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Aswan

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The Destination

Egypt’s southernmost major city, and its most relaxed. The Nile here is dotted with granite outcrops and Elephantine Island, and traditional felucca sailboats still outnumber motorboats on the water. Nearby, Philae Temple sits on its own island, and the colossal statues of Abu Simbel are a scenic half-day trip further south.

Best time to visit: October to April; Aswan is Egypt’s hottest major city and summer visits should be planned around early mornings and evenings.

What You'll See

Highlights of Aswan

Philae Temple

A temple to Isis relocated stone-by-stone to Agilkia Island to escape the rising Nile.

Nubian Villages

Brightly painted riverside villages reachable by traditional felucca sailboat.

Abu Simbel

Ramesses II’s colossal rock temples, a scenic day trip from the city.

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Moments in Aswan

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Common Questions

FAQs about Aswan

Frequently Asked Questions

About 280 km (three hours) each way by road, or a short flight — most visitors go as a long day trip.

A traditional wooden sailboat, unique to the Nile, still used for short pleasure trips around Aswan’s islands.

Yes — most southbound Nile cruises and dahabiya sailings begin or end in Aswan.

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Trips to Aswan

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MS Amun Explorer

A 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing the classic Luxor–Aswan route, with a sun deck pool and full-board dining.

From USD 650 / person

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Nubian Village Tour From Aswan Aswan 6 hours

Nubian Village Tour From Aswan

A relaxed day combining Philae Temple with a felucca sail to a traditional Nubian village.

From USD 35

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