# Things to see in Aswan (Egypt): 19 places and when to go

> Aswan is a city in Egypt with around 313,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 19 places in and around it, mainly History (13), Temples (6), Nature (5). The best known are El Nabatat Island, Unfinished obelisk and Agilkia Island. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/asuan/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Egypt · 24.0875, 32.8989
- **Population:** About 313,000
- **Places:** 19 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/historia/) (13) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/espiritual/) (6) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/naturaleza/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/fauna/) (4) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/museos/) (3) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/familia/) (1)
- **Best time:** October to April.
- **Also possible:** May and September.
- **Nearest airport:** ASW Aswan, 16 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Aswan

The places in and around Aswan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [El Nabatat Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/aswan-botanical-garden/): Island in the Nile River at Aswan, Egypt · 1.4 km
- [Unfinished obelisk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/obelisco-inacabado/): Ancient obelisk · 1.2 km
- [Agilkia Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/isla-agilkia/): Island in the Nile River, present site of the relocated temple complex of Philae · 7.1 km
- [New Kalabsha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/new-kalabsha-island/): Archaeological site in Egypt · 14 km
- [Philae temple complex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/templo-de-filae/): Temple of Isis in Philae now located on Agilkia island · 7.1 km
- [Trajan's Kiosk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/quiosco-de-trajano/): Ancient building on Philae, Egypt · 7.1 km
- [Temple of Kalabsha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/temple-of-kalabsha/): Building in Egypt · 14 km
- [Nubian Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/nubian-museum/): Museum in Aswan, Egypt · 1.3 km
- [Aswan Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/aswan-museum/): Museum on the island of Elephantine, Aswan, Egypt · 1.2 km
- [Temple of Beit el-Wali](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/temple-of-beit-el-wali/): Temple in Egypt · 14 km
- [El-Tabia Mosque](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/al-tabia-mosque/): Mosque in Egypt · 194 m
- [Mausoleum of Aga Khan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/agha-khan-tomb/): Mausoleum at the west bank of Aswan, Egypt · 2.0 km
- [Pyramid of Elephantine](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/piramide-de-elefantina/): Step pyramid · 1.4 km
- [Old Cataract Hotel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/sofitel-legend-old-cataract-aswan-hotel/): Hotel in Aswan, Egypt · 1.2 km
- [Fatimid Cemetery in Aswan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/islamic-cemetery/): Cemetery in Aswan, Egypt · 1.2 km
- [Archangel Michael's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/catedral-ortodoxa-copta-del-arcangel-miguel/): Coptic church in Egypt · 994 m
- [Animalia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/animalia/): Museum · 1.1 km
- [Monastery of Saint Simeon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/monastery-of-st-simeon/): Monastery at the west bank of Aswan, Egypt · 2.4 km
- [temple of Domitian](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/temple-of-domitian/): Roman-era temple in Aswan, Egypt · 628 m

## When to go to Aswan

The best time to visit Aswan is **October to April**; also possible: May and September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 10 h 40 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 12 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 50 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 34 |
| May | Possible | 13 h 10 |
| June | Better not | 13 h 29 |
| July | Better not | 13 h 21 |
| August | Better not | 12 h 50 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 08 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 25 |
| November | Best time | 10 h 49 |
| December | Best time | 10 h 31 |

In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31. In January, 19 of the 19 places are at their best.

When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Aswan

The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW, Aswan), 16 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=24.0875%2C32.8989)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.0875%2C32.8989)

## Other towns nearby

- [Luxor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/luxor/): 98 places · 181 km
- [Girga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/girga/): 8 places · 270 km
- [El-Kharga Town](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-kharga/): 5 places · 281 km
- [Safaga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/safaga/): 12 places · 312 km
- [Hurghada](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/hurgada/): 24 places · 362 km
- [El Gouna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/el-gouna/): 5 places · 380 km

And all of Egypt, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Aswan?

The best known: [El Nabatat Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/aswan-botanical-garden/), [Unfinished obelisk](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/obelisco-inacabado/), [Agilkia Island](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/isla-agilkia/), [New Kalabsha](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/new-kalabsha-island/), [Philae temple complex](https://kokai.app/en/paises/africa-y-oriente-medio/egipto/templo-de-filae/). In all, 19 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Aswan?

October to April; also possible: May and September. In June there are 13 h 29 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 31.

### How do you get to Aswan?

The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 16 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=24.0875%2C32.8989) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Aswan as the destination and these 19 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).