Holidays to Aswan

ASWAN HOLIDAYS. This bustling market city in South Egypt is situated in one of the driest spots on earth. Set on the east bank of the Nile, Aswan Holidays are a popular place to start your Holidays to Egypt and Egypt Nile Cruise. One of Egypt's most ancient sites is Elephantine Island. Take a traditional wooden felucca around the island or disembark and explore the ruins of the Temple of Khnum. In addition to rich history and stunning scenery, Holidays

Holiday offers to Aswan

Featured Hotels in Aswan Aswan - Half Board from £521.10 Date 7-Jan-09 8-Jan-09 9-Jan-09 10-Jan-09 11-Jan-09 12-Jan-09 13-Jan-09 14-Jan-09 15-Jan-09 16-Jan-09 17-Jan-09 18-Jan-09 19-Jan-09 20-Jan-09 21-Jan-09 22-Jan-09 23-Jan-09 24-Jan-09 25-Jan-09 26-Jan-09 27-Jan-09 28-Jan-09 29-Jan-09 30-Jan-09 31-Jan-09 1-Feb-09 2-Feb-09 3-Feb-09 4-Feb-09 5-Feb-09 6-Feb-09 7-Feb-09 8-Feb-09 9-Feb-09 10-Feb-09 11-Feb-09 12-Feb-09 13-Feb-09 14-Feb-09 15-Feb-09 16-Feb-09 17-Feb-09 18-Feb-09 19-Feb-09 20-Feb-09 21-Feb-09 22-Feb-09 23-Feb-09 24-Feb-09 25-Feb-09 26-Feb-09 27-Feb-09 28-Feb-09 1-Mar-09 2-Mar-09 3-Mar-09 4-Mar-09 5-Mar-09 6-Mar-09 7-Mar-09 8-Mar-09 9-Mar-09 10-Mar-09 11-Mar-09 12-Mar-09 13-Mar-09 14-Mar-09 15-Mar-09 16-Mar-09 17-Mar-09 18-Mar-09 19-Mar-09 20-Mar-09 21-Mar-09 22-Mar-09 23-Mar-09 24-Mar-09 25-Mar-09 26-Mar-09 27-Mar-09 28-Mar-09 29-Mar-09 30-Mar-09 31-Mar-09 1-Apr-09 2-Apr-09 3-Apr-09 4-Apr-09 5-Apr-09 6-Apr-09 7-Apr-09 8-Apr-09 9-Apr-09 10-Apr-09 11-Apr-09 12-Apr-09 13-Apr-09 14-Apr-09    To Aswan    No. nights Any ------------------ 7 nights 14 nights

Small enough to walk around and graced with the most stunning setting on the Nile, the river here is peppered with islands, the pace of life is slow and relaxing. Days can be spent watching sailboats float dreamily by as spectacular sunsets appear before you. two main islands to visit are Elephantine; with ruins and a museum, while Kitchener features a botanic garden. Explore the souk, a feast for the senses, packed with spices, perfumes, baskets and scarves. Aswan has been a favourite winter resort since the beginning of the nineteenth century, and it's still a perfect place to get away from it all.

Out & About in Aswan
As you can see from the map, whether you stay in Aswan or Luxor you are
perfectly positioned to visit a rich abundance of historical sites:
-The 250 acre ancient pharaonic site of Karnak Temple is astounding
-Luxor Temple - a huge shrine at the heart of the city
-The entire West Bank featuring the famous Valley of the Kings and Queens
amongst others
-The Temple of Queen Hatchepsut - one of the most remarkable monuments of Egyptian architecture
-Edfu Temple - the best preserved major temple in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god Horus
-Kom Ombo was dedicated to two gods - the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris
-The spectacular Aswan High Dam which controls the River Nile's water level
-If it had been completed, the Unfinished Obelisk would have been one of the heaviest built by the ancient Egyptians
-Temple of Isis, Philae - a romantic island temple worshipped by visitors from afar
-The awe inspiring Lake Nasser, the largest man-made lake in the world
-Abu Simbel Temple - for many visitors is considered the most spiritual temple in Egypt

Luxor Tours Available during a stay in Luxor (bookable locally with your local rep)
West Bank Classic - approx. £35 per person
Valley of the Kings, the valley of the Queens, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatchesput and the Colossi of Memnon
East Bank Temples - approx. £25 per person. Karnak and Luxor temples
Denderah Day Cruise - approx. £34 per person. Full day cruise & visit to Denderah Temple.
Nile Cruise - Available during a stay in Luxor
Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple - approx. £16 per person
Balloon Flight over West Bank - approx. £135 per person

Aswan Tours Available during a stay in Aswan Classic approx. £50 per person A visit to the High Dam, the unfi nished Obelisk & Philae Tempe.

Transfer Time
Transfer time from Luxor airport to Luxor is approximately 20 minutes and Aswan 3.5 hours. Please be advised that due to convoy restrictions on the journey to Aswan the first night is spent in a selected property in Luxor.

Resorts in Egypt
Aswan, Dahab, El Gouna, Hurghada, Luxor, Nuweiba, River Nile - Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Taba, Makadi Bay,

Accommodation in Aswan
Movenpick Resort Aswan Hotel 4l,

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