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📍  Aga Khan Mausoleum

✈️  Aswan International Airport (ASW)

🚗  22.6 KM

⏱️  40 minutes

The Aga Khan Mausoleum in Aswan, Egypt, offers a serene visit to the resting place of Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, Aga Khan III, featuring a distinctive pink granite structure with panoramic Nile views. Accessibility primarily involves a felucca or motorboat ride across the Nile, followed by a walk up a sloping path and steps, which may be challenging for visitors with mobility issues. While visits can be solo, a guided tour often enhances the experience by providing transportation and historical context, though interior access to the mausoleum itself is typically restricted. The site is open year-round, but the best time to visit is during the cooler months from October to April to avoid extreme summer heat. The approximate cost is usually low for entry, with the main expense being the negotiated boat fare; allow 30-60 minutes for the on-site visit, plus boat travel time. Useful tips include combining the visit with a trip to the Monastery of St. Simeon, dressing respectfully, and enjoying the picturesque desert and river scenery.