Nubian Heritage Day (Nubian Village & Nubian Museum)

5.0 (1 reviews) Aswan, Egypt
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Duration4h - 6h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 9 travelers
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Overview

Pick up by our representative to start a tour to the Nubian Village, where the buildings has a unique style in paintings, meet the locals,

Proceed to visit the Nubian Museum, which is an archaeological museum was built to a design by architect Mahmoud El-Hakim for an estimated construction cost of LE 75 million (approximately $22 million at the time). Dedicated to Nubian culture and civilization, it was inaugurated on November 23, 1997 and was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2001.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees to Nubian Museum
  • Guide

What to expect

  1. Nubian Village
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Nubia is a region along the Nile river encompassing the area between Aswan in southern Egypt and Khartoum in central Sudan. It was the seat of one of the earliest civilizations of ancient Africa, as the Kerma culture lasted from around 2500 BCE until its conquest by the New Kingdom of Egypt under pharaoh Thutmose I around 1500 BCE. Nubia was home to several empires, most prominently the kingdom of Kush, which conquered Egypt during the 8th century BC during the reign of Piye and ruled the country as its Twenty-fifth Dynasty (to be replaced a century later by the native Egyptian Twenty-sixth
  2. Nubian Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    The Nubian Museum is an archaeological museum located in Aswan, Upper Egypt. It was built to a design by architect Mahmoud El-Hakim for an estimated construction cost of LE 75 million.
    Dedicated to Nubian culture and civilization, it was inaugurated on November 23, 1997, and was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2001.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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