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Aswan
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Aswan is located about 81 miles from Luxor and is Egypt's sunniest southern city. It has a distinctively African atmosphere. The pace of life is slow and relaxing here. It is graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts.&; There are floating restaurants where Nubian music and freshly caught fish can be enjoyed. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Every night Nubian dancers and musicians perform in the Cultural Center, just off the Corniche. Folklore troupes perform the famous Nubian mock stick-fight dances. The city proper lies on the east bank of the Nile. Relax here, visit a few mosques, but then prepare for an adventure. The bazaar runs along the Corniche, which continues past the Ferial Gardens and the Nubian Museum, and continues on to the Cemetery, with its forest of cupolas surmounted tombs from the Fatimid period.
Attractions in Aswan
Aswan is the only place where one can enjoy the warm and invigorating winter sun and relax at the same time. The place is not only full of many monuments, but also offers a great cruising experience.
Kom Ombo Temple
Kom Ombo Temple
This temple is really a piece of treat for the visitors, as it is located on the banks of Nile River. The temple has two sides, while both sides represent a different story.
Nile Cruise
Nile Cruise
Cruising in Nile cruise boats is such a cool activity to do in Egypt that compels the tourists all over the world to come here and enjoy this flawless visiting opportunity, especially in hot days of the summer season. Tourists, who come to Egypt in summer season, really enjoy this special Nile River cruising.
Tombs of Nobles
Tombs of Nobles
This is the right place that makes one mesmerize the real beauty of ancient Egypt. Tombs of Nobles in Aswan or Qubbet el Hawa are very much different than other Egyptian tombs in terms of structure as well as characteristics. These tombs are rock cut tombs that are unique in terms of shape among all other tombs of Egypt. They have splendid wall paintings.