Aswan

Aswan

This southern town offers a unique vibe, with feluccas sailing the Nile, a rich trade history, and a blend of atmosphere and historic monuments.

Aswan is the southernmost of the major towns on the Nile and has a different rhythm from Cairo or Luxor. The construction of the High Dam created Lake Nasser to the south, while the river at Aswan itself is still associated with the white sails of feluccas moving between islands and banks. The town has long been a meeting point of trade and travel. Its appeal lies as much in atmosphere as in monuments.