Saker att göra i Aswan

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.

Vi är generellt mycket nöjda. Både guiderna och koordinatorerna var överlag mycket trevliga. Vi uppskattade verkligen att ni svarade så snabbt på våra meddelanden i förväg. Däremot hade vi önskat lite mer detaljerad information om schemat. Om vi hade känt till att det fanns tid för att strosa runt på egen hand i Aswan på första dagen eller i Luxor på tredje dagen, tror vi att vi hade kunnat spendera den tiden på ett ännu mer meningsfullt sätt. Det var lite tråkigt att kvaliteten på guiderna varierade och att vi vid ett tillfälle, när vi transporterades med häst och vagn, krävdes på ett högre dricks än genomsnittet.

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.