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Adventure
Joanna’s Egyptian Adventure
An unforgettable journey on the Nile
Aswan Trips & Tours
Aswan
Escape the hooting and tooting of Cairo and make your way to Egypt’s southernmost city for a little respite – just not from the heat. Aswan is laidback and languorous but with the thermometer regularly tipping 40, it’s just as well! So, why make the journey to this tranquil town? First of all, it’s beautiful. Golden Saharan sands sweep down to the Nile where traditional Nubian villages stand squat, painted in beautiful colours and shaded by swaying palms. On the water, hundreds of feluccas bob past on their daily parade; hop on one and sail around the palm-studded islands, watching local life unfold, or make stops at the Tombs of the Nobles and Kitchener’s Island for the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Then, 90 miles south is the jewel in Aswan’s crown and the calling card for many a visitor: Abu Simbel, a complex of impressive, rock-hewn temples, and the phenomenal Philae Temple, or the Pearl of the Nile as it’s known. Organise a day trip or fly down if you’d like to linger longer.
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Just where the sparse sands of the Sahara find their end on the banks of the Nile, Aswan holds a deep history to be discovered. Days are spent getting lost in the colour of ancient Nubian villages, and exploring the the lofty Tombs of the Nobles and the Unfinished Obelisk. Of course, a felucca ride around the tiny river islands is in order, particularly if you stop off to see the beautiful botanical gardens or enjoy a picnic at the water's edge. Not far from Aswan, the iconic Abu Simbel is a staple on many bucket lists and you'll see finely-chiseled temples including Philae, the place where Egypt's last hieroglyphics were carved.
Sipping a sundowner on the Nile-side terrace at the Grand Dame herself, the Old Cataract Hotel. Where Agatha Christie penned Death on the Nile, it’s a quintessential Egyptian experience and brimming with character and charisma.
Much of Aswan’s charm lies in its ambiance. Make time to stroll along the Corniche, watching the feluccas go by, drink tea and swim in the river, and enjoy a camel ride through the Sahara for the best views of the landscape.
As we said, it’s hot. Avoid June to September if at all possible, but even at other times of year, come prepared to be toasty.
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