Philae Temple
about 120 minThe temple of Isis, moved by UNESCO to Agilkia Island and reached by boat across the Nile.
What to do there- Take a boat across to the temple island
- See the temple of Isis
- Look for the Kiosk of Trajan
- Walk to the temple of Hathor
- Watch the sound and light show at night
Shellal and Philae2VGM+6J Aswan 1, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?
Sehel Island
about 90 minA Nile island of granite boulders carved with ancient inscriptions, among them the Famine Stela, beside Nubian houses.
What to do there- Find the Famine Stela among the granite boulders
- Visit the Nubian houses
- Have a henna design drawn
- Ride a camel on the island
Sehel and Gharb SoheilAswan 1, Aswan Governorate, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
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.
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 Old Souks
about 75 minThe old market of Aswan, where reviews mention most spices, souvenirs and bargaining.
What to do there- Browse the spice stalls
- Haggle over souvenirs
- Look for roselle (hibiscus) to take home
Downtown, Corniche and SouqSheyakhah Thalethah, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1242870, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hour, dinnerOn the map ›Something wrong?
Kalabsha Temple
about 75 minThe largest free-standing temple in Lower Nubia, moved to its island when the Aswan High Dam was built.
What to do there- Explore the largest free-standing temple in Lower Nubia
- Look for the Meroitic and Greek inscriptions
- Find the early Christian crosses carved in the walls
High Dam and KalabshaXV69+846, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1230814, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?
Tombs of the Nobles
about 75 minRock-cut tombs of Aswan's governors and high officials in the west-bank cliffs, with a wide view over the Nile.
What to do there- Explore the rock-cut tombs of Aswan's governors
- Take in the view over Aswan from the cliffs
- Go for a camel ride at the tombs
Qubbet el-Hawa4V3R+258, Abu AR Rish Qebli, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1231021, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?
Monastery of St Simeon
about 75 minA Coptic monastery of stone and mud brick in the west-bank desert, unusually well preserved.
What to do there- Walk the two levels of the monastery
- Look for the remains of painted church walls
- Read the Coptic and Arabic graffiti
Aga Khan and St Simeon (West Bank)3VVG+R7W, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1231020, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?
Unfinished Obelisk
about 60 minA giant obelisk abandoned in the granite quarries of Aswan, still lying in the bedrock where it was cut.
What to do there- See the obelisk abandoned in the granite
- Walk through the old granite quarry
Obelisk and Nubian Museum3VGW+RCF, Luxor - Aswan, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1241771, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morningOn the map ›Something wrong?
Aswan High Dam
about 45 minThe dam that holds back Lake Nasser, completed in 1970, with a long view over the lake and the river.
What to do there- Look out over Lake Nasser from the dam
- Read the information panels on the dam's history
High Dam and KalabshaXVCG+9W2, Manteqet as Sad Al Aali, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1230952, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
Dome of Abu Al-Hawa
about 40 minThe sheikh's domed tomb on the cliff top above the west bank, the viewpoint over Aswan and the Nile.
What to do there- Climb to the sheikh's dome on the cliff top
- Look out over Aswan and the Nile
- Come up for the sunset view
Qubbet el-Hawa4V2Q+PM Sheyakhah Thalethah, Aswan 1, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morning, afternoonOn the map ›Something wrong?
Aga Khan Mausoleum
about 30 minThe pink-granite tomb of Aga Khan III on a west-bank hill facing the Botanical Garden, built in the Fatimid style.
What to do there- See the Fatimid-style tomb on the west-bank hill
Aga Khan and St Simeon (West Bank)3VQH+7GV, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1231020, EgyptBest: early morning, morning, late morning, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?
Fatimid Cemetery
about 30 minA cemetery of Fatimid domed tombs beside the Nubian Museum, with eight-sided domes.
What to do there- Spot the eight-sided Fatimid domes
Obelisk and Nubian Museum3VHR+4MF, Al Gabana Al Fatemeya, Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan 1, Aswan Governorate 1242101, EgyptBest: morning, late morning, afternoon, golden hourOn the map ›Something wrong?