Nubian Village Day Tour from Aswan
Overview
In the morning, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Aswan and begin your tour with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam. Afterward, you'll enjoy a scenic motorboat ride across the Nile to a traditional Nubian village on the West Bank. This village, located near Soheil Island and the Aswan Dam, offers a unique insight into the lives of the Nubian people, who have been resettled since the 1960s due to the construction of the dam.
During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a Nubian family, experience their simple and welcoming lifestyle, and learn about their rich culture and traditions. The Nubian community has a fascinating history, and their customs have evolved over time, with an increasing number of Nubian women joining the workforce and learning Arabic.
Your guide will ensure you have a memorable and informative visit to the village before transferring you back to your hotel or Nile cruise boat in Aswan.
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What's Included
Inclusions
- Pick up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water during your trip
- School and Nubian house fees in Village
- All service charges and taxes
- Bottled water
- IML Exclusive Travel Kit.
Exclusions
- 5% GST Extra.
- International Flights
- Any additional meal/snacks.
- Gratuities
- All tipping for a guide, drivers, representatives, restaurants…etc.
- Any personal items like laundry, phone calls, drinks like water, juice, soft, hard drinks, etc.
- Any other item not mentioned above
- Bank transmitting fees.
- Travel Insurance.
- The package cannot be combined with any other offer.
- Any tipping for guide/driver.
- Camera fee (still / video).
- Optional and extra activities
- Any personal spend
- Any Meal
- Whatever not mentioned in inclusions.
Payment Policy
- Pay 50% amount in advance of the total invoice to confirm the booking.
- All payments have to be clear 30 days prior to the date departure.
- International tickets will be issued within 24 hours from the time of advance payment.(Except Saturday & Sunday)
- Booking voucher and final itinerary will be provided 7 day prior to departure.
- IML travel will not be responsible for any change in flight schedule and cancellation without prior intimation. The guests must reconfirm the flight schedule at-least 03 Nights prior to the date of departure.
- IML travel acts just as an agent between the airlines and the traveler, we are not responsible for the check-in services like web check-in. If a guest wishes to do the web check-in they must visit the website of the respective airlines and follow the procedure.
- All tours involving less than 10 Persons will be considered as FIT or individual tour.
- All tours involving more than 10 Persons will be considered as group tour.
- Any monument, activity entry-pass/ passes, Guide Services are not included in individual tour packages, unless specifically mentioned in the inclusions.
- All transfers are as per itinerary, in the event of guests not turning up at the pick-up point there is no provision of alternative transfer service. In this case guest may request for supplementary transport which will be charged extra. These services can be availed depending on the availability.
- Full Day tours starts at 0900 Hrs till 1700 Hrs (Maximum 8 Hours).
- Half Day tours starts at 0900 Hrs till 1300 Hrs OR at 1200 Hrs till 1600 Hrs (Maximum 4 hrs)
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation stage: 21 days or more before departure.
- 25% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 21 days before departure
- Cancellation stage: 15 to 20 days before departure.
- 50% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 11 to 20 days before departure
- Cancellation stage: 07 to 15 days or less before departure.
- 75% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 07 to 14 days before departure
- Cancellation stage: 7 days or less 24 Hrs before departure.
- 100% of the package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation 10 days before departure
- Flights Cancellation.
- For all Domestic / International Flights we will comply with airline cancellation policy.
What To Expect
- Hotel Pickup: Your day begins with a pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.
- Visit to the High Dam: Explore the iconic Aswan High Dam, an engineering marvel built to control the Nile's flooding and generate hydroelectric power.
- Motorboat Ride: Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Nile to the Nubian village, passing by the First Cataract of Aswan and Soheil Island.
- Nubian Village Experience: Visit a traditional Nubian village on the West Bank of the Nile. Meet local families, learn about their culture, and gain insight into their lifestyle and history.
- Cultural Immersion: Interact with the villagers and discover how Nubian traditions have evolved over time, especially in the context of education and work for Nubian women.
- Hotel Drop-off: After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan with memories of an enriching cultural experience.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
By motorboat or felucca along the Nile.
Grilled fish, spicy stews, homemade bread, and hibiscus tea.
Additional Information
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• Train Ticket not included in this price. ( Can be managed on request. Extra charge applicable)
• Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Departure Dates
About the Place
About the Place
The Nubian Village in Aswan offers a unique glimpse into the culture and history of the Nubian people, one of Egypt's most ancient civilizations. Situated on the West Bank of the Nile River, near Soheil Island and the Aswan Dam, the village is a colorful and vibrant reflection of Nubian life. Historically, Nubians inhabited the land that was submerged after the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the 1960s, which displaced many families. Today, Nubians continue to live in resettled villages along the Nile.
The village is known for its brightly colored houses and friendly, welcoming community. The Nubians here maintain a rich cultural heritage, with a lifestyle that blends traditional practices with modern influences. Visitors to the village have the chance to meet local families, explore their homes, and learn about their customs, music, and daily activities.
The village is also an excellent place to observe how Nubian women are becoming increasingly involved in the workforce, and how education and language have expanded among the community. Visitors can gain insight into the simple yet fulfilling life of the Nubians, where tradition and hospitality are cherished above all. The scenic beauty of the surrounding landscape, coupled with the warmth and charm of the villagers, makes a visit to this Nubian village a truly enriching experience.
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