About Aswan Dam

This dam is a spectacular achievement in itself because it is a high dam built on the longest river in the world, the Nile. It is a rock-filled dam on the border between Egypt and Sudan. The reservoir built by the collection of the water by the dam is Lake Nasser. The power stations provided by this dam's water pressure supply electricity to most of Egypt. Visit this place just to see the massive scale that the project undertook and the view it provides, both of the Nile and the villages around it. There are a small visitor center and cafe as well in the complex.
 

Must See

 

  • Elephantine Island. Elephantine Island. 
  • Nubian Museum. Sandstone statue of Ramses II 
  • Day Trip to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel. 
  • Philae Temple. 
  • Unfinished Obelisk.
  • Aswan High Dam. 
  • Monastery of St. Simeon. 
  • Tombs of the Nobles.
     

How to reach

There are many ways you can get to  Aswan Dam such as Bus, boat, train, etc that you can take to get to  Aswan Dam, Via buses it cost LE100-150 for 8-12 hr ride (513 km), buses leave Aswan at 3:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Cruise ships ply between Aswan and Luxor most days.on-a/c trains lumber between Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, daytime and overnight, stopping at most stations. These are not much slower, but they are incredibly cheap
 

Tips

  • Good, cheap coffee and clean toilets at the visitor center.
  •  Don’t miss the friendship tower - get tickets (150E£) to get the elevator to the top to see the best panoramic views
  • Make sure you wear suncream, a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Try to start your day as early as possible to beat the crowd and heat
  • Wear comfortable shoes, appropriate clothes
  • Carry enough water as it is a long drive of 3-4 hours
  • Make sure you book your tickets well in advance online
  • As the food here is overpriced you can bring your own food 
  • Make sure you will be spending an entire day here

Visit Time

Sunday:            Open 24 hours.
Monday:           Open 24 hours.
Tuesday:          Open 24 hours.
Wednesday:     Open 24 hours.
Thursday:         Open 24 hours.
Friday:              Open 24 hours.
Saturday:          Open 24 hours.

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Waiting Time

Yes because of the long queue which can be avoided if you buy tickets online in advance

 

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Entrance Fee

Yes

 30 LE per person

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hours

 

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Weather

Broken Clouds 32.61°C

 

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