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Abu Simbel
long day
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Aug 10, 2008


We went here at the hottest time of the year so that took away from it also our 3:00 am flight arrived late so our guide had to rush us. All in all it is worth doing but be prepared for a long...
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Nile Exploration Corp.
My First Cruise
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jul 9, 2007


This was our first real experience of a cruise. We did not know what to expect as our only other small boat trip was from Cyprus to Egypt and Israel. We had been told it was like a luxury hotel but we took that...
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Temple of Abu Simbel
Far away but wonderful
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on May 20, 2008


The way from Aswan to the temples of Abu Simbel is long. It is only about 50 kilometers from the Sudanese border but in Ancient Egypt, Abu Simbel was in Nubia. The famous pharaoh Ramesses II built two...
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Philae Island
Disappointed in the Sound and Light Show
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Apr 5, 2008


I am afraid that I was disappointed in the Sound and Light Show at Philae temple. I couldn't understand it properly and what I could understand was very corny. I think that a day visit...
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Nubian Museum
Lost Nubia
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on May 29, 2006


The Museum is a definite must for Awasn visitors. It is very well laid out and all exhibits have good expalanatory notes. Two minor problems: 1. The museum closes for a long siesta in the middle of the day, so get there...
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Aswan Market
Tips to avoid being hassled and for bargaining
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Apr 5, 2008


If you walk along the Nile foreshore in Aswan, you are sure to be hassled by people wanting to sell you something or give you a ride. A common thing is for the horse and cart drivers...
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Nubian Village
great place to holiday
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Sep 26, 2008


8th-22 sept 6 of us (me,my hubby, 23 yr old daughter and her fella and 2 teenagers 13 just had a great holiday at nubian village staff all very friendly. snorkeling amazing,(if you ve never been snorkeling,...
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Kitchner's Island
A nice break from the desert
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Jan 16, 2008


This small Nile island is a really nice place. You'll have the chance to see all sorts of African plants, even ones that do not grow in Egypt. It is highly recommended. You'll need a felucca to go there,...
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Mausoleum of Aga Khan
Closed to the public.
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on Oct 31, 2007


Looks stunning from the River Nile, has a wonderful love story behind it, but is unfortunately closed to the public. The views are excellent, can't be anything else in my eyes, adore the...
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Temple of Philae
Beautifull temple!
Reviewed by A TripAdvisor Member on May 29, 2008


Visited here April 2008, absolutely lovely temple of Isis with a smaller temple dedicated to the godess Hathor. We were lucky enough to see the temple in the daytime, and at night for the sound and light show. ...
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