Aswan and Abu Simbel

Aswan and Abu Simbel Travel

Situated on the east bank of the Nile in the south of Egypt, Aswan is an arid, modern, and popular city with a relaxing, Northern African atmosphere. The city is home to a number of significant archaeological sites and makes an excellent base for exploring the many world-class attractions of the surrounding area. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful views by way of slow walks along the wide corniche, or while dining on fresh seafood at one of the town’s charming floating restaurants. In the evenings, Nubian dancers, musicians, and folklore troupes performing at the Cultural Center, provide memorable entertainment. City highlights include: a large, lively central market and the Nubian Museum showcasing some of Southern Egypt’s most important historical artifacts.

Abu Simbel

Abu Simbel is most commonly included in itineraries as a day-trip (inclusive of round trip flights) from Aswan. It is renowned for its ancient temple complex, the Temples of Ramses ll. These famous 3,200-year-old Egyptian temples are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Nubian Monuments stretching from Abu Simbel to Philae. It is also Egypt’s second most visited attraction, after the Great Pyramids.

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