Abu Simbel
Ramses II’s monumental temple to the sun gods, with its Osiride statues and painted scenes of the battle of Kadesh.
View details
Aswan · Culture
Nubian villages
Colourful villages on the west bank of the Nile, home to a people with their own languages, traditions and roots reaching back to Sudan and Africa.
The experience
A Visit to a Nubian Village
In the far south of Egypt, Aswan is surrounded by small islands and, on the west bank, by Nubian villages. They are a cheerful sight, painted in bright colours and home to the Nubian people, whose population does not exceed 100,000.
The Nubians speak their own languages and keep traditions distinct from the rest of Egypt. Their origins go back to Africa and Sudan, from where they travelled in antiquity to farm along the Nile. A visit is perfect as a half-day in Aswan.
Covers
- West bank Nubian villages
- Traditional painted architecture
- Local culture and customs
Keep exploring
More experiences
Philae Temple
The island temple of Isis, the last built in the classical Egyptian style. Visit by day, or return for the evening sound and light show.
View details
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Two of the great temples between Aswan and Luxor, each with its own character, explored with an experienced local guide.
View details