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How much time in Aswan?

by uolmir 10 May 2012

I'm putting together a tentative plan for a two week visit to Egypt in September/October covering Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, but I'm not…
Re: 2 week Egypt Itinerary - after researching, I swear!

by deepamba 25 April 2012

Hi Tom, We flew from Cairo to Aswan. From Aswan Caravans take tourists to AbuSimbel. These Caravans start early in the morning around…
Re: 2 week Egypt Itinerary - after researching, I swear!

by tommahhh 25 April 2012

My apologies for not putting my travel period. We will be there the first and second week of June, so yes it will be hot! In looking…
2 week Egypt Itinerary - after researching, I swear!

by tommahhh 24 April 2012

Hi there! I know this question has been asked a million times, and I've tried to gleam as much information for others as I can, but I…
RE: Need Suggestions for Cairo-Nile-Sinai

by onlychippy 14 April 2012

Intercity buses, do you have to buy ticket in advance? Most countries i've been to, i buy on departure day close to departure time. …
RE: Felucca - Aswan to Kom Ombo - info please

by fear_rua 06 April 2012

Best post a new thread, it's more likely to be seen by people who might have useful information for you.
RE: Felucca - Aswan to Kom Ombo - info please

by mummyt 06 April 2012

This is a bit of an old thread to post this on, but I'm a single mother travelling with my son, and looking for a reliable felucca captain…
Cost of Tour Guide in Upper Egypt

by TaxDude 27 March 2012

Does any one have a good estimate of what it would cost per day for a good tour guide for Luxor / Aswan. We are 4 adults and would like…
RE: Cheapest options for Luxor to Aswan river trip in April

by ourluxor 25 March 2012

Hi Darren and welcome to the Egypt forum. If you want a cruiseboat I suggest that you keep looking! You should be able to book a two night…
Cheapest options for Luxor to Aswan river trip in April

by darrenwynnejones 25 March 2012

Hi, I'm planning a trip to Luxor and Aswan in April and would like to hear any advice you might have regarding the cheapest way to do…
RE: nile cruises

by ourluxor 13 March 2012

There's no need to be bored anywhere in Egypt. If cruising isn't to your fancy, then the train is relatively quick (3 hours or so, without…
Re: nile cruises

by wieber 13 March 2012

You should only do a cruise if you have plenty of time. It is much more interesting going with a taxi from Luxor to Aswan, because you…
Re: nile cruises

by jeanfromboston2 12 March 2012

Why bother with the cruise at all? Just see the sights in Luxor on your own for two days, then take a taxi to Aswan,stopping at Edfu…
Re: travel from abu simbel to aswan

by wieber 04 March 2012

Hi, the egyptair bus will take you for free to the temples, ask if you cannot find the bus. The return bus at 13.00 is public transport…
RE: Egypt Itinerary

by fear_rua 24 February 2012

Is this a record? Someone appears here and asks for comments on a reasonable itinerary that won't have him/her being treated for exhaustion…
RE: Nile Cruise & Hotels - Should I book before I go?

by craigt3365 17 February 2012

I've been here in Luxor and Aswan for almost 2 weeks now. Here's my thoughts. If you are on a tight schedule, book what you can before…
Re: Nile Cruise & Hotels - Should I book before I go?

by jeanfromboston2 15 February 2012

Also, think through whether you really need the cruise at all. You can have more time in Aswan and Luxor if you don't do the cruise,…
RE: Help with Egypt to Jordan itinerary, June/July 2012

by Athlete86 31 January 2012

Hey Sparrow, sounds like an awesome plan: planning to do Israel & Jordan this Summer with my brother, slowly uncovering more & more from…
RE: 13 days in Egypt - Help with itinerary

by yarden 26 January 2012

I agree with the above. I would spend 4-6 days in Cairo to cover all the sites. You can even split it and do 4 in the beginning and 2…
RE: Egypt / Jordan advice needed

by Mesha 24 January 2012

4 weeks is a perfectly adequate period of time to cover all 3 countries. you can divide it like 8 + 8 + 12 or 9 + 9 + 10 the latter figure…
RE: Arrival in Abu Simbel or Aswan?

by Simsy 09 January 2012

Its best and probably cheaper to land in Luxor or Aswan. Usually you take a day trip from Aswan to Abu Simbel. They are easily booked…
RE: Three or four days in Luxor?

by alfredm 25 November 2011

Consider the following schedule: Day 1: temples of Karnak and Luxor, felucca trip on the Nile at sunset Day 2: west bank with the valley…
RE: Nile Cruise from Luxor or Aswan

by twinkletoe 21 November 2011

Just noticed that I hadn't thanked everyone for your suggestions which I have taken in. Will definitely go to Abu Simbel and will definitel…
RE: How's a day ride from Cairo to Aswan?

by empereur 12 November 2011

MPjohans, I am intrigued by your input, could you please develop a bit about your "highlight" and why "a bit of a surprise"? You means…
RE: How's a day ride from Cairo to Aswan?

by binkie 11 November 2011

If you take the nighttrain, you'll wake up to the most beautiful scenery including the sunrise! There will be hours to enjoy watching…