Coses per fer a Assuan

Abu Simbel is breathtaking, the colossi of Ramesses II are massive, and we had them almost to ourselves because we left Aswan at 4 in the morning. The guide told wonderful stories about relocating the temple. A private air-conditioned car was a great choice in such heat.

I stayed for 3 days and 2 nights because of my schedule, but if time had permitted, I would have extended it to 4 days and 3 nights to visit Abu Simbel as well. Going on tours during the day and then lying back on the rooftop from around lunchtime, tanning, drinking beverages, and enjoying the view is simply the best. Even if you aren't fluent in English, the dedicated staff member takes care of you constantly via WhatsApp (this was the absolute best part; they reached out to me first every single day from the day before boarding until the end, asking if anything was uncomfortable and resolving any issues immediately). The guide might be hit or miss, but I was extremely satisfied.

En general, estic satisfet. Tant el guia com el coordinador van ser molt amables. Vaig agrair molt la rapidesa de les respostes en la comunicació prèvia. No obstant això, m'hauria agradat tenir un horari una mica més detallat. Si hagués sabut que hi hauria temps per passejar per la ciutat el primer dia a Assuan i el tercer dia a Luxor, hauria pogut aprofitar millor el temps. Va ser una llàstima que la qualitat dels guies variés i que, en una ocasió, durant un trasllat en carruatge, se'm demanés una propina superior a la mitjana.

The Aswan High Dam was a very interesting stop, and the guide explained its history and importance to us. The cruise was comfortable, the food was good, and the crew was very friendly. An unforgettable trip along the Nile.