In the early 1960's, when Egypt built the High Dam at Aswan, Egyptologists and archaeologists the world over heeded UNESCO's appeal to salvage the monuments of Egyptian Nubian history before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged them forever. More than sixty expeditions ultimately joined the "Nubian Rescue Campaign", which resulted in the excavation and recording of hundreds of sites, the recovery of thousands of objects, and the salvage and translocation of a number of important temples to higher ground.
Due to the quantities of material recovered from tombs, temples and settlements, UNESCO was encouraged in the 1980's to plan a new Nubian museum in Aswan where the objects could be stored and exhibited. It was universally felt at the time that they should be kept as close as possible to their principal places of origin and the Nubian Museum was the result. Travel by Felucca to Soheil Island for an insight into the Nubian lifestyle. The island is home to a Nubian Village. Here you will visit a Nubian house and spend time with the Nubian people, learning about their history, culture and lifestyle.
This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour.
Departure Dates: Daily
Departure Point: Tour departs from Aswan hotels or Port area
Departure Time: 8.30am
Return Details: Tour returns to original point of departure
Hotel Pickup: Tour departs from Aswan hotels and Port area. Please include the details of your hotel at the time of booking.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Transport by air conditioned vehicle.
Price Excludes:
- Optional gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
Additional Info:
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
- Confirmation of this product will be received at time of booking
- Tour is operated in English. French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian speaking guides are available, if requested at time of booking
- Minibus transport is wheelchair accessible.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Egypt
History Whiz
Archeology/History
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