Things to do in Aswan Governorate

Aswan is the ancient city of Suenoit, later known as Sin, which was in ancient times the ancient frontier city of Egypt facing south. ... the stone quarries of ancient Egypt that were there for their stone, known as the granite rocks called Syenite.

By train, as well as regular trains, you travel between Aswan and Luxor on a very good railway line. If you want to go straight to Luxor from Aswan or vice versa, this is the best economic method.

Aswan is a safe place to visit. Having said that, there are some precautions to be taken to ensure a smooth journey through the southern region of Egypt. As always, common sense is the most important tool that can be used to maintain safety.