As others fellow Trip advisors suggested you can surely tell your guide or company to book it for you.
But if you really want to experience a real Nubian culture that is by sparing a day and than take west aswan ferry to... More
As others fellow Trip advisors suggested you can surely tell your guide or company to book it for you.
But if you really want to experience a real Nubian culture that is by sparing a day and than take west aswan ferry to other side it will cost you 5EGP each and after a short boat ride you will be on other side.
Just climb up a a short distance from where you can visit the fort if you like or follow the straight path which is quite visible which will lead you to the Nubian village where people generally love sparing time, talking to people and even having their local food. That is my way of experiencing the culture.
You may choose the way you like. As for most of guides and companies who arrange the tours I have found out that generally they will take you to a particular family which they have tie ups with and for them you are just another tourist from whom they can extort money.
So to have best experience I would recommend to spare a day and visit the whole village on your own. And you will find out that people are very friendly, helpful and not after your money but after you to learn your culture as well.
