Private Tour: Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser

Aswan , Egypt

Private Tour: Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser

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About this experience

Explore the beautiful Kalabsha Temple, located on the shores of Lake Nasser. In this 3-hour private tour from Aswan, you will be able to enjoy the secrets of history, hence our guide is an Egyptologist. You will bless your eyes with the beauty of the pylon and the ogle. The trip to this stunning temple is by an air-conditioned minivan. The temple belongs to the 30 BC s, and was relocated here in the 1960’s; after the building of the Aswan High Dam. The richly carved Egyptian and Roman-themed scenery will amaze you. This trip is extremely special! Ideal for ancient history lovers!

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Private Tour: Kalabsha Temple on Lake Nasser

Pickup included

What's included

Sail by a motor boat around the island.

Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from hotel and drop off.

Experience a Private and an expert Qualified Egyptologist guide.

Visit the great temple of Roman emperors and Ramsis the second.

Detailed itinerary

Stop 1

* After pickup from your Aswan hotel, hop inside your private, air-conditioned minivan with your private guide and set out on your 3-hour private tour.
* Enjoy the views of the palm groves and desert landscapes as you drive southward to the banks of Lake Nasser. As you travel, hear from your Egyptologist guide explains how Kalabsha was one of 18 monuments relocated in the 1960s to its current position to protect it from flooding after the construction of the 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 banks of the newly formed lake.
On arrival, tour the court, halls, and sanctuary as your guide recounts the temple’s history.
Learn how it was largely completed, but never finished, under the rule of Roman Emperor Octavius Augustus in around 30 BC, and dedicated to the Nubian deity, Mandalas. View the impressive pylon and undecorated façade, and then inspect the striking columns, hypostyle hall, sanctuary and reliefs, one of the latter depicting Augustus making an offering to Mandalas.
See the interesting reliefs of St George and Coptic crosses that testify to a period when the temple was used as a Christian church, and take in other carvings, including an inscription in Meroitic — an ancient language that’s still a mystery to today’s Egyptologists.
Having explored the temple, admire the beautiful views over Lake Nasser from the water’s edge, and then return to Aswan, where your tour ends with a hotel drop-off.

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Gratuities

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Guide guide

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Important information

Wheelchair accessible

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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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