Aswan is the southernmost city in Egypt, located almost 680 kilometers south of Cairo. The city lies on the Eastern bank of the River Nile and just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser. Aswan is a major tourist destination in Egypt where the travelers can see a large number of tourist attraction spots including Elephant Island, the Philae Temple, the Aswan Dam and Abu Simbel. The small city can be traveled around by foot.The city offers the tourists a relaxing holiday in the beautiful settings of the River Nile. The river is surrounded with islands, amongst which Elephantine and Kitchener are the two most popular ones that are frequently visited by travelers.
The tourists can reach the city of Aswan in Egypt by air, since the city has its own airport called, Aswan Airport that offers regular flight from Cairo to Aswan. The Aswan Railway Station is located near the city center. The travelers can avail the regular railway service for traveling around in and around the city. There are intercity bus services available for the conveyance of the tourists, if they come to Aswan from any other cities in Egypt.
Cruises are the most comfortable and luxurious ways to travel around the city. A trip by river cruise on Nile can be a memorable experience for the tourists. There are a lot of tourist destinations in Aswan that the tourists should not miss to see.Among them Sehel Island, Elephantine Island and Kitcheners Island are some of the must visit places that the travelers opt for. Elephantine Island is inhabited by the local Nubian villagers and home to Nilometers and the Temples of Sati, Khnum and Pepinakht-Heqaib. Sehel Island is best known for the fabulous jewellery market while Kitcheners Island houses beautiful botanical gardens amidst the Nile River.
Other attractions that can be found in Aswan, one of the most popular Egypt Tourist Destinations, include:
- Tombs of the Nobles
- Kubbet el-Hawa
- Mausoleum of the Aga Khan
- Monastery of St Simeon
- The High Dam
- Philae Temple
- Kalabsha Temple
- Nubian Museum
The city boasts of a number of luxury and budget hotels for the accommodation of the travelers. One can opt to stay at the different hotels according to their budget and preferences. Among many other hotels, some worth mentioning standard hotels are:
- The Old Cataract Hotel
- The Philae Hotel
- Keylany Hotel
- Noorhan Hotel
- Marwa Hotel
- HI Youth Hostel
After entering the city the tourists can feel a typical Nubian touch and feel scattered around the surrounding areas. They can have an insight of the ancient culture from the Nubian Cultural Center and the Nubian Museum. Some of the expensive and luxury hotels organize Nubian Dance performances by the local residents which is a delightful sight to watch. There are many local markets, bazaars and shops where one can find some local items and antiques.
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