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Aswan and Nubia, from Idfu to Abu
Simbel
Major Cities and Towns
Aswan
Daraw
Idfu (Edfu)
Kom Ombo
About the Area
This area of Egypt enjoy's a very rich history and a central role in
Egypt's development. There are hundreds of historical sites including
some of Egypt's most important monuments. Beginning at Aswan, this
area stretches South and includes Lake Nasser. Historical sites may be
found in and about Aswan, as well as south along the coast of Lake Nasser.
Population
- Total population of Governorate 1,042,000
- Male 50.20%
- Female 49.80%
Tourism
Worship Places
How to get to Aswan
From outside Egypt
International flights to Cairo, or via Cairo and Luxor to Aswan and Abu Simbel. Contact your travel agent for details.
From Cairo
By air: egyptair@idsc.gov.eg Tel: +20-2-5750600 (Cairo)
ZAS: Tel: +20-2-2918030 (Novotel, Cairo)
By rail: Wagons-lits and other trains depart from Ramses Station. For air-conditioned express trains with a restaurant car, contact
Wagons-Iits. Tel: +20-2-3492365.
Overland by bus or service taxi from the Ahmed Helmi terminal, near Ramses Station.
Tel: +20-2-3646658.
Cruises down the Nile, with accommodation en route, can be arranged through your travel agent.
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