Explore Nubian culture on a private motorboat tour to Sohail Island. Enjoy scenic Nile views, visit a traditional house, and stroll vibrant villages.
Explore Nubian culture on a private motorboat tour to Sohail Island. Enjoy scenic Nile views, visit a traditional house, and stroll vibrant villages.
- Nubian Village - Overview: Experience a 4-hour, small-group tour from Aswan to a Nubian community on Sohail Island, featuring round-trip transfers from your hotel or cruise ship, a boat journey, and tea in a traditional Nubian home. Sail past Elephantine Island on a felucca or a modern motorboat, discover local culture and history, and enjoy free…
- Nubian Village - Overview: Experience a 4-hour, small-group tour from Aswan to a Nubian community on Sohail Island, featuring round-trip transfers from your hotel or cruise ship, a boat journey, and tea in a traditional Nubian home. Sail past Elephantine Island on a felucca or a modern motorboat, discover local culture and history, and enjoy free time to explore Sohail Island independently. This intimate tour is capped at 15 participants for a personalized experience. Highlights include a 4-hour trip to Sohail Island from Aswan, a boat ride on the Nile River, tea in a traditional Nubian home, independent exploration time, and convenient pickup and drop-off at your Aswan accommodations.
- Nubian Village - The tour begins with a pickup from your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship at 2:30 pm, with the exact departure time confirmed by the local supplier after booking. You’ll be transferred to a Nile River jetty to board a boat to Sohail Island. Depending on river conditions and weather, travel will be via a traditional felucca sailboat or a modern motorboat. Enjoy views of the Nile riverbanks en route to Sohail Island, passing by Elephantine Island. Upon arrival, visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about Nubian history and culture while enjoying a glass of welcome tea. Afterward, explore the island at your leisure, wandering through vibrant villages and engaging with locals. The tour concludes with a return trip to Aswan, with drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship around 6:30 pm.

- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Entrance fee
- Private motorboat
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- All Entrance fee
- Private motorboat
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Any Extra TOURS
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Any Extra TOURS
Start your journey with a pickup from your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30 pm. The exact departure time will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking, as it varies based on your location. You’ll be transferred to a jetty on the Nile River to board a boat heading to Sohail Island. Depending on the river conditions and weather, you…
Start your journey with a pickup from your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30 pm. The exact departure time will be confirmed by the local supplier after booking, as it varies based on your location. You’ll be transferred to a jetty on the Nile River to board a boat heading to Sohail Island. Depending on the river conditions and weather, you will either travel in a traditional felucca sailboat or a modern motorboat. Enjoy the scenic views of the Nile riverbanks as you pass by Elephantine Island on your way to Sohail Island. Upon arrival, disembark and visit a traditional Nubian house to learn about the Nubian people’s history and culture while enjoying a glass of welcome tea. Afterward, take a leisurely walk to explore the island independently, wandering through the vibrantly painted villages and engaging with the locals. At the end of the afternoon, reconvene at the boat jetty to start your return journey to Aswan. The tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel or cruise ship around 6:30 pm.
- travelers required to wear personal protective equipment (masks, gloves)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.