Colourful houses and warm hospitality.
Address: Gharb Soheil, West Bank, Aswan
The Nubians have lived along this stretch of the Nile for thousands of years, with their own languages, music and architecture. Many villages were flooded by Lake Nasser after the High Dam was built in the 1960s, and communities were resettled.
Gharb Soheil keeps the traditional style: domed houses painted in bright colours, guesthouses with courtyards and families who welcome visitors for tea, Nubian food and henna.
October to April.
Afternoon, returning by boat at sunset.
Spend a night in a Nubian guesthouse for a quieter experience.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Legendary 1899 hotel above the Nile where Agatha Christie stayed.
See pricesYes, Nubian families live there and welcome visitors.
It is popular, but it gives a real taste of Nubian culture.
By boat from Aswan or by road.
