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Great Hours Nubian Village Excursion from Aswan

5.0 (12 reviews) 5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Great Hours Nubian Village Excursion from Aswan

About this activity

Visit a Nubian Village community on Sohail Island on a 5-hour, small-group tour from Aswan that includes round-trip transfer from your hotel or cruise ship, a boat ride, and tea in a traditional Nubian house. Travel past Elephantine Island on a felucca sailboat or in a modern motorboat, learn about local culture and history, and enjoy free time to explore Sohail Island on your own. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience.

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At a glance

Duration
5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Arabic, English
Operated by
Travel To Egypt - Aswan

Ages: Infants (2–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Included: Transport by air-conditioned Car.
  • Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
  • Included: Felucca or motorboat ride.
  • Included: Tea.

Not included

  • Not included: Tipping (recommended)
  • Not included: Any extra tours

Itinerary

  1. Travel To Egypt - Aswan

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    Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by our Representative  to start your tour to visit Nubian Village.

    Transfer to a jetty on the Nile River, where you’ll board a boat for west Sohail.

    Depending on river conditions and the weather, you’ll travel in a traditional felucca sail boat, or in a modern motorboat. 

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

    Disembark on west Sohail. 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 Nubian Village on your own, strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals. 

    At the end, meet back up at the boat jetty, where you’ll begin the return trip to Aswan. 

    This tour include with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship at roughly.

  2. Nubian Village

    3 hours Admission included

    Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30 pm: the exact time of departure 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 point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Hapi Hotel
  • Philae Hotel
  • Keylany Hotel
  • Oscar
  • Ramsis Hotel
  • Nile Hotel Aswan
  • Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
  • Paradise Hotel
  • Aswan Plaza Hotel
  • Nubian Oasis Hotel
  • Pyramisa Island Hotel Aswan

Using your ticket

Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • travelers required to wear personal protective equipment (masks, gloves)

Traveller ratings

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