What to do and see in Aswan, Nile River Valley: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

April 20, 2022 Janean Rudisill

Aswan is more idyllic than other cities in Egypt—located in southern Egypt, it’s a great place to explore that country’s epic history far away from the chaos of Cairo. Take a traditional wooden felucca around Elephantine Island and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Aswan

1. Animalia

Elephantine Island In the Middle of Agricultural Area Beside the Prep School of the Village, Aswan Egypt +20 100 300 5672 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 252 reviews

Animalia

Center of information about life in nubia(nature and culture)it is an ethno-biological museum which consists of three parts1-traditional nubian house 2- museum shows fauna in nubia(Animals,reptiles,birds,fish,insects all stuffed)rocks and stones.3-the roof terrace where drinks,lunch,quick meals are served.also lectures about nubia ,the nile and elephantine are given over looking the gardens.Animalia also organise birdwatching tour in the nile held by professional guides MOHAMMED SOBHY and his Daughter Fatma.

Reviewed By Kh-Gomaa - Giza, Egypt

A local family providing very informative demo about Nubian house, culture, history, geography, wild life, and mineral riches. The tour is at a very reasonable price.

2. Nubian Museum

Assuan, Sheyakhah Oula, Qism Aswan, Aswan Egypt
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4.5 based on 681 reviews

Nubian Museum

This museum traces the history from the earliest settlements to present day of Nubia, the region defined as the area between Aswan in Egypt and Khartoum in the Sudan.

Reviewed By DEK_29 - Brisbane, Australia

The Nubian Museum is situated across the road from the Basma Hotel and the Cataract Hotel. Once past the security checkpoint, the entrance to the museum and the surrounds are a lovely peaceful garden. One of the features of the gardens is a winding water course which appears to be unfinished. Numerous stelae and bits of ancient walls can be found in the gardens along with some lovely trees and shrubbery from the area. The entrance features a small alter that has baboons symbolizing Thoth the god of wisdom and writing. The pictorial history of the expedition to save Nubian monuments is one of the highlights of this museum. The museum features large dioramas that depict Nubian life through the ages, Nubian and Egyptian statuary detailing comparisons, mummies and some fine examples of Christian and early Islamic handicrafts. This was my second visit to this museum (first time in 2010) and there were more people visiting which did make it difficult at times to view some of the exhibits. The museum itself is a modern, well air-conditioned building with many interesting exhibits. A highlight of this visit was that I got into a conversation with a Coptic priest while viewing the Christian artworks. He even asked me about the bush fires occurring in Australia after he asked where I was from.

3. Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

Ferial Square, Aswan Egypt
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4.5 based on 52 reviews

Archangel Michael’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral

Reviewed By marinar971991 - Cairo, Egypt

It's an imposing church where you can go to pray. Also, there's a library where you can buy books and gifts.

4. El-Tabia Mosque

Aswan Egypt http://www.beautifulmosque.com/El-Tabia-Mosque-in-Aswan-Egypt
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4.0 based on 27 reviews

El-Tabia Mosque

5. Cleopatra Palace Perfume Bazaar

Aswan Egypt +44 20 7482 6556
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4.0 based on 12 reviews

Cleopatra Palace Perfume Bazaar

Reviewed By Olatanwa1

My experience is fantastic in Egypt with Cleopatra Perfum at 52 Abou El Houl Street at Giza Egypt whaoooo very clean environment and I bought beautiful perfume from this shop especially the one you will use during the winter season for cold. The perfume are organic none alcohol. They even took me for a tour at Pyramid Very nice people and friendly too. The warm welcoming alone is fantastic good customer service is excellent too and after my shopping of my beautiful scented perfume they host me as well. Surely am going back their with my family. Weldone guys from UK England. See you all soon and thank you all for your help. RESPECT.

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