Introducing Aswan
Egypt’s southernmost city sits on the banks of a particularly beautiful stretch of the Nile, decorated with palm-fringed islands and flotillas of white-sailed feluccas. Associated with the Nubian people, a distinct ethnic group with their own language and customs, the town is more African in character than the cities of the north.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Cycling Cairo - Aswan - Visa Issues
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I don't use a GPS, but there is only one road... very hard to get lost here :) Road surface is pretty good, no major problems there. Only…
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Female Tour Guides (or even a few nice men?)
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RE: Cycling Cairo - Aswan - Visa Issues
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Hotels & Hostels in Aswan
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H/S Kon-Tiki Aswan-Luxor 3 Nights Cruise Wednesday-Saturday
Aswan(5 star Hotel)
From US$98.00 per night
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H/S Moondance Aswan-Luxor 3 Nights Cruise Friday-Monday
Aswan(5 star Hotel)
From US$186.67 per night
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Bet el Kerem Guesthouse
Aswan
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