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Nubian Village

culture

Colorful traditional village with Nubian culture.

Elephantine Island

sightseeing

Ancient ruins and Nilometer on scenic island.

Corniche

views

Nile waterfront promenade with felucca sailing.

Aswan

Aswan Travel Guide 2025 | Abu Simbel, Philae Temple, Nubian Culture

Aswan 2025: Gateway to Nubia and Jewel of Upper Egypt

Aswan, Egypt's southernmost major city perched on the First Cataract of the Nile, is where Africa meets the ancient pharaonic civilization. Here the Nile is especially picturesque: the river is dotted with granite islands, while palm groves and colorful Nubian villages line the banks. Unlike bustling Cairo or tourist-heavy Luxor, Aswan offers a more relaxed and authentic Egyptian experience. This comprehensive ...

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280km south, bus convoy at 4am (~200 EGP, 3.5 hours) or flight 30 min

Yes! 3-4 days Aswan-Luxor, stops at Kom Ombo, Edfu, price from $400 with meals

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Aswan

Gateway to Abu Simbel - day trips available

Felucca sunset rides on Nile magical

Nubian villages worth exploring

Weather

Average temperature by month

Now

16°

42%14 м/с

Today

21°15°

Tomorrow

21°11°

Thu

23°12°

Fri

24°12°

Sat

23°12°

Sun

24°11°

Mon

23°11°

23°

9°Jan

25°

10°Feb

30°

14°Mar

35°

19°Apr

39°

23°May

41°

25°Jun

41°

26°Jul

41°

26°Aug

39°

24°Sep

36°

21°Oct

29°

15°Nov

24°

11°Dec

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15 E£~0.32 $

Uber

Uber available, negotiate otherwise

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Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch

189 E£

~189 $

Restaurant dinner

566 E£

~566 $

Breakfast

94 E£

~94.0 $

Street Food

Local dish

47 E£

~47.0 $

Drinks

Coffee

71 E£

~71.0 $

Beer in bar

142 E£

~142 $

Local beer

71 E£

~71.0 $

Imported beer

142 E£

~142 $

Wine bottle

566 E£

~566 $

Fast Food

Big Mac

142 E£

~142 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L

9 E£

~9.0 $

Cigarettes

94 E£

~94.0 $

Weekly groceries

1,038 E£

~1,038 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm

236 E£ / night

~236 $

Hostel private room

566 E£ / night

~566 $

Guesthouse

708 E£ / night

~708 $

Hotel 2★

850 E£ / night

~850 $

Hotel 3★

1,416 E£ / night

~1,416 $

Hotel 4★

2,360 E£ / night

~2,360 $

Hotel 5★

4,720 E£ / night

~4,720 $

Boutique hotel

3,304 E£ / night

~3,304 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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VisaMastercard

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in tourist areas

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Vodafone Cash

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Cash essential (pay in Egyptian Pounds, not USD/EUR). Required for feluccas (₹300-400/hour with riverside captains), street markets, tips, local transport. Remote areas cash-dominant. Insist on EGP to avoid poor exchange rates.

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Banks: National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, Commercial International Bank (CIB). Exchange offices (saraafi) - open long hours (daily until 10-11pm). Banks open shorter hours, may close weekends. Passport required for exchange. ATMs plentiful.