Aswan High Dam

Set along an enchanting stretch of the Nile, Aswan is an ancient frontier town where life glides by as gently as the canvas-sailed feluccas that drift past the tropical islands dotting the river’s sapphire waters. Along the way, we’ll make a stop at the Aswan High Dam, whose 1971 construction created the massive Lake Nasser.

Lunch: At a local restaurant.

Afternoon: We'll arrive in Aswan, and check into our hotel.

After some free time to settle in, we’ll gather together for a discovery walk through Aswan’s bustling spice market. We’ll hunt for bargains at a colorful bazaar of aromatic spices, Nubian crafts, embroidered galabayas (traditional Egyptian garments), and more, before heading over to a local restaurant for dinner.Read more