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Aswan Cruises, Egypt

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Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city, and once acted as a gateway into Ancient Egypt. Along with well-preserved archaeological sites, Aswan’s also home to botanical gardens and museums dedicated to the history of the River Nile and Ancient Egypt. The gardens are pitched on an island that floats in the middle of the River Nile, so it’s the perfect place to go if you fancy escaping the city. For all things Ancient Egypt head to the Nubian Museum – it’s home to a haul of artefacts that will help you piece together thousands of years of Egyptian history. Or, if you fancy heading outside of the city, you can take off on a trip to the temples in Abu Simbel. Looking at its solid structure you’d never know it, but this temple complex once stood in Aswan. It was moved to higher ground after the Aswan High Dam was built, to save it from being flooded.

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Nubian village tour and boat trip in Aswan

You’ll have a couple of experiences on this trip, which starts with a short motorboat ride to a traditional Nubian village that’s set on its own island. First, there’s a guided a tour of the village, which is filled with spice shops, riverside cafés and rainbow-hued houses that bring it to life. You’ll get to mingle with some of the friendly locals and hear their native language, Nuba, before you set off for the second part of your trip – a felucca ride along the Nile. These traditional, canvas-sailed boats have been part of the furniture here for yonks, and you’ll be sable to sit back and take in the views along the riverbank while you glide along. You’ll also have a certified Egyptologist with you for the whole tour, who’ll be on hand to point out the sights and answer any lingering questions.

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