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Visiting Aswan, Egypt


This bustling market city in South Egypt is situated in one of the driest spots on earth. Set on the east bank of the Nile, Aswan is a popular place to start cruises. One of Egypt’s most ancient... more » This bustling market city in South Egypt is situated in one of the driest spots on earth. Set on the east bank of the Nile, Aswan is a popular place to start cruises. One of Egypt’s most ancient sites is Elephantine Island. Take a traditional wooden felucca around the island or disembark and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. In addition to rich history and stunning scenery, Aswan offers opportunites to experience true African culture in the surrounding Nubian villages. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Nov
82°F 27°C
60°F 15°C
Dec
73°F 22°C
51°F 10°C
Jan
70°F 21°C
49°F 9°C
Feb
75°F 23°C
52°F 11°C
Mar
82°F 27°C
58°F 14°C
Apr
92°F 33°C
67°F 19°C
Extended Forecast
Thursday
Nov 12
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96°F 35°C
Lo:
66°F 18°C
Friday
Nov 13
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87°F 30°C
Lo:
60°F 15°C
Saturday
Nov 14
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
59°F 15°C

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Moevenpick Resort Aswan

1 of 5 stars
Ontario
Nov 9, 2009

A friend and I toured Egypt and our stop in Aswan included a stay at the Movenpick. We arrived at the Movenpick after a flight from Abu Simbel and were very tired. We had taken a 5:00 AM flight from...more

Abu Simbel

5 of 5 stars
Coshocton,Ohio
Nov 8, 2009

While on a tour of Egypt, we booked an extra side trip to see Abu Simbel, Rhames the great's temple that was saved from being flooded when the Aswan dam was built in 1968, by moving the whole...more

LTI- Pyramisa Isis Island Resort And Spa

Nov 5, 2009

I agree with another reviewer. I could very easily make this resort my second home. I plan to return and return. I stayed there 5 nights. Location and View: Spectacular. Unique. Service: Very...more

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