Aswan is the major travel hub of the south of Egypt.

Aswan is the most important travel hub of southern Egypt. The area has many things to discover - Elephant island, the Temple of Philae, the Aswan Dam and Abu Simbel farther, which can be seen as a day trip from here.Aswan and its surroundings were known as Nubia in ancient times.You will find that today's demonstration, Aswan had more of an 'African feel' to it than any other city in Egypt. Although you might want to implement the 'Nubian dancers' in the expensive hotels a miss, getting a real taste of this ancient culture would be a great opportunity and an experience you'll never forget - the Nubian Cultural center is a good option here .
The city itself is located on the east bank of the Nile. Relax, visit a few mosques, but then get ready for adventure. The bazaar runs along the Corniche, which continues past the Ferial Gardens and the Nubian Museum, and continues to the cemetery, with its forest of cupolas surmounted tombs from the Fatimid period. Just east of the cemetery in the famous area quarries is the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk. Just south of this, two Graeco-Roman sarcophagi and an unfinished colossus remain half buried in the sand.

Aswan, Egypt

Aswan, Egypt's sunniest city in the south and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south of Luxor, has a typical African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. Small enough to go around and graced with the most beautiful setting of the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent strolling up and down the broad Corniche watching the sailboats etch the sky with their tall masts or sitting in floating restaurants listening to Nubian music and eating freshly caught fish.
 In Aswan the Nile is at its most beautiful, flowing through amber desert and granite rocks, round emerald islands covered in palm groves and tropical plants. Explore the souk, full of fragrance and color of spices, perfumes, scarves and baskets. View the spectacular sunsets, while tea on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel (named for the first position of the cataract of the Nile is here). Aswan is a favorite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and still is a perfect place to escape from it all.
 Every night Nubian dancers and musicians perform in the Cultural Center, just off the Corniche.