Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide
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Is Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide worth booking?
Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide is a 6-hour experience in Aswan, Egypt, from $60 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Explore Aswan in Private Exclusive Tour to the treasures of Nubia Aswan Nubian Monuments day trip discover Kalabash temple and the Nubian museum in a private day tour from Aswan with a private Egyptologist and lunch included. Spend your day exploring two of the most important sites in Nubia. You visit the temple of Kalabsha, the largest freestanding temple in the region, and Nubian Museum considered one of the most important museums featuring recovered relics from tombs and temples. • Private Egyptologist guide. • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites. • Water, Snacks included. • Lunch at a Nubian restaurant • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
What you get
About this experience
Explore Aswan in Private Exclusive Tour to the treasures of Nubia Aswan Nubian Monuments day trip discover Kalabash temple and the Nubian museum in a private day tour from Aswan with a private Egyptologist and lunch included. Spend your day exploring two of the most important sites in Nubia. You visit the temple of Kalabsha, the largest freestanding temple in the region, and Nubian Museum considered one of the most important museums featuring recovered relics from tombs and temples. • Private Egyptologist guide. • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites. • Water, Snacks included. • Lunch at a Nubian restaurant • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle. • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Transport by private vehicle
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Nubian Museum
The museum was built in order to provide an exhibition space for materials recovered from tombs, temples, and settlements, as Egyptologists and archaeologists feared that rising waters from the High Dam would submerge the remnants of Egyptian Nubia. The Nubia Museum opened in 1997 and is a winner of the Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
120 minutes here · Admission included
New Kalabsha
The temple itself was built by the Roman emperor Augustus in 30 BC as a tribute to Mandulis , a Nubian sun god. Explore the largest freestanding temple in Egyptian Nubia and admire a fine carving of Horus emerging from reeds on its inner curtain wall. Follow your guide, who shows you its most remarkable carvings and features, and see why the temple is considered one of the most complete in the region. Then, visit the Museum of Nubia, a result of UNESCO's initiative to preserve artifacts from the area's history
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Look at Egypt Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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1 verified traveler reviews for Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A good tour guide will make a trip great! Hend, the best tour guide in Egypt
A tour guide can make or break a trip. Hend, archaelogist guide, will ask you what do you like; history, archaeology, architecture, photography; and she will design a trip specially for you. We’ve been going to Egypt several times, however, since we experienced Egypt with Hend, we won’t change guides. This is a beginners itinerary: awesome! After that, there are so many new places you should go… - Day 1 Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s. Meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, where Hend will have your visa waiting. We like to travel to the furthest point: anyway we are tired. Instead of wasting one day, we take the short trip to – Luxor. Day 2 Luxor Sightseeing: First Visit Ramesseum Temple in a private vehicle. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, from the king’s massive, 62-foot (19-mt) memorial statue to a series of intricate reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes. Continue to the Valley of the Nobles, a sprawling collection of tombs that’s far less visited than the Valley of the Kings. Take in scenes of the owners’ daily lives, as well as depictions of the afterlife. Overnight in Luxor - Day 3- Dandara and Abydos: DONT MISS Abydos, the ancient Egyptian believed of god (Lord of the underworld) to be buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. It is located in Abydos city about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor . The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then continue to Dendera to visit the Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy.The temple is located in Dendera which is situated at the north of Luxor. - Day 4 Embarkation – East Bank Tour Check out from hotel in the morning then transfer to board your Nile cruise to check in. After lunch on board, enjoy the East Bank where visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad.. Dinner and overnight on board Nile cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Day 5 Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions (West Bank) After breakfast on your Nile cruise, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Head to the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board Nile Cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Optional Hot Air Balloon - Day 6 Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples After breakfast on Nile Cruise, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god.Have your lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board your Nile Cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Day 7 Aswan Nile Cruise Tours After breakfast on Nile cruise, enjoy a day’s sightseeing in Aswan. Visit the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. – Enjoy a sunset felucca ride around Elephantine Island & Botanical Garden. Dinner and overnight on board deluxe Nile Cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner - Day 8 Disembarkation - Civilization Museum & Khan El Khalili After Breakfast - Aswan airport to Fly back to Cairo – Upon arrival visit to the National museum of the Egyptian civilization where you can visit the New Mummies Hall, Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo. Day 9 - Pyramids Tour Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus - Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue, then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid) and Entry ticket to Serapeum is included. Back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo. DONT MISS SERAPEUM - Day 10 Fayoum (Wafi El Rayan)- VALLEY OF YHE WHALES Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to enjoy El Fayoum famous sites. From Cairo to Fayoum is about 95 km. Today all visits are in Wadi El Ryan, designated as Protected Area in 1989. We will start our tour to Wadi Hitan Protected Area (Valley of the Whales), about 90 km far from Fayoum. Wadi Hitan or Valley of the Whales is located in the Protected Area of Wadi El Rayan and it was designated by UNESCO as a world Heritage Site in recognition of the 40million - ACCOMMODATION: we love this hotels Le Méridien Cairo Airport 1 night: the last day, after your visit stay at the airport; from there you just cross the closed bridge and you are at the airport. - Luxor Steigenberger Nile Palace 3x O/B -Nile Cruise Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise 4x O/B,L,D - we ask not to go to tourist trap stores and we love to eat in local places. She chooses the best restaurants and food. The hotels, cars/vans have wifi included and the drivers do not smoke. Awesome itinerary for beginners. She took us to the new Cairo museum that is incredible. Have fun. You’ll be smiling and enjoying Egypt. It’s an easy, incredibly save, fun trip.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $255
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
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Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Aswan.
How much does Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Aswan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Aswan is not rushed.
Is Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Aswan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Aswan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Aswan and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Aswan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Aswan?
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On Outty we rank every Aswan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include 3 or 2 or 1 Nights Mighty Nile Felucca Adventure, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor - Private Tour, 4-Day 3-Night Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor&Abu Simbel+Balloon. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Aswan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Aswan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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What is included in Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Private tour; Bottled water; Lunch; and Transport by private vehicle. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 31 listed pickup locations in and around Aswan. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Best Aswan Day Trip- Visit Kalabsha Temple & the Nubian Museum with Guide if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Aswan. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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