Aswan
Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town, has a distinctly African atmosphere. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on 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.
Elephantine Island
This the largest of the Aswan area islands and is one of the most ancient sites in Egypt, with artifacts dating to predynastic periods. This is probably due to its location at the first Cataract of the Nile, which provided a natural boundary between Egypt and Nubia. As an island it was also easily defensible. In fact the ancient town, located in the southern part of the island, was also a fortress through much of it's history. At one time there was a bridge from the mainland to the island. The island is very beautiful and while many of the artifacts there are in ruins there is plenty to see.
High Dam
Located near Aswan, the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Today it provides irrigation and electricity for the whole of Egypt and together with the old Aswan Dam built by the British between 1898 and 1902, 6km down river provides a wonderful view for visitors. From the top of the two Mile long High Dam you can gaze across Lake Nassar, the huge reservoir created when it was built, to Kalabsha temple in the south and the huge power station to the north.
Abu-Simbel
Not only are the two temples at Abu Simbel among the most magnificent monuments in the world but their removal and reconstruction was an historic event in itself. When the temples (280 km from Aswan) were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser, due to the construction of the High Dam, the Egyptian Government secured the support of UNESCO and launched a worldwide appeal. During the salvage operation which began in 1964 and continued until 1968, the two temples were dismantled and raised over 60 meters up the sandstone cliff where they had been built more than 3,000 years before. Here they were reassembled, in the exact same relationship to each other and the sun, and covered with an artificial mountain. Antiquity experts have now filled most of the joins in the stone, but inside the temples it is still possible to see where the blocks were cut. You can also go inside the man made dome and see an exhibition of photographs showing the different stages of the massive removal project.
Edfu
(Idfu) is about 105 km from Aswan but it houses the best preserved cult temple in Egypt, known as The Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is essential viewing for archaeological enthusiasts. The town was known as Tbot by the early Egyptians, by the Greeks as Apollinopolis Magna and as Atbo during Coptic times. It was the capital of the second nome (Horus) of Upper Egypt.
Nile Cruises
The Nile River is possibly the most famous river in history. It was by its banks that one of the oldest civilizations in the world began. Not surprisingly, the Nile teems with life. Many different types of animals, birds, and fish all call the Nile River home. Hundreds of years ago even hippos and lions could be found here in the Nile Valley. The Nile, a lifeline connecting Upper and Lower Egypt, is also vivid with cultural scenes: the scattered villages, the feluccas sailing quietly, the boats laden with sugar canes, cotton bales or pottery of ancient design.

These sights transfer you centuries back to the past. During the entire journey you will admire fascinating scenery and almost unimaginable combinations of colors: the deep blue waters of the Nile, the pink of the distant hills, the light yellow of the infinite desert, the emerald green of the fields, the palm groves, orange trees, red camellias, jasmine and lotus. As if emerging from thousands of years in the past, you will witness the grand and impressive temples and monuments of the Pharaohs. A cruise on the Nile is an incomparable experience that we offer you in superb conditions. Our fleet consists of modern and luxurious "floating hotels" with high quality engines, air conditioning systems, sanitary installations, all of which contribute to the comfort and security of the guests. All rooms are spacious and have a wide panoramic view of the river. Food served on board equals that of the best restaurants. Routes include cruises from Cairo to Aswan (12 days) and back (11 days), Aswan to Luxor (8 or 7 days) and back (7 days).