Egypt is more than its cities of Cairo and Luxor. Aswan is one of the upcoming attractions in Egypt which attracts millions of tourists from different countries and continents. If you are new to the name, read the current write-up to learn about Aswan City and the places you can visit in a day’s tour.

Interesting facts about Aswan

Imperial Egypt brings you stunning Aswan Day tours as a part of its Egypt vacation packages. Located at the south of the country and the eastern bank of river Nile Aswan offers you a rich cultural ancient heritage.  You can see old temples, beautiful Nile River scenes and rich historic artefacts. The city has an old history, its roots trail back to the 3rd century BC when the city was known as Syene, and it was one of the most significant names in the Nubian Kingdom. The following are some places you must visit while at Aswan.

Aswan High Dam

One of the first things you must see in your Aswan Day Tours is the Aswan High Dam. Built during the President Gamal Abdel Nasser, rule this dam took eleven years (1960 to 1971) for completion. It is the largest embankment dam in the world and is about seventeen times the volume of the famous Great Pyramid in Khufu. The base has a thickness of 980 meters and 40 meters in height. The dam as an average capacity of 175 billion cubic meters.

The Island of Elephantine

Rich in scenic beauty and cultural heritage the Elephantine Island makes is a pliable attraction in the Aswan city. In ancient times this island was the southern border of the Egyptian kingdom (sixth dynasty) and was the central spot of Khnum worship. You can see the Aswan Museum, the Nilometer, the temple of Khnum and the sanctuary of Heqaib.

Abu Simbel Temples

About 230 km southwest of Aswan is the famous Abu Simbel temple which was built by King Ramses II. The temple consists of two temples. The first one is dedicated to Ramses victory in the battle of Kadesh in 1274 BC and the second one is dedicated to his wife Nefertari.

Philae Temple

Your visit to Aswan City is never complete without a visit to the historic and significant Philae temple. Small but this temple is a perfect specimen of the unique Egyptian architecture.The temple was constructed in the Saite period and is dedicated to the cult God Isis.

The Nubian Village

One of the pivotal features of our Aswan city trips will include the Nubian village. Located on the western Nile River bank and tree miles to the south of Aswan city The Nubian village is a spectacular experience. Lush green with natural abundance the village is reputed for its rich culture and hospitality. The village is lush green and has rich natural abundance.

Conclusion

The destinations in the discussion so far are just a few attractions we cover in our Aswan day tours. You can experience a Labyrinth of other attractions that are as unique and diversified as the culture of ancient Egypt.