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What is the Esna Lock in the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan?

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  • The Lock of Esna (or Esna arches) is an engineering building that works as a "water elevator" for ships. Because there is a difference in the water level in the Nile before and after the barrage, it is located 160 km north of Aswan and 60 km south of Luxor.
    – Nile Cruise Guide

Away from the Temple of Philae, are there other archaeological sites linked to water and the archaeology engineering of the Nile that can be visited during the optional tours available from Aswan?

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  • Yes, you can arrange the tour to visit the "Nile Meter" located at the southern end of the island of Elephantine. In Aswan, this historical construction was used to measure the Nile flooding and tax identification. Its vision makes you understand the deeper relationship of the ancient Egyptians to the river, which is considered the entire Nile journey. You can also see the "Aswan Low Dam", a historical engineering achievement that precedes the High Dam and is often ignored.
    – Egypt Nile Cruise Advisor

What are the local products that must be searched for in the Aswan market instead of the usual souvenirs?

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  • Instead of statues and papyrus, search for the original "Aswan hibiscus "dealers with its dark color and its strong smell, spices of the" accuracy "of the Aswan, and local dried dates. These products are part of your cultural journey and are a living memorial from this stop station.
    – Egypt Nile Cruise Advisor

What is the best way to explore the Aswan market during the short stopping time of the Nile Cruise?

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  • For a quick and effective experience, start from the end of the market near the train station in Aswan and head down to the main street of the local market, which allows you to see all the shops, and make sure to enjoy the trip in the bazaars.
    – Egypt Nile Cruise Advisor

How can I take advantage of the free time available in the Nile cruise schedule in Aswan, away from the tourist attractions included in the Cruise trip?

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  • You can use free time to cross the Nile using a "motorboat" to the island of Elephantine. There, you can walk between the homes of the local population, visit the small "Animalia Museum" run by one of the locals in Aswan, and talk to them directly. This experience gives you an authentic look at the daily life that you will not find on organized trips.
    – Nile Cruisen Supporting Team