Aswan Tourist Guide

 

Aswan Tourist Guide

If you want to discover the real Egypt, Aswan is the place to visit. Aswan is the southernmost of Egypt.   It is completely different from cities in the north such as Luxor and Cairo. It has a more relaxed atmosphere with a distinctive African feel. This is mainly because Aswan has a large Nubian population who have their own language and traditions. The Nile flows gently through the hot desert and the places surrounded by palm trees, a sight worth seeing.

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(Fentin Island Photos)

From The Island of Fentin to the tombs of nobles on the west bank of the Nile, Aswan offers a wealth of history and culture to visitors to discover. Shrines, cemeteries and monasteries are among the many attractions to visit in Aswan. Aswan is not as crowded as the resorts in Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada so accommodation is available for all budgets and you will be able to find a cheap hotel at any time of the year. Most hotels here are colonial-era and not the spacious complexes you find in the most famous tourist resorts.

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(Faryal Park)

Most of Aswan is located on the eastern bank of the Nile and here you can try visiting the stunning bazaar along the Corniche, or visit tombs and museums dating back to the Fatimid period (890 AD). Or take a nice walk to Faryal Park. 

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(Kitchener Island Photo) 

. On the West Bank you can visit Nubian villages and relax in the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island and visit St. Simon's Monastery 

According to the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority, Kitchener Island was named after Lord Horacio Kitchener, who turned it into a botanical garden in the 1860s, making it a quiet "paradise" filled with trees, beautiful flowers and unique plants.

The island is a haven for birds whose beautiful feathers can be seen on the branches of most trees, when strolling on their pavements during the afternoon

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(Aga Khan Shrine Photos)

. There are many historical sites to visit, including the Aga Khan Shrine, the unfinished obelijation, the Temple of Kalabsha and granite quarries.  Don't forget to visit the Old Cataract hotel where the classic Agatha Christie film Death on the Nile was filmed.

  Displaying sound and light at the Temple of Elephant is an exciting experience to miss.

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(Photos of a Nile trip in Aswan)

(Photos of Lake Nasser)

Due to its excellent location on the banks of the Nile, Aswan offers a great opportunity to take a cruise along this beautiful river. There's plenty to see on a river boat trip along the Nile, including Fentin Island, which has been a place of worship since the days of the Pharaohs. The island of  Vila and Abu Simbel and the largest man-made lake, Lake Nasser. While drifting along the Nile. Created to store water for dry days, you can enjoy all the bird sightings and sounds of the particularly beautiful city at sunset or sunrise.

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(Photos of daily life in Aswan)

Evenings are spent in Aswan in the city's restaurants and bars, followed by watching Nubian dancers and folklore troupes performing scenes from village life and stick-fighting dances. There are many outdoor restaurants where you can sample local dishes such as shawarma, kofta and kebabs, all accompanied by hibiscus tea, a local specialty.

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Shams Aswan

Aswan is the hottest and hottest city in Egypt and receives hardly any rain at all, perhaps less than one inch every five years! The best time to visit is during the winter months from October to April when temperatures reach 24-36°C with 10 hours of sunshine a day. From November to February it is cooler with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 31°C, making sightseeing a much more enjoyable experience than in the summer months when average temperatures range from 40 to 42°C, often reaching 50°C.

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(Photos of the sun baptizing ramses' face)

If you are lucky enough to visit at the end of February or the end of October, you should visit the wonderful Abu Simbel Festival. This is the celebration of Ramses II and when the sunshine enters the corridors of the Temple of Abu Simbel and the statue of the Pharaoh illuminates the gods of the sun. This amazing event is an experience that is not repeated in a lifetime and will remain with you forever. Don't miss this amazing experience that adds to music, dance and food, something you shouldn't forget when you visit Aswan.

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