"The entry point to Upper Egypt" Aswan by ATXtraveler
Aswan Travel Guide: 689 reviews and 1,991 photos
Aswan is one of the key cities to Egypt's livelyhood. It is the location of their High Dam, which keeps the mighty Nile from flooding every year, thus allowing the farmers throughout Egypt to have several crop growing seasons per year instead of just one.
Aswan is also the capital of Upper Egypt (Upper Egypt referring to the South of Egypt, because the Nile runs from South to North).
- In a nutshell:Visit in the non-summer months!
Reviews (14)
How close do you live to a river?
Local Customs
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One of the most interesting facts that we learned on our trip to Egypt is that 95% of Egyptians live with 12 miles of... more travel advice
Modern Miracles IN the Ancient World
Things to Do
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Egypt is known for its ancient wonders, and its links to the past. One of the most impressive contrasts of our trip was... more travel advice
Nubian Village School
Off The Beaten Path
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On our trip to the Nubian Village, we did not just stay in the area in which most of the tourists flocked to... three of... more travel advice
The Old Cataract Hotel
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This was a beautiful hotel in Aswan, that was made famous by the Agatha Christie book, Death on the Nile. Although we... more travel advice
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See All Travel Interests (5)Latest Aswan hotel reviews
- Sofitel Old Cataract
- 152 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 9, 2012 - Moevenpick Elephantine Island Resort Aswan
- 361 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 13, 2012 - New Cataract
- 5 Reviews & Opinions
- Isis Hotel Aswan
- 204 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 5, 2012 - Philae Hotel
- 90 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 10, 2012 - LTI- Pyramisa Isis Island Resort And Spa
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Latest: Jan 11, 2012 - Basma Hotel Aswan
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Latest: Dec 30, 2011 - Cleopatra Hotel
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Latest: Dec 8, 2011 - Marhaba Palace Hotel
- 33 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 2, 2012 - Sara Hotel
- 76 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Nov 28, 2011 - Iberotel Aswan
- 60 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Jan 8, 2012 - The Hathor Hotel
- 30 Reviews & Opinions
Latest: Sep 14, 2011 - Memnon Hotel
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Comments (23)
Lovely page and pictures. volopolo
I miss this part of the world. Good page & it's really too bad that other people ruined the chance for you to visit the mausoleum. I think that's the way a few Turkish sites are going to end up--there was obvious disrespect in some places.
Excellent page of one of the most beautiful places in Egypt. Thanks for the memories.
Thank you for reminding us to take care of the opportunity to view things--it is a privilege, not a right. As the widow of Aga Khan showed, the privilege can be revoked.
Spongebob Squarepants in Aswan!!!!
Great page!!! Thanks for sharing! I'll get down to Aswan in October too...can't wait!!! :)
Nice travelogues about a wonderful part of Egypt
Hi Martk Egypt is on our list for a visit Ashwan looks nice We will get there some day I hope ,you made a nice page Mark
Nice job! I guess logic would dictate most Egyptians live close to the river but I didn't know it was 95%.
Aswan is a very nice relaxing place after visiting Cairo. Very good page.
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