About this experience
This experience offers a private motorboat journey on the Nile combined with an authentic cultural visit to the Nubian Village on Sehel Island. Unlike standard tours, travelers are welcomed inside a real Nubian home, where they can see a traditional Nubian crocodile, enjoy Egyptian food and tea, and experience genuine Nubian hospitality. With hotel pickup included, flexible timing, and personal attention, this tour provides a relaxed, immersive, and unforgettable way to discover Nubian culture beyond typical sightseeing.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- Local escort or guide
- Private motorboat to and from Sehel Island
- Traditional Egyptian food
- Visit to the Nubian Village on Sehel Island
- Bottled water
- Nubian tea
- Entry to a Nubian house
- Pickup and drop-off from Aswan hotels or Nile cruises
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips ( Optional )
Itinerary and highlights
Your experience begins with pickup from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
Meet your guide/representative in the lobby or cruise reception, then transfer to the Nile dock to board your motorboat.
Enjoy a scenic motorboat ride along the Nile River, passing beautiful islands, palm-lined riverbanks, and traditional feluccas. Travelers can relax, enjoy the fresh air, and take memorable photos during the cruise.
Explore the colorful Nubian Village on Sehel Island and walk through its traditional streets. Visit one of the local Nubian houses, where travelers will be welcomed by a Nubian family. Inside the house, see a traditional Nubian crocodile kept inside the home, enjoy Egyptian food and Nubian hospitality, and drink traditional tea while learning about Nubian culture, lifestyle, and customs. Free time is provided for photos and shopping for handmade local crafts.
Relax on the motorboat while cruising back along the Nile River to Aswan, enjoying more scenic views and peaceful surroundings.
After the tour, travelers will be transferred back to their hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan, ending the experience comfortably.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup is available from all Aswan hotels, Nile cruises, and agreed meeting points along the Nile Corniche. Please be ready in the hotel lobby or cruise reception 10 minutes before pickup time. If you are staying on a Nile cruise, pickup will be arranged directly from your boat. Exact pickup time and location will be confirmed after booking via WhatsApp or email.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Upper Sky Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- Pickup included
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