Aswan Gems
Discover the Hidden Treasures and Majestic Sights of Aswan
One of Upper Aswan’s most beguiling monuments both for the exquisite artistry of its reliefs and for the gorgeous symmetry of its architectural, which made it a favourite subject of Victorian painters. You reach the island and its complex by boat, giving you plenty of Nile views on the approach and return journeys.
The Nubian Museum in Aswan stands as a testament to the extraordinary Nubian heritage that has thrived along the banks of the Nile for millennia.
Visiting a colorful Nubian Village in Aswan is an authentic and rich travel experience that is guaranteed to leave you with invaluable memories and new lifelong friends.
Visiting the Aga Khan Mausoleum offers a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich cultural and architectual heritage of the Nizari Ismaili community.
Head to the center of Aswan’s downtown district, Sharia El-Souk is a souvenir-hunter’s dream. The stalls brim with spices and perfumes galore, traditional galabias and scarves in rainbow hues, basketry, and silverware.
The most famous section of the Nile is the part of the river running north from Aswan to Luxor, with its scatter of the Pharaonic temples along the palm-studded river banks.
Discover rare and exotic plants and trees from around the world as you wander the garden’s lush pathways.
Built as royal tombs, the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor are some of Egypt’s best-known archeological sites.
The Nubian Village near Aswan, particularly the village of Gharb Soheil, is a fascinating destination offering a deep insight into the culture and lifestyle of the Nubians.
The Aswan Dam, or Aswan High Dam, is one of the world’s largest embankment dams, which was built between 1960 and 1970 across the Nile in Aswan, Egypt.
Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract. The modern city has expanded and includes the formerly separate community on the island of Elephantine.