Aswan tours From Cairo 

Aswan is a relaxed and friendly town that provides a tranquil interlude if you've just arrived from busier Luxor or Cairo . Aswan, a town on the Northern border of Nubia, was once one of the most important cities in Egypt. It lay on the trade route between Egypt and the Southern territories along which ivory, gold, slaves, and exotic animals passed into Egypt. It has recently regained prime statQ.s with the development of iron foundries and aluminum mining in the area and the construction of the High Dam. At present, the area is under military control. The aspect of the town is pleasant with a wide corniche and several markets. The best way to discover Aswan's charms is to hop aboard a felucca (traditional sailboat) and view town from the watery highway that once made Aswan an important trading post