What to see and do in Aswan

What to visit in Aswan · Philae and Nubian heritage

• Temples of Philae Agilkia Island
• Unfinished Obelisk
• Nubian Museum

PLACES AND EXPERIENCES

What to do in Aswan · Philae and Nubian heritage

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Temples of Philae Agilkia Island

The monuments of Philae were moved to Agilkia to protect them from the waters. The Temple of Isis and other structures are visited in an island setting south of Aswan.

Activities for your visit

• Get to know the temple of Isis and its enabled patios.
• Observe the relocated complex and the surroundings of the island.

Tips for this place

• Arrival requires boat: organize round trip separately.
• The top panorama and the shows may have different admissions.

Book tickets ↗

Philae official entrance. Organize and confirm the boat transfer and its price separately; Don't count out the rooftop panorama or the nighttime show.

Reference sources and location

• Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Philae

Orientative reference of the place; it does not indicate a gate, ticket office, pier or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 24.025764, 32.8842.

Wikidata · Temple of Isis in Philae

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Unfinished Obelisk

In the old granite quarries of Aswan, the abandoned obelisk allows us to observe a project that was never separated from the rock.

Activities for your visit

• Observe the obelisk from the marked routes.
• Know the traces of extraction in the quarry.

Tips for this place

• The tour of the quarry is exposed: adapt the visit to your needs.
• Use authorized paths and viewpoints.

Book tickets ↗

Official admission of the Unfinished Obelisk. The quarry is a separate facility from Philae and the Nubian Museum.

Reference sources and location

• Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Unfinished Obelisk

Orientative reference of the place; it does not indicate a gate, ticket office, pier or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 24.07689, 32.89544.

Wikidata · Unfinished obelisk

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Nubian Museum

The collections and representations of local life present the history, culture and traditions of Nubia. The museum provides valuable context for the relocated monuments.

Activities for your visit

• Discover the collections on different stages of Nubia.
• Learn about the representations of local traditions and crafts.

Tips for this place

• Consult the museum and garden spaces enabled.
• Check the photography and room access rules.

Book tickets ↗

Official entrance to the Nubian Museum in Aswan. Check the conditions of the rooms and garden; It does not include transfers or entrances to the temples in the region.

Reference sources and location

• Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities · Nubian Museum

Orientative reference of the place; it does not indicate a gate, ticket office, pier or an accessible route.

Reference coordinates: 24.079576, 32.889311.

Wikidata · International Museum of Nubia

A PROPOSAL TO ORGANIZE YOURSELF

2-Day Aswan Itinerary · Philae and Nubian Heritage

1. Day 1

   The temples of Philae

   Organize the transfer to the pier, navigation and the visit to the authorized sectors of Agilkia.

2. Day 2

   Nubian Quarries and Museum

   Get to know the Unfinished Obelisk and spend time exploring the museum's collections with the corresponding tickets and transfers.

Tips for visiting Aswan · Philae and Nubian heritage

• Agree on Philae's ship and its return before embarking.
• Use the museum to learn about the Nubian context and select visits based on your stay.

LOCAL FLAVORS

What to eat in Aswan · Philae and Nubian heritage

Beans, rice, herbs and layered doughs: six preparations to discover Egyptian cuisine during your trip. The photographs show reference versions of each dish.

Egypt · Popular cuisine

Koshari

Rice, pasta, lentils and chickpeas together with garlic tomato sauce and fried onion. A strong combination of everyday Egyptian cuisine.

Reference: Experience Egypt · Cuisine and culture

Egypt · Breakfast with baladi bread

Ful medames

Slowly cooked and seasoned broad beans, served with baladi bread. A traditional breakfast that allows different accompaniments.

Reference: Experience Egypt · Cuisine and culture

Egypt · Fried beans

Taameya · Egyptian falafel

Fried discs of ground beans with aromatic herbs. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they are part of the Egyptian breakfast repertoire.

Reference: Experience Egypt · Cuisine and culture

Egypt · Green leaf soup

Molokhia

Soup of finely chopped molokhia leaves, flavored with garlic and coriander. It can be served over rice or accompanied by bread.

Reference: Experience Egypt · Cuisine and culture

Egypt · Rolls to share

Stuffed grape leaves · Wara enab

Grape leaves rolled around herbed rice; some versions add meat. They are cooked in broth and are usually prepared to share.

Reference: Experience Egypt · Cuisine and culture

Egypt Dough in thin layers

Feteer meshaltet

Laminated dough with butter between its layers, which can be accompanied with sweet or savory ingredients. A specialty of Egyptian rural tradition.

Reference: Experience Egypt · Cuisine and culture