Explore Philae Temple on the Nile

Aswan International Airport has direct flights from Cairo via EgyptAir. The overnight sleeper train from Cairo takes 12 to 13 hours. Sleeper train cabins typically include meals. Nile cruise ships travelling from Luxor arrive in Aswan over 3 to 4 days. These routes stop at the Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Private car transfers from Luxor take 3 to 4 hours via the desert highway.

The Sofitel Legend Old Cataract operates on the Corniche. Elephantine Island features boutique Nubian guesthouses for cultural stays. The Corniche provides numerous mid-range hotels with direct Nile views. Budget travellers can book Nubian village homestays on the West Bank. Budget options are available at low nightly rates depending on the season. Luxury accommodation pricing varies by season and property.

Feluccas are the standard method for navigating between river islands. A private boat costs EGP 100 to 200 per hour. Public ferries connect the Corniche to Elephantine Island for EGP 5. Taxis cost EGP 20 to 50 within the city. They can be hired for half-day temple tours. Motorboats to Philae Temple depart from the Shellal dock, located 7 kilometres south of the city centre.

Abu Simbel is located 280 kilometres south of Aswan. A 30-minute flight costs $150 to $250 and allows 2 hours at the site. A daily convoy bus departs Aswan at 3:30 AM and costs EGP 400 to 600. Private car hire with a guide ranges from $80 to $120. The sun alignment events on February 22 and October 22 draw heavy crowds.