Sightseeing in Aswan

Located on the eastern bank of the Nile River, Aswan is the third largest city of Egypt. Aswan is the name given to this city by Arabs, earlier name of the city was "Suno" meaning 'the Market'.

Situated in the Upper Egypt sightseeing of Aswan provides one of the most beautiful scenarios of Egypt with the eye-catching location of town on the eastern bank while desert as the companion on the western bank.

The two most breathtaking destination sites of Aswan town are the two main islands-Kitchener and Elephantine. Former is a botanical garden while the later is a historical site having ruins of buildings and a museum.

Major sightseeing spots of Aswan

Aga Khan Mausoleum
Situated over the top of a hill located on the west bank, Aga Khan Mausoleum provides the most fascinating view of the Aswan town. Built on the designs of Fatimid Tombs of Cairo it has marble work in the inside.

Dier Amba Sama'an (Monastery of St. Simeon)
Built in 10th century but was destroyed by Salah-al-Din in 1173 AD and was reconstructed again in the same century this monastery contains Frescoes of Apostle in the roofless basilica.

Tombs of Nobles
Located on the northern hills of the West bank of the river Nile these tombs belong to the princes of Old Kingdom. The highlights of these tombs are their rock carvation and the interiors decorated with fascinating bright colored paintings.

Kalabsha Temple
Built by the Roman Emperor Octavius Augustus this temple was made of sandstone and was shifted from Nubia to the present location along with other monuments also. This temple is dedicated to the Fertility God Mandulis.

Ishle Temple of Philae
This temple is dedicated to Goddess Isis and has various fascinating shrines and sanctuaries. The present location of the temple is Agilika Island while originally it was located 500 m far from the Agilika Island, on Philae Island.