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Exploring the Nile – Cradle of Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Woke up to an incredible view of the Nile right outside my window β€” what a mood booster! πŸ₯° After breakfast, we started the day’s itinerary: Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the morning, followed by a visit to the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel in the afternoon. πŸ“… Itinerary: 09:30 Depart from hotel β†’ 11:00 Aswan High Dam (30 mins) β†’ 11:30 Unfinished Obelisk (90 mins) β†’ Lunch β†’ 15:30 Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan (90 mins) β†’ Check-in to cruise ship & dinner 🚒🍽️ 🌟 Attractions: βœ… Aswan High Dam πŸ’§ πŸ’³ Entrance: 100 EGP Built in 1960 with Soviet assistance to control Nile flooding, the dam remains controversial due to its environmental and ecological impact. πŸ“Έ Great weather made for beautiful photos! βœ… Unfinished Obelisk πŸ—Ώ πŸ’³ Entrance: 200 EGP Aswan was ancient Egypt’s main granite quarry. This obelisk was abandoned due to cracks β€” had it been completed, it would have been the tallest in Egypt. ⚠️ The stones can be slippery β€” be careful when climbing, especially on rainy days. βœ… Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan 🏨 This century-old hotel inspired Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile πŸ“–, which was filmed here in 1978 🎬. Rooms cost around $400/night, but you can also just come for afternoon tea and photos! β˜•πŸ“Έ #SpringTravel #HiddenGems #CulturalSites #EgyptTravel #TravelGuide #AncientCivilizations #MustSeeViews #ScenicJourney #OverseasTravel #TravelTips #Aswan #FilmLocations #PhotoSpots 🌍✨

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Exploring the Nile – Cradle of Ancient Egyptian Civilization

Woke up to an incredible view of the Nile right outside my window β€” what a mood booster! πŸ₯° After breakfast, we started the day’s itinerary: Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the morning, followed by a visit to the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel in the afternoon. πŸ“… Itinerary: 09:30 Depart from hotel β†’ 11:00 Aswan High Dam (30 mins) β†’ 11:30 Unfinished Obelisk (90 mins) β†’ Lunch β†’ 15:30 Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan (90 mins) β†’ Check-in to cruise ship & dinner 🚒🍽️ 🌟 Attractions: βœ… Aswan High Dam πŸ’§ πŸ’³ Entrance: 100 EGP Built in 1960 with Soviet assistance to control Nile flooding, the dam remains controversial due to its environmental and ecological impact. πŸ“Έ Great weather made for beautiful photos! βœ… Unfinished Obelisk πŸ—Ώ πŸ’³ Entrance: 200 EGP Aswan was ancient Egypt’s main granite quarry. This obelisk was abandoned due to cracks β€” had it been completed, it would have been the tallest in Egypt. ⚠️ The stones can be slippery β€” be careful when climbing, especially on rainy days. βœ… Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan 🏨 This century-old hotel inspired Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile πŸ“–, which was filmed here in 1978 🎬. Rooms cost around $400/night, but you can also just come for afternoon tea and photos! β˜•πŸ“Έ #SpringTravel #HiddenGems #CulturalSites #EgyptTravel #TravelGuide #AncientCivilizations #MustSeeViews #ScenicJourney #OverseasTravel #TravelTips #Aswan #FilmLocations #PhotoSpots 🌍✨

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