Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour

Duration

1 Day

Tour type

Private

Location

Aswan

Overview

Egypt tours to Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum is an amazing tour to some of Aswan tourist attractions in Nubia. In fact, Kalabsha temple was one of those temples which has been dismantled and re-erected near Aswan High Dam that you will visit in your Egypt day tours. Also, the Nubian Museum is a great way to know about Nubian history and Nubian culture. Finally, this Aswan day tours is a must to learn about Nubian history and explore some of the highlights of Nubia in the Museum.

Tour itinerary

Meet with your guide on the agreed time at your Nile Cruise lobby or hotel reception to start your Aswan day tour to some of best Aswan attractions. Kalabsha temple is the second saved temple after Abu Simbel on the west bank of the Nile River. The Kalabsha temple was built on much older Egyptian temple dates back to Thutmosis III, Amenophis II, and was completed by Roman Emperor Augustus. After enjoying the visit to Kalabsha temple with the chance to see Aswan High Dam very close and short boat ride, you will head to Nubian Museum. Actually, the Nubian Museum was opened in 1997 to protect and preserve the Nubian history with a lot of antiquities found in Nubia around 3500 B.C. Also, there is a nice section for the Meroitic civilization ruled together with the Greco Roman civilization in Egypt. Finally, the Museum won the prize of Agha Khan as the most beautiful architectural buildings in the world.