Endless options to choose from a range of things to do in Aswan are not limited to Museums, tombs and temples exploration. Here are 5 selected things to do while you are in Aswan for special interest tourism
Aswan is a city with a long standing history, diverse cultural heritage and unique climate. Everyone visiting the city will find something interesting to do, explore or visit. Historical, cultural and recreational activities are on the list.
Egypt is a famous place to watch birds. 470 bird species have been recorded in the country. Only here you can find Raven and Shrike, Warbler and Chiffchaff, Wheatear, Pipit, Bulbul, Gull, Oriole, Lark, Grouse, Robin, Tern, Sunbird, Curlew, Coot, Courser, Osprey, Wagtail, Partridge, Chucker, Hoopoe, Martin and more. Aswan is one of the best places for Bird watching activities.
The longest river in the world ends up in Egypt. Nile played a crucial role in the development of the country in ancient times as well as now. Learn about the Nile in Egypt, its features and historical background. Taking a Felucca along Nile in Aswan is sensational experience.
Here is the history of construction an old Aswan dam and then a modern High Dam which caused the appearance of the largest human made lake and disappearance of a very unique Nubian culture with its visual heritage.
Botanical garden in Aswan is one of the oldest gardens in the world. It includes a group of tropical and subtropical plants and is considered to be one of the most important research centres in Egypt.
Sound and Light shows in Egypt can be watched in the evening at major historical places. The most famous one is at the Pyramids in Giza, but the Sound and Light show at Philae Temple in Aswan is considered to be most spectacular one.