Aswan

Sights

Botanical Garden
Kitchener's Island
Elephantine Island
Aswan Museum
Ruins of Abu
Nubian Museum
Mausoleum of Aga Khan
Tombs of the Nobles - Qubbet el-Hawa
Felucca Sailing

Day Trips

Abu Simbel, Philae Island, Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
These destinations could be visited on your own, but if you are on the time crunch it's best to just book an early morning tour with your hotel. It does not cost that much and it's convinient not to deal with hassle finding places.

Kom Ombo and Edfu
More destinations that could be done by taxi or felucca on the way to Luxor

Food

Baba ganoush
Tahini paste
Hummas
Kebabs
Shawarma
Falafel
Fatir
Koshari
Mint tea
Fresh fruit juice - mango, strawberry
Karkady
Stuffed Pigeon

Restaurants

Aswan Moon
Emy Restaurant