"Best Price Aswan Tour to the Tombs of the Nobles & Saint Simeon Monastery with Licensed Guides"
Joined 2025
Embark on a fascinating journey across the west bank of Aswan, where history whispers through sandstone cliffs and desert winds. This unique tour, led by licensed tour operators in Luxor and Aswan, combines two extraordinary landmarks: the Tombs of the Nobles (Qubbet el-Hawa), an elite pharaonic necropolis over 4,000 years old, and the Monastery of Saint Simeon (Deir Anba Hadra), one of Egypt’s best-preserved early Christian monasteries.Every step reveals centuries of culture, diplomacy, and art
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel
- "Your licensed guide will meet you at your preferred location in Aswan — whether at your hotel, Nile cruise reception, or Aswan Railway Station — and accompany you on a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to begin your tour."
Pick-up from Your Location
"Your licensed guide will personally meet you at your preferred location in Aswan — whether it’s the comfort of your hotel lobby, the reception area of your Nile cruise, or directly at Aswan Railway Station. From there, you’ll be escorted to the waterfront, where a private motorboat awaits to take you on a serene journey across the glittering waters of the Nile. As the boat glides towards the west bank, enjoy panoramic views of palm-lined shores, golden desert hills, and the timeless river that has carried travelers for millennia."
Arrival at Qubbet el-Hawa Cliffside Necropolis
Begin your visit to the ancient necropolis perched above the Nile.
Disembark and walk up the hillside path towards the Tombs of the Nobles, an ancient cemetery of Aswan’s governors, high priests, and prominent figures.
Guided Exploration of the tombs
Step inside a selection of exquisitely carved rock tombs, each telling its own chapter of Aswan’s rich past:
Tomb of Hekaib – Discover military campaigns carved in stone and scenes of devotion to the gods.
Tomb of Sarenput I & II – Admire detailed banquet scenes, offerings to deities, and depictions of the Nile’s life-giving waters.
Tomb of Mekhuhy – Learn about diplomatic exchanges with Nubia and the role of Aswan in Egypt’s southern frontier.
Panoramic Views
Enjoy a short hike around the site for sweeping views of the Nile, Elephantine Island, Aswan’s golden cliffs,the green Nile Valley, and the endless desert beyond. Perfect for photographs and a moment of reflection.
Transfer to Saint Simeon Monastery
Reboard your motorboat for a tranquil cruise to the foot of the desert ridge where the Monastery of Saint Simeon stands. If you wish, enjoy a short camel ride to approach the site in traditional style, just as desert travelers once did.
Guided Tour of the Monastery of Saint Simeon
Explore the lower level with mud-brick cells, storerooms, and workshops, then move to the upper level with the main church, remains of monks’ quarters, and the grotto of Anba Hadra. Learn about its history, from its role in missionary work to its partial destruction in 1173 AD.
Free Time
Take photos, enjoy the desert serenity, or reflect in the monastery’s peaceful courtyards.
Drop-off
Arrive back at your hotel, Nile cruise reception, or Aswan Railway Station.
Return to Aswan
Descend to your motorboat and cross the Nile back to the east bank.
Ending Point
At your hotel
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Professional licensed Egyptologist guide
Entrance fees to both sites
Boat ride across the Nile (optional camel ride at additional cost)
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges and taxes
Optional camel ride to the monastery (payable on-site)
Meals and drinks not specified
Personal expenses and tips
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2025
About Tour Guide Mahmoud M.
My name is Mahmoud and I am a graduate of Minia University, Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, Department of Tour Guiding. I am fluent in English and German, and I have been working as a licensed tour guide in both languages since August 2000.
I have extensive experience guiding tourists in Luxor, Aswan, and the region behind the High Dam on Lake Nasser, where the majestic ancient Egyptian temples relocated from Old Nubia are located.
In addition to guiding, I also organize and manage customized tour programs in Aswan and Luxor, helping visitors explore Egypt’s rich history and breathtaking monuments with deep cultural insight and professional care.
$120/ per group