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In Egyptian language Aswan is synonymous to trade. The city is aptly named as
it is still one of the busiest as well as an important tourism center of southern
Egypt. One of the most desiccated region of the world, the city receives very
scanty rainfall that too after breaks as long as six years.
The Nubian settlements of Aswan are not even bothered to cover their rooms
at times. The position of Aswan had always been of crucial importance because
its regarded as the first city of the country. Aswan is at the eastern bank
of the river Nile and is below the first cataract.
As per the climate is concerned, Egypt is a dried out land. And whilst visiting
the southern part of Egypt the months of December and January are considered
to be the best.
The major attractions of the city includes:
- The Alabaster Hill
- Elephantine Island
- Aswan Museum
- Granite Quarries
- Lake Nasser
- Monastery of St, Simeon
- Temple of Kalabsha
- Nubian Museum
- Ptolemiac temple
- The rock tombs: Kubbet el-Hawa
- Villa Nur el Salam
A felucca trip will let you have a full view of the city from the Nile. Infact
ferries are an important mode of transport in Aswan, They are cost effective
as well as relaxing. The feluccas provides you with an wonderful opportunity
to appreciate the Nile's magnificence. There is train services also available
in the city. The Cairo- Aswan train goes as far as the high dam and tourists
love to take a ride of it. The Aswan International airport is also very near
to the heart of the city. So tourist running short of time can take a flight
from Cairo to reach Aswan. Buses can also make you reach Aswan.
Aswan has a plethora of accommodations available in the city. From five star
hotels to budget accommodations , there is shelter for every pocket. Movenpick
Elephantine Island Resort, Basma Hotel, Isis Hotel, Hotel New Cataract and Pyramisa
Isis Island resort are some of the premium lodgings of the city.
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