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

#100usdchallenge 📍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!