Top Things to Do in Aswan, Egypt

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Come fall in love with this Egyptian town called Aswan. The ancient getaway for Egyptians, this city is full of historical places to visit and exciting things to do. Aswan is located hours away from other popular Egyptian destinations such as Cairo and Luxor, and so is less frequented by tourists.

Unmissable Things to Do in Aswan, Egypt

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1. The Nubian Museum

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Built in 1997, it is a museum dedicated to the Nubian culture and civilization and reflects the phases of development in the Nubian culture.

2. The Unfinished Obelisk

The unfinished obelisk is 1/3 rd larger than any other standing stone in Egypt. Located in Sheyakkah Oula, it was built by Hatshepsut, the 2 nd historically confirmed female pharaoh in the 18 th Dynasty of Egypt.

3. Elephantine Island

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The biggest island in the Nile, this is the place to visit the Aswan Museum, Ruins of Abu, Temple of Khnum, and the Temple of Satet.

4. Kitcher Island

To the west of Elephantine Island, the Kitcher Island is where you get to visit the Temple of the Nobles and the Aswan Botanical Gardens.

5. Philae Temple

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Located on its own island in the Nile, this peaceful complex also called as Temple of Isis is filled with marvelous inscriptions, stone windows and hieroglyphics.

6. Kom Ombo Temple

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. The Kom Ombo Temple is a beautiful temple that can only be reached by sailing up the Nile in a felucca.

7. Abu Simbel Temples

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Beautiful temples built by Ramses II, they are located in the village 'Abu Simbel' - 3 hours away from Aswan. Do visit them to admire the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor.

8. El-Tabia Mosque

This mosque in Aswan is surrounded by scenic gardens and has a typical architecture of a huge central dome flanked by two minarets.

9. Monastery of St. Simeon

The Monastery of St. Simeon, abandoned in the 13 th century is one of the largest and the best-preserved Coptic monasteries in Egypt.

10. Sharia-el-Souq

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. This market may appear like a regular Egyptian bazaar, but it is a special place to buy exotic scarves, perfumes, spices, Nubian baskets, Sudanese swords, African masks, gigantic stuffed crocodiles and much more.

Your browser doesn't support HTML5 video. Aswan is a beautiful city in Egypt with incredible history and away from chaos unlike Cairo. Do visit this relaxed and friendly place on the banks of the Nile and enjoy some tranquil interlude on your trip to incredible Egypt.