Aswan Governorate Travel Guide

Egypt

A coastal town with a marina, boats, and a backdrop of hills.
Ancient ruins by a lake with stone columns and rock formations.
A river with surrounding greenery and rocky outcrops.
A river with boats, palm trees, and a mountainous landscape.
A harbor with sailboats, a cityscape with buildings, and a hill with ruins in the background.

Popular cities in Aswan Governorate

A sailboat on a river with ancient Egyptian temple ruins in the background.
Abu Simbel
Known for Temples, Mountains and Marinas
Get away to trendy Abu Simbel! Enjoy the temples, mountains and monuments.

Reasons to visit

  • Abu Simbel Temples
  • Sun Temple of Ramses II
  • Nefertari's Temple of Hathor
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A large, ancient pyramid with hieroglyphs and statues, surrounded by a desert landscape.
Aswan
Known for Islands, Excursions and Historical
Escape to upscale Aswan! Enjoy its temples, island views and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Elephantine Island
  • Unfinished Obelisk
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A stone staircase with hieroglyphs leading to a bright light at the top.
Edfu
Known for Temples, Culture and Nature
Escape to Edfu! Enjoy its temples, culture and history.

Reasons to visit

  • Temple of Edfu
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Ancient Egyptian temple columns with hieroglyphs.
Daraw
Head to sights like Temple of Kom Ombo and Nile as you discover Daraw.

Reasons to visit

  • Temple of Kom Ombo
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Ancient Egyptian temple columns with hieroglyphics.
Kawm Umbu
Venture to sights like Nile as you discover the local area in Kawm Umbu.
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Nasr
Nasr
Venture to sights like Nile as you discover the local area in Nasr.
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Stay near popular Aswan Governorate attractions

A sailboat on a river with ancient Egyptian temple ruins in the background.

Abu Simbel Temples

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After visiting Abu Simbel Temples, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Abu Simbel. Wander the marina or discover the area's mountain views.
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