Must-see shopping in Southern Nile Valley

  • Nubia Tourist Book Centre

    Aswan

    Good, air-conditioned bookshop near the train station with loads of books on Aswan and Egypt in English. There is another well-stocked branch in the…

  • Hanafi Bazaar

    Aswan

    With its mock Pharaonic facade, this is the oldest, dustiest and best bazaar in town, with genuine Nubian swords, baskets, amulets, silk kaftans and beads…

  • Egypt Free Shop Aswan

    Aswan

    Within 48 hours upon arrival you can buy 3 litres of duty-free alcohol here. Bring your passport.