ASWAN • EGYPT

See Aswan from the Nile, at your own pace.

Enjoy the river with Ali & Sindbad the Sailor. We arrange trips on a local motorboat and can arrange a traditional felucca sailing trip on request.

Straightforward boat trips arranged directly with local boatmen.

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Your trip on the Nile

Local motorboat

Trips on a local motorboat, with the route and duration agreed directly with Ali and Sindbad.

Traditional felucca

If you would rather sail, a traditional felucca can be arranged on request.

Pick-up locations

Pick-up anywhere in Aswan. Pick-up from nearby Nubian villages can also be arranged for an extra charge, agreed before departure.

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Straightforward prices

High season

October – April

8 USD

per person / hour

Low season

May – September

5 USD

per person / hour

Minimum 2 people. Discounts for larger groups are available on request.

Prices are per person, per hour for the boat trip. Please agree on the duration, route and any extra charges before departure.

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Places to discover

A few interesting stops on the Nile and around Aswan.

Elephantine Island

An island in the Nile opposite the city, with traces of ancient settlements and Nubian villages. A rewarding stop for discovering local history and everyday life.

Kitchener's Island Botanical Garden

A leafy garden on an island in the Nile, known for its variety of trees and plants. A peaceful break from the city, reached by boat.

Tombs of the Nobles

Rock-cut tombs in the hillside on the Nile's west bank. They preserve decorations and evidence of the lives of high-ranking officials in ancient Egypt.

Berber Nubian Beach

A riverside area locally identified by this name. Open the Google Maps location to see the exact meeting point.

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Swimming is only suitable when local conditions allow. Before entering the water, ask Ali and Sindbad whether the spot is safe that day.

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Talk directly to Ali and Sindbad

Message us on WhatsApp to agree on the meeting point, time, duration and type of boat.