Weekend Guide · Egypt
Weekend in Aswan
Aswan — a serene Nile-side city known for Nubian culture, temples, and beautiful river scenery..
2 days recommended Aswan, Egypt Est. $326 for 2 days
Day 1
Arrive & Explore Aswan
Philae Temple
Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, relocated to an island to save it from flooding
Abu Simbel Temples
Iconic rock temples built by Ramses II, showcasing colossal statues and detailed carvings
Nubian Village
Colorful riverside villages offering cultural tours and traditional crafts
Day 2
Hidden Gems & Local Flavours
Aswan High Dam
Massive 20th-century engineering feat that tamed the Nile's floods and created Lake Nasser
Unfinished Obelisk
A colossal ancient obelisk abandoned mid-carving in its granite quarry, revealing how these monuments were made
Felucca Sailing on the Nile
Sunset sail aboard a traditional wooden felucca around Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum
Local Tips
- 1Egypt is one of the best-value destinations in the world.
- 2Egypt's major tourist areas — Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts — are heavily policed and generally safe for visitors.