Nubian village from Aswan city

Aswan, Egypt
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

--> Discover the history and culture of Nubia.
--> Enjoy the views of the Nile riverbanks on the way to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way.
--> Take a walk to explore the island on your own.
--> Strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals.

What's included

  • Photo opportunities at scenic Nile viewpoints
  • Private Air-conditioned transportation for pickup and drop-off
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled mineral water and Coffee or Tea.
  • Private English-speaking Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Felucca or motorboat ride to enjoy the River Nile
  • other Languages -speaking guides at supplement to be paid in cash upon arrival
  • Tips, Meals, Beverages, extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary, and personal spending

What to expect

  1. Nubian Village
    4h
    Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30 pm, the exact departure time depends on your location and will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking.

    Transfer to a jetty on the Nile River, where you’ll board a boat for Sohail Island. Depending on river conditions and the weather, you’ll travel in a traditional felucca sailboat, or in a modern motorboat.

    Take in views of the Nile riverbanks on the way to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way.

    Disembark on Sohail Island, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea.

    After your time at the house, take a walk to explore the island on your own, strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals.

    At the end of the afternoon, meet back up at the boat jetty, where you’ll begin the return trip to Aswan.
    This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship at roughly 5:30 pm.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We do pickup all travelers outside Aswan city at an extra cost

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not suitable for pets
  • We do pick up all travelers outside Aswan city with an extra cost.
  • other languages tour-guides are available up to request at an extra cost

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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