The Flavors of Aswan Food Tour By A Local Host

Egyptian cinema is considered a pioneer among the African and Arab film industries. Since 1896, over 4,000 films have been produced in Egypt. Egyptian films are typically spoken in the Egyptian Arabic dialect. Since 1952,[8] Cairo has held the Egyptian Catholic Center Film Festival;[9][10] it is the oldest film festival in the Middle East and Africa. In 1976, the capital held the annual FIAPF-accredited Cairo International Film Festival, which has since been held annually, and there are many more film festivals held in Egypt.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aswan Market

Aswan Souk is a colorful bazaar that offers Egyptian and African goods, Locally known as Sharia as-Souq, it is the cheapest place to buy souvenirs in Aswan. Aswan Souk or "Aswan local market" is the ideal place to hunt for souvenirs and a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods. It is locally known as "Sharia as-Souq". The market is located in the center of the town, north of Aswan International Airport, it takes 30 minutes to reach it by car, and 5 minutes from Aswan Railway station, about four blocks from the Nile and running about seven blocks in parallel to the river. Feel the local life and traditions at Aswan Market, lengthening along a 3 km street.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free

Aswan Market

Aswan Market is located near the Nile river valley and offering you a unique pleasure to shop in Aswan. It is a heaven for all those who have come to shop from the different parts of the world where fruits, spices, vegetables and handicrafts mix in a dazzling lively symphony. Among the products you will find available are products of leather, textile, typical Nubian (related to Nubia region) dresses and also objects, collars, bracelets, books and music. Side by side, you can be taken by the Karkade (Hibiscus Sabdariffa) and other many colorful spices and herbs which have unique appreciable odors. To spend a good time, there are various marvelous things to do. You can enjoy drinking tea, or smoking Shisha (the Egyptian water-pipe or Hookah) while listening to the Nubian music or listening to Om Kolthoum, who is –though deceased more than 20 years ago– the most famous and favorite Egyptian singer.

30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The first and only mall in Aswan, Plaza Mall built on 4 levels and includes 80 units, between retail units, coffee shops, a bank area, an entertainment area, and a food court. The mall caters to residents of the city, and tourists that visit Aswan. The mall overlooks the Nile River, with outdoor coffee shops and restaurants having an unbeatable view.

1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free