⛵ Why Visit Aswan?
Aswan is where Egypt feels most African. The Nile here is at its most beautiful — flowing around granite islands, past Nubian villages painted in brilliant blues, yellows, and oranges, and through a landscape dotted with ancient temples. The pace of life slows down, the people are warm, and the sunsets over the Nile are legendary.
But Aswan is also the gateway to one of the most jaw-dropping ancient sites on Earth: Abu Simbel. The four 20-meter statues of Ramesses II carved into the mountainside are a sight that stops you in your tracks. The engineering miracle of moving the entire temple complex to save it from Lake Nasser adds another layer of wonder.
The Nubian culture here is distinct from the rest of Egypt — different language, food, music, and traditions. A visit to a Nubian village, with its rainbow-painted houses and incredible hospitality, is one of the most heartwarming experiences in all of Egypt.