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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Transport by air-conditioned Car.
✔ Tea and coffee
✔ Felucca or motorboat ride.
✔ Tea.
✖ Tipping (recommended)
✖ Any extra tours
Pickup Locations
1. Sara Hotel
2. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
3. Sun Set Resort
4. Keylany Hotel
5. Oscar Hotel
6. Nile Hotel Aswan
7. Paradise Hotel
8. Nubian Oasis Hotel
9. Memnon Hotel
10. Marhaba Hotel
11. Basma Executive Club
12. Pyramisa Isis Island Aswan Resort & Spa
13. Movenpick Resort Aswan
14. Nuba Nile Hotel Aswan
15. Hapi Hotel
16. Philae Hotel
17. Ramsis Hotel
18. Tolip Aswan Hotel
19. Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
20. Citymax Hotel Aswan
Itinerary
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Travel To Egypt - Aswan
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.
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Nubian Village
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Additional info
• 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)
