Top Things to Do in Aswan and Must-See Attractions

When most of people think of Egypt, the first images that usually come to their mind are the pyramids of Giza or the crowded streets of cairo and so on. But if you want to have a real experience in Egypt that let you explore one of our Aswan day tours from Airport should be at the top of your list. This wonderful city located in the south of Egypt. It is one of the most beautiful and full of old attractions in Egypt. It has a lot of ancient temples and tombs, peaceful nile views from the nile cruise, colorful nubian villages, and you will know many things about the old civilization of Egypt and learn a lot of information about it from our Egyptologist.

Why choose aswan for a day tour instead of any other city?

Aswan is smaller and less crowded city compared to cairo or luxor. The city feels calm and it has the most visited tombs and temple in egypt. Many travelers take Aswan day tours from the airport right after they land, so there is no space to waste any time. Within a few hours, you can discover the must visited attraction in aswan like Philae Temple, the High Dam, or even take a felucca ride on the Nile.

What are the must see attractions in Aswan and things to do in Aswan?

Aswan is considered a must-visit place for any traveler because it has the most popular historic attractions in egypt. It has the most visited and popular attractions in egypt like the philae temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, which is wonderful and perfect example of ancient Egyptian architecture. The aswan high dam also a massive of modern engineering because the dam offers panoramic views of Lake Nasser. And for sure if you are going to aswan, you should discover the Unfinished Obelisk which provides historic insight into ancient stone carving techniques.

If you want to have the full expeince that you will never forget, we recommend to take a boat to the Nubian village. It is usually included in all of our best egypt travel packages that go to aswan. There you will discover the nubian community that still retains their traditional customs, music, and Nubian cuisine.

 
Can I Combine Aswan day tours with Egypt Desert Safari Tours?

If you love adventure, do not worry you can go and discover these both destinations. Many travelers from ETB tours Egypt book Egypt Desert Safari Tours to their trip to enjoy two different expeince. If you wnat to discover egypt with two different experiences, we recommend going on a nile cruise to enjoy the wonderful views of the nile and to discover aswan attractions. Then, we will take you to the western desert of Egypt. It is really different experience you should try it.

You may also consider visiting oasis in Egypt and consider taking an adventure into our Siwa oases, Bahariya, Dakhla, Farafra, and Kharga oases. By traveling these attractions on the Egypt desert safari tours, you can have a view of the Great Sand Sea panoramas. Also, see the White Desert and the Black Desert in Egypt, which were developed over the period of thousands of years owing to the volcanic activities that took place in the region.

You can also explore Cairo with its museums and the wonderful pyramids with our Cairo full day trips that will make your journey have a complete Egyptian experience.

Q1: What can I see on an Aswan day tour from the airport?
A: You can explore Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, Nubian villages, and enjoy stunning Nile River views.

Q2: Why start my Egypt trip with an Aswan day tour?
A: Aswan is calm, less crowded than Cairo or Luxor, and full of historic attractions. Starting from the airport saves time and lets you discover Egypt’s highlights right away.

Q3: Is a Nubian Village visit included in Aswan day tours?
A: Yes, many Aswan tours include a boat trip to the Nubian Village where you can experience traditional culture, music, and cuisine.

Q4: Can I combine Aswan day tours with Egypt Desert Safari Tours?
A: Absolutely. Many travelers explore Aswan first and then continue with desert safaris to visit oases, the White Desert, and the Black Desert.

Q5: How long does an Aswan day tour from the airport usually last?
A: Most tours can be completed in a full day, allowing time to visit temples, the dam, and the Nubian Village before returning.

Q6: Are Nile cruises available with Aswan day tours?
A: Yes. Some packages include short felucca rides or can be combined with longer Nile cruises between Aswan and Luxor.