Aswan
Top Places to Visit
Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk, (South of Aswan). The largest known ancient obelisk, carved directly out of bedrock. If finished it would have measured around 42m (120 feet... more
Elephantine Island: Nubian Villages & Aswan Museum
Elephantine Island: Nubian Villages & Aswan Museum. Nubian villages of Siou and Koti occupy this island. Also home to the famous Nilometers and the Temples of ... more
Aswan Botanical Gardens
Aswan Botanical Gardens, (On the entirety of Kitcheners Island to the west of Elephantine Island). Lord Kitchener, who owned the 6.8 hectare island in the 1890'... more
Mausoleum Of Mohammed Shah Aga Khan
Mausoleum of Mohammed Shah Aga Khan, (High up in the west bank). Tomb of the 48th iman of the Ismaili sect and his wife. Visible from the outside, although ...
Monastery Of St Simeon
Monastery of St Simeon. Oct to May: 8AM-4:00PM; Jun-Sep:7:00AM-5:00PM. The history of the monastery of St. Simeon dates back to the 7th century, and survived ... more
Nubian Museum
Nubian Museum, (opposite the Basma Hotel, south of the Old Cataract Hotel, at the southern edge of Aswan town on Sharia Abtal al-Tahrir - approximately a half ... more
Top Places to Eat
Madena Restaurant
Sharia al souq
, Aswan
Madena Restaurant, Sharia al souq (Close to Cleopatra Hotel). Small place. Kofta meal: 22LE; Vegetarian meal: 15LE.
Chef Khalil
Sharia al Souq
, Aswan
Chef Khalil, Sharia al Souq (Near the train station). Fresh fish restaurant, priced by weight. Small place but worth the wait. From 25LE to 60LE.
Al-masry Restaurant
Sharia Al Matar
, Aswan
Al-Masry Restaurant, Sharia Al Matar. Popular with locals. Great kafta and kebabs, pigeon, and chicken, all served with bread, salad and tahini Dishes: 8LE to ...
Top Shopping Places
Sharia As-souq
Sharia as-Souq. The most charming souq in Egypt, There is far less pressure to buy than in other cities. Buy Nubian talisman, baskets, Sudanese swords, African ... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Top Activity Places
Local Felucca Cruise
Local Felucca Cruise. Aswan is a great place for a local cruise to the nearby islands. Two hours of felucca trip will cost you between 25-50 EP depends on your ... more
7 Night Cruise From Aswan To Aswan
Enjoy 7 nights onboard a deluxe cruise visiting some of Egypt's ancient highlights located along the River Nile.
Transfer To Luxor Including City Sightseeing
A perfect option for those wishing to transfer from Aswan to Luxor - visit the mighty Edfu and Komombo Temples before ending at your hotel in Luxor!
Rent A Bike
Rent a Bike. Bikes available at many hotels. Cross the modern bridge to the east bank and bring back your bicycle afterwards by ferry boat.
Nubian Museum Tour
Don't miss this trip to an important Egyptian museum - the Nubian Museum. Learn about the culture of the Nubian civilisation and the daily life of the villagers...
Full Day Excursion To Abu Simbel
Enjoy this excursion visiting two of the most magnificent monuments in Egypt, the Temple of Ramses and Queen Nefertari.
