MEMNON HOTEL
Nile Street above the National Bank of Egypt Aswan
Memnon Hotel. Welcome to Memnon Hotel, a 2 star hotel in front of the Nile River in the center of Aswan close to Bazaars.We have 54 clean rooms with...
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About ASWAN
City Aswan in Egypt – The Driest Southern City
Sunniest southern city of Egypt and well known ancient frontier town, City Aswan is located about 81 miles to the south of Luxor and has a distinctively African atmosphere. Aswan is sited at the east bank of Nile and is a busy market and tourist spot in Egypt. One of the driest cities of the world it saw the last rainfall way back in 2006.
Accommodation
Budget hotels, mid range, and luxury hotels, guest houses, resorts, river side apartments for rent, bed and breakfast joints, and youth hostels, are all available in the city.
Brief History
Ancient name of Aswan was Syene. In the past it was a strategic location for Egyptian garrisons, Turkish troupes, Romans, and now for the Egyptian army. Its ancient name was derived from the Egyptian Goddess named Swenet. Greeks called her Eileithyia and Romans called her Lucina. Egypt in fact is considered to open and begin at Swenet, now Aswan. It has always been important as military base and place of traffic.
Getting Around
City is small enough to walk around while bus, train, taxi, and rental car travels are all possible. However the first time driver in Egypt must check out for the rules and regulations or a driving or independent guide for hassle free journey around the city. With river Nile around, boat and ferries are also very convenient for journey. Extensive train links to other cities of Egypt are operative. Rented cars and taxis are best options for city travel but negotiating the rate before boarding is good for those opting for taxis.
Popular Places, Monuments
Ferial Gardens, Nubian Museum, Cemetry with toms of Fatimid periods, the gigantic unfinished Obelisk, Greco Roman sarcophagi and unfinished colossus are some of the major sights to visit. Above all there are the Elephantine and Kitcher’s Islands. On the other side cliffs have tomb of a marabaut and of the local nobles and dignitaries. Tomb of Mohammed Shah Aga Khan is the latest made after his death in 1957. Monastery of St. Simon and old Aswan dam are also worth visiting.
Other Points of Interests
Nile is at its most beautiful setting at Aswan. One can spend the days strolling up and down the broad Corniche watching the sailboats etching the sky with tall masts. Another major attraction in the city is the floating restaurants where lively Nibean music combines with fresh fish.
Amber desert and granite rocks, round Emerald Island covered wit palm groves and tropical plants, spectacular sunset from the terrace of the old Cataract Hotel are some of the major things to experience during stay at Aswan. One can also enjoy Nubian dance, mock stick fights and music every night at the Cultural Centre near Corniche.
Currency
Egyptian pound is the currency in the city. According to current financial exchange news one Euro is equivalent to 7.31 Egyptian Pound and one US Dollar is equivalent to 5.598 Egyptian Pound. However the rates may be updated by connecting to the Internet from time to time.
Aswan group accommodation | Budget hotels & hostels
Sunniest southern city of Egypt and well known ancient frontier town, City Aswan is located about 81 miles to the south of Luxor and has a distinctively African atmosphere. Aswan is sited at the east bank of Nile and is a busy market and tourist spot in Egypt. One of the driest cities of the world it saw the last rainfall way back in 2006.
Accommodation
Budget hotels, mid range, and luxury hotels, guest houses, resorts, river side apartments for rent, bed and breakfast joints, and youth hostels, are all available in the city.
Brief History
Ancient name of Aswan was Syene. In the past it was a strategic location for Egyptian garrisons, Turkish troupes, Romans, and now for the Egyptian army. Its ancient name was derived from the Egyptian Goddess named Swenet. Greeks called her Eileithyia and Romans called her Lucina. Egypt in fact is considered to open and begin at Swenet, now Aswan. It has always been important as military base and place of traffic.
Getting Around
City is small enough to walk around while bus, train, taxi, and rental car travels are all possible. However the first time driver in Egypt must check out for the rules and regulations or a driving or independent guide for hassle free journey around the city. With river Nile around, boat and ferries are also very convenient for journey. Extensive train links to other cities of Egypt are operative. Rented cars and taxis are best options for city travel but negotiating the rate before boarding is good for those opting for taxis.
Popular Places, Monuments
Ferial Gardens, Nubian Museum, Cemetry with toms of Fatimid periods, the gigantic unfinished Obelisk, Greco Roman sarcophagi and unfinished colossus are some of the major sights to visit. Above all there are the Elephantine and Kitcher’s Islands. On the other side cliffs have tomb of a marabaut and of the local nobles and dignitaries. Tomb of Mohammed Shah Aga Khan is the latest made after his death in 1957. Monastery of St. Simon and old Aswan dam are also worth visiting.
Other Points of Interests
Nile is at its most beautiful setting at Aswan. One can spend the days strolling up and down the broad Corniche watching the sailboats etching the sky with tall masts. Another major attraction in the city is the floating restaurants where lively Nibean music combines with fresh fish.
Amber desert and granite rocks, round Emerald Island covered wit palm groves and tropical plants, spectacular sunset from the terrace of the old Cataract Hotel are some of the major things to experience during stay at Aswan. One can also enjoy Nubian dance, mock stick fights and music every night at the Cultural Centre near Corniche.
Currency
Egyptian pound is the currency in the city. According to current financial exchange news one Euro is equivalent to 7.31 Egyptian Pound and one US Dollar is equivalent to 5.598 Egyptian Pound. However the rates may be updated by connecting to the Internet from time to time.
Aswan group accommodation | Budget hotels & hostels
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