Aswan Terminus for Nile Cruise on Egypt Tours with Key of Life
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Aswan, Egypt's sunniest southern city and ancient frontier town located about 81 miles south of Luxor,
has a distinctively African atmosphere. Its ancient Egyptian name was Syene. 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.
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 the scent and
color of spices, perfumes, scarves and baskets. View the spectacular sunsets while having tea on the
terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel (Named due to the location of the Nile's first cataract located
here). Aswan has been a favorite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and
it's still a perfect place to get away from it all.
Every night Nubian dancers and musicians perform in the Cultural Center, just off the Corniche.
Folklore troupes recreate scenes from village life and perform the famous Nubian mock stick-fight
dances.
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