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Inside Background
Health & Safety 
            Aswan is a fairly safe place to visit.  Having said this, there are...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
History 
            Although the area where the city of Aswan is found today has been...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
            There is plenty of information about Aswan available online, which...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
The weather in Aswan can be described as hot and dry in the summers, and warm...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
            Visitors have numerous options for getting to Aswan, which include...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
Getting Around 
            Visitors to Aswan, Egypt have a number of options for getting...
Last edited: August 26, 2006
Public Transportation 
            Visitors to Aswan have a number of options for getting around the...
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Taxis & Rental Cars 
            Taxis and rental cars are both available for visitors to Aswan...
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
            Throughout the year, visitors to Aswan, Egypt have a number of...
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Museums & Attractions 
            There are numerous cultural attractions that can be found in and...
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Inside Egypt: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
1 Egyptian Pound (E£)=100 piastres (pt) You can exchange traveler checks or...
Last edited: August 18, 2008
Crossing the Border 
Visitors to Egypt from the UK require a visa, which can be obtained on arrival...
Last edited: January 06, 2008
Important Phrases 
Hello – Ahlan wa sahlan Goodbye – Salam Peace be with you – Salam alekum And...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Telephones 
The following are a few essential bits of telephone information for any visitor...
Last edited: May 23, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
With a few exceptions, tipping is not expected, and if you do not tip it will...
Last edited: August 22, 2008
Buying alcohol 
Just be warned that drinks in Sharm el Sheikh Hotels and bars are pricey, a Gin...
Last edited: August 29, 2008
Cruising the Nile 
With more than hundred ships cruising the Nile during high season, all looking...
Last edited: July 13, 2008
Suggested individual tipping in Egypt 
Below you find amounts for suggested tipping while in Egypt if you are not...
Last edited: August 31, 2008
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