Sail across to a Nubian village on Elephantine Island for tea in a family house, then drift back down the Nile as the sun goes down.
Nubian villages are painted in blues, ochres and pinks that exist nowhere else in Egypt, and the culture is genuinely distinct — different language, different music, different food.
We visit one family who host guests properly rather than a staged "village experience". You will be offered hibiscus tea and you should accept it.
Mid-afternoon from your hotel or cruise boat.
Forty minutes under sail, past Kitchener's Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
An hour and a half in the village with a local host.
Back to the corniche as the light goes.
The whole table, published up front. The per-person rate falls as your group grows because a private guide and vehicle cost roughly the same either way — and the total in the booking box is the total you pay.
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| 1 traveller | $89 |
| 2–3 travellers | $55 save 38% each |
| 4–6 travellers | $44 save 51% each |
| 7+ travellers | $37 save 58% each |
Children aged 3–11 travel at 70% of the adult rate. Infants under 3 are free and do not count toward the group size.
There is no payment on this website. Send us your booking request, we confirm availability by email or WhatsApp within 24 hours, and you pay your guide in cash on the day. We accept USD, EUR, GBP and Egyptian pounds.
Yes, and the full table is published on this page. The per-person rate falls as your group grows, and the total you see in the booking box is the total you pay — there are no booking fees, service charges or surprises at the end.
Comfortable closed shoes and light layers. Sites are dusty and often unshaded, so bring a hat and sunscreen. For mosques and churches, shoulders and knees should be covered, and women should carry a scarf for their hair.
Your hotel lobby — we pick you up and drop you back.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour starts. Cancel later or miss the pickup and the tour is charged in full.
Tell us what you want out of the day and we will tell you honestly whether this is it — including when the answer is no.
