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Visiting Aswan, Egypt


This bustling market city in South Egypt is situated in one of the driest spots on earth. Set on the east bank of the Nile, Aswan is a popular place to start cruises. One of Egypt’s most ancient... more » This bustling market city in South Egypt is situated in one of the driest spots on earth. Set on the east bank of the Nile, Aswan is a popular place to start cruises. One of Egypt’s most ancient sites is Elephantine Island. Take a traditional wooden felucca around the island or disembark and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. In addition to rich history and stunning scenery, Aswan offers opportunites to experience true African culture in the surrounding Nubian villages. « less

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
82°F 27°C
60°F 15°C
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
Apr
92°F 33°C
67°F 19°C
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
10 Nov
Hi:
95°F 35°C
Lo:
62°F 16°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
Hi:
96°F 35°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Thursday
12 Nov
Hi:
95°F 35°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C

Reviews you can trust

Abu Simbel

5 of 5 stars
Coshocton,Ohio
8 Nov 2009

While on a tour of Egypt, we booked an extra side trip to see Abu Simbel, Rhames the great's temple that was saved from being flooded when the Aswan dam was built in 1968, by moving the whole...more

LTI- Pyramisa Isis Island Resort And Spa

5 Nov 2009

I agree with another reviewer. I could very easily make this resort my second home. I plan to return and return. I stayed there 5 nights. Location and View: Spectacular. Unique. Service: Very...more

Moevenpick Resort Aswan

5 Nov 2009

We only stayed one night here, before we went on the Oberoi Philae, which I'd also highly recommend- the boat and itinerary were fabulous. Anyway, the hotel was lovely, the room was spacious and had...more

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ATB Holidays Inc. Nile cruises 06 November 2009, 5 replies
Orchida St. George Hotel, Aswan, Egypt 04 November 2009, no replies
Cairo & Nile Cruise 04 November 2009, 5 replies
MS Royale Sailing on Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel. Review 04 November 2009, no replies
LTI- Pyramisa Isis Island Resort - tea & coffee making tray. 30 October 2009, 3 replies
Eskaleh Eco Lodge 29 October 2009, 1 reply
MS Admiral...What can you tell me? 28 October 2009, 1 reply
Felucca-safety Overnight: 26 October 2009, 8 replies
Abu Simbel...Worth time and money? 05 November 2009, 14 replies
Recommendation for welcome2aswan tours 07 November 2009, 16 replies
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