Location: Aswan
Top Things to do in Aswan
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Aswan is more idyllic than other cities in Egypt—located in southern Egypt, it’s a great place to explore that country’s epic history far away from the chaos of Cairo. Take a traditional wooden felucca around Elephantine Island and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Aswan
1. Aswan Individual - Daily Tour
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5.0 based on 582 reviews
Aswan Individual is based on the idea from a tourist who designed the website for independent travelers like her to recommend honest and professional locals that she has met during many stays in Upper Egypt. To give it a legal ground, Waleed (full name: Mohamed Ahmed Ali Ahmed), licensed travel agent in Aswan, is the owner of Aswan Individual to organize the network and who is responsible for the tours being offered from Aswan Individual.
2. Egypt Unlimited Tours - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 351 reviews
Egypt Unlimited Tours has been an invaluable aid to high-frequency travelers since 1991,covering everything from budget to luxury travel for both independent adventurers and group tour takers.With over 20 years experience in the Travel and Tourism sector.We offer reliable and high quality services including an Egyptologist guide. Our goal ( make your vacation a Holiday of a Lifetime )
3. Mena Tour Guide Aswan Luxor
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5.0 based on 111 reviews
My name is Mena Zaki. I'm Licensed Egyptologist English Speaking tour Guide . I have Bachelor degree in Egyptology and guiding from El-Minya University (Upper Egypt) which i graduated from it in 2010 Since then, I'm working as a free lanced Tour guide with number of internal and international travel agents. I do private tours for individuals, families and groups in aswan-luxor area. I'm passionate about travel, and about sharing with my travellers all the great experiences, and places that I have uncovered over the years . I love to share my knowledge of ancient Egypt with visitors to Luxor and make it interesting and understandable. I am reliable, flexible and highly professional and offer tailor made tours to fit your interests and needs-all at affordable prices. I try to make your trip as interesting as possible and if you want can take you 'off the beaten track' to experience real Egyptian life behind the tombs and temples. The people always welcome visitors with warmth, a smile and a cup of tea-an experience sure not to be forgotten! I particularly enjoy touring with families and can always find something interesting for the children. I am member in the Egyptian General Tourist Guides Syndicate and the WFTGA and Member of Egyptian Ministry of Tourism Don't hesitate to contact me to start the trip of a lifetime in the magical land of Ancient Egypt.
4. Elephantine Island
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4.5 based on 448 reviews
This island is the oldest inhabited part of Aswan and served as the cult center of the ram headed god Khnum in ancient times.
Reviewed By JosephSpendlove - Derby, United Kingdom
Most people visiting Aswân are looking for the real Nubian experience and you can’t get more real than on Elephant Island. A real Nubian village where many people have opened there homes to visitors and made some great value got money bed and breakfast guest houses. Dusty small streets and friendly faces are your first impression, then when you sit down you soon realise the noise and rush of the city is not on the island and you feel relaxed and at peace. If you are a sun worshipper it’s important to get a East bank facing (sun) hotel. If you are not bothered then the cheaper West Bank ones are quieter and great value. The young and hip people seem to all stay at the bob Marley hotel which has a lovely roof top terrace and the adorable Ali manager. Highly recommend a visit.
5. Sound and Light Show - Philae
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4.5 based on 256 reviews
At each Philae Sound and Light show, the Egyptian gods and goddesses are, like Osiris, resurrected before our eyes to tell us their life stories. What would Isis say today if she learned that her temple was allowed to sit in water for many years? She would not be happy with this, but she would be proud to know that, like her husband Osiris, Philae was reborn so that new visitors can see the glory of Philae year after year. ...
Reviewed By 806kaushikg - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
This is a once in a lifetime experience to udnerstand the glorious civilizational history of Egypt. This area was one of the most important seat of Egyptian history.
6. Aswan
This large temple complex, relocated to the island of Agilika with the building of the High Dam in Aswan, features the magnificent Temple of Isis that was built in the late Ptolemaic and early Roman periods.
Reviewed By VirginiaCW - Mount Pleasant, United States
The temple complex at Philae was dedicated primarily to the goddess Isis, but also the gods Horus and Osiris. It is believed to have been the burial site for Osiris and so highly regarded by both the local Nubian population and Egyptologists, too, and, as was often the case, these ancient temples were converted to churches during more modern times. This island, near the original Aswan low dam flooded site and first cataract has the full temple complex reconstructed in situ very close to its original site (which you can see outlined by coffer dam remains in the lake adjacent to the complex). As with the other antiquities, it was raised by a coordinated effort between Egypt and UNESCO and other partners in antiquity. The details of reliefs and decorative work are in incredible condition. We went late in the afternoon and there were only a handful of other people there. It is never very crowded because you can only access it by boat, generally accessible by hire from the nearby colorful Nubian village. Best seen and accessed with an Egyptologist who can interpret the history (from construction during the Ptolemaic times). If you are allergic to, or averse to cats, this might not be the place for you to visit. Cats are highly revered by locals believed to be living examples of gods, and on this island they are cared for and protected.
7. Aswan Felucca Tours
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4.5 based on 225 reviews
