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Dec
73°F 22°C
51°F 10°C
Jan
70°F 21°C
49°F 9°C
Feb
75°F 23°C
52°F 11°C
Mar
82°F 27°C
58°F 14°C
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67°F 19°C
May
100°F 37°C
75°F 23°C

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18 Dec
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Saturday
19 Dec
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77°F 25°C
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“Around Egypt: Aswan” magicaljourneys.com
“Iconic Itineraries: Egypt” Concierge.com / Condé Nast Traveler
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“Elephantine” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 18 attractions in Aswan
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Traveller Description: This island is the oldest inhabited part of Aswan and served as the cult center of the ram headed god Khnum in ancient times.  Today, three Nubian... more »
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Attraction type: Island
Address: Across the Nile from Aswan Aswan
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“A nice way to spend a morning,”
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4 of 5 stars
eLaReF
Somerset
15 Aug 2009
1
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We crossed to Elephant Island using the local ferry near the Ferial gardens for about 2LE return in 2007. On the other side walk up the road a short distance, to where you see a turning to the left. (There was a corner shop there with a coca-cola cabinet). Turn left there & walk through what looks like someone’s back... more

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Across the Nile from Aswan, Aswan, Egypt