Aswan Botanical Garden
about 75 minA whole island in the Nile given over to a botanical garden, reached by felucca, with palms and rare plants.
The Aswan Botanical Garden occupies the entire island, also known as Kitchener's Island, and can be reached by felucca. English Wikipedia describes it as a place for a quiet afternoon away from the noise of the city, with trees such as the royal palm and the sabal palm. Reviewers mention the boat ride, rare plants, the variety of plants, palm trees and the quiet.
What to do there- Take a felucca across to the island
- Walk among royal and sabal palms
- Spend a quiet afternoon or a picnic here
Elephantine and the Nile islands3VVP+FQW, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1231011, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
Aswan Museum
about 60 minThe museum on Elephantine Island, with statues of kings, ram mummies and finds from the Aswan Dam excavations.
The Aswan Museum stands on Elephantine Island. Its listing describes a collection of Egyptian and Roman artefacts discovered during excavations for building the Aswan Dam, and English Wikipedia adds statues of kings and individuals and mummies of the ram, the symbol of the god Khnum. The museum also has a garden with caves inscribed with rock carvings.
What to do there- See the statues of kings and the ram mummies
- Stroll the garden and its rock carvings
- See the Nilometer on the island
Elephantine and the Nile islands3VPP+2R Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
El Dokka Restaurant
about 90 minA barbecue restaurant on Essa Island, where reviews mention the Nile view, the tagine and a boat ride across.
El Dokka is listed as a barbecue restaurant on Essa Island, in the Nile at Aswan. Reviewers mention most the tagine, the view, fattah, mulukhiyah and a boat ride, and also the Nile view, lentil soup and mango juice.
What to do there- Cross to Essa Island on the restaurant's boat
- Order the tagine, fattah or mulukhiyah
Elephantine and the Nile islandsEissa Island, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1240861, EgyptBest: lunch, golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?
Panorama Restaurant & Bar
about 90 minA fine-dining restaurant at the Mövenpick on Elephantine Island, where reviews mention the panoramic Nile view and the risotto.
Panorama is listed as a fine dining restaurant on Elephantine Island, in the Resort Aswan with a Mövenpick page for finding a table. Reviewers mention most the risotto, a panoramic and spectacular view of the Nile and the ambiance; some mention a minimum charge.
What to do there- Order the risotto or a grill
Elephantine and the Nile islandsElephantine Island 0, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1240881, EgyptBest: golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?