Aswan is a city located in the southern part of Egypt, on the eastern bank of the Nile, an important tourist center and a very lively shopping center.

In modern times the old town has been expanded and includes the community previously separated from Elephantine Island. Aswan Waterfall has been the border between ancient Egypt and neighboring Nubia for centuries. That s why today, many inhabitants of Aswan and neighboring villages are of Nubian origin, different from other Egyptians,  they have a darker skin color and a taller stature. There are many things that can be seen here, the river is very beautiful, flowing from Lake Nasser around the dramatic black granite boulders and islands lined with palm trees. The colorful Nubian villages can be seen against the background of the desert escarpment on the west bank.

Attractions: Highlights Aswan, the high dam, the temple of the goddess Isis (Phiala temple) and the Unfinished obelisk, sail with Felucca, the opportunity to see the Abu Simbel temples, discover the Nubian culture.