Aswan: Tea at Old Cataract Hotel and Nubian Museum

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<<<<Back to Morning at Abu Simbel and Flight Up from Cairo and then back to Aswan

Holiday Tours meets us at Airport

Back In Aswan we were met by the representative of Holiday Tours at the airport, his name was Ahmed. He settled us into the hotel and explained the local itinerary. He also commented that we had a very big program, lots of things listed. We showered, got organized about laundry and set out to go to the Old Cataract Hotel for tea. This will be our longest and most challenging day, not much sleep and running on the excitement of being here.

Holiday Tours put the car and driver at our disposal to run us around that evening even though we were supposed to be on our own. Very kind of them.

Old Cataract Hotel

If you are not a guest at the Cataract they charge you a cover charge of 85 EP per person. That keeps the sightseers out!

We were told several times by people on the way up the entrance drive that the fee would be required. I supppose they don't let outsiders even enter the hotel if the don't look like they can pay.

The hotel is beautifully restored. We intended to watch the sunset from the terrace, but it was too hot and we retreated into the bar.

Old Cataract Hotel, lounge area.

Tea at the Old Cataract Bar

We were somewhat ignored in the bar as they didn't usually serve food in that area but a huge Nubian waiter in a magnificant red uniform took pity on us and set up table settings and took our order. We had club sandwiches, beer and water, and desert, altogether about 40 EP more than our vouchers, but it was an amazing experience walking along the terraces taking pictures and sitting in the gorgeous interior watching the light and color change on the walls as the sun set outside.

Old Cataract Hotel riverside walkway

Up the Hill to the Nubian Museum

We then walked to the Nubian museum. All up hill and by way of rather adventurous steps. We were tired, but determined, and it was worth it!

The Nubian museum is new and wonderful. Well-planned with exhibits on all things Nubian with cultural exhibits as well as ancient items. Beautifully presented, and in 2007 you could take pictures.

Model of the Nubian Museum in Aswan, under glass

There is security everywhere, and there are metal detectors at all site entrances. It's a real hassle stripping off the cameras etc. as you enter. In the Nubian Museum they did it twice, but hey, who can argue that there is too much security! We really enjoyed the museum, but were very tired. It is on the top of the tallest hill in Aswan and the feel of the warm/cool air of the evening as you stood on the outside courtyard listening to the call of prayer was wonderful. Our driver took us back to the hotel.

Mummy case at the Nubian Museum

The Nubian Musem is a tribute to the People and Nation of Nubia which was mostly innundated when the High Dam was built. Their national culture is portrayed as well as some beautiful statues, mummies, etc. from ancient times.

When the dam was built many Nubians were relocated to the islands along the Nile below the Dam. There is a Nubian village on Elephantine Island at Aswan and another one on Sehel Island which we are scheduled to visit. The Nubian culture has become a facet of Egypts culture, and exists side by side with it.

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