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 felucca sail boat or in 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.
Small group tour
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
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Tea
Felucca or motorboat ride
Entrance fees
Exclusions
Gratuities (recommended)
Food and drinks unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Centrally located Aswan hotels or Nile cruise ships
Departure Time
2:30pmHotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Begin with pickup at your centrally-located hotel or cruise ship by 2:30pm: 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 sail boat, 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 5:30pm.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.