Discover Aswan’s Nubian heritage on a private three-hour Nubian village tour to Sohail Island. You cross the Nile by boat from Aswan, pass Elephantine Island, and are welcomed into a Nubian family home.

Highlights

• Private tour with door-to-door pickup and drop-off from any hotel in Aswan.
• A boat ride on the Nile with beautiful riverfront views of Elephantine Island.
• Time with a Nubian family: stories about the culture and history of the Nubian people over a glass of home-brewed tea.
• Free time to explore the island and its brightly painted houses.

Why visit a Nubian village

The Nubians have lived along the Nile in southern Egypt for thousands of years, with their own language, music and architecture. A visit is one of the warmest and most colourful experiences in Aswan, and a perfect balance to temple sightseeing.

Good to know

The tour lasts about three hours. Bring cash for handicrafts sold by local families, and ask before photographing people.

More things to do in Aswan

Visit the temples of Abu Simbel by private car, or see Philae by night at the Philae Sound and Light show. Aswan is also included on our Cairo & Nile Cruise tour.

Frequently asked questions

When will I get my pickup time? After booking we confirm your pickup time and meeting details by email, usually the day before.

Can children join? Yes. Select the number of adults, children and infants in the booking form to see the price for your group.

Can I pay in another currency? Prices are set in US dollars, but you can switch the displayed currency with the currency selector at the top of the page.

Can this be added to a holiday package? Yes. Contact us and we will add it to your itinerary with the right transfers.

How to book

Choose your date and number of guests in the booking form and pay online, or contact us if you would like to add this experience to a longer holiday. Prices are per person in US dollars.