Aswan

Egypt's southernmost province, with unforgettable sights including Philae Temple, Abu Simbel and Nubian culture.

Aswan Governorate lies in the far south of Egypt, bordering Sudan, where the Nile flows past granite islands and the First Cataract. In the city of Aswan you can sail the river on a felucca, visit Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Aswan High Dam, and tour brightly colored Nubian villages. On the shores of Lake Nasser, the Abu Simbel temples are Ramesses II's masterpiece, and Kom Ombo and the Temple of Edfu are also in the province. Winter is the best season, while summer is scorching. Aswan Airport and Abu Simbel Airport have flights, and Nile cruises link to Luxor.

Destinations

• Aswan & Abu Simbel

Itineraries

• Classic Cairo & Nile River Cruise – Three nights in Cairo plus a four-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan, followed by Abu Simbel—the standard route for first…
• Sleeper Train & Felucca Journey Across the Nile – Two sleeper train journeys and a night on a felucca, covering Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor to save on accommodation while of…
• Grand Panorama Loop of Egypt – Cover Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, the Red Sea, and Alexandria, featuring overland temple routes and the historic Mediterranean…