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"Egypt's premier winter
resort historically was a crossroad for traders from both African 'Sub-Sahara'
& India. Today Aswan is best known as the site of the world's largest dam
and the largest artificial lake that was the homeland of the
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Pharaonic period
Philae & Kalabsha Temples
(both moved to their current location in the 70'ies). Unfinished Obelisk. Tombs
of the Nobles at the West Bank of Aswan. Elephantine Island with the Kiosk of
Khnum and the Temple of Satet. Furthermore, the famous Abu Simbel Temples to be
reached from Aswan by air, land and sea.
Christian & Islamic
sights
Monastery of St. Simeon, tucked
away in the dunes of the Libyan Desert. The Agha Khan Mausoleum (closed for the
time being, but the area can be reached by a combined sailing trip with a camel
ride).
Today's places of
interest
Aswan is Egypt's
"sunniest" southern city and ancient frontier town having a
distinctively African atmosphere. Small enough to stroll around and graced with
the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing.
Here, the Nile is flowing through amber desert and granite rocks, round emerald
islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. The souks, full of the
scent and colors of spices, perfumes, scarves and baskets are to be explored.
Places of interest are: The old as well as the new High Dam, the Botanical
Gardens on Lord Kitchener Island, the Nubian Museum and the Aswan Cultural
Center. Or go on a Bird & Crocodile watching tour with our specialized
team.
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