Elephantine

Island · Aswan

Elephantine

Island · Aswan

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Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1240860, Egypt

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Ancient temple ruins & traditional Nubian village on Nile  

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Seokjin Ham

Google
In ancient Egypt, it was a place where ivory, a valuable commodity, was transported. Currently it is a peaceful island in the Nile River. You can see Nubian-style buildings and Nubian people living in peace with animals. There are the Aswan Museum and the ruined Temple of Khnum.

Daniel Kellenberger

Google
Very beautiful Nubian island without many tourists and shops. The residents are very friendly and the Nubian flair of the people and houses is very nice. Definitely worth a day trip or you can stay in a hotel there. The island consists of a Nubian village, some hotels and restaurants, as well as a museum and an old temple complex with old Nubian ruins. Would stay there again in a heartbeat, we stayed at the Hotel El Amin Guest House right by the ferry with a view to the river and Asswan.

Random Explorer

Google
It was a beautiful trip on both on the Nile river and experience the surrounding view of the city and landscape

D.A.

Google
We were lucky enough to have been able to visit a Nubian Village in the Elephantine Island and was a great visit.

Serenity

Google
Where to start… what a disappointment! The island is neither beautiful nor clean, and everything seems abandoned and in disrepair. It’s hard to understand why this place isn’t better maintained. Sure, it’s quiet, but that’s about the only positive. Honestly, I don’t think it’s worth staying on Elephantine Island or even in Aswan in general, aside from the Temple of Philae and maybe the Nubian village (and that’s a big maybe). The prices are outrageously high compared to other Egyptian cities like Luxor, and the food isn’t great. I definitely wouldn’t recommend it.

Ahmed Rashad

Google
The perfect place to stay in, historic adventure. It's taking you back to B.C.E Visit the island when you have a vacation

An S

Google
BE CAREFUL FOR SCAMMERS!!! Don't go with children who want to show you the island! Their families are scammers. Even when you think its a friendly way! We even played football with them

Christian Pommer

Google
It’s amazing to be on a beautiful river ride in the midst of Egyptian desert history and archaeological explorations. A great contrast to most of the historic sites and a great experience.