Often sitting in the shadow of Luxor due to it’s famous sites, Aswan is unique in it’s own right having the wonderful Nubian culture of colour and history, along with contemporary modern structures such as the Aswan high Dam which mixes with the old Pharaonic history such as Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and more. Nubian villages light up the West Bank of Aswan with their colourful houses, whilst the City of Aswan has its delightful market with the sweet smell of incense and herbs. Aswan is a very special City which combines the beauty of the Nile Valley and the mysteries of Ancient Egypt Temples. Memphis Tours provides you here with a complete catalog of Aswan's famous sights, history, location, what to do and where to go and everything you would need to know about the first city of Nubia from the Egyptian side.
Lake Nasser is a man-made lake, and it is one of the world's largest. It is divided into two portions, the majority of which belongs to Egypt (83%), and the remainder to Sudanese territory.
an essential part of any trip to Egypt is Aswan, more specifically the Philae temple, one of the best-preserved temples of Egypt. Know more about its origin and importance in ancient Egyptian History.
Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and lies, like Luxor and Cairo, on the shores of the Nile River, at its first cataract. Know More!
A modern time marvel of Egypt, The High Dam is the commanding officer of the otherwise rouge Nile. Know more about this architectural, technological and engineering current day extraordinary feat.
The unfinished obelisk is the biggest known ancient obelisk and is found in the northern section of ancient Egypt's stone quarries near Aswan, Egypt.
The Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, like Osiris, will give you their life tales. The narrative of Isis and Osiris is brought to life by spectacular lights and captivating music.
Kitchener's Island, commonly known as the Island of Plants near Aswan, is one of the most tranquil spots on the Nile.
Get ready for a deep dine into the unique Nubian Culture and History at the Nubian Museum in Aswan. Explore the History and what to expect to see in this amazing Nubian museum in Aswan & Read on.
The Nubian villages in Aswan encapsulate all that is authentic, & traditional about Nubian Life in Aswan, Rean on, and Discover why you should make sure to visit on of Aswan's Nubian Villages in Egypt.
Aswan Souk is a vibrant bazaar that sells Egyptian and African items. Also known as Sharia as-Souq, it is the cheapest spot in Aswan to buy souvenirs.
Elephantine Island is located opposite Aswan City and close to the Old Cataract Hotel. A little island, yet crucial in Aswan's history.
A Felucca trip from Aswan Centre takes less than ten minutes.
Lake Nasser in Upper Egypt has become an increasingly popular and attractive fishing destination since it is home to some of the world's rarest species as well as some of the world's largest fish.
The second most visited and popular site after the Pyramids at Giza is the Temples of Abu Simbel at Lake Nasser. The Huge Temple of Ramses II ,