Egypt · Archaeology

6-Hour Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan

6 Hours Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take in Kalabsha Temple, which was relocated after the Aswan High Dam
02 Learn more about the history of the Ptolemaic dynasty and Emperor Augustus
03 Visit the Nubian Museum, showcasing the history, art, and culture of Nubia
04 See ancient artefacts rescued from the waters of Lake Nasser

Explore the Temple of Kalabsha on a private tour from Aswan, then continue to the Nubian Museum for a guided visit through monuments and artefacts that trace the long history of Nubian culture. This 6-hour experience combines one of the region's important relocated temples with a museum dedicated to the heritage, art, and archaeology of Nubia.

Thousands of ancient artefacts that would have been lost in the waters of Lake Nasser are on display in this museum.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan

Our representative will pick you up from your accommodation in Aswan so you can visit the Temple of Kalabsha, which was moved and then rebuilt on a hill close to the High Dam site on the western bank. This temple was initially constructed by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, 40 miles south of Aswan, and was repaired during the Roman invasion.
Thousands of ancient artefacts that would have been lost in the waters of Lake Nasser are on display in this museum. The name of the museum is derived from the ancient Egyptian word Nbu, which means gold, in honour of the region's renowned gold.
The journey concludes at the eagerly anticipated Nubian Museum, which opened in 1997.
Return to your hotel in Aswan.