4-Hour Nubian Museum Tour in Aswan with Felucca and Botanic Gardens

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the famous Nubian Museum and its 3,000 historical artifacts
• 02 Gain an in-depth insight into the Nubian Kingdom from prehistory to the present day
• 03 Sail on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and the Tombs of the Nobles
• 04 Stroll through the peaceful Aswan Botanic Gardens on Kitchener Island

Sign up for this 4-hour excursion in Aswan to explore the famous Nubian Museum and scan through more than 3,000 historical artifacts. Gain an in-depth insight into the Nubian Kingdom from prehistory to the present day, discover the history of the museum itself, and later walk along Corniche Street. The tour also includes a felucca sail to Kitchener Island and a visit to the peaceful Aswan Botanic Gardens.

From your vantage point on the felucca, you will see the Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on top of a hill and commanding a magnificent view of the Aswan area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Aswan

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Nubian Museum, Felucca Sail and Botanic 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 of setting your own itinerary with the luxury of a private tour.
• From your vantage point on the felucca, you will see the Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on 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 Botanic Gardens. Visit the small botanical museum before strolling through the tranquil gardens, 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.
• Later, head back to your hotel to conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pick-up service from your hotel in Aswan and return
• Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Bottled water during your trip
• All service charges and taxes

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Optional activities
• Tipping

What to bring

• You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

• Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
• Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
• Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Aswan, Egypt

Tour start

Assuan, Sheyakhah Oula, Qism Aswan, Aswan Governorate 1240853, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.