Kalabsha Nubian Museum Tour

  • Duration6 Hours
  • AvailabilityEvery Day
  • PickupAswan Hotel
  • Tour TypePrivate

Overview

Half a day in Aswan devoted to Nubian history. Your guide collects you from your hotel and takes you by boat to Kalabsha Temple, which was dismantled and rebuilt on a hill near the High Dam to save it from Lake Nasser. You then visit the Nubian Museum, whose collection traces the history and culture of Nubia from prehistoric times to the present. Hotel pickup, transport and guiding are included, from $65.

Itinerary

Egypt Day Tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to visit the temple of Kalabsha Nubian Museum Tour which has been dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the High-Dam site. You will also get to visit the Nubian Museum which took its name from the ancient Egyptian Nbu, meaning gold, as the area was a rich gold mine. The Nubian culture is one of the oldest cultures in the whole world. You will get to enjoy scenes of Nubian life both old and modern which will enable you to get more information about this culture in Aswan. then back to your hotel in Aswan.

Tour Includes

  • All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Egyptologist guide (language you selected)
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
  • Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
  • All Service charges and taxes

Tour Excludes

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entry Visa to Egypt.
  • Optional Activity costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Things to Know

Price Policy

All prices are in US dollars per person and depend on your travel dates, group size and hotel category. Every tour is private, so we prepare a quote for your own group. You can pay online through our secure payment gateway with no extra costs or surcharges.

Tour Voucher

After you book, we email your confirmation and tour voucher with all the contact numbers you need.

Tipping

Tipping is not included and is at your discretion.

Children Policy

  • Under 6 years free, 6 to 11 years 50% of the adult price, 12 years and over full price.

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if you cancel 60 or more days before arrival, 50% refund at 30 to 59 days, and free rebooking to new dates inside 30 days. Full details on our cancellation policy page.

Deposit and Payment

A 20% deposit by card confirms your booking (70% for groups of 20 or more). You pay the balance in Egypt.

Travel Insurance

We strongly recommend travel insurance. Our cancellation policy page lists the providers we trust.

Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

Not included unless listed: special entry tickets (such as inside a pyramid), visa fees, tips and personal expenses.

FAQs

What is the Kalabsha Temple?

The Kalabsha Temple was originally built further south but was carefully dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the Aswan High Dam when Lake Nasser was created. Your guide will walk you through its history as you explore the site.

What will I see at the Nubian Museum?

The Nubian Museum takes its name from the ancient Egyptian word Nbu, meaning gold, since the area was once a rich source of gold. Inside you’ll see ancient artifacts and scenes of Nubian life, both old and modern, spanning 5,000 years of history and culture.

Will I be picked up from my hotel in Aswan?

Yes, your guide will pick you up directly from your hotel in Aswan and return you there at the end of the tour, so everything is arranged for you.

Is this a private tour?

Yes, this is a private tour just for you and your group, with a knowledgeable guide who can tailor the pace and focus of the visit to what interests you most.

How long does the Kalabsha and Nubian Museum tour take?

This is a half-day tour from Aswan, giving you enough time to explore both the Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum at a relaxed pace before returning to your hotel.

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