3 Days in Aswan on a $100 Budget – Temples, Nile Views & Nubian Nights

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📍Overview:
* Duration: 2 nights / 3 days
* Budget: $100 (~4800 EGP)
* Currency: 1 USD ≈ 48 EGP
* Accommodation: 1 night at King Jamaica Guesthouse, 1 night hostel or Couchsurfing
* Transportation: Local transport, walking, felucca boat

🗓️ Day-by-Day Itinerary:

🗓️ Day 1 – Arrival & Local Vibes
* Transport: Overnight train/bus from Cairo (~250 EGP)
* Activities:
* Explore Aswan Souq – spices, local crafts, and lively street life
* Visit El-Tabia Mosque
* Nubian Museum (~60 EGP with student card)
* Lunch: Ful medames + falafel sandwich (~40 EGP)
* Evening:
* Head to Elephantine Island by ferry (~10 EGP)
* ✅ Dinner & drinks at King Jamaica Restaurant & Café
* Try jerk chicken, Nubian tagine, or vegetarian dishes
* Enjoy reggae music, shisha, and Nile sunset views
* Estimated cost: ~150 EGP (meal + drink + shisha)
* Accommodation: Stay at King Jamaica Guesthouse (~300 EGP)

🗓️ Day 2 – Nubian Culture & Nile Cruising
* Morning:
* Chill breakfast at guesthouse
* Felucca ride on the Nile (~150 EGP, group rate)
* Afternoon:
* Visit a Nubian Village – colorful homes, crocodile houses, crafts
* Evening:
* Botanical Gardens (~20 EGP ferry) for sunset
* Simple dinner (~60 EGP)
* Accommodation: Budget hostel (~250 EGP) or Couchsurfing

🗓️ Day 3 – Abu Simbel Day Trip
* 4:00 AM: Join shared minibus to Abu Simbel (~500 EGP round trip)
* Entry Fee: ~240 EGP (or 120 EGP with student ID)
* Lunch: Snack or light meal on return (~70 EGP)
* Return to Aswan by late afternoon – relax at riverside café or souq

🎒 Travel Tips:
* Book King Jamaica Guesthouse in advance (popular with backpackers)
* Always agree on felucca prices beforehand
* Bring a student ID for discounts
* Use ferries to explore islands – cheap and scenic
* Reggae lovers: ask about live music nights at King Jamaica!