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You will be met from any place in Aswan, whether it is a hotel, a Nile cruise, or even a private residence, to transfer you. You will next board the boats that will transport you to the Nubian hamlet on the Nile. The Nile Valley, which lies between Luxor and Aswan, is a historically and culturally significant region that offers tourists a captivating glimpse into the heart of ancient Egypt.
These sites are frequently visited during a day trip or boat between these two ancient towns. The Nubian village houses along the roads are reminiscent of African settlements. We recommend exploring Elephantine Island in the late afternoon, when the villages come alive. The Nubian population is friendly and welcoming. We even found ourselves participating in a soccer match during our last stroll around Elephantine!
On the island of Gharb Soheil, Nubians offer curious visitors guest rooms in their own homes. For the former, it's a means of earning a living and preserving their cultural heritage; for the latter, it's a new kind of tourist experience.
A few minutes of sailing on the Nile are enough to see a beautiful, colorful picture appear in the distance. Houses are scattered all around, their facades adorned with multicolored designs that are seen nowhere else. This is the island of Gharb Soheil, located about 15 km southwest of Aswan. It can be accessed either by the sandy bank of Barbare, then continued on camelback to reach the village, or from the opposite side by climbing steps that lead directly to this Nubian village.
Locals greet guests and teach them about Nubian culture as soon as they arrive, and they do it with great warmth. All of the residences' doors are ajar there. You can come and spend a day or even a few days on the banks of the Nile, far from modernity. After your enjoyable Aswan tours, the car will be prepared to drive you back to your hotel or any other desired place.
