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Nubian Village Tour from Aswan by Boat

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Tour Overview

A Nubian village tour from Aswan by boat is the easiest way to meet the people of southern Egypt rather than only their monuments. This private trip costs $50 per person and combines a Nile boat ride past the First Cataract with a visit to a Nubian home on the West Bank, with transfers from your Aswan hotel or cruise ship.

A Culture Visit, Not a Temple Visit

Most of an Aswan stay is spent at ancient sites such as Philae Temple. This outing is different: the focus is on Nubian customs, language, food and the brightly painted houses that make these villages so recognizable. It suits families, photographers and anyone who wants a slower half of the day after a morning of sightseeing.

Why Go by Boat

The boat is half the experience. The ride threads between granite outcrops and green islands in the cataract area, a stretch of river that large cruise ships do not reach. Light is softest later in the day, so ask for an afternoon slot if you want photographs of the colored walls and the river.

Practical Details

Price: $50 per person, private.
Runs: daily.
Included: private air-conditioned transfers, private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide, service charges and taxes.
Not included: tips and anything bought in the village.

Entrance tickets are not listed in the published inclusions, so confirm when booking whether they are in your price. Bring small cash for henna, crafts or tea, as these are personal extras.

Pairing It With Other Aswan Trips

The village visit fits well on the same day as the Aswan day tour, or before the evening Philae sound and light show. Read our Aswan travel guide for more on the city, or browse all Aswan excursions. If you are arriving on a Nile cruise, pickup from the ship is available.

Read our Nubian village guide for what to expect, etiquette and photography tips.

Tour Highlights

Private English-speaking Egyptologist

Transfer from/to your hotel by private AC vehicle

Entrance tickets to all sights mentioned

Tour Itinerary

Enjoy a guided visit to a traditional Nubian Village in Aswan, offering a unique insight into one of Egypt’s most vibrant cultures.

Travel by boat along the Nile, passing the First Cataract and scenic islands, before arriving on the West Bank. Here, you will be welcomed into a Nubian home, where you can experience the warmth of local hospitality and gain a deeper understanding of Nubian traditions, lifestyle, and colorful architecture.

After this authentic cultural encounter, return by boat and transfer back to your hotel or Nile cruise in Aswan.

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Inclusions

All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
Private sightseeing tours in Aswan (listed on itinerary)
English-speaking tour guide / leader
All service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Any optional tours
Any extras not mentioned in the program
Tipping.

Tour Prices

Nubian Village

Price Per Person

$50

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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Nubian Village by Boat: What Travelers Ask

The private tour is $50 per person, including transfers from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise and an English-speaking guide.

By boat along the Nile, passing the First Cataract and its islands before landing on the West Bank.

Yes. Transfers start and end at your hotel or cruise ship in Aswan.

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