Aswan International Airport
Philae (3 hr 55) Landmark Nile dam, first built by the British in 1898, with a new bigger version completed in 1970. Seheil Island (1 hr 23) Set in the Nile River, this landmark island boasts a range of archaeological sites & sacred places. Temple of Philae (1 hr 53) Temple, ancient egypt, history, and ancient history Agilkia Island (1 hr 52) Picturesque island in a reservoir featuring a revered temple of Isis & a quaint atmosphere. Aga Khan Mausoleum (2 hr 47) Mausoleum and tomb Unfinished Obelisk (34 min) Ancient archeological site featuring a discarded bedrock-carved obelisk set among granite quarries. Kitchener's Island (1 hr 27) The Aswan Botanical Garden sits on this small island in the Nile also known as El Nabatat Island. Aswan Museum (12 min) Collection of Egyptian & Roman artifacts discovered during excavations for building the Aswan Dam. Temple of Kalabsha (3 hr 46) Temple, augustus, ancient egypt, lake, and history Qubbet el-Hawa (34 min) Tomb, mausoleum, and ancient egypt Nubian Museum (26 min) This archaeological museum features a variety of artifacts portraying Nubian culture & civilization. Elephantine (14 min) This tiny island on the Nile River features ruins of ancient temples & a traditional Nubian village. Temple de Mandoulis - Kalabsha (3 hr 46) Temple, augustus, and history Jazirat Aswan (4 min) |