Activities in Aswan

Aswan, the Southern city of Egypt with a sunny climate is a major winter resort.
Lying on the banks of the Nile River and 61 kms from Luxor, this city offers some picturesque landscapes of desert setting and river. Aswan also serves as a gateway to some of the architectural marvels of Egypt such as the Great Aswan Dam, which generates power for the entire country, the Abu Simbel Temple which houses the Ramses II, the Philae Temple and so on. Aswan also featured in the bestseller of the famous writer Agatha Christie- Death on the Nile.

The Visitors to Aswan can indulge in a plenty of activities such as sightseeing, shopping, watching the traditional Nubian Cultural Shows and Performances and also tour to small islands by sailing through the Nile River or going for felucca rides over the Nile River in Aswan. In fact the River Cruising in Aswan and the Felucca ride in Aswan are among the best activities a tourist can indulge in! This is because there is nothing more adventurous like exploring the feted Egyptian sites that has always inspired awe of the humans since time immemorial! Besides, some sites that are inaccessible by roadways can be reached by waterways. Cruising in Nile is a wonderful experience as this ageless river has been the cradle of Egyptian civilization. Normally after a long tiring day, a dawdling ride in the felucca is truly relaxing. You can board the felucca during afternoon and cruise till dusk. The stunning vista of the scarlet sunset over the River Nile from the felucca is an unforgettable experience. At the evening you will find the birds returning to their home and the ships and other vessels returning to their destinations.Felucca trips are available from Aswan to Kom Omb and Edfu.

River Cruise Ships are also available and will take you to different islands and destinations in and around Aswan.