Discover a desert lakeIf you are just passing through Aswan and don’t have enough time for one of our longer safaris you can come for one day to discover Lake Nasser or Sehel Lake, Aswan’s two massive hydroelectric dams and experience a more intimate side of Aswan which few people have experienced. Aswan which is the friendliest city in Egypt is our home town and we know its secrets, so we have selected the most interesting and unusual places for you to see while you are visiting. We will take you away from the crowded tourist ‘hot spots’ and let you experience a more intimate and traditional side of Aswan.
A Day Discovering Lake Nasser
Start Day: Any day of the year.
Duration: As required, up to 9 hours.
Includes: Bus transfers, guide, cruise on Lake Nasser, quality lunch
On a comfortable cruise boat with toilet
We will collect you from your hotel or cruise ship at 08.30am and then transfer you to your safari boat to explore the scenic grandeur of Lake Nasser, its birds, wild life and the massive High Dam returning to Aswan at approximately 4.30pm when we will transfer you back to your hotel or cruise ship.
We use small cruise boats to show you the sights on Lake Nasser they are fitted with a built-in kitchen, dining area, and plenty of space to relax on the sun deck, there is also a toilet & shower. A quality lunch is included in the price and there cold soft drinks and beer, which are charged for according to consumption.
Philae Temple Option
Includes: Egyptologist guide, Philae Temple entry fee and the rest of the day discovering Lake Nasser.
To view Nile crocodilesCombine your day discovering Lake Nasser with a visit to the majestic Philae Temple which is located on a picturesque island in the Aswan Dam Lake (locally known as Sehel). This smaller dam was constructed by the British at the turn of the century above the first Cataract and was the first dam built on the Nile. A qualified Egyptologist guide will be with you to explain the history.
This is Aswan’s ultimate full day sightseeing experience covering its most interesting attractions -- the British Dam with its majestic island temple of Philae, the massive High Dam and the desert lake it formed.
Sehel Lake and Philae Temple
Start Day: Any day of the year.
Duration: As required, up to 6 hours
Includes: Bus transfers, Egyptologist guide, motor boat trip, Philae Temple entry fee
Philae Temple on Sehel LakeThe first dam on the Nile was built by the British in 1898 then, in the 1960’s the High Dam was built by the Russians and Lake Nasser was created. The small lake between these two huge dams is locally known as Sehel Arabic for cataract. Few people realize just how beautiful and interesting this small lake is; the shoreline is made up of majestic granite boulders which are interspersed with traditional Nubian villages, farmland and the occasional sandy desert beach. The lake is studded with rugged islands some of which have become Nubian villages and the smaller islands a sanctuary for wild birds. Sehel is a majestically picturesque traditional area which the Nubians have kept to themselves.
Join us for a few hours cruising on Sehel in a motor boat and we will show you, not only a beautiful lake, but also a traditional side of Aswan which hardly any people have experienced; a refreshing alternative to the tourist crowds on the Nile at Aswan.
Finish this fascinating cruise with a visit to the majestic temple complex of Isis on the Island of Philae which has been luring pilgrims for thousands of years. A qualified Egyptologist guide will be with you to explain the history of the temple and Sehel Lake.
Nubian Culture
Start Day: Any day of t
Camel ridehe year.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Includes: Bus transfers, motor boat crossing the Nile, camel ride, refreshments in a Nubian home
Nubians are the people who inhabited the Nile Valley before it was flooded by Lake Nasser; they have a proud and rich heritage dating back to before the Pharaohs and still maintain their own distinct traditions, architecture and language.
We will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship and transfer you by motor boat across the Nile to the west bank to a Nubian village called Karb. Camels will be waiting to take you on a fascinating ride through farmland along the banks of the Nile and then to the edge of the desert before returning to the village to visit a Nubian family who will welcome you into their home for and traditional cakes. This is a great way to experience life in a Nubian village first hand and you can rest assured you will be well looked after because this village is where several of our Nubian safari guides have their homes.
Aswan by Night
Start Day: Any evening of the year.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Aswan by nightIncludes: Horse carriage, dinner at a traditional restaurant, escort
Starting in the early evening we will take you for a tour of the most interesting places we know in Aswan riding in traditional horse carriages to soak up the atmosphere of this vibrant town which comes awake at night. Then have dinner in a traditional restaurant which is favoured by the local people. After dinner you can go shopping or we will take you back to your hotel or cruise ship. If you go shopping you will be accompanied by our guide who will make sure you are well looked after and insure you are not hassled by touts and pay a fair price for any souvenirs you buy.
Information
At a prearranged time, we will collect you from any location in Aswan to take you on the program you have selected and then at the end transfer you back to a hotel, cruise ship or to the Aswan airport if required.
The price is per person and is valid up to 30th September 2012
Prices are based on the US$ and are subject to change if there are any major currency fluctuations.
There will be no surcharge if you have already booked and paid a deposit for your holiday.
Please select your preferred currency from the tabs below.
British Pounds
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Cost per person booking together
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2 People
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3 People
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4+ People
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A Day Discovering Lake Nasser
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£80
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£75
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£70
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Discover Lake Nasser including Philae Temple
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£115
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£100
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£90
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Philae Temple and Sehel Lake
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£65
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£60
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£55
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Nubian Culture
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£45
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£40
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£35
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Aswan by Night
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£50
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£45
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£40
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You can book a day trip on any day of the year
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Euros
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Cost per person booking together
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2 People
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3 People
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4+ People
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A Day Discovering Lake Nasser
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€95
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€90
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€80
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Discover Lake Nasser including Philae Temple
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€130
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€115
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€105
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Philae Temple and Sehel Lake
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€75
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€70
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€65
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Nubian Culture
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€50
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€45
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€40
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Aswan by Night
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€55
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€50
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€45
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You can book a day trip on any day of the year
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United States Dollars
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Cost per person booking together
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2 People
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3 People
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4+ People
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A Day Discovering Lake Nasser
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$135
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$125
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$115
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Discover Lake Nasser including Philae Temple
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$185
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$165
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$150
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Philae Temple and Sehel Lake
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$110
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$100
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$90
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Nubian Culture
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$75
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$65
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$60
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Aswan by Night
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$80
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$70
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$65
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You can book a day trip on any day of the year
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