EGYPT ASWAN

EGYPT ASWAN

Aswan is Egypt’s most southerly city and stands on the original frontier between the famous kingdom of the Ancient Egyptians and the mysterious nations south of Egypt, with their roots deep in the heart of Africa. Its people have preserved their Nubian culture and traditions and you can discover for yourself the characteristic charm that pervades the thoroughfares of the bustling souks and the alleyways of the colourful villages. Inaugurated in 1997, the Nubian museum exhibits statues and other antiquities dating from the pharaonic era, rescued from the floodwaters that now form the great dam.

ASWAN AND THE NILE

From its position on the right bank o and the Nile,Aswan exudes a pleasantly relaxed atmosphere and is best appreciated from the river –ideally from the deck of a traditional Fellucca. These ancient vessels with elegant white sails are very much part of the scenery around Aswan. And in the absence of a bridge, they are also indispensable: without them, you would be unable to visit the islands or cross over to the left bank. Boat trips are best taken in the afternoon, when the light is at its best, the river breezes rock you gently and the noise and hurly burly of city life are submerged beneath the peaceful tranquility of the rippling water. Experience true happiness in its purest state!