Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore a Nubian community at the edge of the Nile River on this river trip from Aswan to Gharb Soheil that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, traditional drinks in a local home, and a guided tour of the village. Travel by motorboat for a comfortable trip on the Nile, passing Elephantine Island, the First Cataract of the Nile, and ancient landmarks on the East and West Banks of the river. This small-group tour is limited to 15 participants for a personalized experience.
Professional English-speaking tour guide
School and Nubian house fees in Village
Bottled water during your trip
Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
All service charges and taxes
Optional and extra activities.
Any personal spend.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup all travelers in Aswan city
Traveler pickup
Aswan Airport, Aswan, Egypt
Nubian Village, Aswan, Egypt Select the departure time that suits your schedule, and start the tour with pickup at your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan. Transfer to the Nile River jetty, where you’ll boat a motorboat for the trip to Gharb Soheil. Find a comfortable seat on the cushioned deck, and spot some of the landmarks at the edge of the Nile River, from the Tombs of the Nobles to the Aswan Botanical Garden and agricultural islands dotted with cows, camels, and fishing shacks. Shortly after passing the First Cataract of the Nile, you’ll reach Gharb Soheil, a Nubian village on the West Bank of the river. You’ll meet a local family to learn about their history, culture, and traditions, sharing a welcome glass of tea, Egyptian coffee, or karkade, a bright pink tea brewed from hibiscus blossoms. Following your time with the family, you’ll have time to visit the village with your guide, taking in the brightly painted houses, and a market full of fresh spices, handmade cotton scarves, and local produce. After an hour at Gharb Soheil, begin the return trip to Aswan. This tour concludes with drop-off at your Aswan hotel.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
sebastienelkouby
03 Apr 2023
This day tour was one of the greatest experiences in my life. I could hardly believe I was in person, in a Nubian village, and traveling on the Nile! Our guide Ahmed was amazing! He's a university professor and Egyptologist whose passion and love for Nubian culture and Kemet in general is authentic and heartfelt. Not only does he teach history but he shares valuable life lessons that inspired me to be a better person. I couldn't have asked for a better guide and tour. This is an unforgettable moment of my life I'll share with family and friends forever!
This tour in
Egypt
is organized by
Egypt 24 Travel
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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