Aswan Dam in Egypt

Aswan High Dam

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Aswan High Dam, rock-fill dam across the Nile River at Aswān, Egypt, completed in 1970 (and formally inaugurated in January 1971) at a cost of …

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Jan 25, 2025
Our small tour group of nine enjoyed a surprise rest stop when returning from a cruise that took us to Abul Simbel temple, at Aswan High Dam. I recall in the 1960s [yeah, I’m THAT old] hearing Walter…Full review by DeanMurphy2020
Dec 25, 2024
When the ship docked at Aswan, the first visit was to the High Dam, which protects Egypt from the flooding of the Nile River and is the source of electricity.Full review by Hisham E
Nov 20, 2024
The High Dam is one of the landmarks that deserves a visit and to see this great and gigantic work that was carried out in cooperation between the Soviet Union and Egypt in building the dam to provid…Full review by ALRUWAILINET
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The Aswan High Dam is a triumphant feat of engineering, its impounded waters feeding the enormous Lake Nasser, fulfilling not only the …
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We're going on several excursions including this one. Bit concerned about drinking water Is there plenty of places …
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We're going on several excursions including this one. Bit concerned about drinking water Is there plenty of places to buy and what kind of price do they charge Not being tight just being warned by everyone about being ripped off. Also, what's the tip situation with guards and guides, ie, how much ? Im kinda getting the impression it's a tip fest wherever you go in Egypt
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Hi It is true. Drinking water is a concern in whole Egypt, but bottled water is easily available in hotel and market and at reasonable rate. Be aware about the brand as we are …
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Hi It is true. Drinking water is a concern in whole Egypt, but bottled water is easily available in hotel and market and at reasonable rate. Be aware about the brand as we are duped at one place as the people showed one brand and in hurry gave another local brand. Yes Tip is very important to tipping in Egypt each and every person expect tip even for taking a photograph. One more thing about Egypt, try to do bargaining at each and every place. yes its true we enjoyed the trip very much
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