Aswan, a city which was once the gateway to the ancient Kingdom of Nubia is today renowned for its beauty and the hospitality of the Nubian people. An afternoon tea on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie stayed while penning down her book “Death on the Nile” is an excellent way to unwind, so is the felucca boat ride to the Botanical Gardens or Elephantine Island.