Aswan Travel Forum

Hello everyone, I have booked 3N/4D on Presidential Nile cruise Luxor to Aswan. Can anyone share their experience. Although my travel is confirmed it would give me comfort to know that they are okay. Thanks in advance.
Suprio

Are taxies easily available early morning from cruise dock at Aswan to the airport OR is it necessary to book one in advance. Can we keep our luggage at Aswan or Abu Simble airport. Our flight leaves at 9:00 AM and returns at 1:00 PM. Shall be grateful for any info. Thanks in advance.
Suprio

My partner and I are going to Egypt in 10 days time, going to Cairo first, then on to Aswan by train. From Aswan we'd like to get a felucca down to Luxor, but there are only the two of us. Does anyone know how easy it is to find other backpackers to share a felucca with? I've read that people advertise - where's the best place to look? We could probably just about afford to hire one just for ourselves, but it would be a bit more fun to meet other travellers. If anyone else is planning the same sort of thing, we'll be looking at leaving Aswan on the 16th or 17th of March!

looking to spend a few hours in aswan looking to tour the high dam, unfinished obelisk and philae temple getting in about 11am , does anyone know any good tour guides.

Hello all! I'm travelling to Egypt in a couple of months & would be really grateful for any advice regarding excursions on the Nile. About 10 years ago I took a felucca from Aswan to Luxor which was brilliant. However, being a decade older, I'd like to travel in more comfort. I've been scouring the internet for a 3 night / 4 day trip from Aswan but all I can find are cruise liners, which don't particularly appeal to me. Does anyone know if it's possible to catch a Dahabiyya which does a short journey, or are they all 7 night trips? If the only other option is to take a cruiser, can anyone recommend a mid price range, smaller boat which might be suitable. Better yet, does anyone know of any steam boats, which don't require taking out a bank loan, doing the same 3 night trip?
Thnaks in advance for any help :o)

Can someone please tell me how long does it usually take to go from the cruise dock to the airport? How much should cost?

Also, we will take a round trip flight from Aswan - Abu Simebel. Any suggestion what we can do with our luggages?
Thanks

looking to take my video camera wondered how much extra for each site? and if i was allowed to use it?

looking to visit temple of philae (day and sound/light show) and abu simbel

thanks in advance

I am looking for a decent hotel in Aswan that has WiFi internet. I thought I had found the perfect one, Keylany, but unfortunately, they don't have any double rooms available in early February. Any other recommendations?

Alternatively, are there any internet cafes that have WiFi? I just need something good enough for making calls on Skype.

Thanks!

We'd like to visit the temple after the cruise ends on Friday but I cannot find any flights at all from/to Aswan. Egypt air website states no flights (?) available in late Jan. What other options do I have???
Thanks

hi dear vt members, was in cairo and luxor a couple years ago and want to visit egypt again but focusing on the nile valley only aswan to abu, aswan to edfu/and fly back to cairo from luxor

most of the boat itin seem to include luxor tours...

should I just show up in aswan and try to find a boat that can take me to edfu or luxor without making me pay for luxor again?

thanks!

I am planning a trip to Egypt for the Sun Festival in February. I am planning on leaving from Aswan to Abu Simbel in the convoy on the day of the festival (February 22nd). I assume that the convoys would be extra large for the festival, but what time would they leave for the festival? What would the cost be to get transportation for the convoy?

Hello

I would like to know what days I can get a TWO NIGHT cruise from Aswan to Luxor.Can you recomend a boat that does this and what time it sets off from Aswan?

Thanks

Brett

Hi,
Who would be celebrating New Year's Eve in Aswan this year?
Me and my wife would be there. Any idea what is the best way to celebrate it in Aswan? What does the young local crowd do?
Going to big gala parties in big hotels is not our idea of a good new year celebration.
Regards,
Nitin

How long does it take to travel by motorcoach from Luxor to Aswan with stops
in Edfu Nd Kom Ombo?

According to my draft travel plan, on Dec. 30th I m going to Abu Simbel. I will arrive to Aswan early in the morning that day. What options do I have if I want to do Aswan to Abu simbel and back to Aswan by road? I know there is a convoy at 11am. Is it possible to go and return by public bus? Can I arrange it at the spot to buy a tour by private bus, taxi? Are the local agencies reliable? How much it will cost? How long it will take? If I want to prebook a tour, any suggestions for tour operators? Thank you!

I will be staying at the New Cataract Hotel in November....and this being my first time to Egypt I need some assistance. Are there any internet cafes near this hotel? I am not bringing my laptop so internet access in the hotels will not be needed. Thanks for any assistance on this!1

Hi All,
I wonder how to get Nuba Nile Hotel from train station?
I am going to get to Aswan around 10pm, I know it is very close to the train station, just need the address.

Anybody knows?

Thanks a lot

Do you now what the name of the Essence Shop is in the picture..I was in Aswan and visited it and bought some perfumes and would like to reorder...is there any way to get a telephone number or an e-mail address for them?. Thanks

http://trainmapsusa.googlepages.com/

hi,
does anyone have experience piloting a felucca down the nile from aswan to cairo? can you solo sail a felucca? what are the difficulties, dangers?

how much does a felucca cost?

Hello,

Could you recommend me a good excursion company that offers trips to Abu Simbel, Temple of Philae and the unfinished oblisque?

Good, reliable and competitive prices would be a bonus :)

Thanks!

Kay

We are planning a trip to Egypt for either November 07or January 08.
We are hoping for a few days in Cairo with a guide and a few days in Luxor with a guide. We also plan to take a short cruise to some of the other archaeological and historic sites along the Nile. I have looked on-line for cruises and just can't seam to find a cruise without it being associated with a tour group. Can anyone recommend and provide a contact for booking directly with a Nile cruise boat. I would like to find a boat that is 50 to 60 cabins in size, has good guides, is clean and has good safe food and water. I would greatly appreciate hearing your experience with such a boat.

Hello,

I'm arriving in Sharm El Sheikh for two weeks in September. I went to Cairo and Luxor to see the sites last year and this year i would like to go to Aswan to see the Great Temple of Ramses. Please could you advise me on the cheapest and best posible way to do this?

I could get a flight from Sharm to Aswan...what should i do from there about getting to see the Temple?

Thank you in advance,

Kay

I was wondering if anyone has had 'afternoon tea' on the terrace of this Hotel recently. if so, is it necessary to book in advance and also how much did it cost?

Thanks

Hi,
I'm looking for a place to stay in Aswan. I believe that the view of Nile from Memnon Hotel is excellent, the rooms are average and the entrance to the hotel is horrible !
Is that right?
Why is everyone finding the entrance of the hotel so bad??
I would like to stay in a hotel with a nice Nile view in the mid-range group. Can you recommend any else?
Many thanks in advance.
Nitin
India

Is there a riding stable in Aswan? Rates?

Hi,

I will be in Aswan on Tuesday Feb 27 in the evening and I would like to meet someone who live there.

Regards

Hi all,

I'm going to be in Aswan for 2 days. What would be the most economical and fastest way for me to go to Abu Simbel from there.
I need to be back in Aswan by 8pm on the 2nd day for me to catch a night train back to Cairo.
First time to Egypt and I'm very excited!

Pls help with feedback and suggestions.

Thanks people!

Dear forum:

I would really appreciate your help with the following questions:

1) Can someone please suggest a 3-night Nile cruise for travelers on a tight budget?

2) Is it cheaper and less time consuming to see Luxor and Aswan without doing a cruise? What are the pros and cons of each?

Thank you in advance!

Warmly,

Ilya

Hi All,
I have decided to do a day in Aswan from Luxor. I plan on traveling by train from Luxor as early as possible and will look to arrive in Aswan around 9:30 or 10:00. I will have a duffle bag with me and don't want to lug it around to all the sites. Does anyone know of any storage options where I can leave my bags or should I just get cheap hotel room for the day to keep my bags. Or should I hire a driver to take me(and my bags) around for the days.

Anyone with ideas please respond as soon as you can. I am leaving for Cairo on Feb 8 and I'm trying to finalize all my plans.


Thanks for your suggestions! :-)