On the most southern part of Upper Egypt, Aswan Governorate beckons far and near to witness the real Egypt.
Egypt Tours are worth visiting that lets you leave the modern world behind and enjoy the naturally deserted retreat kingdoms of ancient culture and lifestyle.
From comprehensive sightseeing tours, accommodation arrangements and transportation formalities- every aspect of your Aswan Tours will be carefully handpicked to cater to your taste and interest. All you must do now is sit back and enjoy the Egyptian Holidays show!
General Info
| Governorate: | Aswan |
| City: | Aswan |
| Qism: | 1431488 |
| Governor: | Magdy Fouad Hegazy |
| Area: | 62,726 km2 |
| Population: | 826543 |
Cities
Apart from Aswan, only 3 cities have captured some urbanized appearance. They are: Aswan: The commercial gateway on Nile River has lots of sightseeing options. Some are:
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Nubian Museum
- Elephantine Island
- El Nabatat Island
- Mausoleum of Aga Khan
- Philae temple complex
- Sharia al-Souk
- Qubbet el-Hawa
- Abu Simbel
- Sehel Island
- El Tabia Mosque
- Agilkia island
- Fatimid Cemetery
- Aswan Museum
- Tomb of Nobles
- And so on..
Edfu: Between Esna and Aswan, Edfu city shine out with the Edfu Temples and ruins. Kom Ombo: the agricultural town was once called Nubt or Nubyt which meant City of Gold. Later it became a Greek settlement and now known for Temple of Kom Ombo and Temple of Sobek and Horus. Sebaiya: Another city of Aswan.
Industrial Zone
Al shalalat is the only industrial site till date, people still prefer rural lifestyle over urbanization.
Important Sites
Aswan Governorate is infamous for its Nubian sites and culture. Most known sites are:
- Abu Simbel
- Kalabsha
- Nekheb
- Nekhen
Top Destinations of Aswan Governorate
- Aswan
- Edfu
- Kom Ombo
- Lake Nasser
- Qasr Ibrm
- Kalabsha
- Daraw
- Wadi el-Arab
- Maharakka
Tourism In Egypt provide the Best Thing To Do In Egypt as this diverse and incredible … you visit Egypt to learn about its culture, history, landmarks, and more.
But even after all that Egypt Tourism brings Egypt spectacular beaches, Egypt’s art & culture, thrilling activities, food, riveting nightlife, Egypt’s particular brand of wine and dine and many more action and adventure.
These districts cover most of the tourist sites. While planning your trip, make sure you are aware Aswan Governorate. They will give you a better insight of where you are and where you want to go. Let Nile Holiday plan your Aswan Tours today..
