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What to do and see in Aswan, Nile River Valley: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Aswan is more idyllic than other cities in Egypt—located in southern Egypt, it’s a great place to explore that country’s epic history far away from the chaos of Cairo. Take a traditional wooden felucca around Elephantine Island and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.)
Restaurants in Aswan
1. Aswan Individual - Daily Tour
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5.0 based on 582 reviews
Aswan Individual is based on the idea from a tourist who designed the website for independent travelers like her to recommend honest and professional locals that she has met during many stays in Upper Egypt. To give it a legal ground, Waleed (full name: Mohamed Ahmed Ali Ahmed), licensed travel agent in Aswan, is the owner of Aswan Individual to organize the network and who is responsible for the tours being offered from Aswan Individual.
2. Emo Tours Egypt - Aswan
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5.0 based on 401 reviews
Emo Tours Egypt provides tours throughout Egypt, whether you are looking for sightseeing tours, shore excursions, holiday packages, vacations, cheap and budget tours and holidays package to Egypt, we offer you options that are cheap and withing your budget. Our prices are really competitive
3. Egypt Unlimited Tours - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 351 reviews
Egypt Unlimited Tours has been an invaluable aid to high-frequency travelers since 1991,covering everything from budget to luxury travel for both independent adventurers and group tour takers.With over 20 years experience in the Travel and Tourism sector.We offer reliable and high quality services including an Egyptologist guide. Our goal ( make your vacation a Holiday of a Lifetime )
4. Animalia
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5.0 based on 252 reviews
Center of information about life in nubia(nature and culture)it is an ethno-biological museum which consists of three parts1-traditional nubian house 2- museum shows fauna in nubia(Animals,reptiles,birds,fish,insects all stuffed)rocks and stones.3-the roof terrace where drinks,lunch,quick meals are served.also lectures about nubia ,the nile and elephantine are given over looking the gardens.Animalia also organise birdwatching tour in the nile held by professional guides MOHAMMED SOBHY and his Daughter Fatma.
Reviewed By Kh-Gomaa - Giza, Egypt
A local family providing very informative demo about Nubian house, culture, history, geography, wild life, and mineral riches. The tour is at a very reasonable price.
5. Mena Tour Guide Aswan Luxor
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5.0 based on 111 reviews
My name is Mena Zaki. I'm Licensed Egyptologist English Speaking tour Guide . I have Bachelor degree in Egyptology and guiding from El-Minya University (Upper Egypt) which i graduated from it in 2010 Since then, I'm working as a free lanced Tour guide with number of internal and international travel agents. I do private tours for individuals, families and groups in aswan-luxor area. I'm passionate about travel, and about sharing with my travellers all the great experiences, and places that I have uncovered over the years . I love to share my knowledge of ancient Egypt with visitors to Luxor and make it interesting and understandable. I am reliable, flexible and highly professional and offer tailor made tours to fit your interests and needs-all at affordable prices. I try to make your trip as interesting as possible and if you want can take you 'off the beaten track' to experience real Egyptian life behind the tombs and temples. The people always welcome visitors with warmth, a smile and a cup of tea-an experience sure not to be forgotten! I particularly enjoy touring with families and can always find something interesting for the children. I am member in the Egyptian General Tourist Guides Syndicate and the WFTGA and Member of Egyptian Ministry of Tourism Don't hesitate to contact me to start the trip of a lifetime in the magical land of Ancient Egypt.
6. Elephantine Island
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4.5 based on 448 reviews
This island is the oldest inhabited part of Aswan and served as the cult center of the ram headed god Khnum in ancient times.
Reviewed By JosephSpendlove - Derby, United Kingdom
Most people visiting Aswân are looking for the real Nubian experience and you can’t get more real than on Elephant Island. A real Nubian village where many people have opened there homes to visitors and made some great value got money bed and breakfast guest houses. Dusty small streets and friendly faces are your first impression, then when you sit down you soon realise the noise and rush of the city is not on the island and you feel relaxed and at peace. If you are a sun worshipper it’s important to get a East bank facing (sun) hotel. If you are not bothered then the cheaper West Bank ones are quieter and great value. The young and hip people seem to all stay at the bob Marley hotel which has a lovely roof top terrace and the adorable Ali manager. Highly recommend a visit.
7. Juniorpharon Tours - Day Tours
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
I am licensed tour guide and Egyptologist based in Aswan, Egypt. I have many years experince working with tourists in Egypt.I offer day tours in Cairo , Aswan & Luxor also I offer diving & snorkeling tours & airport transfers, rail and flight tickets, Nile Cruises, Felucca tours, and full Egypt itineraries, in many price ranges.
8. Nubian Museum
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4.5 based on 681 reviews
This museum traces the history from the earliest settlements to present day of Nubia, the region defined as the area between Aswan in Egypt and Khartoum in the Sudan.
Reviewed By DEK_29 - Brisbane, Australia
The Nubian Museum is situated across the road from the Basma Hotel and the Cataract Hotel. Once past the security checkpoint, the entrance to the museum and the surrounds are a lovely peaceful garden. One of the features of the gardens is a winding water course which appears to be unfinished. Numerous stelae and bits of ancient walls can be found in the gardens along with some lovely trees and shrubbery from the area. The entrance features a small alter that has baboons symbolizing Thoth the god of wisdom and writing. The pictorial history of the expedition to save Nubian monuments is one of the highlights of this museum. The museum features large dioramas that depict Nubian life through the ages, Nubian and Egyptian statuary detailing comparisons, mummies and some fine examples of Christian and early Islamic handicrafts. This was my second visit to this museum (first time in 2010) and there were more people visiting which did make it difficult at times to view some of the exhibits. The museum itself is a modern, well air-conditioned building with many interesting exhibits. A highlight of this visit was that I got into a conversation with a Coptic priest while viewing the Christian artworks. He even asked me about the bush fires occurring in Australia after he asked where I was from.
9. Egypt Knight Tours
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4.5 based on 111 reviews
Egypt Knight provides tours throughout Egypt, whether you are looking for sightseeing tours, shore excursions, holiday packages, vacations, cheap and budget tours and holidays package to Egypt, we offer you options that are cheap and withing your budget. Our prices are really competitive
10. Monastery of St. Simeon
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4.5 based on 108 reviews
Reviewed By apples1967 - London, United Kingdom
I have visited this site on numerous occasions and whilst its not a major site in the area it is certainly worth having a good guide, many travel by camel however ive always gone by road. Its certainly worth a walk along the road to also view the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
