A private visit to the temples of the Philae, and Kalabsha with a French speaking guide

Aswan , Egypt

A private visit to the temples of the Philae, and Kalabsha with a French speaking guide

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4h - 5h

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About this experience

Our French-speaking Egyptologist guide will pick you up where you are in Aswan to start your discovery which lasts about 4 hours. First you start by private car to Lake Nasser where you will visit Kalabsha, you will take a motor boat as the site is today on an island. The site consists of several monuments moved by Unesco from the rise in level of Lake Nasser which is formed thanks to the new Aswan Dam. You will discover the temples of Kalabsha, Beit El-Ouli, and Gerf Hussein. There are stelae, chapels, and Grafitti who are saved on this island. Then you will return to your car to continue to the pier which is between the two dams of Aswan where you will take another motor boat to discover the monuments of Philae which are also saved where you will visit The great temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, The chapel which is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, and finally The kiosk of the Roman emperor Trajan.

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A private visit to the temples of the Philae, and Kalabsha with a French speaking guide

Pickup included

What's included

The private motor boats like the 2 sites are on islands

A modern air-conditioned car, and private.

A private French speaking Egyptologist Guide

Tickets from the mentioned sites.

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

Philae is so wonderful, It is on an island called Agilkia where Unesco has succeeded in saving the monuments of Philae. The old site is now under water and at the end of your visit the guide will show you where this site was. The monument of Philae consists of several things: The large temple on site is dedicated to The goddess Isis who is the goddess of magic, the 2nd temple is much more popular than that of Isis, It is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love and motherhood, and finally, The grandiose kiosk of the Romian emperor Trajan. As the site is on an island, it is only accessible by a motor boat.

Stop 2

Kalabsha is a large site located on an island on Lake Nasser just behind the New Aswan Dam. Unesco has moved to this island several things from the lake's water rise. First of all: The Kalbasha temple which dates from the Romian period, and dedicated to the god Mandolis. He is the 2nd largest saved on the Lake. The second saved is called Beit El-Ouali which dates from the Pharaonic era to the time of Ramses 2. It is carved into the rock, and it has engraved scenes painted until today (for 3300 years). There are 2 stele from the Pharaonic era. There are the remains of the temple of Gerf Husseinq which dates from the time of Ramses 2. There are near historical grafitti before 3600 years before Jesus which are saved too. Finally you will admire the Greek Kiosk of Quertassi. It is a frankly very site of all the times.

What's not included

Tip for your guide.

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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

About Aswan

Aswan is a charming city on the Nile River, known for its rich history, ancient temples, and stunning Nile landscapes. It offers a more relaxed and authentic Egyptian experience compared to the bustling cities of Cairo and Luxor.

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Nubian Museum

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