Egypt's most relaxed city, where the Nile is at its most beautiful — islands, feluccas and Nubian colour — and gateway to Abu Simbel, the colossal rock temples Ramesses carved to face the sunrise.
Photo for each (in production).
The temple of Isis on its island, rescued from the flooding dam and reassembled — reached by boat, beautiful by day and in sound-and-light by night.
Ramesses II's four colossal seated statues and the temple of Nefertari — moved block by block above the rising lake; the sun still reaches the inner sanctuary twice a year.
The dam that made modern Egypt and created Lake Nasser, and the giant obelisk still lying in its ancient quarry.
Sail the loveliest stretch of the Nile at sunset, past Elephantine Island and the lush botanical garden.
Bright painted houses, henna, hibiscus tea and a warm, distinct culture along the river.
The double temple of Kom Ombo on the water's edge and the superbly preserved temple of Horus at Edfu — classic cruise stops.
Ramesses' colossal rock temples above Lake Nasser.
Island temple and sunset sailing on the gentle Nile.
Colourful villages, markets and hospitality.
From a legendary palace hotel to Nubian guesthouses.
| Stay | Style | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Historic palace | Aswan | Nile-view grandeur |
| Nile cruise / dahabiya | Embark here | Sail to Luxor |
| Nubian guesthouse | West bank / villages | Colour & culture |
Philae, the dam and Abu Simbel, feluccas and a Nubian village, with your cruise to Luxor.
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