Aswan

Quick Facts

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Coordinates

• Latitude: 24.0818
• Longitude: 32.9108

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Introduction

The Nile at Aswan

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A bustling market town on the bank of the Nile, Aswan is worth a visit to wander around the stalls and sail upriver to the Temple of Philae, as well as being the start-point for trips to spectacular Abu Simbel.

Sights and Activities

• Philae Temple - a comprehensive temple complex including the 'Nilometer', used for predicting inundations in ancient Egypt.
• The Spice Markets around the town centre.
• Elephantine Island with its collection of ancient structures and relics.

Getting There

By Plane

There are frequent Egyptair flights between Cairo and Aswan (about 1.5 hours)

By Train

Direct trains from Cairo and Luxor.

By Boat

Feluccas and Steamboats run from Luxor to Aswan and to points in between. Check the current security situation - travel on Feluccas was recently not recommended beyond Kom Ombo due to the risk posed by terrorist activity.

Getting Around

By Foot

Aswan is a small town and can easily be explored on foot.

By Boat

As well as the Nile ferry, which docks at Elephantine Island, it is possible to hire boats to local destinations including the Temple of Philae.