Attractions
Aswan is famous for many beautiful sites, make sure that you include some and if not all these amazing historical sites whilst staying at our guesthouse. Our team will be more thank delighted to arrange these day tours on your behalf including a local archaeologist, a private car with a driver, so you can relax and simply enjoy your vacation.
Botanical Gardens
5 Kilometres away
The Botanical Gardens are located on El-Nabatat Island also called Kitchener Island in memory of Lord Kitchener during his military campaigns in Sudan around 1899, an oval-shaped Island in the Nile. It is less than a kilometre long and half a kilometre wide. Home to an abundance of exotic plant species both local and imported.
The Philae Temple
10 Kilometres away (Via road and ferryboat)
This exquisite Temple was moved piece by piece due to projects carried out on the Nile threatening its existence. It was moved as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign prior to the 1970 completion of the High Dam. Philae is said to be one of the burying places of Osiris, held in high reverence by both the Nubians and the Egyptians.
The Sound and Light show at the Philae Temple:
The sound and light show is always an unforgettable experience that you can revisit time and time again. Held in the historical grounds of the Philae Temple you are guaranteed to experience the magic of Kind Thutmose III and the eternal love story between Isis and Osiris.
Elephantine Island
13 Kilometres away
An Island on the Nile boasting a length of 1,200 metres from North to South. This Island historically stood at the border of Egypt and Nubia making it a natural cargo port for river trade. The border of the Island is near the “Cancer Tropic Latitude’ which is the most northerly latitude at which the sun appears directly overhead at noon and then reverses its direction at the solstices. The Island was historically the home of Khnum who was the Ram-headed God of the cataracts controlling the waters of the Nile from the caves beneath the island. Here he was worshipped by a triad of Egyptian dieties ‘Satis, Anuket, and her daughter.
The Old Aswan Souq
13 Kilometres away
The old souk is located approximately 4 blocks away from the River Nile, it’s a colourful bazaar that offers Egyptian and African goods. Locally known as Sharia as-Souq it’s the cheapest place to buy souvenirs in Aswan. Traders here sell a wide variety of goods such as perfumes, peanuts, henna powder, dried Hibiscus flowers, spices, T-Shirts, and custom made Ancient Egyptian styled souvenirs. Inside alleys you’ll also find traders selling Nubian artefacts such as skullcaps, talismans and baskets. Sudanese swords, spices and carpets.
Nubian Museum
15 Kilometres away
Built to design by architect Mahmoud El-Hakim, the museum was inaugurated in November 1997 and dedicated to Nubian culture and civilisation. The museum boasts 3000 pieces of Egyptian antiquities representing the various ages including Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic, including 140 pieces to the Nubian era alone with an additional 360 pieces that reflect on the history of Aswan.
The Temple of Kalabsha
15 Kilometres away
Originally built around 30 BC. While the temple was built in the reign of Emperor Augustus it was never actually finished, constructed over an earlier sanctuary of Amenhotep II, the temple was attributed to Mandulis (Merul) a Nubian Sun God.
The Unfinished Obelisk
20 Kilometres away
Ordered by Hatshepsut this obelisk was estimated to have weighed 1090 tonnes if finished, unfortunately, cracks appeared in the granite, so the project was abandoned, the base is still attached to the bedrock to this day.
Aga Khan Mausoleum
20 Kilometres away
The mausoleum of Sultan Mohammed Shah who died in 1957. The construction took a total of 4 years from 1956 to 1960 and was commissioned by the Aga Khan’s wife Begum Om Habibeh Aga Khan, the interior was closed off to the public in 1997. A red rose is laid on the Aga Khan’s tomb every day, a practice that his wife first started.
The Tombs of the Nobles
22 Kilometres away
Also known as Qubbet el-Hawa (Air Dome), these tombs are located on the western bank of the Nile opposite Aswan. Incorporating tombs from the Old Kingdom through to the New Kingdom dating as far back as 2,500 BC. It is home to one of the most densely occupied cemeteries of Ancient Egypt.
Saint Simeon Monastery
22 Kilometres away
Constructed in the 7th Century, this monastery was built like a fortress. Also known as Anba Hatre, the monastery was abandoned in the 13th century. When you visit it paints a picture of the monastic life at the time. Not much else is known about this monastery, so it’s still there for you to discover.
Kom Ombo Temple
65 Kilometres away
An unusual double temple constructed in 187-40 B.C, all the rooms inside were duplicated as the temple was built for two sets of Gods. One was the Crocodile God ‘Sobek’ who was the God of fertility and creator of the worlds, the other was the Falcon God ‘Horus the elder’. The temple was made in perfect symmetry.
Edfu Temple
140 Kilometres away
Located on the West Bank of the Nile, this temple was constructed in 237-57BC. The inscriptions on the temple walls have provided modern-day historians with important information on language, myth, and religion during this period in Egypt, also known as the Hellenistic period.
The Temple of Abu Simbel
275 Kilometres away
Built in 1244 BC, two massive rock cut temples carved into a mountainside near the border with Sudan, they are located on the Western Bank of Lake Nasser serving as a lasting monument to King Ramsses II and his wife Nefertari. Do not miss the annual Sun Festival event that takes place twice a year. In addition, to those who like adventure and adrenaline rush there are many activities for both beginners who want to try something new and experienced people who like to get their epinephrine running wherever they are, some of these activities are: Kayaking and Sand Boarding. Also, do not miss visiting Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes where fishing trips are highly recommended. The larger part of the lake is situated in Egypt, while partially a smaller side is in Sudan and called Lake Nubia.
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