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Nubian village of Gharb Soheil

  • Aswan, Upper Egypt, Egypt

Last updated: 14 July, 2024

The indigenous Nubian people are descendants of one of Africa’s oldest civilizations, dating back 5,000 years. Here, these friendly people maintain a distinct culture, often wearing brightly-coloured, traditional attire and living in villages, characterised by brightly painted houses.

These half-day tours take you by small riverboat to the village of Gharb Soheil on Soheil Island. There, you’ll meet and take tea with a local family, before a wander around the lively market.

Logistics

Price from: £50
Minimum age: 0
Age suitable: 18+
When: All year around

Getting there & doing it

Boat operators will collect you and drop you off from all over Aswan.

When the sun is out, it can be hot – take sunscreen, hat and sunglasses. Autumn and winter can be cold on the river, so take warm clothing.

When to do it

Tours run all year round, seven days a week on request.

Who to go with: organised tours

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Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship the exact time of departure depends on your location, and will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking. Transfer to a jetty on the Nile River, where you’ll board a boat for Sohail Island. you’ll travel in a modern motorboat. Take in views of the Nile riverbanks on the way to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way. Disembark on Sohail Island, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea. After your time at the house, take a walk to explore the island on your own, strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals. At the end of the afternoon, meet back up at the boat jetty, where you’ll begin the return trip to Aswan. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship

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Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30 pm: the exact time of departure depends on your location and will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking. Transfer to a jetty on the Nile River, where you’ll board a boat for Sohail Island. Depending on river conditions and the weather, you’ll travel in a traditional felucca sailboat, or in a modern motorboat. Take in views of the Nile riverbanks on the way to Sohail Island, passing Elephantine Island along the way. Disembark on Sohail Island, and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the history and culture of the Nubian people over a glass of welcome tea. After your time at the house, take a walk to explore the island on your own, strolling through brightly-painted villages, and chatting with the locals. At the end of the afternoon, meet back up at the boat jetty, where you’ll begin the return trip to Aswan. This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship at roughly 6:30 pm.

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