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Duration

1 day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

1 person

Languages

Multi-language Guides

About this tour

This Nubian Village Tour by Boat in Aswan offers one of the most relaxing and culturally rich experiences on the Nile.

The journey takes you into the heart of Nubian life, where colorful villages, traditional culture, and peaceful river scenery reveal a completely different side of Aswan beyond the ancient temples and monuments.

Sailing by boat along the Nile is part of what makes the experience so special. As you pass by small islands, palm trees, desert landscapes, and quiet riverside villages, the atmosphere feels calmer, more personal, and deeply connected to daily life in southern Egypt.

The tour gives you the chance to explore the famous Nubian villages near Soheil Island, known for their brightly painted houses, handmade crafts, warm hospitality, and unique culture that has existed along the Nile for centuries.

With Respect Tours, Egypt Through Local Eyes, the experience is designed to feel smooth, relaxed, and genuinely authentic, combining beautiful Nile scenery, cultural discovery, and comfortable service throughout the day.

Highlights

  • Nubian Village

Included/Excluded

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan
  • Bottled water during the tour
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Your experience begins with pickup from your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan before heading to the Nile River, where your boat journey to the Nubian Village begins.    

 

As you sail along the Nile, you’ll pass by small islands, palm trees, desert landscapes, and traditional riverside scenery that make this part of Aswan feel peaceful and completely different from the busy city center.    

 

After reaching the Nubian Village near Soheil Island, you’ll explore the colorful streets filled with brightly painted houses, handmade crafts, local markets, and traditional Nubian culture. The warmth and hospitality of the Nubian people make the experience feel welcoming and authentic from the moment you arrive.    

 

You’ll also have free time to walk around the village, take photos, browse local handmade crafts and souvenirs, or relax beside the Nile while enjoying the atmosphere of the village.    

 

At the end of the tour, return by boat to Aswan before being transferred back to your hotel or Nile cruise.    

 

Traveler’s Tip: Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera are highly recommended, especially during the boat ride and village visit.    

 

🍽️ Meals: No Meals Included

Language

Multi-language Guides

Frequently asked questions

The Nubian Village is known for its colorful houses, warm hospitality, unique culture, handmade crafts, and peaceful atmosphere along the Nile.

Yes. The village has small local shops selling handmade crafts, jewelry, spices, scarves, and traditional Nubian souvenirs.

The cooler months from October to April are usually the most comfortable time to explore Aswan and enjoy Nile activities.

The experience is mainly cultural and relaxed, giving you the chance to experience local Nubian life, traditions, colorful villages, and the atmosphere of the Nile beyond the historical temples.

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A++++++ It was a pleasure meeting you Ahmed. You made the trip from the airport to the hotel a good experience I hope to be your passenger in my next coming to Cairo.
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Great service, professional staff, quick response, and very comfortable vehicles I would like to sincerely thank the entire team for the excellent service and professional treatment throughout my experience with them. I truly appreciated the high quality of the service, the excellent condition of the vehicles, and most importantly, the quick response and the professionalism of your staff during the service. Thank you all for your great support and for making the experience smooth and pleasant. I highly appreciate your efforts and look forward to using your service again in the future. One small suggestion would be to keep the prices a little more reasonable and competitive. 😊 Thank you once again and keep up the great work!
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Best travel agency This review is a true evidence to the great experience and happiness I had with this company. Honestly I've never dealt with people like the team at Respect Tours. They are incredibly friendly and welcoming especially Mr. David Asaad who is one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. He is very kind easy to get along with and has a big heart. His professionalism was outstanding and he is also a great leader with confidence and knowledge I would also like to give a special thanks to our driver Mohsen. He was very friendly helpful and professional throughout our trips and made us feel comfortable and well taken care of. I truly thank the wonderful Respect Tours team and wish them continued success and all the best.
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Maria Kal
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Guidance for trips We booked 2 trips and we had great experience! Many thanks to Ashraf Zaky. He was very friendly, helpful and gave us great guidance to explore Cairo!
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Maria Kal
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Road trip with driver Excellent experience! Thanks Ahmed! The best Driver!! Highly recommended!
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Asad B
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5 star service Very good experience mostly staff very friend my ashraf and salim driver and ahmad driver very nice service and very friendly my tour is very happy that guys i come again inshallah
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🤍🤍 الفف شكراا حق استاذ اشرف الليفي قدم لنا خدمه ممتازه جداا لشركه رسبكت الف شكرا ليهم و لانهم جابو استاذ اشرف 🤍
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One of a kind experience From the tour desk to the driver. The star was Hazim such a gentleman. He did everything perfect and knowledgeable. Pyramid's tour. The museum. Extremely accommodating and pleasant. Yasmin was our contact person and was also extremely helpful
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Pyramids tour We travelled with Ahmet Elnagar he was kind and the ride was really good.
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Wonderful services - Respect Tour via Novotel Borg / Cairo Exceptional Support and Professionalism - Respect Tours - Novotel El Borg / Cairo I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Mr. Achraf Zaki and his colleague Ayman for their outstanding professionalism, kindness and dedication. From the very beginning, they made us feel completely confident and well taken care of. They took the time to understand our expectations and helped us choose the best options to discover and enjoy this wonderful city of Cairo in auguste 2026. Their professionalism, availability and warm attitude truly made a difference and contributed to making our stay even more enjoyable. We will certainly return to the same hotel on our next visit to Cairo, and it will be a real pleasure to have the opportunity to contact Mr. Achraf Zaki and Ayman again. Thank you both for your excellent support and for helping us create such wonderful memories of Cairo. We truly appreciate it! 🌟