Book a Flight to Aswan

Peaceful, romantic and leisurely, Aswan is the city of sweet smells, of exotic winds and of the ancient Nubian civilisation by the banks of the magnificent Nile. Fly with Aegean Airlines to Aswan and discover the enchanting atmosphere of the Egyptian South.

The Highlights of Aswan

In the region of Aswan, the exotic beauty of the Nile and the fascinating civilisation of the Nubians unfold in all their grandeur.

• Built on the east bank of the Nile, the main city of Aswan is full of unique routes. The walk along the coastal road (Corniche) overlooking the islands of the river and dozens of sail boats is a unique experience.
• The Aswan bazaar (souk) is the most exotic in Egypt with exceptional products of Nubian folk art, while the impressive Nubia Museum hides an incredible journey back in the history and civilisation of the Nubians, from prehistoric times to this day.
• Across Aswan Corniche, the islands of the Nile have beautiful surprises in store. The island of Elephantine stands out for its natural beauty and its historical sights. Here you will see picturesque Nubian villages, the wonderful Aswan Museum with rare Greco-Roman artefacts, the famous Nilometer and the ruins of the ancient Temple of Khnum.
• The tour in Aswan is complete with a visit at the West Bank of the Nile, where the Tombs of the Nobles, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and the historic St. Simeon monastery stand.

Unique experiences in Aswan

Aswan is the ideal place for your initiation in the art of daydreaming and slow life.

• Rent a felucca and enjoy a romantic evening trip between Aswan Corniche and the coasts of Elephantine.
• Watch the magic sunset in the Nile from the wooden terrace of the legendary Old Cataract hotel, sipping on a refreshing aperitif.
• Visit the impressive Nubian temples of Ramesses II in Abu Simbel.

Thanks to its warm and dry climate all year long, Aswan is one of the most popular winter resorts of Egypt. If you want to avoid crowding, prefer to visit Aswan in autumn or in spring. Travel with Aegean Airlines to Aswan and experience an unforgettable atmospheric fairytale, by the blue waters of the Nile.

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