About this experience
On the banks of Lake Nasser lies Kalabsha Temple, an often overlooked jewel of Aswan. An Egyptologist guide is waiting to take you on a private tour to the
At a glance
- Duration: 6 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
On the banks of Lake Nasser lies Kalabsha Temple. Your Egyptologist guide is waiting to take you on a private tour to the temple to help you unlock its secrets. For two years from 1961, the temple was dismantled into 15,000 pieces and moved to its current location on Lake Nasser. The temple which is dedicated to the Egyptian god Horus and the Nubian god Mandulis was originally built just after the Ptolemy period, the era after Alexander the Great's death (323BC). The facade of the temple is undecorated suggesting it was never finished by its original builder, the Roman emperor Octavius Augustus. Despite being unfinished, Kalabsha Temple is considered the most complete, and largest free-standing temple in Nubia. The inner walls feature Egyptian artwork including a carving of St George slaying a dragon and Coptic crosses, showing the influence of the Christian era. This language remains a mystery to Egyptologists today, with its origin still unknown.
Languages and tickets
- German — Guide
- Japanese — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Your Egypt Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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