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Aswan
At picturesque Aswan the seductive Nile invites you to sail in a felucca and travel back in time. Travel by boat to visit Elephantine Island, site of the famous Nilometer to the goddess Isis or venture deep in the desert to the colossal temple of Abu Simbel
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Old Cataract
Built in 1899, the Old Cataract is set in a spectacular location with magnificent views of the Nile.
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| KEY FACTS |
| AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN °C |
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J |
F |
M |
A |
M |
J |
| High |
19 |
21 |
24 |
29 |
33 |
35 |
| Low |
11 |
12 |
15 |
19 |
22 |
25 |
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J |
A |
S |
O |
N |
D |
| High |
35 |
35 |
33 |
30 |
24 |
20 |
| Low |
26 |
26 |
24 |
21 |
16 |
12 |
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| CAPITAL |
| Cairo |
| CURRENCY |
Egyptian pound 11.52
Sterling £1.00
Approximately as at 10/01/05 |
| LANGUAGE |
| Arabic (English is widely spoken) |
| TIME |
| Gmt +2hrs |
| DRIVING |
| Right-hand side |
| WEEKEND |
| Friday/Saturday |
| PASSPORTS & VISAS |
Visas are required and can be obtained on arrival with assistance
of our representative. Cost £15 (included in your holiday price).
Your passport must be valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure. |
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