- Aswan - Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30pm: 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. you’ll travel 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
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Motorboat ride
- Entrance fees to Nubian Village
- Hotel pickup and drop-off by Air-conditioned vehicle
- Life Crocodile house
- Live Guide
- Food unless specified
- drink
Far in Egypt’s southern region, close to Aswan, you’ll find the city nestled amongst numerous tiny islands and Nubian settlements on the western bank. The Nubian villages are a delightful spectacle due to their vibrant color palettes and are home to Nubians, a community whose numbers do not exceed 100,000. In these communities, Nubian languages are spoken, and they maintain traditions that separate them from the rest of Egypt. The Nubian villages serve as a local attraction in Aswan and make for excellent half-day trips through the city. Views from the Nubian Village are striking, overlooking the glistening turquoise waters of the Red Sea and the golden South Sinai Mountain and desert landscapes.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
