Can you tell we are related?Photo by Bethany C
OK, so here we are in front of Abu Simbel. Used a...Photo by Kenneth N, Saudi Arabia
Sunrise over the NilePhoto by Anonymous
Wonderful scenic view at the upper deck where you ...Photo by Daneshver B, United Arab Emirates
Temple across the lake from the High Dam in AswanPhoto by Anonymous
The Unfinished Obelisk in AswanPhoto by Anonymous
Fisherman on the Nile RiverPhoto by Anonymous
Aswan's High DamPhoto by Anonymous
Temple.Photo by Richard B, United Kingdom
Nubian culture nightPhoto by Anonymous
On the way to Philae Temple in AswanPhoto by Anonymous
Huge windows in the cabinPhoto by Anonymous
Ample chairs for sun bathing for all the guests av...Photo by Daneshver B, United Arab Emirates
Boat ride to Philae Temple in AswanPhoto by Anonymous
Good variety of food. Not very spicy and very fres...Photo by Daneshver B, United Arab Emirates
Rames and Nefretari Temples at Abu Simbel Photo by Ronald M, USA
Smaller statue of Queen Nefretari at the foot o...Photo by Ronald M, USA
The Unfinished Obelisk in AswanPhoto by Anonymous
The boatPhoto by Anonymous
The contrast of colours with the water, trees and ...Photo by Anonymous
Aswan
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Aswan Travel Tips
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Egypt's southernmost city sits on the banks of the Nile, decorated with flotillas of white-sailed feluccas. Over the centuries, Aswan has been a garrison town and frontier city; the gateway to Africa and Nubia; a prosperous marketplace at the crossroads of the ancient caravan routes; and, more recently, a popular winter resort.
Laid-back and pleasant, Aswan is the perfect place for a break from Egyptian travel. The Nile is magically beautiful here as it flows around palm-studded islands dotting its waters, ideal for languid sailing trips. Associated with the Nubian people, a distinct ethnic group with their own language and customs, Aswan is more African in character than the cities of the north.
3 Days in Aswan: Suggested Itineraries
Ancient treasures, Nubian culture and the mighty Nile await you in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan. Day 1: Central Aswan Aswan has been a trading city for millennia, so a visit to the ... Continue Reading »
Felucca Cruises on the Nile
Feluccas are one of the defining sights of Aswan and Upper Egypt (which, as you no doubt know, is south). From a distance, the graceful white sails of these traditional single-masted vessels look ... Continue Reading »
Highlights of Aswan
Aswan is the southernmost city in Egypt and not coincidentally the driest; rain is a freakishly rare occurrence here, any time of the year. But while we’re on the superlatives it’s also the hottest, ... Continue Reading »
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