Day 1 –Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum Tour
Morning Pickup
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Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or cruise in Aswan in a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Visit Kalabsha Temple
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Travel to Lake Nasser’s shores to see Kalabsha Temple, originally located 50 km south of Aswan but moved in the 1960s to save it from flooding during the construction of the High Dam.
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Explore the temple’s stunning reliefs, inscriptions, and impressive gateway. Learn about its dedication to Mandulis and its historical significance in the Roman period.
Explore the Nubian Museum
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Continue to the Nubian Museum, a modern cultural landmark designed to showcase Nubia’s rich heritage.
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View ancient treasures from the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods.
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Learn about the Nubian people’s traditions, art, and life before and after the relocation caused by the High Dam.
Return Transfer
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After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or cruise in Aswan.