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A felucca sailing on the Nile at Aswan

Beyond the city · by air or sleeper train

Aswan & Abu Simbel from Cairo: what to see and how to get there

Feluccas between the islands, Philae, Abu Simbel and the Old Cataract.

In depth

  1. By air or sleeper train

    Aswan, Philae and Abu Simbel

    Aswan·In depth

    Feluccas between the granite islands, the temple of Philae, Abu Simbel to the south and the Old Cataract on its terrace.

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What to see

  1. UNESCO World Heritage

    Philae

    Aswan·Temple

    The temple of Isis, rebuilt on Agilkia island.

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  2. UNESCO World Heritage

    Abu Simbel

    Abu Simbel·Temples

    The rock temples of Ramesses II, moved above the waters.

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  3. Since 1899

    Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan

    Aswan·Historic hotel

    The Victorian landmark of 1899 on the Nile, with its terrace facing Elephantine.

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