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The Nubian Village, Aswan — Rates, Photos & Booking Help
A relaxed half-day in Aswan: cross the Nile by motorboat or felucca to the colourful Nubian village of Gharb Soheil — rainbow-painted houses, a welcome tea in a traditional Nubian home, a lively craft souk and the chance to ride a camel. About 4 hours, from $25 per person.
4 HoursPrivate TourBoat Ride Included🎨 Colourful Village
The Nubian village of Gharb Soheil sits on the west bank of the Nile, reached by a short and scenic motorboat or felucca ride from Aswan — the journey past Elephantine Island and the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan is part of the pleasure. It is a relaxed, walkable half-day: bright painted houses and murals, a welcome glass of hibiscus tea in a traditional Nubian home, a lively souk of spices and crafts, and the chance to ride a camel or have a henna design done. Late afternoon is especially lovely for the softer light and cooler air, and it ends with a beautiful Nile sunset. It is an easy, joyful contrast to Aswan's ancient monuments and a favourite with families.
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The Nubian Village, Aswan — Overview
Across the Nile from Aswan, on the west bank opposite Soheil Island, the Nubian village of Gharb Soheil is one of the most colourful and welcoming places in all of Egypt. You reach it as the Nubians always have — by boat — gliding past Elephantine Island, the pink Mausoleum of the Aga Khan and golden sand dunes before the rainbow-painted houses come into view along the shore.
The Nubians are descendants of one of Africa's oldest civilisations, with their own language, music and traditions. Many families here were resettled after the building of the High Dam flooded their ancestral lands beneath Lake Nasser, and the village keeps that heritage vividly alive. Streets of powder-blue, yellow and orange houses are decorated with murals of camels, crocodiles and scenes of daily life, and doors are almost always open to visitors.
Inside a traditional Nubian home you are welcomed with hibiscus or mint tea and a warm "Ahlan wa sahlan", and there is time to wander the little souk for spices, beads and crafts, to ride a camel along the shore, or to have a henna design painted by a local artist. Relaxed, photogenic and full of genuine hospitality, it is a joyful, human counterpoint to the great temples and museums of the south.
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Rates
Solo Guest
1 guest
$50per person
2 to 6 Guests
per person
$25per person
7+ Guests
per person
$20per person
Children
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Free Infant
Infants up to 4 years old join free of charge.
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50% Discount Per Child
Children from 4 to under 12 years old receive a 50% discount.
Best For
Families, photographers and anyone who wants a relaxed, cultural change of pace from Aswan's ancient sites. It is gentle, sociable and hands-on — ideal for children, and a lovely late-afternoon outing when the light is soft and the air is cool. The private format lets you linger where you like, whether that is the souk, a rooftop tea terrace or a camel ride along the shore.
What You’ll See
A scenic motorboat or felucca ride across the Nile from Aswan
The rainbow-painted houses and murals of Gharb Soheil
A welcome glass of hibiscus tea in a traditional Nubian home
The lively souk of Nubian spices, beads and handicrafts
The chance to ride a camel or have a henna design painted
Tour Includes
Pick-up service from your hotel
Egyptology guide
Return boat ride across the Nile to the village
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled water during your trip
All taxes & service charge
Drop-off at your hotel
Tour Excludes
Tips
Meals and beverages
Optional camel ride and henna designs
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
Tour FAQ
How long is the tour?
About 4 hours in total — a scenic boat ride each way, hotel transfers, and roughly 3 hours to enjoy the village at a relaxed pace.
How do we get to the village?
The village is on the west bank, so you cross the Nile by boat. Depending on conditions we use a motorboat or a traditional felucca; the ride past Elephantine Island is part of the experience.
What will we do there?
Stroll the colourful streets, visit a traditional Nubian home for welcome tea, browse the spice and craft souk, and — if you like — ride a camel or have a henna design done.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes. Private pickup and drop-off at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise ship are included in an air-conditioned vehicle, along with the return boat ride.
When is the best time to go?
Any time is enjoyable, but late afternoon is especially lovely for the softer light and cooler temperatures, and it ends with a beautiful sunset over the Nile.
Can children join?
Absolutely. Infants up to 4 are free, and children from 4 to under 12 receive a 50% discount. The boat ride, camel ride and warm welcome make it a favourite with families.
Please Note: Prices are calculated based on entrance fees, fuel price and local taxes as at June 30, 2020. Any increase in entrance fees, fuel price or local taxes will be reflected on any unpaid tour immediately. However, any pre-paid tour will not be affected by the change of rates. We highly recommend booking your tours in advance to be protected from price fluctuation.
Early Booking Benefits
💰 Payment & Deposit
Deposit: only 20% deposit at the time of booking.
Installments: 0% interest, equal monthly installments. The last installment is required 30 days before the tour date.
🛌️ Tour Privileges — all tours booked 6 months in advance get
A private guide free of charge, without supplements.
Your choice of guiding language: English, French, Italian, German or Spanish.
📅 Flexibility (Changes)
Date change: free of charge, with respect to seasonality price, up to 7 days before the tour date.
Tour swap: free of charge, with respect to the price difference between both tours, up to 7 days before the tour date.
Name change: free of charge up to 7 days before the tour date.
📉 Price Fluctuation Protection
Price increase guarantee: your price is protected against any future increase in tour rate, fuel price, government taxes or entrance fees.
Price drop guarantee: you receive a refund of the difference if the price drops (same booking conditions).
🌍 National / Global Shutdown Protection
Examples: pandemic, airspace closure, or force-majeure events affecting all tours.
Postpone travel date free of charge: move your travel to a later date, keeping the exact same booked plan, benefits and conditions.
