Exploring the most beautiful stretch of the Nile 
- Felucca, sailboat or motorboat cruise through a unique river landscape
- Tour through the flora and fauna of the Nile and its island oases
- Spectacular views of massive sand dunes, as well as Aswan and its sights, from the water
- Stopovers at attractions on land can be included (e.g., the Aga Khan Mausoleum, a Nubian village, and the Old Cataract Hotel)
Introducing…
- Mahmoud Sayed, nick ‘Sheemy’, 46 years old
- Born in southern Egypt, married, 3 children
- Official tour guide and operator throughout Egypt since 2006
- Linguistic genius with excellent English skills, has studied English literature, among other subjects
- Deep unterstanding of customer relationships
- Well-established intercultural and organizational skills
Cruising the Nile river between its islands near Aswan 
Aswan belongs to the Nile just as Cologne belongs to the Rhine!
If you haven’t seen Aswan, you haven’t really been to the Nile. This vibrant Arab city should be on the bucket list of anyone visiting the Land of the Pharaohs. The city’s unique location on the Nile makes it the ‘Pearl of Egypt.’
The best way to explore the city is from the water. I recommend a combination of a felucca sailing trip and a motorboat ride. The ideal starting point for this little Nile cruise is the Pyramisis Island Resort – one of the most beautiful hotels in Aswan. I love staying there myself.
The sailboat takes you to small uninhabited islands in the Nile, where you can watch waterfowl.
The motorboat ride heads north, passing between the main island of Elephantine and Lord Kitchener Island. This offers a fantastic view of the city and the sand dunes on the other side of the river.
This time, I enjoyed this private Nile experience with Sheemy. He’s already organized quite a few tours and excursions for me in and around Aswan, such as to the world-famous Abu Simbel Temple, which is located about 300 km southwest of Aswan.
I highly recommend Sheemy for this tour, and I’d be happy to share his contact information with you.
