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Silsila
Stop at Silsila on a Nile cruise or felucca for 2–3 hours to see ancient quarries and rock chapels; otherwise skip.
Silsila is a narrow gorge on the Nile with Pharaonic sandstone quarries and 18th‑Dynasty rock chapels. It is best visited as a brief stop on a cruise or felucca; there are no hotels, so plan a half‑day visit and stay in nearby Edfu or Aswan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EGP
- Best months
- Oct–Apr
- avoid Jun–Aug (high heat)
- Airport
- ASW
- Nights
- 0
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Silsila122 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Silsila, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Egyptian pound (EGP, also written LE or £E).Egypt-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckVodafone, Orange, Etisalat (e&) and WE sell tourist SIMs at Cairo airport with passport; about EGP 500–1,000 for 20–40 GB — check.Egypt-wide
- Tap waterTap water is chlorinated in cities but most visitors drink bottled; do not drink Nile water.Egypt-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 10% even when service is added (it rarely reaches staff).Egypt-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Egypt-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for day visitors; stay alert to occasional police checks and negotiate transport stops.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels and restaurants; attendants at sites expect EGP 10–20.Egypt-wide
- Emergency numbers122 police · 123 ambulance · 126 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday is the weekend day (with Saturday for offices); sites open daily, some close earlier in Ramadan.Egypt-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportASW Aswan International Airport (≈ 65 km (40 mi) south, taxi or shuttle 1 h).ASW Aswan International Airport (≈ 40 mi (65 km) south, taxi or shuttle 1 h).
- Getting aroundFelucca or cruise ship stop (best view), private car or taxi (drivers may need baksheesh), limited local transport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local caféEGP 10–15
- Street or quick mealSandwich or falafel wrapEGP 15–25
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (10 km (6.2 mi))Taxi (6.2 mi (10 km))Negotiated fare; confirm before boarding.EGP 150–200
- Budget bedGuesthouse bed, a night, per personEGP 150
A day, not counting the bed: Budget EGP 150 · Mid EGP 250 · High EGP 400
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ASW Aswan International Airport (≈ 65 km (40 mi) south, taxi or shuttle 1 h)ASW Aswan International Airport (≈ 40 mi (65 km) south, taxi or shuttle 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Feb
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
not flagged
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jun
Avoid
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
Jul
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Aug
Avoid
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
Sep
not flagged
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Oct
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jan (2 rain days), driest Apr (0). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Silsila: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Feb
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
1 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
0 rd
May
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
0 rd
Jun
42°C (108°F)108°F (42°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
0 rd
Jul
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Aug
44°C (111°F)111°F (44°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
0 rd
Sep
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
0 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
0 rd
Nov
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
1 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Felucca or cruise ship stop (best view), private car or taxi (drivers may need baksheesh), limited local transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Edfu
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h including embark/disembark
Felucca or cruise ship stop; about 45 min downstream
Visit the Temple of Horus; combine with Silsila stop on same day.
Aswan
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Taxi or private car; ~1 h north‑south road
Base for overnight; see Philae and Nubian Museum after Silsila visit.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
No dedicated lodging in Silsila
Stay in Edfu (≈ 42 km (26 mi) north) or Aswan (≈ 65 km (40 mi) south). Both have hotels and guesthouses.Stay in Edfu (≈ 26 mi (42 km) north) or Aswan (≈ 40 mi (65 km) south). Both have hotels and guesthouses.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- EGP 150–250 excl. bed
- Mid
- EGP 250–400 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse bed2 × 3 nights × EGP 250 | EGP 1,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × EGP 250 | EGP 1,500 |
| Trip total≈ EGP 500 per person per day, bed included | EGP 3,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local café | EGP 10–15 |
| Sandwich or falafel wrap | EGP 15–25 |
| Bottle of water (1.5 L) | EGP 5–8 |
| Taxi (10 km)Negotiated fare; confirm before boarding. | EGP 150–200 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi drivers often refuse stops; negotiate and offer baksheesh.
- Security police presence can cause delays; keep documents handy.
- Entry fee for the Speos of Horemheb shrine: EGP 100 (students EGP 50).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 122
- Ambulance
- 123
- Tourist police
- 126
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Emergency
- Police122
- Ambulance123
- Tourist police126
Embassy
US consulate in Cairo; nearest US embassy in Cairo (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Felucca stop at Silsila: about EGP 100 per passenger (check with captain)
- Taxi from Aswan to Silsila: about EGP 150–200, negotiate beforehand
Say or show
- عفواً — Excuse me / Sorry (ʿafwan)
- شكراً — Thank you (shukran)
- بكم؟ — How much is it? (bikam?)
- هل أستطيع الدفع بالبطاقة؟ — Can I pay by card? (hal astaṭīʿ al‑dafʿ bil‑biṭāqa?)
- أين الحمام؟ — Where is the toilet? (ayn al‑ḥammām?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Silsila. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (high heat) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Silsila
- secondaryWikivoyage: Silsila, revision 5294358 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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