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Use Aswan as a base for Abu Simbel, for Philae Temple and for boarding towards Luxor. Keep the excursion south to Lake Nasser separate from your visits in town.
Plan the visit
Keep the transfer to the temple island, the trip to Abu Simbel and the cruise meeting point separate.
To reach the Temple of Isis you go to Agilkia Island. Check whether the boat transport is included in your visit.
Check where you will be picked up and when the return is planned. Leave room to visit both temples.
Open the stopIf you sleep on an island, ask the cruise operator where to report. The crossing to Luxor is the 3-night one.
Open the stopPhilae is reached by boat to Agilkia Island. Abu Simbel needs a road transfer instead. If you board the same day, check the return times before booking.
The complex was moved to Agilkia Island, near Aswan.
The option compared here departs from Aswan, sails north and lasts 3 nights.