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Aswān / Where the Nile's colors come alive.

MeowScore 😻93/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻

Best month

February

Experience Abu Simbel Festival and Nubian culture.

🏛️
january

Visit the beautiful Philae Temple during the mild winter weather.

🎉
february

Explore the historic Nubian villages and enjoy traditional food during the Abu Simbel Festival.

🌼
march

Witness the stunning Oasis of Kharga come to life with blooming flowers and plants.

🌅
april

Visit the Island of Seheil to see the sun illuminating the carvings and hieroglyphs of the ancient temple of Kalabsha.

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may

Marvel at the beauty of the Aga Khan's Mausoleum at sunset.

🛥️
june

Escape the heat in the cool waters of Lake Nasser while taking a cruise.

🚣
july

Experience the thrill of the Nile River Festival while beating the summer heat.

🎶
august

Enjoy traditional music and dance performances during the Aswan International Cultural Festival.

💡
september

Experience the unique sound and light show at the Unfinished Obelisk Quarry.

🕸️
october

Discover the ancient tombs of the nobles during pleasant autumn weather.

🎨
november

Join the colorful Nubian Festival and experience the local traditions and culture.

🌃
december

Visit the majestic Philae Temple at night illuminated with colorful lights.

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Aswan is fairly affordable for tourists, but prices can vary depending on where you go. Some sites, like the Philae Temple, have high entry fees, while others, like the souk, offer more reasonable prices. Overall, it's not super cheap, but not overly expensive either.

Haggle at the souk for better prices on souvenirs and handmade goods. Consider taking public transportation or walking instead of hiring a taxi to save money on transportation.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Sightseeing

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Sightseeing

Visitors usually come to visit the temples and cruise the Nile.

Tipping

5-10%

Tipping expected in hotels and restaurants

Tipping

5-10%

Tipping expected in hotels and restaurants

Cash is preferred, credit cards accepted in upscale establishments. Splitting the bill is common.

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited bandwidth for the whole city.

meh Availability

Available but not very reliable.

great Cellular

Decent coverage with major providers.

Electric socket type C

Common in Europe, South America, and Asia. Non-grounded, 2-pin plug, accepts Type C & Type E&F (non-grounded variant).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Illegal

Aswan, where the Nile flows by. Cats bask in the sun, admiring the view with curious eyes.

The locals are friendly, but the heat makes cats sleepy. Don't forget your water bowl!

Things to do

The mainstream

🐘🏝️
Elephantine Island
🐾🗿
Unfinished Obelisk
🐱🏺
Nubian Museum
🐾💦
Aswan High Dam
🐱🏛️
Philae Temple

The mainstream

🐘🏝️
Elephantine Island

Historical island with a long history of trade and strategic significance. Contains temples, ruins, and a museum depicting the island's past.

Google Maps
🐾🗿
Unfinished Obelisk

Massive obelisk abandoned due to a crack discovered during construction. Offers insight into the stone-working techniques used by ancient Egyptians.

Google Maps
🐱🏺
Nubian Museum

Museum containing artifacts from the ancient Nubian civilization, showcasing their unique art and culture. Beautifully designed building with outdoor gardens.

Google Maps
🐾💦
Aswan High Dam

Massive dam constructed in the 1960s to control flooding and generate hydroelectric power. Offers great views of Lake Nasser and surrounding mountains.

Google Maps
🐱🏛️
Philae Temple

Cat-friendly temple complex located on an island, accessible via a short boat ride. Contains various beautiful structures, including the Temple of Isis.

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Off the beaten path

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Elephantine Island
⛰️
Qubbet el-Hawa
⚱️
Tombs of the Nobles
🗿
Unfinished Obelisk
🌺
Ferial Gardens

Off the beaten path

🐘
Elephantine Island

A large island in the Nile with archaeological sites, temples, and a Nubian village. A unique destination for curious cats.

Google Maps
⛰️
Qubbet el-Hawa

A quiet hillside cemetery with majestic views of Aswan and the Nile. Historical and pawpeaceful.

Google Maps
⚱️
Tombs of the Nobles

A meowzing site of tombs from ancient Egyptian nobles, with stunning views of the desert and the Nile. A lesser-known gem.

Google Maps
🗿
Unfinished Obelisk

A massive pawject left abandoned by ancient Egyptians. It's now an open-air museum and great for catpagging and learning.

Google Maps
🌺
Ferial Gardens

Purrfect spot for a cat nap near the Nile with beautiful views and statues of felines. Locals love to picnic here.

Google Maps

biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Illegal

Mindful meoweler tips

Aswan's Nubian Community

Visit the colorful Nubian villages where the locals will welcome you with open paws and share their traditions, language and colorful handicrafts.

Philae Temple

Take a boat ride to the tranquil island of Philae and marvel at the beautifully restored temple that honors the goddess Isis. Don't miss the sound and light show in the evenings!

Abu Simbel Temples

Travel by land or air to the remarkable Abu Simbel to see the huge rock temples commissioned by Pharaoh Ramses II. The temples are known for their impressive intricate carvings and massive statues!

Useful external sites

aswantourism.net

Aswan Tourist Information↗

Official website providing information on Aswan attractions, hotels, tours, and events.

www.aswan-botanical-garden.com

Aswan Botanical Garden↗

Website providing information about the botanical garden in Aswan, showcasing numerous plants and trees.

www.nilerivercruises.com/aswan-nile-river-cruises

Nile River Cruises↗

Website offering in-depth information about Nile River cruises that start from Aswan.

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