There were no conflicting viewpoints about Aswan among all Egypt tours. Aswan, the City of Peace, is considered the Nile's downstream city, therefore it has the best view of the Nile in Egypt, decorated with trees and palms on both sides. Aswan city has a variety of tourist attractions, including islands, temples, and museums, which we will share a brief overview of to stimulate your interest in going on Aswan day trips.
Enjoy Nile cruise tours in Aswan
It is not necessary to explore Aswan city while strolling on the ground; instead, you may discover it through different Egypt Nile cruises, as most of the tourist attractions in Aswan are lined up on the Nile such as Abu Simbel. Get on the cruise and sail with us as we take you on a spectacular tour to explore top Aswan day tours.
The High Dam
There is no package of Egypt tour packages that go to Aswan and are free from visiting the High Dam! Yes, this is due to its global importance.
The Aswan High Dam tours have achieved global importance due to their innovative design, immense size, and, of course, historical value. Tourists are attracted to it because of its popularity and significance, which has provided Egypt with several benefits, the first of which is to safeguard the nation from floods by impounding water in the massive Lake Nasser to be used in times of drought. In addition to generating electricity through artificial waterfalls that push water in some way to produce energy.
Abu Simbel
Your first destination should be the Abu Simbel Temple. Book a full-day tour to Abu Simbel Temples from Aswan and head towards the most important temples in Egypt. Abu Simbel consists of two temples, the largest in the temple of Ramses II and the smaller is the temple of his wife Nefertari.
King Ramses II aimed to express his power through four massive sculptures that welcome visitors at the entrance. In this temple, an annual festival is held. Tourists come to Abu Simbel in amazement every year, as the sun's rays deal with Ramses' statue from the inside once a year on his birthday! It's a marvel of engineering and architecture!
Philae Temple
The Philae Temple is one of the most impressive temples in Aswan. It was begun by Ptolemy II and extended by the Greek emperors to be a temple to the goddess Isis, his wife Osiris, and their son Horus.
The temple was originally located on the island of Philae before the High Dam threatened it with drowning, and it was relocated to its current position during a UNESCO initiative in the 1960s to conserve artifacts that had been drowned by the Nile's flood.
The Philae Temple has several structures, the most notable of which are Philadelphus, the Mamizi, and the Temple of Isis, which is regarded as the most continuous of the temples.
One of the most spectacular and delightful aspects of it is the nighttime sound & light show at the Philae Temple, in which a man embodies the character of the king or lord and begins narrating his history.
Unfinished Obelisk
The ancient Egyptians sculpted this massive obelisk, but they did not finish it, therefore it was known as the unfinished obelisk. It is regarded as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Aswan, and many tourists come to learn about the sculpting methods and tools used by the ancient Egyptians to create this remarkable masterpiece.
Kom Ombo Temple
Take a relaxing Nile boat to this fictitious masterpiece, the Temple of Kom Ombo, which is located on the Nile's banks. It was constructed during the Ptolemaic period and expanded in subsequent eras.
The temple features a huge number of enormous halls and statues that were precious to the ancient Egyptians. You should not leave Aswan until you have seen this magnificent structure.
Aswan is a country suitable for all ages, so join your family on one of Egypt family tours and make new memories for you.
Most iconic Aswan Islands
Aswan is famed for its islands, temples, and fascinating historical events that saw the ages of the great and referenced a deity. If you take your family, friends, or partner from Felucca to Elephantine Island & Agha Khan Mausoleum plus exploring the different islands of Aswan, it will be a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
Elephantine Island, Philae Island, Sohail Island, Ajelica Island, and Planta Island are the most well-known of Aswan islands. Each of them has a history and a legend that was observed, and I will let you get to know them while you are there.
