Egypt · Monuments

Half Day Private: Kalabsha Temple

6 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the impressive Kalabsha Temple on a private half-day tour
02 See a remarkably preserved Nubian temple relocated after the Aswan High Dam was built
03 Explore the stone causeway, first pylon, colonnaded court, and hypostyle hall
04 View ancient inscriptions of emperors, pharaohs, gods, and goddesses
05 Climb to the roof for views over Lake Nasser and the High Dam
06 Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with pickup and drop-off included

Discover one of Nubia’s most impressive ancient monuments on this private half-day tour to Kalabsha Temple. Set on the shores of Lake Nasser near Aswan, the temple offers a striking mix of history, architecture, and scenic views in a peaceful waterfront setting.

Originally built in 30 BC by the Roman emperor Octavius Augustus, Kalabsha Temple was carefully dismantled and relocated after the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Explore the stone causeway, colonnaded court, hypostyle hall, and sanctuary, and admire inscriptions depicting emperors and pharaohs alongside gods and goddesses. For ancient history lovers, this is a rewarding visit to one of the region’s most complete temples.

Stairs from one chamber lead up to the roof, from where you can take in superb views of Lake Nasser and the High Dam.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Lake Nasser

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Half Day Kalabsha Temple Tour

Half Day Kalabsha Temple

Kalabsha Temple
We will drive through the daily life of Aswan city to get to the stunning waterfront temple. Originally built in 30 BC by Roman emperor Octavius Augustus, in the 1960s after the building of the Aswan High Dam, the temple was dismantled and relocated here. During your visit you can view the impressive stone causeway leading from the lake to the first pylon of the temple, beyond which are the colonnaded court and the great hypostyle hall. Inscriptions on the walls show various emperors and pharaohs in the presence of gods and goddesses. Just beyond the hall is the sanctuary, consisting of three chambers. Stairs from one chamber lead up to the roof, from where you can take in superb views of Lake Nasser and the High Dam.

This temple is considered one of the most complete temples in the region, and it is ideal for ancient history buffs.

The route