The city of Aswan, in the southernmost part of Egypt, is one of two terminal ports of call for most Nile cruises, the other being the city of Luxor, to the North. Our trip to the Nubian Village, and excursions to Abu Simbel and Elephantine Island originate from here. This is a great place to take a felucca ride, the simple and traditional boat where local Egyptian captains can show their skills.