Experience the best of Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's serene southern city on the Nile, where feluccas glide between granite islands, Nubian villages and palm-fringed riverbanks.
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The Nile is at its most beautiful here, broken by granite boulders and green islands. Elephantine Island holds ruins of ancient temples and colourful Nubian villages, Kitchener's Island is covered by a botanical garden, and on the west bank the Tombs of the Nobles are cut into the cliffs of Qubbet el-Hawa, while the domed Mausoleum of the Aga Khan stands on a desert hill further south.
The temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis, was moved stone by stone to a higher island and is magical when approached by boat. The Unfinished Obelisk lies in an ancient granite quarry, and the High Dam holds back the vast Lake Nasser. Further south, the colossal rock temples of Abu Simbel, built by Ramesses II and relocated to save them from the rising waters, are a classic early-morning trip.
The Nubian Museum explains the culture of the region, and villages on the west bank welcome visitors with brightly painted houses, henna and spiced tea. Nile cruises to Luxor begin or end here, stopping at Kom Ombo and Edfu. Winter is warm and sunny and summer fiercely hot, and twice a year, in February and October, the rising sun reaches deep into Abu Simbel to light the statues of its inner sanctuary.
- 51 skip-the-line tickets
- Free cancellation on 90% of experiences
- 4.6 across the top 24
Top 10 attractions in Aswan
Number 1Abu Simbel Temples
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Number 2Philae Temple (Temple of Isis)
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Number 3Aswan High Dam
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Number 4Kom Ombo Temple
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Number 5Unfinished Obelisk
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Number 6In Elephantine IslandNubian Villages (Siou and Koti)
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Number 7Aswan Market (Sharia el Souk)
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Number 8Aswan Botanical Garden
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Number 9Elephantine Island
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Number 10Nubian Museum
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Questions about Aswan
- What is there to do in Aswan?
- We list 1,751 experiences in Aswan. The largest groups are day trips (312), city tours (165), attraction tickets (37), skip-the-line tours (34).
- What are the top attractions in Aswan?
- Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Aswan are Abu Simbel Temples, Philae Temple (Temple of Isis), Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple.
- What is the most popular experience in Aswan?
- By number of traveller reviews it is "4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon", rated 4.8 out of 5 from 2,877 reviews.
- How long do tours and tickets in Aswan take?
- The typical experience in Aswan lasts about 8 hours; the middle half run between 4 hours and 72 hours.
- Can I cancel a booking in Aswan?
- The operator lists free cancellation on 90% of the 1,751 experiences we hold for Aswan. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.
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