Fishing Trip on the Nile

This trip takes you out on a small boat to fish the Nile's calmer stretches around Aswan's islands, a low-key alternative to the region's temple-heavy itineraries. A local guide handles gear and knows the better spots, with common catches including Nile tilapia and catfish.

Beyond the fishing itself, simply spending a few unhurried hours on the water, away from any tour schedule, is a nice contrast to a trip otherwise packed with sightseeing — the scenery of granite boulders and riverside villages passing slowly by is worth the trip on its own.

A relaxed option for anyone who wants a genuinely quiet morning or afternoon in Aswan.