



Explore Nubia, Nubian village & Animalia museum

Your Host
Fatma
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About this activity
Type of
activity
Culture and history, Community
Duration
2 Hours
Supported
languages
English
Instant
confirmation
Yes
Activity
recommended
for
Everybody
Minimum Age
Eligibility
4 years
Max. # of
guests
15
Disability
No
Type of
activity
Culture and history, Community
Duration
2 Hours
Supported
languages
English
Instant
confirmation
Yes
Activity
recommended
for
Everybody
Minimum Age
Eligibility
4 years
Max. # of
guests
15
Disability
No
Reasons to book this experience
- Experience life in Nubia with a Nubian guide from the village.
- Explore an old authentic Nubian village, was the Capital of Aswan in ancient times.
- Discover Nubian's customs and traditions from locals.
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What to Expect
On this tour, we will take you to a Nubian village on Elephantine Island. We will enjoy visiting an authentic Nubian village and discover its people's customs and traditions, besides visiting Animalia museum, it's center of information about life in Nubia, it's old and modern history as well. You will have the opportunity to meet and exchange with locals and get to learn more about the Nubian culture and better understand the Importance of women's role in Nubia as a matriarchal society.
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Booking Information
Please bring your email booking confirmation
- The relocation of the Nubians due to building the dams.
- Customs and traditions of the Nubian, in marriage and other aspects of life.
- Animals, insects, fishes, stones in the area.
- The old history of Nubians and the famous kingdom of Kush, their kings and queens in ancient times.
The tour starts at 12, by visiting Elephantine island, the famous Nubian village in Aswan, the old Capital in Ancient times.
We will walk enjoying the view of the farmlands, as mango tree fields and corn.
See the old traditional Nubian houses with their beautiful paintings.
It's the old style of the vaulted ceiling, from mud break.
Walk to Animalia, the museum made by the Nubian family from the island.
The owner used to work as an English and Spanish tourist guide, and the mother as a teacher.
They are interested in Nubian culture and want to present it in the right way to their guest.
In Animalia, we will see the traditional Nubian house، palm tree productions used inside the house.
We will get to know more about :
A welcome drink will be offered to the guest.
Then walk back to the ferry boat, the local one of the island.
- All info will be provided by email after booking.
- Adult ticket : USD 13.72
- Kids ticket under 10 : USD 7.48
- The guest will need comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, and water.
- The tour includes Animalia museum entrance fees and guiding.
Confirmation:
Please bring your email booking confirmation
Itinerary:
- The relocation of the Nubians due to building the dams.
- Customs and traditions of the Nubian, in marriage and other aspects of life.
- Animals, insects, fishes, stones in the area.
- The old history of Nubians and the famous kingdom of Kush, their kings and queens in ancient times.
The tour starts at 12, by visiting Elephantine island, the famous Nubian village in Aswan, the old Capital in Ancient times.
We will walk enjoying the view of the farmlands, as mango tree fields and corn.
See the old traditional Nubian houses with their beautiful paintings.
It's the old style of the vaulted ceiling, from mud break.
Walk to Animalia, the museum made by the Nubian family from the island.
The owner used to work as an English and Spanish tourist guide, and the mother as a teacher.
They are interested in Nubian culture and want to present it in the right way to their guest.
In Animalia, we will see the traditional Nubian house، palm tree productions used inside the house.
We will get to know more about :
A welcome drink will be offered to the guest.
Then walk back to the ferry boat, the local one of the island.
Highlights:
Insider Tips:
- All info will be provided by email after booking.
Ticket Details:
- Adult ticket : USD 13.72
- Kids ticket under 10 : USD 7.48
Additional Information:
- The guest will need comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, and water.
- The tour includes Animalia museum entrance fees and guiding.
Where will we meet
We will meet at Elephantine island ferry boat (Koti)، Sheyakhah Oula, Aswan First, Egypt - Elephantine Island public ferry Terminal and from there the experience will start.
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- Specify whether the experience will take place in case the weather is bad?
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Can we have some Henna done?
Henna can be offered in the Nubian house, not included in the tour price.
Is the lunch included?
The lunch isn't included, however, I can recommend places where you can eat well on the island.
Terms and Conditions
- Describe if and how an experience can be rescheduled?
- Indicate whether a guest needs a specific attire or behaviour to attend an experience?
- Specify whether the experience will take place in case the weather is bad?
- Etc
- Describe if and how an experience can be rescheduled?
- Indicate whether a guest needs a specific attire or behaviour to attend an experience?
- Specify whether the experience will take place in case the weather is bad?
- Etc
FAQ's
Can we have some Henna done?
Henna can be offered in the Nubian house, not included in the tour price.
Is the lunch included?
The lunch isn't included, however, I can recommend places where you can eat well on the island.
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Meet Fatma , your local host
Entrepreneur, Local expert, Tour guide
Hello I’m Fatma
I speak: English
About me
I am Nubian and one of the local citizens of Elephantine island. I am also an Egyptologist with 14 years old of experience as a local guide in Aswan and Luxor. A Member of the Sobhy family, the owner of Animalia museum, has a special interest in Nubian history. Let me show you everything that Nubian rich culture has to offer!

Fatma
Entrepreneur, Local expert, Tour guide
I am Nubian and one of the local citizens of Elephantine island. I am also an Egyptologist with 14 years old of experience as a local guide in Aswan and Luxor. A Member of the Sobhy family, the owner of Animalia museum, has a special interest in Nubian history. Let me show you everything that Nubian rich culture has to offer!
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