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Board a private motorboat from Aswan to the relocated Philae Temple, then cross the Nile to a vibrant Nubian village where colorful houses, crafts, and local life await. This 5–6 hour tour includes entrance fees and hotel transfers for an effortless cultural day on the river.
Board a private motorboat from Aswan to the relocated Philae Temple, then cross the Nile to a vibrant Nubian village where colorful houses, crafts, and local life await. This 5–6 hour tour includes entrance fees and hotel transfers for an effortless cultural day on the river.
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Operated by Hola Egipto · Aswan, Aswan Governorate
A wakeful wind off the Nile lifts dust from the quay as your motorboat slips from Aswan’s shore. Palm fronds blur past, the engine’s steady pulse matching the river’s slow push; ahead, Philae’s stone colonnades rise like an ancient stage set on an island, and beyond them the painted houses of a Nubian village press bright against the green of date palms.
easy.
5–6 hours.
Suitable for most travelers who can walk short uneven stone steps and board a small motorboat.
Yes—this tour specifies entrance fees to the temple are included in the price.
The ride from the Aswan shore to the village opposite Soheil Island is short—typically under 30 minutes each way depending on boarding location and river conditions.
The tour lists wheelchair accessibility; confirm pickup logistics and any special assistance needs when booking so the guide can prepare appropriate transfer arrangements.
Small vendors in Nubian villages often accept cash only; carry small Egyptian pounds for crafts, tea, and tips.
Philae was moved stone-by-stone in a UNESCO-led rescue to save it from inundation after the Aswan High Dam project, making its current island placement an example of mid-20th-century archaeological conservation.
Tour operations operate in a sensitive riverine environment—limit plastic waste, avoid touching ancient reliefs, and buy locally made crafts to support village economies.
Hola Egipto operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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