriptions
Take a boat south to Sehel Island, where more than 250 inscriptions are carved into the granite boulders, left by officials and expeditions travelling into Nubia. Climb to the Famine Stela, with its legend of seven years of famine under King Djoser.
Tombs of the Nobles at Qubbet el-Hawa
End at Qubbet el-Hawa on the West Bank, where the governors of ancient Aswan were buried in rock-cut tombs decorated with inscriptions describing their journeys into Africa. The panoramic view from the hilltop over the Nile and the islands is a perfect finish before you return to your hotel.
Pricing Details
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $110 |
| 2-5 People | $60 |
| 6+ People | $45 |
| Per Child | $30 |
| Per Infant | $0 |