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Aswan Nubian villages

A night in a Nubian guesthouse, a felucca at sunset, and the desert tombs across the river.

Aswan Nubian villages
A felucca moored at Gharb Soheil, with blue and yellow Nubian houses on the riverbank
Photo 1 of 10 A felucca moored at Gharb Soheil, with blue and yellow Nubian houses on the riverbank
Walking with a local guide past painted Nubian houses in Gharb Soheil
Photo 2 of 10 Walking with a local guide past painted Nubian houses in Gharb Soheil
A Nubian woman chatting with a family in front of a painted blue wall
Photo 3 of 10 A Nubian woman chatting with a family in front of a painted blue wall
The host greeting guests at a colourful Nubian guesthouse above the Nile
Photo 4 of 10 The host greeting guests at a colourful Nubian guesthouse above the Nile
Dinner on low tables at a Nubian guesthouse, lanterns lit at dusk
Photo 5 of 10 Dinner on low tables at a Nubian guesthouse, lanterns lit at dusk
Relaxing on cushions aboard a felucca as the boatman adjusts the sail
Photo 6 of 10 Relaxing on cushions aboard a felucca as the boatman adjusts the sail
A felucca under full sail on the Nile at sunset near Aswan
Photo 7 of 10 A felucca under full sail on the Nile at sunset near Aswan
Walking up the sandy path to the Tombs of the Nobles above the Nile
Photo 8 of 10 Walking up the sandy path to the Tombs of the Nobles above the Nile
A guide pointing out painted scenes inside a tomb at the Tombs of the Nobles
Photo 9 of 10 A guide pointing out painted scenes inside a tomb at the Tombs of the Nobles
Sailing back on a felucca in the late light below the west-bank cliffs
Photo 10 of 10 Sailing back on a felucca in the late light below the west-bank cliffs
Duration 2 days, 1 nightType PrivateStart/end AswanKids All agesEffort EasyGuide speaks AR · EN
HIGHLIGHTS
  • A night in a painted Nubian guesthouse
  • A felucca at sunset
  • The Tombs of the Nobles above the river
ABOUT THIS TRIP

A night in a Nubian guesthouse in Gharb Soheil, with its painted walls, a felucca on the Nile at sunset, and the rock tombs on the west bank the next morning.

Who it’s for

Families with children of any ageTravellers who want to meet Nubian families

Maybe not for you if…

Summer travellers who don’t like heat — May to September is very hot
THE ROUTE
DAY 1

To Gharb Soheil

Aswan → Gharb Soheil

By boat to the painted Nubian village.

Overnight: guesthouse
DAY 2

Felucca and tombs

Felucca → Tombs of the Nobles

Sail back at your own pace.

Back by 17:00

Included

GuideGuesthouse nightFeluccaMeals

Not included

Drinks other than water and teaTipsTravel insurance
WHAT TO BRINGOpens on the season of your dates.

Every season

Passport, or a photo of itSunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50)A hat or scarfComfortable walking shoes and sandalsSwimsuit for the springsSome cash in Egyptian pounds for tips and small shops

Plus, in Autumn

A light layer for the eveningSunscreen — the sun is still strong
MEETING POINT & PICK-UP
Start and endAswan. The exact pick-up time comes with your quote.
Flying in?Send us your flight — we plan day 1 around it and can collect you from the airport.
Drop-offBack at your hotel (or the airport) on the last day, usually by early evening.
SEASONAL PRICES · PER PERSONShown in EUR / USD / GBP · charged in EUR
Main seasonOct–Nov · Jan–Apr · Best temperaturesYOUR DATES€210
FestiveDecember · Book early — limited camps€240
SummerMay–Sep · Early starts, shorter drives€170
YOUR GUIDEYaraFayoum local, geologist by training. Best at getting kids excited about fossils.
ACCESSIBILITY & FITNESS
WalkingEasy. You can always stay by the car at any stop.
TerrainVillage lanes, gardens and some soft sand.
ToiletsAt lunch and café stops; none out in the desert itself.
HeatShade and water at every stop. From May to September we start at dawn and rest at midday.
WheelchairsNot suitable: soft sand and high 4×4 steps. Tell us about any needs — we adapt where we can.
GOOD TO KNOW
SummerVery hot May–Sep. Early starts only.
Main season price€210 pp
When would you like to go?
● main● festive● summerExact dates come with your quote.
Adults12+2
Children6–11 · 40% off0
Estimate for 2, Nov€420
Request this tripFree and no payment now. We reply within 24 h with exact dates and a confirmed quote.
Questions first?WhatsApp +20 155 262 3388info@egypt-desert.tours

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