Day 01
Felucca Sail to Kitchener Island and Aswan Botanical Gardens
- Sail on a felucca to the Botanic Gardens on Kitchener Island in the company of a qualified Egyptologist guide. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the island and the freedom to set your itinerary with the luxury of a private tour.
- From your vantage point on the felucca, you will see the Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on the top of a hill and commanding a magnificent view of the Aswan area. On the West Bank, the desolate hillside is dotted with the Tombs of the Nobles, and your qualified Egyptologist guide will give a brief history of them as you sail by.
- Your felucca ride to Kitchener Island takes around 20 minutes, depending on wind speed and Nile currents. On arrival, your guide will accompany you to the Aswan Botanical Gardens. Visit the small botanical museum before strolling through the tranquil gardens, which are home to many exotic species of plants and trees imported from around the world. The Aswan Botanic Gardens are a quiet and peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday Egyptian life, and young couples and families from Aswan often spend their day enjoying the island.
- Returning to your felucca, you will head back to Aswan's East Bank, riding the currents and winds on a relaxing sail with the expertise and knowledge of your local felucca captain.
