Discover the hidden gem of Kalabsha Temple on a private tour with an Egyptologist guide. Explore ancient Egyptian architecture and learn about its fascinating history on the shores of Lake Nasser.
Discover the hidden gem of Kalabsha Temple on a private tour with an Egyptologist guide. Explore ancient Egyptian architecture and learn about its fascinating history on the shores of Lake Nasser.
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New Kalabsha - Enjoy views of palm groves & desert landscapes on way southward to Nasser Lake.
The Egyptologist will explain how Kalabsha was one of 18 monuments relocated to its current position to protect it from flooding after the construction of Aswan High Dam.
Hear how the building, regarded as one of the best examples of a free-standing…
- New Kalabsha - Enjoy views of palm groves & desert landscapes on way southward to Nasser Lake.
The Egyptologist will explain how Kalabsha was one of 18 monuments relocated to its current position to protect it from flooding after the construction of Aswan High Dam.
Hear how the building, regarded as one of the best examples of a free-standing Nubian temple, was dismantled and then rebuilt on the newly formed lake banks.
hear while touring the court, halls, and sanctuary how it was largely completed, but never finished, under the rule of Roman Emperor Octavius Augustus, and dedicated to the Nubian deity, Mandulis.
View the impressive pylon & undecorated façade, and inspect the striking columns, hypostyle hall, sanctuary, & reliefs, one of the latter depicting Augustus making an offering to Mandulis.
See Coptic crosses reliefs that testify to a period of used the temple as a Christian church, including an inscription in Meroitic- an ancient language that’s still a mystery to today’s Egyptologists
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Exciting motorboat ride
- Private air-conditioned minivan transport
- Tour the grand temples of Roman emperors and Ramses II
- Complimentary bottled water during the tour
- Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Exciting motorboat ride
- Private air-conditioned minivan transport
- Tour the grand temples of Roman emperors and Ramses II
- Complimentary bottled water during the tour
- Expert English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- other Languages Egyptologist guide are available up to request
- Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on spot by credit card
- Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
- other Languages Egyptologist guide are available up to request
- Sightseeing entrance fees are to be paid on spot by credit card
- Tipping, beverages, extra activities, and Personal spending
Family-Friendly - Welcoming kids’ mischief and naughtiness :) - Easy, gentle movement - Stress-free - No hassles
Discover the enchanting yet frequently overlooked Kalabsha Temple, located on the shores of Lake Nasser, during this 3-hour private tour from Aswan, accompanied by an Egyptologist guide. Journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to…
Family-Friendly - Welcoming kids’ mischief and naughtiness :) - Easy, gentle movement - Stress-free - No hassles
Discover the enchanting yet frequently overlooked Kalabsha Temple, located on the shores of Lake Nasser, during this 3-hour private tour from Aswan, accompanied by an Egyptologist guide. Journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan to this magnificent temple by the water, originally constructed in 30 BC.
- We do pick up all travelers outside Aswan city with an extra cost
- other languages tour-guides are available up to request at an extra cost
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
