About this experience
Discover a quieter side of Aswan on a private tour that connects two powerful stories of Nubia: the rescued temples of Lake Nasser and the living heritage preserved inside the Nubian Museum. Visit Kalabsha Temple, one of the most impressive monuments saved from the rising waters after the High Dam, and enjoy its dramatic setting near Lake Nasser. Then continue to the Nubian Museum, where ancient artifacts, traditional displays, and cultural exhibits bring Nubian history, art, daily life, and identity into clear focus. With private air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and a flexible pace, this tour is ideal for travelers who want more than the standard Aswan sightseeing route.
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 4 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
- Entrance fees (extra fee)
- Bottled water onboard
- Private tour experience for your group
- 15-minute motorboat sail to Kalabsha Island
- Govt fees, service charges, and taxes
- Private air conditioned vehicle/driver
- Private Air-conditioned vehicle/driver
- Preferred-language Egyptologist Guide (extra fee)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Luxor
Not included
- Tipping, Meals, Beverages, extra activities not mentioned in the itinerary, and personal spending
Itinerary and highlights
Explore Kalabsha Temple near Lake Nasser, where you can walk through a grand stone gateway, open courts, carved walls, columns, and ancient sanctuary areas. Travelers will see reliefs linked to Nubian and Egyptian gods, enjoy quiet views across the water, and experience one of the most impressive temples rescued after the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
Visit the Nubian Museum to see statues, artifacts, models, traditional houses, jewelry, tools, pottery, and cultural displays that bring Nubian life into focus. Travelers can walk through galleries covering ancient Nubia, daily traditions, and the communities affected by Lake Nasser, making this one of Aswan’s best stops for cultural understanding.
Meeting and pickup information
- Pickup outside Aswan city available at extra cost.
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Guide
- English — Guide
- Italian — Guide
- French — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Egypt Sunrise
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Extra tours and hotel accommodation available on request.
- Exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking.
- Pickup outside Aswan city available at extra cost.
- Preferred-language guides available on request at extra cost.
- On-site entrance fees payable by bank card only.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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