Aswan Transportation Tips by sue_stone

'Mode': TO
Category: Train
Getting TO/AROUND: We travelled to Aswan by over-night train from Cairo, a trip that took around 10 hours. It was an interesting experience.

We had a small sleeper cabin, which is set up with 2 seats during the day. There was a small sink and a small amount of room for your luggage. There was a toilet at the end of each carriage.

Not long after we departed dinner was served to the cabin. After dinner, an attendant came round and set up the twin bunk beds for the night. Although there was a bar on the train, we resisted and tried to get an early night....but not much sleep was had .....it was a very bumpy ride!!

Next morning the attendant was back bright and early to fold up the beds and bring in the breakfast tray. We sat and looked out the window amazed at the view of the Nile, and got a glimpse of everyday life along the rail line.

It wasn't the most restful of nights, but it was a new experience, and I grew quite fond of that little cabin - not much housework required!!

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'Mode': TO
Category: Ship/Boat
Getting TO/AROUND: After our stay in Aswan, we sailed off into the sunset on a boat, for a 3 day Nile Cruise.

There are plenty of these cruise boats on the river, and the majority cruise from Aswan to Luxor, or vice versa.

Our boat was called the "Nile Bride", and slept about 150 people. There was a restaurant, bar and a roof top with a pool and plenty of chairs to sit in the sun, relax and watch the banks for the Nile pass by.

The staff were incredibly friendly and the whole experience was great - highly recommended!

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'Mode': TO
Category: Airplane
Getting TO/AROUND: Another way to get to/from Aswan is by plane. EgyptAir fly from Aswan to Cairo, Luxor and Abu Simbel (to name a few places).

When we went on a half-day trip to Abu Simbel we flew from Aswan, which took about 45 minutes.

However, expect delays when you travel in Egypt - our flight left one hour late. At least we could do some shopping in the departure lounge while we waited!!

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Website: www.egyptair.com.eg