Aswan overflows with history, a place that has fascinated visitors from Florence Nightingale to Flaubert. Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town, Aswan is located about 81 miles south of Luxor, and has a distinctively African atmosphere.

Don’t Miss Aswan historical monuments

Aswan is considered as one of the finest tourist destination spot on the Nile River with a population of around 275,000. The city boasts of many interesting historical monuments, oldest temples, ancient structures, old markets and museums. Aswan is a perfect place to discover the history of ancient monuments, Nubian culture and Egyptian traditional cuisine.

Best Shopping Malls

Aswan is a shopper’s paradise. Visitors can enjoy marvelous shopping experience as the city consists of shopping malls and markets such as Aswan Bazaar, Aswan Souk, Spice Market, Hubia Craft Centre and Hanafi Bazaar. Book cheap flights from Cairo to Aswan with Rehlat

Food and Dining in Aswan

 The old traditional cuisine is most popular for its dishes such as Bamiya, Ful Medames, Kushari, Moloukhiya, Taamiya and Tahina. Guests can find vast number of exotic restaurants such as 1902 Restaurant, Oriental Kebabgy, The Terrace, El Dokka, Nubian Restaurant, Al Masry, El Masry, Porto Sono, Biti Pizza, Panorama Restaurant, Chef Khalil, Makka and Ad-Dukka.