About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
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Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Life Crocodile house
- motorboat ride
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Entrance fee
Not included
- Gratuities
- lunch or Dinner
- Pickup from the airport or drop off to the airport
Itinerary and highlights
Overview
Visit a Nubian community on Sohail Island on a 3-hour, small-group tour from Aswan that includes round-trip transfer from your hotel or cruise ship, a boat ride, and tea in a traditional Nubian house. Travel past Elephantine Island on a modern motor boat, learn about local culture and history, and enjoy free time to explore Sohail Island on your own. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people for a personalized experience. 3-hour Sohail Island trip from Aswan Travel by boat on the Nile River Have tea in a traditional Nubian home Independent time to explore the island Pickup and drop-off at your Aswan accommodations Small group tour
Meeting and pickup information
- - We can pickup you from your cruise ship just enter your cruise name. - We can pickup you from your hotel just enter your hotel name.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Show You Egypt
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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