Cross the River Nile on board a traditional felucca, to discover the most authentic village in Egypt, Gharb Soheil, where you can see the daily life of the Nubians.
Itinerary
Having picked you up at the hotel or boat where you're staying we'll make our way to a small port where we board the boat we'll use to cruise the Nile, once infested with crocodiles.
Once we cross the Nile, and have had the opportunity to swim and relax on a golden beach, the adventure continues on camelback, as we head to our destination: Gharb Soheil, better known as the Nubian Village. Nubia was the part of Africa located between the South of Egypt and the North of Sudan.
You'll know you've reached your destination when you begin to see its unusual coloured houses, its food and spice stalls and the distinctive population: the most authentic in all of Egypt.
In the village, we'll pass through the market and take a look at some of the houses to see what lies behind their colourful façades. You'll also be able to try the local food and traditional teas, as well as listen to their music and try a henna tattoo on for size.
After the visit, we'll return on the same road, arriving at the departure point about 3 to 4 hours later.
Pickups
This activity includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan.
However, if you're lodging is located in one of the following locations in Aswan, we'll pick you up at the meeting point mentioned:
- Accommodation on Western Aswan Island (Ghard Aswan): we'll pick you up at the West Bank Ferry terminal.
- Accommodation on Elefantina Island (Guizirit Alfantin): we'll pick you up in front of the Kornish Al Nile KFC restaurant or in front of the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.
- Accommodation on Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): we'll pick you up at the West Bank Ferry terminal
If your hotel or boat from Aswan is not within the downtown area of the city or any of the islands mentioned, we'll meet you at any of the meeting points mentioned.
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