Nubian Village Boat Trip from Aswan
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Experience Highlights
On this private excursion, you will discover the culture and traditions of the Nubian people, who live mainly on the Sohail and Elephantine Islands, a stone's throw from Aswan. For about 3 hours, you will visit a traditional village, with colourful houses and, in some cases, even "domestic" crocodiles.
A local guide will explain the history of the Nubians and take you to a private house, where you will enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. The experience will give you plenty of time to explore the area at your leisure. The total price also includes navigation on the Nile and pick-up from your hotel in Aswan.
- Learn about the history and culture of the Nubians from an expert guide.
- Enter thehome of a local family and have a cup of coffee or tea.
- Cruise down the river in a boat or falucho and see the Nile crocodiles up close.
- Ride in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Enjoy a private activity for you and your companions
What’s included
- Excursion to the Nubian village from Aswan
- Expert guide
- Nile boat or falucho trip
- Visit to the Crocodile House
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Step by Step
This tour lasts approximately 3 hours and takes you to a typical Nubian village not far from Aswan. As this is a private tour, you will receive privileged treatment from the guide, who will not only explain the history of the place and its monuments, but also accompany you to the home of a local family. As is customary in the desert, you will be welcomed with a cup of coffee or tea.
By choosing this activity, you will also be able to cruise down the Nile River in a boat or falucho, take a stroll through the village, characterised by pastel-painted houses, and see the Nile crocodiles, closely associated with Nubian culture. Travel is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Aswan is included.
The Nubians are a very ancient people who lived in the territory on the border between southern Egypt and Sudan. Today, their original lands are covered by the waters of Lake Nasser - the reservoir created by the High Dam - and they live in small villages on the banks of the Nile.
In particular, the settlements are on Elephantine Island, located just opposite Aswan. In ancient Egypt, the city of the pharaohs was located here and traces of the past can be seen in the remains of the temples of Jnum and Heqa-ib and the tiny Elephantine pyramid, the smallest in the country.
