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Egypt as people live it, one street and one river at a time.
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| Starting price | Starting priceUSD 40Per person at the lowest group rate; solo travellers and couples pay more.Your written quote confirms the price for your party, dates and choices. |
| Where it starts | Aswan |
| Activity | River villages |
| Skill or certification | None |
| Minimum age | All ages |
| Time actually doing it | About an hour on the water and an hour in the village |
| Total time | About 3–4 hours |
| Best season | Year-round; afternoons are best, and summer is very hot |
| What you see | The granite islands, the Nile and Gharb Soheil's painted houses |
| What it asks | An easy boat ride and a short walk on sand and uneven lanes. Shoulders and knees covered are respectful in the village. |
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| Next step | Request a quote Add to my trip |
River villages · Aswan
A Nubian village by boat
Up the Nile past the granite islands to Gharb Soheil, for tea in a Nubian family's painted house.
- Time
- About 3–4 hours
- Needs
- None
Starting priceUSD 40Read more : A Nubian village by boatWhat we confirm before you go
- A licensed boat with life jackets
- A family home visit, with no shopping stop built in
- No stops to photograph caged or captive animals
- Timing that returns you before dark
Tours
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Photo: Ahmed Al.Badawy, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized and cropped for display.
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