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Per PersonMany people want to experience a distinctive and enjoyable Nubian Village tour from Aswan, especially for trips called “social trips.” As is known, the village has many picturesque natural landscapes and also recreational activities that attract many tourists from all over the world, as it offers a complete life. So, let us take you to the best tourist tours in the Nubian Village for your next trip’s experience.
Why Choose the Nubian Village from Aswan?
Due to the many features of the Nubian Village, it has become one of the best places that tourists definitely want to visit, to have an unparalleled tourist experience.
The Best Time to Visit the Nubian Village
To enjoy the best Nubian Village tour from Aswan, it is recommended to visit it in the winter months, which start from November to February, where the temperature is low.
Consequently, it is possible to do all the outdoor activities, which include camel riding, walking, and discovering the village with ease without suffering from the high temperatures.
But in the presence of high temperatures, tourists cannot do any activities, thus hindering the tourist trip and not enjoying it.
Also, the suitable times are the spring and autumn months, as the first starts from March to May, and the second starts from September to October, where the weather is between warm, moderate, hot, or humid, so it cannot be predicted exactly.
Special Activities for Families on the Tour
Through the Nubian Village tour from Aswan, you can enjoy many different and special activities, including the following:
- Henna painting, as there are many talented girls in this, with impressive Pharaonic drawings, which are the most common drawing among tourists, especially for Egyptians.
- Hair braiding with threads of cheerful colors, and this activity is very popular among the people of Gharb Seheil.
- Raising crocodiles, which is a profession for anyone who wants to work in tourism, especially since crocodiles are treated like pets.
- Enjoy riding a boat in the middle of the Nile and enjoy its special atmosphere amidst the magical waters and the kind people of Nubia. You can also watch the sunset.
- Riding camels in the Nubian desert for a wonderful experience, and the camels run fast.
- Having dinner with a local family, thus being able to immerse yourself more in their culture and enjoy its special atmosphere.
- Sitting in a cafe to spend the best time there, where you can take the best souvenir photos while having the best drinks and snacks.
- Visit the Botanical Island, which is full of rare roses, flowers, and trees. It is a green oasis in the middle of the Nile.
- You can visit Elephantine Island, which is home to ancient temples and Pharaonic antiquities, and it combines the Nile atmosphere with Egyptian civilization.
- You can visit Jebel al-Qubba, where there is a panoramic view of Aswan and the Nile River, and its location was an old defensive site.
Tips for Enjoying the Nubian Village Trip
To enjoy the best Nubian Village tour from Aswan and have an unforgettable experience, you should consider some tips, which are as follows:
- Respect the culture and customs of the village, where you should wear appropriate clothes, avoiding revealing clothes. You should also not speak to them in English.
- Discover unfamiliar places and take the necessary precautions when heading to them to avoid any fraud.
- Make sure that your health insurance covers all medical expenses that may be incurred during travel, with the need to get all the necessary vaccinations.
- You can seek the help of one of the local guides for complete benefit about the history and culture of Nubia, and to get to know the most important tourist places and the most important activities there.
- Do not forget to travel at the appropriate times where the temperatures are suitable so that you can enjoy the activities of the village and wander inside it.
- Bring with you a bag of medical supplies, as it will help you a lot when any emergency that requires first aid occurs.
Conclusion
Our Nubian Village Tour From Aswan provides you with the opportunity to delve into nature and enjoy many picturesque natural landscapes, in addition to the multiple activities that we advise you not to miss. Thus, you can spend the best vacation with your family amidst the kind people of Nubia, so do not miss this wonderful trip.
Included and Excluded
- Pick-up and drop-off services from your hotel in Aswan.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers.
- Boat ride along the Nile to the Nubian Village.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Personal expenses such as shopping and souvenirs.
- Meals and drinks not listed as included.
- Tipping for guide and driver.
- Any extra activities requested by the guest.
Highlights of the Tour
- Enjoy a scenic boat ride along the Nile to the Nubian Village.
- Discover the colorful houses and unique Nubian architecture.
- Meet local families and experience authentic Nubian hospitality.
- Learn about Nubian traditions, culture, and history.
- Visit traditional markets with handmade crafts and souvenirs.
- Enjoy a cup of Nubian tea while overlooking the Nile.
- Capture stunning photos of the vibrant village atmosphere.
Tour Itinerary
As soon as you arrive in the Nubian Village, you will find houses built of mud brick and decorated with the best bright, painted, and varied colors in their shapes, such as birds, fish, trees, and the faces of Nubian children, with their attractive natural beauty.
In addition to the domes that are built on top of the house for protection from rainfall, with open courtyards that help sunlight to enter. When you look at the house, you feel as if you are in front of a dazzling artistic painting.
For this reason, tourists are attracted to these houses, as they combine modernity and authenticity, in addition to their ability to achieve an ecological balance and maintain moderate temperatures throughout the year.
Experiencing Authentic Nubian Food
After that, you can have the best delicious and tasty Nubian foods, such as "Fattet El-Kabed," "El-Aslad," and "El-Kashid," which can be eaten in a special atmosphere, and you will feel as if you are among your family with the wonderful people of Nubia. If the Nubian Village tour from Aswan is during holidays and seasons, you will find that every table must contain "fatta" with "jakod," in addition to "kashad," which is liver, tripe, and lungs, which are eaten with Nubian bread to enjoy a delicious taste and flavor.Shopping in the Popular Markets
On the next day of the Nubian Village tour from Aswan, you can start a shopping trip that will definitely impress you, as Gharb Seheil is full of different shops that include paintings, handicrafts, fabrics, leather goods, bags, spices, and more. With this, you can buy the best and most valuable souvenirs. Care is taken to visit Gharb Seheil throughout the year, especially in the winter, when the temperatures are low, whether for domestic or international tourism.A Boat Tour on the Nile
Discover the village more to enjoy its atmosphere, where you can ride a boat and sail amidst the waters of the Nile and enjoy the banks of the Nile, palm trees, and watching the seagulls in a wonderful sunny atmosphere. Through this trip, you can get to know the people of Nubia more, by learning about their traditions, customs, simple life, and their distinctive style, all of which is a reflection of the authenticity and heritage of that village, so do not miss this wonderful experience.- Arrival at the Nubian Village.
- Walking tour through colorful Nubian houses.
- Visit to traditional Nubian homes.
- View domed roofs and open courtyards.
- Cultural exploration of village life.
- Authentic Nubian food experience.
- Holiday Nubian meals (seasonal).
- Visit Gharb Seheil market.
- Shopping for handicrafts and souvenirs.
- Nile boat ride.
- Scenic river views and bird watching.
- Meet local Nubian people.
- Free time for photos.
- Relaxation by the Nile.
- Return to Aswan.
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Frequently Asked & Questions
You can ride a motorboat or a boat, and the journey takes between 20 to 30 minutes, through which you can enjoy the natural scenery of the sand dunes and the banks of the Nile.
Among the Nubian villages in Aswan are Gharb Seheil and also Elephantine Island, both of which are located on the banks of the Nile River.
You can take a taxi to reach Abu Simbel, and its cost starts from 22 to 27 dollars, and the journey takes about 4 hours and a few minutes.
In the Nubian village, you will find colorful houses, vibrant streets, unique crafts, natural landscapes, friendly people, and more that attract tourists.
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