Cruises to Aswan

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Aswan, Egypt (Photo: Marcel Bakker/Shutterstock)

About Cruising to Aswan

A mid-size city situated on the banks of the Nile River in Egypt, Aswan is a true hub of culture and ancient history for visitors cruising to Egypt. There are a number of archaeological sites in Aswan, but it lacks the urban chaos of Cairo, making it an ideal destination for those who want to explore Egypt's rich history away from the hustle and bustle.

Visitors can take a traditional boat ride along the river to see the ruins of the Temple of Khnum, which dates back to 180 B.C.; check out Elephantine Island, which served as the cult center of the ancient god Khnum; visit the Nubian Museum; go for a camel ride at the Nubian Village or visit the Aswan Market where locals shop for food, spices and other goods.

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Viking Aton
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Pharaohs & Pyramids

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Viking Osiris (Photo: Colleen McDaniel)

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Pharaohs & Pyramids

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Pharaohs & Pyramids

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Pharaohs & Pyramids

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<p>passage Through Egypt </p>

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Why Cruise to Aswan?

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Aswan offers travelers the chance to explore Egypt’s ancient history and rich culture without the crowds and chaos.

Cons:

Ongoing political unrest may affect travel plans to Egypt.

Bottom Line:

There are tons of landmarks, cultural and historic sights to keep cruisers busy in Aswan.


Aswan Cruise Reviews
We chose the cruise as we wanted to revisit Egypt, in particular the New Cairo museum.( Unfortunately the opening has been postponed for several months) In lovely Aswan we were all treated to a wonderful afternoonRead More
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Spysmum
Aswan was my favorite town we visited. The water, boats and other sites were lovely. I would like to return.Read More
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AG1020
Aswan was part of our river cruise. We had a short sail on a traditional felucca, and a tour of the Nubian village which was built by the Egyptian government for the Nubian people displaced by the Aswan high dam andRead More
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oakquilter
Our day trip to Aswan to visit Abu Simbel was one of the highlights of our trip. Read More
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