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
Aswan, City of in Egypt with info on weather, htoels, accommodations, lodging, night clubs, restaurants, the Nubia Museum, elephantine, Philae, Aga Khan, St. Simeons Monastery, Unfinished Obelisk and Tombs of the Nobles, vacation and tour info.