I am an old bugger who works in IT. Love music and playing guitar.
I am an old bugger who works in IT. Love music and playing guitar.
Member since:24.08.2000
Reviews:128
Aswan is the last stop down the nile before you get off the beaten track.
Many people join the big cruisers here to head back up to Cairo. It is often overlooked but boy is that a mistake.
This is a friendly city and the people are only too eager to chat and give you the customary cup of Tea (or a coke if you prefer). Yes they are trying to get you to part with your money but if you don't there is no anger just an invite to take tea again the next day.
You can get to Abu Simbel from Aswan but be prepared to get up very early as the journet takes some time and the heat of the desert means that an early start is needed. This is a beautiful temple cut in the side of a mountain and next to a massive man made lake. indeed the mountain had to be moved when the Aswan dam was built so that the temple did not end up under the lake.
Elephantine island is a short boat trip away and the hotel from death on the Nile is here as well.
Egypt is still one of my favourite destinations and I recommend Aswan as one of Egypts best destinations.
NH Hotels, the hotel chain leader in Europe, with more than 300 hotels in 20 countries in Europe, Latin America and Africa. Enter into our web site and find the best available tariff at all times
Advantages: Not crowded, still pretty exclusive, do it now before everyone gets there Disadvantages: Quiet, not much nightlife, limited shopping, not everyone's cup of tea, very very hot
very helpful by (67%):
helpful by (33%):
