Private vs Shared Tours in Aswan: What Changes

A private tour runs for your group only, while a shared tour combines travellers who booked separately. Here is what that changes in practice.

The differences at a glance

• Who is with you
  Private: Only your own group
  Shared: Other travellers who booked separately
• Start time
  Private: Arranged with you where the tour allows
  Shared: Set by the operator for the whole group
• Vehicle
  Private: Your own vehicle
  Shared: Shared vehicle
• Pace and stops
  Private: Adjusted to your group within the programme
  Shared: Follows the group schedule
• Pickup
  Private: From your hotel, at a time we confirm with you
  Shared: Often a set pickup order or meeting point

The right-hand column describes shared tours in general, not a particular operator.

How Seven Tours runs its tours

Every Seven Tours experience in Aswan is private. It runs for your group only, in your own vehicle, and we do not combine bookings with other travellers. Some tours have fixed timings, such as the Abu Simbel pickup at 4:00 AM, while others, like the Philae Temple visit, have a flexible start between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

See all eight experiences on Private Aswan Tours.

Guides and inclusions

Most sightseeing tours include a licensed guide, and the Philae boat crossing is included on every Philae excursion, while entrance tickets are paid separately. Each tour page lists what is included, and we confirm it in your written quotation.

Who a private tour suits

• Families and small groups who want to set their own pace.
• Travellers with early-morning or late-evening plans.
• Guests who want a guide in their own language, arranged in advance.

Tell us your dates on WhatsApp and we confirm the plan in writing within 24 hours.