The Nubian village

Aswan.

Excellent

4.7/5

Duration

4 Hours aprox.

Type

Private

Run

Everyday

Location

Aswan

Overview

One of the most beautiful attractions in Aswan is the Nubian Village deep south of Egypt where Aswan city, you'll find that Aswan is surrounded by many small islands and Nubian villages on the west bank. The Nubian villages are such a cheerful sight for being painted with bright colors, and inhabited by Nubians. They speak their own Nubian Languages and have specific traditions that are different from the rest of Egypt. Their origin goes back to Africa and Sudan when they traveled in antiquity to south Egypt for farming around the Nile. The Nubian Villages are considered to be Aswan city attraction and perfect for half Aswan day tours if you are passing by the city. Visiting a Nubian village is a must when traveling to Egypt. Between all Aswan attractions, this could be the only trip that will capture your heart in all meanings. The Nubian people are so friendly and overwhelming, great hospitality will be waiting for you in one of the Nubian family houses. They have dark skin and speak a language called Nuba or Nubian. The Nubian houses are made of mud and often colored blue or orange. Palm trees and gardens are everywhere; they raise chickens and goats mostly in their farms. Some locals if not farming, they would live from selling handicrafts and women drawing Henna for tourists. Such a wonderful trip for adults, kids and all ages. Nubians still affected by ancient Egyptian beliefs. They thought the crocodile body hanging over the house door can protect its people from the evil eye, and that’s why you will probably find crocodile mummified bodies all over the village's doors. Fishermen hunt the crocodile and stuff them with a straw while keeping their mouth open and hang them on their houses. They even draw crocodiles everywhere and can keep one or two locked in a cage for tourists to take pictures with. The Nile crocodile was worshiped in the time of the pharaohs as God called Sobek, and that’s why Nubians mummified the crocodile to prevent evil things and adopted it as a tradition

Itinerary

Day 1

The villages are located away from Aswan center Nile Dream guide will pick you up in motorboat to get there, It is not hard at all, You can enjoy the Nubian village, and you can enjoy the stunning sunset while sailing to Nubia, breathe some fresh air and enjoy the sight of the Nile. When the picturesque village start to appear in the water, that’s the beginning of your wonderful tour

Included/Excluded

- English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
- Transfer in motorboat
- Ride a camel
- Drinks in the Nubian house
- Tourism Police Permission
- Tax

- Accommodation
- Personal spending
- Tipping
- Anything not mentioned above

Package

Price,Terms & Conditions

1 Person

$75

2 to 4 Person

$50

5 to 8 Person

$45

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