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Kalabsha Temple Tour

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Kalabsha Temple Tour is a private Aswan tour planned for travelers who want to visit one of the most important Nubian temples near Lake Nasser. This tour covers Kalabsha Temple with private air-conditioned transfers, private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees, motorboat transfer when required, bottled water, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

Kalabsha Temple is located near the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser area, south of Aswan, the Nubian City. The visit usually includes a short transfer from Aswan by private vehicle, followed by a motorboat transfer when required according to the operating arrangement. The exact timing depends on your pickup location, boat arrangement, and local conditions on the day of your tour.

This Kalabsha Temple Tour is one of the useful Aswan Tours for travelers who want to visit Nubian monuments beyond the standard Aswan sightseeing route.

It is suitable for visitors searching for Aswan Trips, Aswan Excursions, Aswan Day Tours, Aswan Day Trips, Kalabsha Temple Tour, and private Lake Nasser temple tours from Aswan.

During the tour, you will visit Kalabsha Temple, one of the main Lake Nasser Attractions. The temple was originally built in Nubia and dates mainly to the Roman period, during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC. It was dedicated mainly to Mandulis, a Nubian solar deity, and also includes religious scenes connected with Egyptian gods.

Kalabsha Temple was relocated after the construction of the Aswan High Dam to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. The relocation was part of the Nubian monuments rescue efforts that also saved other important monuments in southern Egypt and Nubia. Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan, and it was created after the construction of the Aswan High Dam between 1960 and 1970.

WOW Egypt Tours arranges this private Kalabsha Temple Tour with clear organization and direct sightseeing. The tour includes private transfers inside Aswan, a private Egyptologist guide, entrance fees to Kalabsha Temple, motorboat transfer when required, bottled water, and all service charges and taxes.

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Tour Summary

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  • From: $60
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Location:
    Aswan
  • Group Size: Private Group
  • Category: Sightseeing Tour
  • Trip Type: Tour
  • Pick-up & Drop-off:
    Aswan
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Tour Attractions

Lake Nasser

Lake Nasser

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Kalabsha Temple

Kalabsha Temple

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Tour Itinerary

1 Pickup

Your WOW Egypt Tours representative and driver will pick you up from your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan. You will be transferred by private modern air-conditioned vehicle with your private Egyptologist guide to begin your Kalabsha Temple Tour.

2 Transfer to the Kalabsha Temple Area

Start the transfer from Aswan to the Kalabsha Temple area near the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser. The Aswan High Dam was built between 1960 and 1970, and Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan. According to the operating arrangement on the day of your tour, you may continue by motorboat to reach the temple site.

During the transfer, your guide will explain the connection between Kalabsha Temple, Nubia, the Aswan High Dam, and Lake Nasser. You will also learn why several Nubian monuments were relocated during the 20th century to protect them from the rising water after the dam was built.

3 Kalabsha Temple

Visit Kalabsha Temple, one of the most important Nubian temples near Lake Nasser. The temple was built mainly during the Roman period, especially during the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC, on the site of an earlier sanctuary.

The temple was dedicated mainly to Mandulis, a Nubian solar deity, and also includes scenes connected with Egyptian religious traditions. During your visit, your private Egyptologist guide will explain the history of the temple, the role of Mandulis, and the importance of the site in Nubian and Egyptian religious life.

You will see the main pylon, open courtyard, hypostyle hall, sanctuary, carved walls, and relief scenes. The temple decoration shows Roman-period rulers making offerings to ancient Egyptian and Nubian gods, which gives useful context about the religious and cultural connection between Egypt and Nubia.

Kalabsha Temple was relocated after the construction of the Aswan High Dam between 1960 and 1970, when Lake Nasser was created. Lake Nasser extends for about 500 km / 310 miles southward between Egypt and Sudan. The relocation helped preserve the temple and made it one of the main Nubian monuments that can be visited from Aswan today.

4 Return Transfer

After completing your visit to Kalabsha Temple, return by motorboat if required according to the tour arrangement, then continue by private air-conditioned vehicle back to Aswan.

5 Drop-off

After completing your Kalabsha Temple Tour, you will be transferred back by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, Nile Cruise, Aswan Airport, Aswan Train Station, or your location in Aswan.

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Tour Inclusions

  • Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • Private Transfers Inside Aswan
  • Private Egyptologist Guide During the Tour
  • Visit to Kalabsha Temple
  • Motorboat Transfer if Required According to the Tour Arrangement
  • Entrance Fees to Kalabsha Temple
  • Bottled Water During the Tour
  • All Service Charges and Taxes
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Tour Exclusions

  • International Airfare
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Any Extras Not Mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Personal Expenses
  • Meals and Drinks
  • Tipping
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Tour Notes

  • This itinerary can be customized according to your pickup location, boat arrangement, and operating conditions on the day of your tour.
  • Kalabsha Temple is located near the Aswan High Dam and Lake Nasser area, and the visit may include a motorboat transfer according to the tour arrangement.
  • The temple dates mainly to the Roman period, especially the reign of Emperor Augustus in the 1st century BC, and was dedicated mainly to the Nubian god Mandulis.
  • Kalabsha Temple was relocated after the construction of the Aswan High Dam to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
  • This tour can be organized for individuals, couples, families, private groups, and travelers arriving from Nile Cruises.
  • You can combine this tour with other Aswan sightseeing sites such as Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam.
  • You can also add cultural and Nile visits in Aswan such as the Nubian Village, Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, and the Botanical Garden.
  • If you want to explore more sites around Lake Nasser, you can also check our guide to Lake Nasser Attractions.
  • If you are planning a longer Egypt program, you can also check our Egypt Tour Packages and Egypt Travel Packages.

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Tour Price Details

Group Size Price Details
group 1 Person
$149 Per Person
group 2 Persons
$90 Per Person
group 3 Persons
$86 Per Person
group 4 Persons
$81 Per Person
group 5 Persons
$75 Per Person
group 6 Persons
$73 Per Person
group 7 Persons
$68 Per Person
group 8 Persons
$65 Per Person
group 9 Persons
$63 Per Person
group 10 Persons
$60 Per Person
Notes
Children 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
Children 2 - 5.9 years old: 25% of the adult price
Children 6 - 11.9 years old: 50% of the adult price
Children 12+ years old: Full adult price
Large groups: Special prices are available. Please contact us for a custom group rate.
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Your booking is confirmed after receiving your tour request and confirming the availability of the guide, vehicle, and selected tour date.

The final pickup time and meeting details will be sent after confirmation.

Payment can be made by Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, or cash.

Online payment details can be sent after confirmation if you prefer to pay by card or bank transfer. Cash payment can be made on arrival or on the tour day, depending on the confirmed booking terms.

Free cancellation is available up to 48 hours before the tour date.

Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour date are subject to a 50% cancellation fee.

In case of no-show on the tour date, the booking may be treated as non-refundable.

Children prices are based on the child’s age on the tour date.

  • 0 - 1.9 years old: Free of charge
  • 2 - 5 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • 6 - 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • 12+ years old: Full adult price

Children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Special prices are available for large groups, families, student groups, corporate groups, and travel agencies.

Please contact WOW Egypt Tours with the tour name, travel date, number of travelers, and pickup location to receive a custom group rate.

Please bring a passport copy or ID if required, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and cash for personal expenses or optional tipping.

If you have any special request, such as a specific guide language, child seat, wheelchair assistance, dietary request, or a different pickup point, please mention it when sending your booking request.

Tipping is not included in the tour price and remains optional.

Suggested tipping range:

  • Private Egyptologist guide: $5 - $8
  • Private driver: $2 - $5

Tipping can be given directly at the end of the tour if you are satisfied with the service.

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Our Aswan tours are private tours for you and your group or family only. You do not join other travelers. Each tour is arranged with private pickup and drop-off, a private modern air-conditioned vehicle, a private driver, and a private professional Egyptologist guide.

Depending on the selected Aswan tour, the program can include visits to Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and other Aswan sightseeing sites. Some tours can also include lunch, entrance tickets, motorboat transfers, and road trips to Abu Simbel when required.

Always check the tour inclusions before booking because each Aswan tour has its own route, duration, pickup time, entrance fees, meals, and transport details.

View available private Aswan tours here: Aswan Tours, Trips and Excursions.

Choose your Aswan tour based on the sightseeing sites you want to include and the time available. Aswan city tours usually include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Aswan High Dam. Other Aswan tours can include the Nubian Village, the Nubian Museum, Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden, and motorboat transfers on the Nile.

If you want to visit Abu Simbel, choose a tour that clearly includes the road trip or flight option from Aswan, because Abu Simbel is located south of the city and needs an early departure. If you have limited time, choose an Aswan city tour. If you want more local visits, choose a program that includes the Nubian Village or the islands.

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The Temple of Kalabsha is the largest and most completely preserved ancient free-standing temple in all of Nubia, a magnificent Ptolemaic and Roman sacred complex that has stood for more than two thousand years as the supreme architectural monument of the ancient religious landscape of the Nubian Nile Valley and that today rises from the shores of Lake Nasser near the Aswan High Dam as one of the most immediately accessible and most dramatically impressive ancient monuments in the entire Lake Nasser heritage zone. Located approximately 50 kilometers south of the city of Aswan on the western shore of Lake Nasser, the Temple of Kalabsha was relocated to its current elevated position near the Aswan High Dam in 1962 and 1963 in one of the earliest and most technically accomplished operations of the UNESCO International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, an operation carried out by a West German engineering team whose success in moving the entire temple complex without damage established crucial technical precedents for the more celebrated subsequent rescue operations at Abu Simbel and Philae. This extraordinary monument sits at the heart of the Lake Nasser heritage programme.
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