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Explore Aswan ToursPrivate Kalabsha Temple Tour from Aswan
New Kalabsha, Aswan, Egypt
Duration
About 4 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Language
English
Overview
This private Aswan day tour visits Kalabsha Temple at New Kalabsha beside Lake Nasser. Travel with a private air-conditioned vehicle and English-speaking Egyptologist, use the standard boat movement when required for access, and allow about 4 hours from pickup to return.
Kalabsha is a quieter Nubian monument and a good choice when you want a focused cultural half-day rather than repeating the Philae or Abu Simbel routes. Explore the temple’s pylon, courts, halls and carved reliefs, then return to your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. The visit is planned around the current access and boat position for your date.
Tour Highlights
A quick look at the places and experiences built into this private Egypt route.
- Visit Kalabsha Temple at New Kalabsha beside Lake Nasser.
- Explore the pylon, courts, halls and carved reliefs with a private Egyptologist.
- Use the standard boat movement when required for access.
- Travel privately from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Keep the route focused as a cultural half-day.
Why You'll Love This Tour
- Visit a quieter Nubian monument beside Lake Nasser.
- Choose a focused cultural half-day rather than repeating Philae or Abu Simbel.
- Understand the temple's relocation and layered Egyptian, Roman and Christian history.
- Travel with a dedicated Egyptologist and private Aswan pickup.
Itinerary
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Pickup and travel to New Kalabsha
Meet your private Egyptologist at your confirmed Aswan hotel or Nile cruise pickup point and travel to New Kalabsha beside Lake Nasser. Your guide sets the temple visit in the context of the Nubian monuments relocated after the Aswan High Dam.
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Kalabsha Temple
Use the standard local boat movement when required for access, then explore the temple's pylon, court, halls and sanctuary. Your Egyptologist explains the Egyptian, Roman and Christian layers visible in the carved reliefs.
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Return to Aswan
Return privately to your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise after the focused visit. Arrival time varies with current access, boat movement, traffic and guest comfort, so no onward plan should be assumed without a dated confirmation.
Included/Excluded
Included
- Pickup and return at your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Standard admission to Kalabsha Temple.
- Standard local boat movement when required for the base route.
- Bottled water during the tour.
- Service charges and taxes for the listed services.
Excluded
- Lunch and drinks.
- Any privately arranged boat, separate service or upgraded access.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
- Any service outside the confirmed quotation.
Tour Prices
Type
Price
1 guest
US$145 per person
2 guests
US$95 per person
3-4 guests
US$75 per person
5-8 guests
US$65 per person
Travel Information
Pricing Information
Prices are per person in US dollars for the published private service and are confirmed against the requested date, pickup point, party composition, current New Kalabsha access, standard boat movement and guide language. A 25% deposit secures your Day Tour; the final balance schedule is stated in your confirmation.
Children's Policy
- Children under 6 join this sightseeing Day Tour free of charge when accompanied by a full-paying adult. Children aged 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult tour price; age 12 and above pay the adult rate.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Start time is confirmed with your hotel or Nile cruise.
- The route uses the current access and standard boat position for your date.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and sun protection.
- Tell us about limited mobility or children who need a safety seat before confirmation.
- The order may change for access, boat movement, traffic or guest comfort while keeping the listed route intact.
Questions About This Tour
Clear answers to the practical details travellers usually confirm before requesting a quotation.
How long is the Kalabsha Temple tour from Aswan?
Allow about 4 hours from pickup to return. The exact timing depends on your pickup point, current access, boat movement and walking pace.
Is the boat movement included?
Yes. The standard local boat movement required for the base Kalabsha route is included; any private or upgraded boat request is quoted separately.
Is lunch included?
No. Lunch and drinks are not included in this focused cultural half-day route.
Where does the tour begin and end?
Pickup and return are included from your Aswan hotel or Nile cruise. Other pickup points must be checked in the quotation.
