Aswan Tourism

Aswan is a quaint and charming city, located to the south of Egypt and is steeped in the golden history of the country. Ancient remains, palaces, mausoleums, temples and mansions make up the attractions of the city. Be it Abu Simbel or the monumental Temple of Philae, the noted Aswan Dam or the nearby Elephantine Island, Aswan attracts tourists in vast numbers every year. Aswan tourism in a burgeoning industry. A number of tourist operators and travel agents have set up services and offer tailor made packages to visit Aswan and the neighborhood sites of tourist attraction.

A number of other facilities have also mushroomed in the city owing to the boom in Aswan tourism. Many restaurants and excellent dining facilities have come up in the city and offer international cuisine alongside excellent Egyptian fare. Visitors to this part of Egypt rarely complain of lack of proper dining options and a growing influx of globetrotters have brought in continental and other culinary influences. The rich culture of Aswan has been further added to by these international influences and Aswan is now virtually the melting pot of Nubian, Egyptian and various other cultures. Its proximity to Africa marks it as the gateway to tourism in the continent.

Transportation options and adventure tourism have grown and flourished in Aswan. What was once a hub of trade and commerce as the first city of Egypt from the south and a major harbor on the Nile, soon acquired mammoth proportions as a tourist destination. Many hoteliers and hotel chains have taken advantage of this fact and have put up luxury resorts and deluxe hotels in the city. A number of budget accommodation options also exist for these desiring to traverse Egypt on a shoestring. Do visit Aswan, the gem of Egypt set amidst glorious locales and an exuberant oasis on the banks of the Nile.