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Aswan Botanical garden with Felucca ride
Aswan, Egypt
2 hours
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Date
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What You Will Do
From your vantage point on the felucca you will see Agha Khan Mausoleum, situated on the top of a hill, commanding a magnificent view of Aswan area. On the West Bank the desolate hillside is dotted with the Tombs of the Nobles which your qualified Egyptologist guide will give a brief history of as you sail by. Your felucca ride to Kitchener Island takes around 20 minutes, depending on wind speed and Nile currents, and on arrival your guide will accompany you to Aswan Botanic Gardens. Visit the small botanical museum before strolling through the tranquil gardens which are home to many exotic species of plants and trees imported from all around the world. The Aswan Botanic Gardens are a quiet and peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of everyday Egyptian life
What's Included?
- Hotel/port pickup and drop off
- All fees and/or taxes
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Aswan Botanical Garden
Overview Set sail on a 2-hour private felucca tour of Aswan’s Botanical Gardens, and explore Kitchener Island with an Egyptologist. Land on the lush shores of the garden isle, whose 16.8 acres (6.8 hectares) of palm trees, sandalwood and exotic plants were first planted by a legendary British military leader. Learn the story of the island in a small botanical museum, and relax on this tranquil and shady Nile oasis. Felucca ride to Kitchener Island Stroll through the tranquil Aswan Botanic Gardens Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour Pickup and drop-off from Aswan hotels
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Show You Egypt.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guide Options
- Guide - English
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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