Aswan
Egypt
- Safety rating
- 6.9/10
- Best time to visit
- November to February is delightful, with warm days and cool evenings; summer heat is extreme.
- Population
- 0.4M
Overview
Egypt's laid-back southern frontier town drapes along a gentle, island-dotted stretch of the Nile, fringed by golden dunes and Nubian villages. Felucca sails, the High Dam and the relocated temples of Philae give Aswan a serene, exotic charm.
Top attractions
Visit the Philae Temple, the Aswan High Dam, the unfinished obelisk and the Nubian villages on Elephantine Island.
Getting around
Feluccas and motorboats serve the islands, while taxis and short walks cover the riverside town.