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Trip to the Nubian Villages by boat

Explore the colorful Nubian Villages on Soheil Island on a scenic boat trip from Aswan

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About Trip to the Nubian Villages by boat

Take a day trip from Aswan on an Egyptian sailing boat or speedboat, visit a Nubian village on Soheil Island and experience local life.

Visit a Nubian community on Soheil Island on a private tour from Aswan that includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, a boat trip, and tea in a traditional Nubian house. Sail past Elephantine Island on a felucca sailing boat or modern speedboat, discover local culture and history, and enjoy free time to explore Soheil Island on your own. Start with pickup at your centrally located hotel or cruise ship. Transfer to a pier on the Nile River, where you will board a boat to Soheil Island. Admire views of the banks of the Nile along the way, passing Elephantine Island. Disembark on Soheil Island and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people while sipping welcome tea. After your time in the house, take a stroll to explore the island on your own, strolling through brightly colored villages and chatting with the locals.

Day Trip Details

Duration:4 Hours
Primary City:Aswan
Group Size:1–40 Pax
Languages:English · German · French

Availability & Departure Times

Operating Days: monday · tuesday · wednesday · thursday · friday · saturday · sunday

09:00
Timezone: Africa/Cairo

Tour Highlights

  • Sandwiched between the ruins of Abu and the Mövenpick resort hotel are two colorful Nubian Villages, Siou and Koti. Strolling through their shady alleys and gardens is a wonderful way to experience life on modern Elephantine's Sandwiched between the ruins of Abu and the Mövenpick resort hotel are two colorful Nubian Villages, Siou and Koti. Strolling through their shady alleys and gardens is a wonderful way to experience life on modern Elephantine's
  • A north-south path across the middle of Elephantine Island links the two villages and about halfway along is the Nubian Café, with a shady garden beside a traditional Nubian house A north-south path across the middle of Elephantine Island links the two villages and about halfway along is the Nubian Café, with a shady garden beside a traditional Nubian house
  • Discover the history and culture of Nubia on this half-day private tour from Aswan. Venture to the bottom of Elephantine Island to get to know the way of life of the Nubian people. Interact with locals and listen to engaging commentary from your guide about the daily lives of people in these villages. Discover the history and culture of Nubia on this half-day private tour from Aswan. Venture to the bottom of Elephantine Island to get to know the way of life of the Nubian people. Interact with locals and listen to engaging commentary from your guide about the daily lives of people in these villages.
  • Very comfortable – Pickup and drop off from / to your location in Aswan Very comfortable – Pickup and drop off from / to your location in Aswan
  • Suitable for all ages and genders. Suitable for all ages and genders.

Places You'll Visit

Nubian Village

Nubian Village

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Trip to the Nubian Villages by boat Activity Timeline

Your private guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan. Transfer to the Nile jetty to board your boat (felucca sailboat or modern motorboat) heading towards Soheil Island.
Enjoy a scenic boat ride past Elephantine Island. Disembark on Soheil Island, visit a traditional Nubian house, taste authentic welcome tea, and wander through the vibrant, colorful alleyways of the Nubian village.
Enjoy some free time to chat with locals, shop for handmade souvenirs, and stroll around the island. Afterward, board the boat back to Aswan for a comfortable drop-off at your hotel.

What's Included

Included in Your Journey

  • Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return.
  • Expert tour guide.
  • Boat fees and tickets.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Not Included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the program.
  • Tipping.

What to Bring

  • Sandwiched between the ruins of Abu and the Mövenpick resort hotel are two colorful Nubian Villages
  • Siou and Koti. Strolling through their shady alleys and gardens is a wonderful way to experience life on modern Elephantine's
  • A north-south path across the middle of Elephantine Island links the two villages and about halfway along is the Nubian Café
  • with a shady garden beside a traditional Nubian house
  • Discover the history and culture of Nubia on this half-day private tour from Aswan. Venture to the bottom of Elephantine Island to get to know the way of life of the Nubian people. Interact with locals and listen to engaging commentary from your guide about the daily lives of people in these villages.
  • Very comfortable – Pickup and drop off from / to your location in Aswan
  • Suitable for all ages and genders.

Pricing & Packages

Choose the pricing option that suits your trip. Prices use USD.

Solo Traveler

1 Pax
$150
per person

Couple's Journey

2 Pax
$85
per person

Small Group

3 Pax
$75
per person

Family Adventure

4 Pax
$65
per person

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

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Important Information

Children Policy

- 0 - 5.99 years: Free of charge - 6 - 11.99 years: Pay 50% of tour price - 12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person

Pickup & Drop-off Policy

Pick-up and drop-off are included from any hotel or location in Aswan city. Please be ready at your hotel lobby on time.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the tour are subject to a 100% cancellation fee.

Terms & Conditions

All private tours require a valid passport copy or ID for registration purposes. Prices exclude peak holiday periods such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a boat ride, walking through the colorful Nubian villages, visiting a traditional Nubian house, and enjoying welcome tea.
The total duration of the trip is around 4 hours, including hotel transfers, the boat ride, and village exploration.
Yes, this is a private tour to the Nubian Village with your own private boat and guide.

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