Egypt · Museum

9-Hour Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan

9 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the magnificent Kalabsha Temple
02 Explore the Nubian Museum's rescued monuments from Lake Nasser
03 Discover the region's history through exhibits linked to Nubia's gold mines
04 See life-size scenes that offer a glimpse into Nubian life

Embark on a 9-hour trip from Aswan to discover the magnificent Kalabsha Temple, originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II and later restored during the Roman period. Continue to the Nubian Museum, opened in 1997, where thousands of monuments rescued from the waters of Lake Nasser are displayed. The museum also offers a glimpse into Nubian life through life-size scenes and exhibits linked to the region's rich history and famous gold mines.

This museum displays thousands of monuments that would otherwise have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour

At 8:00 am, we will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a trip to Kalabsha Temple, which was relocated and is now situated on a hill near the West Bank site. This temple was originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II in Kalabsha, 40 miles south of Aswan, and was later restored during the Roman period.

After that, continue to the long-awaited Nubian Museum, which opened in 1997. This museum displays thousands of monuments that would otherwise have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser. The museum takes its name from the ancient Egyptian word Nbu, meaning gold, in reference to the region's famous gold mines. Furthermore, you will enjoy Nubian life scenes presented through a range of life-size displays.