Aswan

Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites you can’t miss visiting with our luxury tours like the Temple of Philae, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty.

Aswan Attractions

Abu Simbel Temple

Abu Simbel is a beautiful place consisting of two rock temples which are carved into the mountainside. Abu Simbel is situated in Upper Egypt in.....More info

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Aga Khan Mausoleum

It is located on the west bank of the Nile close to St Simeon Monastery. It has a panoramic view for Aswan in all directions. Mohammed.....More info

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Aswan High Dam

Built in the 1960s, completed in 1970, and formally inaugurated in 1971.The Aswan High Dam was an engineering marvel at the time and changed the.....More info

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Botanical Garden (Lord Kitchener’s Island)

  Kitchener’s Island, known also as the Botanical Garden, is a 16-acre island in the Aswan archipelago located between Elephantine Island and the west bank of.....More info

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Elephantine Island

Elephantine is the largest island in the Aswan archipelago with many traces of its ancient history. It’s located 150 meters opposite the corniche. Elephantine is Greek.....More info

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Kalabsha Temple

  The Temple of Kalabsha was built during the early Roman era around 30 BC by Octavius Augustus and was dedicated to the God Mandulis. The temple.....More info

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kom Ombo Temple

  The temple of Kom Ombo is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Aswan and was built during the Ptolemaic era. It is unique temple.....More info

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Lake Nasser

Lake Nasser is one of the largest man-made lakes in the World, located in Southern Egypt and Northern Sudan. The name Nasser only refers to.....More info

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Nubian Museum

  The Nubian Museum was inaugurated on November 23, 1997, The building was designed by the late Egyptian architect “Mahmoud Al Hakim” reflecting the traditional character.....More info

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Nubian Village

Nubians are famous of their hospitality and kindness. ‘”They always invite you to their homes where you can enjoy a cup of “Karkade” a drink.....More info

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Old Bazaar

  It is also called the “Old Souk”, located on a street parallel to the southern part of the corniche. It is a lively market full.....More info

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Philae Temple

Philae Temple was originally located near the expansive First Cataract of the Nile River in southern Egypt, and was the site of an Ancient Egyptian.....More info

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St. Simeon Monastery

The abandoned Monastery of St. Simeon is one of the largest and best preserved Coptic monasteries of all Egypt. The monastery is located on a.....More info

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Tombs of the Nobles

The northern hills of the west bank (Qubbet el-Hawa meaning windy dome) are filled with the rock-hewn tombs of princes from the Old Kingdom to.....More info

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Unfinished Obelisk

One of the main attractions that should be visited in Aswan.The Unfinished Obelisk is 42 meters in length and is probably the heaviest one ever.....More info

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