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Starting the day with a convenient pickup from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise ship initiates a great journey across the exemplary feat of engineering: the Aswan High Dam. In the 1960s, this incredible dam tamed the Nile's yearly deluge and flooded an immense area into Lake Nasser, one of the largest manmade lakes in the world. Appreciate the dam's amazing view of the lake and the neighboring desert countryside while your guide describes how it has altered the economy and agriculture of Egypt.
Next, it is possible to motor-boat down the Nile past the First Cataract and Soheil Island. Once aboard, let the beautiful landscape of verdant greenery, sandy dunes, and traditional riverside villages slide across your ocular faculties. The impromptu outdoor boat excursion turns out to be an excellent way to let everyone groove down the vibrant Nubian village.
As you can imagine, the village is quite interesting and would offer an immersion in the people's captivating culture and tradition. A stroll down the narrow lanes filled with brightly painted houses would lead you to a local family's house, where you can enjoy their hospitality. Get to know some of their unique traditions, take in some traditional music and dance performances as well, and maybe hold a baby crocodile--because this is a very strong icon of protection in Nubian culture. After this cultural experience, you will sail back to Aswan, concluding your rich day tour with a deeper understanding of the heritage of the region.