Travel and transport agencies Aswan

Aswan railway station is a classic little station, with the same neo-Egyptian architecture as all the stations in Upper Egypt. There's a small cafeteria and a cash dispenser. There's also a special ticket office for sleeping cars. For conventional trains, you'll have to elbow your way to get your ticket, so it's best to ask your hotel concierge to arrange it for you. Cairo/Aswan: 137 LE in 2nd, duration 13h; Aswan/Louxor: 62 LE in 2nd, duration 3h. Sleeping car: Cairo/Aswan: US$80 in double cabin, departure at 7pm, arrival at 10am.

The airport is located 16 km southwest of the city, which can be reached in about 30 minutes by taxi. We pass by the dam to reach it and we see Philae not far away: welcome! Although small, the airport is modern, there is a small catering service, wi-fi, an exchange office and an ATM. You can also rent a car there, although it is better not to take too much risk on the Egyptian roads!

Microbuses, the easiest way to get around the region, leave from the bus station. This is an economical option for visiting the temples of Kom-Ombo and Edfu on the way to Luxor. Bus journeys to the Red Sea from Aswan are not recommended. Here are the times for the main destinations served here: Aswan/Louxor, 4-hour journey, with stops at Kom-Ombo and Edfu. 5 buses a day Aswan/Kom-Ombo: 1-hour journey. 5 buses a day Aswan/Edfu: 2h journey. Aswan/Abou Simbel.

Captain Karim is remarkable among his colleagues for keeping his boat and the seriousness of his benefits. Instead of using any bâtelier, you can reserve its services and both boats.

The Aswan Agency also proposes to join cruises at the last moment.

Felouques, sandals and dahabeya invite you to take the traditional Luxor-Assouan cruise, as well as more original excursions between Esna and Abu Simbel. The owner is French and has lived in Luxor for many years, so she knows the area like the back of her hand. Fares are a little steep on the boat, to be paid alone or with other customers, whereas the same services are sometimes offered by other companies for a more reasonable price. The boats are fitted out with restored old furniture, which adds a touch of cachet.

With 19 years' experience as a French-speaking guide, Mina Wasfy knows Egypt like the back of her hand and speaks several languages fluently. This French-speaking guide offers personalized tours where he accompanies travelers to provide them with a privileged and personal approach to the country. Keen to satisfy his customers and share his love of Egypt, Mina pays close attention before the trip to devise the visit or tour best suited to his guests.

The Dahabieh Saï offers a wonderful travel experience on Lake Nasser. The cruise takes you along Lower Nubia, to explore the region's magnificent temples. The name Saï is inspired by the silty island of Saï, located in Upper Nubia, northern Sudan. The handcrafted wooden boat took 5 years to build, and combines rustic charm with timeless elegance. It has been designed to minimize energy consumption. Thanks to Amr, the passionate French owner, a trip aboard SAÏ is a unique experience.

Yohana is a passionate French-speaking Egyptologist guide. A specialist in cultural travel, he offers an exceptional experience, immersing you in the heart of the country's reality as you discover its ancient sites, on foot or by car. More than a guide, he organizes tailor-made trips. Attentive to your needs, he'll create a program and style of travel to suit you. He can organize a trip off the beaten track, to meet the local population and appreciate daily life in Egypt as it is today.