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Mohamed Mounir's Villa along the Nile River
Egyptian geese on a rock in the Nile River near Aswan
Mysterious green fruit grows on Soheil Island near Aswan
Tree bearing green fruit on Soheil Island near Aswan
Traditional Egyptian felucca vessel sailing on the Nile River

Soheil Island Private Half-Day Felucca Boat Tour

By Elegant Voyage
5 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $61 per traveller
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview
  • Sailing the Nile on a traditional Egyptian felucca vessel
  • Quality time spent in a local Nubian village
  • Insight into customs & culture of an ancient people
  • History of the civilisation & their modern-day community
  • Intriguing & informative granite inscriptions & carvings

Activity location

  • Seheil Island
    • Seheil Island
    • Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Aswan City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

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Private Soheil Island Half-Day Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00am
Price details
CA $60.93 x 1 TravellerCA $60.93

Total
Price is CA $60.93

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate guided tour of Soheil Island
  • What's includedWhat's includedFelucca cruise
  • What's includedWhat's includedReturn transport to and from your central Aswan hotel via air-conditioned car or minivan
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive tour commentary provided in English

Know before you book

  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • Return transport is available from most centrally located Aswan hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time

What you can expect

Embark on a felucca boat cruise down the Nile to visit a traditional Nubian village on Soheil Island. Experience the lifestyle and welcoming culture of the residents who live there.

One of the most delightful methods of travel on the Nile is the felucca wooden vessel with triangular sails. Cruise along the famous river and make your way to Soheil Island, where you find a traditional Nubian village. Enjoy being welcomed by the community while you visit a local school and maybe even be invited into someone’s home.

Learn about the Nubian’s long history in southern Egypt and Sudan from your guide. Nubians are also famous for their expert horsemanship and ability with the bow, both traditional expressions of their culture. Observe the ancient inscriptions carved into the granite rocks, now important records of significant historical events from ancient times.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned and disinfected
  • Vehicles and venues cleaned with disinfectants
  • Vehicles and venues kept vacant between travellers
Social distancing
  • Contactless ticket redemption
  • Social distancing measures in place
Safety measures
  • Personal protective equipment worn by staff
  • Temperature checks given to staff
  • Temperature checks available
  • Masks required
  • Masks provided
  • Hand sanitizer provided
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Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSeheil Island
    • Seheil Island
    • Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEAswan City Center (Hotel Pickup)
    • Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Egypt