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It is some time since I went to Aswan
so some of the details about Hotels could have changed
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Aswan is hotter
than Cairo or Luxor, I normally say 10 degrees more
than Luxor, most years this seems to be true but not
always. At the end of the Nile by the high dam, this
is a great place to have a trip in a fuluca. |
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Like most towns in Egypt Aswan is based around
the Nile. The town is much like Luxor, with its markets
and dusty streets. Take a horse drawn carriage trip
from your hotel to the town and back. |
Places
To Go |
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Temple
of Philae
A short boat trip to see
this Temple.It was moved to this position as the water
started to rise after the dam was finished. this is
only a short trip but well worth going to see. |
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There are always plenty of people on the trips
admiring the endless sights.
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This trip is usually done at the same time as the
Great Dam.It will take up a morning Then back to the
Hotel for a drink.
Don't forget to see the sound
and light show. |
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High
Dam
The High Dam is a bit disappointing
as it does not seem that high.The view back
down the Nile is very nice and it seems a waste not
to visit while you are in Aswan. |
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Elephantine
Island.
Not all Egypt is desert.You can spend a few hours
on this island in the middle of the Nile,take a small
motor boat or fuluca trip and have a nice cool drink
while there. |
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Aga
Khan
If you like a bit of a climb try this it is well
worth the hike. The view is quite breathtaking. You
will get pestered to buy something from the market
as you climb the steps. If you don't want anything
just keep walking. If you decide to buy don't
pay to much.
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Abu Simbel
Located some 280 km south of Aswam
on the banks of lake Nasser comprising of two temples
built by Ramses11 to honour
himself and his wife Nefertari
A must if you are this close. It is
expensive by plane about (£210 by TourOperator)(
£80 do it yourself). By road about
£79, these are the prices being charged by the Tour
Operators this year(2000). You can do it by taxi for
a fraction of the cost it takes about 4 hours but
it is hot, hot I said and I mean it. What ever you
do do not miss this trip. If you go by plane, the
guide will tell you to get the same plane back don't
take any notice as it is a shuttle service he only
wants you back so his day is finished. When I went
I followed his instructions and only had two hours
there, not enough time to take it all in. |
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As you approach this great
temple you will wonder how on earth did they move it
to here.There is a video of the operation that you can
get if you want to. |
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This surely is one of the greatest
feats of modern times.This place is really awesome
when you see the size of the statues. |
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By the way the one in the middle is not part of
it she came with me.
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Well now you see the size.Do not miss this . |
Sofitel Old Cateract
To me disappointing .All hype surrounding the book death on the
Nile. Lovely gardens, big rooms (my was full of mozzies) Not again,
thank you.
New Caterac.
Apartment style accommodation ,to me better than the Old Cateract.Only
next door so if you want to sit on the terrace of the Old Cateract,no
problem.
Oberoi
This is the place to stay. Lovely views.never heard of a complaint
here.1st on list.
Overall
view of Aswan
Once again you have to go to Aswan ,that's what you
are here for. Can be a bit sandy as they suffer from sand storms
but that will be the luck of the game. Take a fuluca on the river
as the sun goes down,you might have to row back if the wind drops,
I have had many a laugh when this has happened. As it is a few years
since I was there, by now they should have trips on Lake Nasser
as it was talked about at that time. Possible there will be fishing
in the Great Lakes as well by now. The fish are big, I will visit
again to have a go. As you will not stay here long it will be a
good part of your holiday whether the start or the finish. You will
not forget the sights.
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