
Aswan Bird Watching Tour by Traditional Felucca – Private Nile Experience
Aswan
From $20 per person
Explore the fascinating history of ancient Egypt's greatest kings, powerful nobles, and remarkable architectural achievements on a private journey through the West Bank of Luxor. Visit three extraordinary archaeological sites: the Ramesseum, the magnificent mortuary temple of Ramesses III at Medinet Habu, and the ancient Tombs of the Nobles. Discover monumental statues, beautifully decorated temple walls, impressive battle reliefs, and colorful tomb paintings that reveal the religious beliefs, military achievements, and everyday life of ancient Egyptian society. Accompanied by your professional Egyptologist guide, enjoy an unforgettable journey through the history and heritage of ancient Thebes.
Tour Itinerary
1. Hotel or Nile Cruise Pickup
Your private Egyptologist guide and driver will meet you at your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to the West Bank in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
2. Medinet Habu Temple
Begin your journey at the magnificent Mortuary Temple of Ramesses III, one of the best-preserved temple complexes in Luxor.
Explore its impressive entrance gate, massive pylons, spacious courtyards, and beautifully decorated halls.
Admire the remarkable battle reliefs depicting Ramesses III's military campaigns against the Libyans and the mysterious Sea Peoples.
Discover the fascinating history of the temple and learn about the religious ceremonies and royal rituals performed here.
3. The Ramesseum Temple
Continue to the Ramesseum, the magnificent mortuary temple of Ramesses II.
Explore the remains of its monumental architecture, impressive columns, and beautifully carved reliefs depicting the famous Battle of Kadesh.
See the remains of the enormous fallen statue of Ramesses II, which inspired the famous poem Ozymandias by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Learn about the king's remarkable reign, his military campaigns, and his ambitious building projects.
4. Valley of the Nobles
Continue to the Tombs of the Nobles, the final resting places of powerful officials, governors, priests, and members of the royal administration.
Explore selected accessible tombs featuring colorful wall paintings and fascinating inscriptions illustrating:
- Daily life in ancient Egypt.
- Agriculture, hunting, and fishing.
- Religious beliefs and funerary traditions.
- Trade expeditions and diplomatic journeys.
- The lives and achievements of ancient Egyptian nobles.
Discover a different perspective on ancient Egyptian civilization beyond the lives of the pharaohs.
5. Return to Your Hotel
After exploring these remarkable historical sites, enjoy a comfortable private transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Luxor.
October to April is the most comfortable time, with warm days and cool evenings, so it is also the busiest and highest-priced season. May to September is hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan, but sights are quieter and prices are lower. We plan summer days around early starts and a long midday break. Christmas and New Year sell out early.
Each trip lists exactly what is included and what is not. In general our prices include private transport, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees for the listed sites, hotels or cruise as described, and the meals shown. International flights, visas, tips, drinks and optional extras are not included.
All our trips are private: just you and the people you travel with, your own guide and your own driver. You never share a vehicle or a guide with strangers. Nile cruise ships are shared with other guests, but your sightseeing on shore is private.
Yes. Children love the pyramids, felucca sails and the Red Sea. On our tours, children under 3 travel free when sharing their parents' room, children aged 3 to 11 pay 50% of the adult price, and from 12 they pay the adult rate. Hotels, cruises and some activities have their own child rules, which we follow and show in your quote. On domestic flights, babies under 2 pay the airline's infant fare, and children from 2 need their own seat at the airline's fare. Tell us their ages and we will plan shorter visits, pool time and family rooms.
Yes. Because every trip is private, we can plan shorter days, more rest and fewer stairs. Some ancient sites have uneven ground and steps, so please tell us about any mobility needs when you ask for a quote and we will be honest about what is practical.
Tipping is part of daily life in Egypt and is not included in our prices. Small tips for drivers, guides, cruise crews and hotel staff are customary; your planner will send you a simple guide with typical amounts before you travel, so you are never left guessing.
Yes. Once you book, you get a WhatsApp number for your planner and a local contact on the ground. Message us any time during your trip if something needs changing.

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From $35 per person