Felucca tour of Aswan landmarks including Nubian lunch
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Offered in: English and 5 more
Overview
This tour will take you to experience the breathtaking Egyptian nature, and landmarks in the Aswan area, onboard on a traditional felucca.After meeting your pick-up, you will get on the felucca, and spend an hour sailing around the fascinating Nile Islands of Aswan. You will then get off to visit Tombs of the Nobles, high cliffs opposite Aswan, honeycombed with the tombs of the princes, governors “Keepers of the Gate of the South” and other dignitaries of Ancient Egypt. The tour will continue by visiting Qubbat Al-Hawa, a small tomb constructed for a local sheikh. The felucca will then take you to the botanical garden on Kitchener’s Island, given to Lord Horatio Kitchener in the 1890s when he was consul-general of Egypt. The next destination will be a Nubian house, where you will taste a delicious homemade lunch cocked by local people, known to be extremely friendly and hospitable.After spending some enjoyable time with local people, the felucca will take you on the final sail, back to your transfer.
What's included
Certified EgyptologistCertified Egyptologist
What's Not included
Additional drinks during lunchAdditional drinks during lunch
Where
Aswan, Egypt
Meeting point:
Please provide your hotel information, your email, and phone number at the time of booking. The pick-up location is your hotel lobby, unless otherwise specified.
What To Expect
- Visit the Tombs of the Nobles, Qubbat Al-Hawa, and the botanical garden on Kitchener’s Island
- Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch cocked by the local people
- Spend a fantastic time sailing around the fascinating Nile Islands of Aswan
From
US$ 87