Elephantine Island Boat Tour

6,3 (6 avis)

Day trip

Guide en: Anglais

Description

Embark on a peaceful felucca voyage across the River Nile and explore Elephantine Island, the largest island in the Aswan region. Its breathtaking views will enchant you!

Tour Details

At the scheduled time, we'll meet at your hotel or cruise vessel in Aswan to start our adventure along Africa's longest river, the Nile. Afterward, we'll board a traditional felucca that will take us to Elephantine Island.

Historically, this island served a crucial role, acting as a natural border between Egypt and Nubia, with its southern sections being fortified for many centuries.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, we will embark on a boat tour around Elephantine Island, where you'll learn about its fascinating history. Are you curious about the origin of its unique name? It is believed to stem from its significance as a major ivory trading hub.

Additionally, we'll stop by the Khnun Temple for an outside view, which is one of the major structures spanning three kilometers (1.8 miles) used historically to monitor the Nile floods. To conclude our tour, we will float past the Aswan Botanical Garden, also referred to by the Nubians as Jet Narty. From onboard the felucca, you will witness a rich variety of native Egyptian flora.

We will then return to your hotel or cruise ship.

Pickup Info

This experience encompasses pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments within Aswan.

However, if your accommodation is situated on certain Aswan Islands, we will meet you at the following designated locations:

For stays on West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): please meet us at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
If you reside on the island of Suhil (Guizirit Suhil): we will also pick you up from the West Bank Ferry Terminal.

For those whose hotel or boat is located outside the city center or the aforementioned islands, please use one of the specified meeting points.

Additional Info

If the Nile's currents prove to be excessively strong, we will utilize a motorboat for necessary transfers during our river journey for safety considerations.

Inclus

Hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop–off
Transport by air–conditioned bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Felucca ride

Politique d'annulation

Cancellazione gratuita fino a 48 ore prima (heure locale)

Accessibilité

Not wheelchair accessible.

Informations importantes

The local team will get in touch with you the day before the activity to confirm the exact pickup time from your hotel, as the indicated time on your voucher is approximate. Once you know the exact time, please be ready a few minutes beforehand. The guide will have a sign with Civitatis and your name on it.

This activity includes pickup from hotels, hostels and flats in Aswan.

However, if your hotel or boat is on one of the following Aswan Islands, we'll pick you up at the meeting points indicated below:

For accommodation on West Aswan Island (Gharb Aswan): we'll pick you up at the West Bank Ferry Terminal.
For accommodation on the island of Suhil (Guizirit Suhil): we'll pick you up from the West Bank Ferry terminal.

If your hotel or boat in Aswan is not in the city centre or on any of the islands mentioned, you'll have to go to one of the meeting points indicated.