About this experience
Kalabsha Temple & Nubian Museum: Enhance your Aswan trip with our exclusive day tour. Witness the splendor of Kalabsha Temple and uncover the treasures of the Nubian Museum. With a private guide, modern vehicle transfers, bottled water, and comprehensive service, we take care of every detail for a seamless journey.
At a glance
- Duration: 7 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 7 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
- Private Tour Guide
- Entrance fees
- Pick up from your hotel in Aswan and return
- Bottled water
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
At 8:00 am You will find our tour guide in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name our Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a trip
The Temple of Kalabsha (also Temple of Mandulis) is an ancient Egyptian temple that was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha (Gate of Kalabsha), approximately 50 km south of Aswan.
In the 1960s the temple was relocated under the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, along with other outstanding examples of Nubian architecture including Abu Simbel and Amada.
which has been dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the High-Dam site (Western Bank).
This temple was originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, 40 miles south of Aswan, and was restored during the Roman conquest
The Nubian Museum (officially the International Museum of Nubia) is an archaeological museum located in Aswan, Upper Egypt. It was built following the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, to a design by architect Mahmoud El-Hakim for an estimated construction cost of LE 75 million (approximately US$22 million at the time). Dedicated to Nubian culture and civilization, it was inaugurated on November 23, 1997, and was awarded the Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 2001.
This museum displays thousands of antiquities that would have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser. This museum takes its name from the ancient Egyptian Nub, meaning gold, in reference to the area's famous gold mines Moreover; you will enjoy scenes of Nubian life demonstrated with a range of life-size displays.
at the end of the tour transfer back to your hotel in Aswan
Meeting and pickup information
- You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name
Languages and tickets
- Arabic — Audio
- Arabic — Guide
- German — Audio
- German — Guide
- English — Audio
- English — Guide
- Italian — Audio
- Italian — Guide
- French — Audio
- Spanish — Audio
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Book My Egypt Tours
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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