Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Aswan?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Aswan or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan or Olympos? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Aswan or Olympos?
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
Olympos
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $29Olympos $79
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $29, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $79. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Aswan and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $9.72Olympos $29
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $19Olympos $58
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Aswan or Olympos? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Aswan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.33Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Transfer Round Trip To Abu Simbel From Aswan: $300
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Hurghada in AC Cars Local Driver: $230
- Family VIP Transfer: Aswan to Hurghada – Relax and Enjoy the Ride: $220
- Exclusive Aswan to Luxor Transfer with Sightseeing Stops: $190
- Marvel 3-Days Unique Guided Tours Aswan, Abu Simbel & Luxor with all Transfers: $167
- Private Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan with Transfer: $160
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor by Air-Conditioned Vehicle: $160
- Abu Simbel from Aswan in Egypt - Private Tour (guide and transfers Included): $150
- Private Transfer from Aswan to Luxor: $140
- Aswan to Hurghada Private Door to Door Transfer: $140
- Edfu and Kom Ombo Day Tour with Luxor Transfer: $132
- Aswan Private Transfer To Luxor city: $130
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $9.47
- Kemer : Pirate Party Boat Trip w / Lunch & Soft Drinks & Transfer: $12
- Side / Manavgat : Suluada Boat Trip With Lunch and Transfer: $12
- Suluada Boat Tour From Antalya (Maldives of Turkey) with Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $14
- Kemer Suluada Boat Tour (Maldives of Turkey) With Hotel Transfer: $15
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Land of Legends Night Show Roundtrip Transfer from Kemer: $19
- Kemer Hammam Sauna Classic and Bali Massage with Transfer: $19
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip With Hotel Transfer and Lunch: $20
- Kemer : Mega Star Party Boat Trip From Lunch And Transfer: $21
- Kemer 2 Dives in Crystal Clear Bays with Lunch and Transfer: $21
- Kemer Luxury Turkish Bath and Spa Experience With Hotel Transfer: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Aswan change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAswan $15Olympos $35
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Night Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $42
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Private Evening Dinner Cruise in Cairo: $75
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan: $90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kemer Olympos & Yanartas Sunset Jeep Tour with Dinner: $35
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar: $53
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show Dinner and Transfer from Kemer: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.14Olympos $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.18
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- 2 Day Aswan Tour+Hotel Includ:Abu Simbel, Philae& Nubian Village: $190
- 2 Days Private Tour in Aswan and Abu Simbel: $85
- 2 Hours Private Sound and Light Show Tour in Philae Temple: $85
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- 2-Day Luxor Small-Group Tour from Aswan with Felucca Ride: $120
- 3 Days Private Tour to Abu Simble, Balloon Ride, Aswan and Luxor: $299
- 3 Hours Private Tour in Nubian Village from Aswan: $33
- 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure: $25
- 4 Days Nile cruise Aswan to Luxor & Abu Simbel. Hot air Balloon: $200
- 4-Day Nile Cruise sails Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel.Hot air Balloon: $249
- 4-Days Nile Cruise From Aswan To Luxor Abu Simbel. Air Balloon: $275
- 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 Nights Kayaking Adventure from Aswan to Luxor: $35
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Turkish Bath Experience in Kemer: $20
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $24
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Suluada Island Boat Tour From Kemer: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Kemer Jeep Safari Tour with Lunch at Riverside: $34
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- 9 Hours Rafting, Buggy Safari and Zipline Adventure from Kemer: $38
- Rafting Canyoning and Zipline Experience from Antalya: $40
- Kemer: Luxury Yacht Tour near Olympus and Phaselis Bay with Lunch: $45
- Scuba Diving Tour From Alanya - Side - Antalya: $47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.04Olympos $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aswan is in Africa and Olympos is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aswan Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.