Sites to see in, or around Aswan

Aswan is the biggest city in Upper Egypt and the third biggest city in Egypt today, it is situated at the foot of the Nile Valley to the North end of Lake Nasser.

Recently Aswan has become a major mining area for aluminum and iron mining, It is also a favorite place for tourists to visit due to it being a major stop for cruise boats on the River Nile as well as Lake Nasser, It has a local market that is an excellent place to do your holiday shopping. This is especially if you want spices as you will find the best types of fresh spices in the Aswan market.  Aswan also has many attractive tourist spots to visit like: