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Aswan Holidays - the peaceful oasis in southern Egypt
Positioned in the south of Egypt and influenced by its proximity to the Nubian Desert and Sudan, Aswan is the ideal spot for a relaxing family or romantic holiday. This compact, quiet town is a world away from the hurly-burly of Cairo, and will wow visitors with its gorgeous views of surrounding mountains, Lake Nasser and the majestic Nile. There are several large, luxury hotels here, and a handful of smaller, family-run establishments. From Cairo the flight to Aswan takes 1½ hours and from Luxor to Aswan takes 30 minutes.
Holidays to Aswan - River Nile and stunning attractions
Aswan is one of the best bases in Egypt from which to explore the tombs, temples and relics found along the Nile. Sunny Aswan was once an ancient Egyptian frontier town, originally known as Syene. Today its manageable size and welcoming inhabitants, makes it an easy town to explore, and its unique setting and relaxed African feel offer visitors a different side of Egypt to enjoy. From here you can take a felucca cruise at sunset, join a Nile fishing safari, or visit the amazing Sun Temple and Temple of Ramses II, at Abu Simbel. The two temples of Abu Simbel were cut out of the sandstone cliffs over 3,000 years ago. The incredible project to remove and reconstruct them is considered a major historical feat during the construction of the High Dam on Lake Nasser, during the 1960s. Visiting the temples you will find giant statues, pillars and a series of painted inner sanctuaries.
Aswan holidays - colourful markets and floating restaurants
Aswan is a peaceful, relaxing spot to spend you holiday, with many visitors enjoying the clean air, watery views and stunning sunsets. Spend your time strolling the wide coastal promenade as the local sail boats drift by. In the evening it’s pleasant to dine on freshly caught fish in a floating restaurant, while listening to Nubian music played live. Egypt is one of the hottest and sunniest countries on Earth. Around Alexandria and the Mediterranean resorts, summer temperatures usually peak at around 31C, but further south, in Aswan, temperatures average 41C.
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