![]() From Vodou (introspection, into the unknown) to Voudon (the power, that who is invisible, creator of all things). From the upper terrace, you have wonderful views of the Nile River.Voodoo is a Fon word that has acquired various spellings and interpretations. It is located on Elephantine Island, so you will have to ride a shuttle boat to get here. This highly-rated guest house offers rooms with views of the Nile River at a budget price. It is located on Elephantine Island, so you will have to ride the hotel’s shuttle boat to get back and forth across the river (which only takes a few minutes and really it is not a big deal). However, some of the rooms in the older section of the hotel are mediocre, so make sure you know what you are getting when you choose your hotel room. We had two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, and a terrace with a private view of the Nile River. We are unsure why, but we got upgraded to a Royal Villa, which was amazing (they knew nothing of our travel blog and we pay full price when we travel). Movenpick Resort.This is where we stayed and we had a great experience, but this hotel does get mixed reviews. The views of the Nile River are spectacular, the service is impeccable, and you can take your pick from a handful of great onsite restaurants and bars. This historic hotel is our top pick for Aswan, if you can afford the high price. Get all of the details in our article Driving Between Aswan and Luxor: How to Visit Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. You can also visit Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna on the drive between Aswan and Luxor. But if you have no plans to cruise the Nile River or drive between Aswan and Luxor, and if you want to see more temples, then it is worth adding this day trip to your itinerary. We traveled by land between Aswan and Luxor, visiting Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna during the drive. If you have plans to cruise the Nile River, a visit to Kom Ombo and Edfu should be included in the cruise. You can just visit Kom Ombo or you can combine Edfu and Kom Ombo into a day trip from Aswan. ![]() By car, it takes one hour to get here.Įdfu sits 64 km north of Kom Ombo (124 km north of Aswan). Kom Ombo is located 60 km north of Aswan. It was built in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC. The Temple of Edfu is the largest temple dedicated to the god Horus. The other half is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. One half of the complex is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile-headed god who is associated with fertility of the land along the Nile River. ![]() The Temple of Kom Ombo is a double temple that was constructed for two sets of gods. During the winter months, it is much more pleasant, with average highs ranging from 24 to 29☌ (75 to 85☏). ![]() Average temperatures in the summer months easily top 40☌ (over 100☏). So, make sure you pack your sunscreen and leave your umbrella at home. Rainfall is extremely rare (Aswan gets less than 1 mm of precipitation per year!) and this city receives nearly 4,000 hours of annual sunshine. In fact, one of the best things to do in Aswan is to visit one of these quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk.Īswan is one of the sunniest places on Earth. Many of the statues, obelisks, and building materials for temples and shrines in Egypt were cut from the quarries in Aswan. It has a large population of Nubian people, who resettled here after their homeland was flooded by Lake Nasser after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. SimeonĪswan is located in southern Egypt.
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