Kalabsha Temple & Nubian Museum Tour from Aswan: Skip Planning

Travel 40 miles south to a temple moved stone by stone, then walk a museum built to preserve what the lake swallowed.

A day tour from Aswan to Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum, with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide and all entrance fees included. The Kalabsha Temple was originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II, then dismantled and rebuilt on a hill near the High Dam after the Roman invasion. The Nubian Museum, designed by Mahmoud Al-Hakim and established in 1997 with UNESCO support, covers 50,000 square meters and documents the Nubian heritage submerged beneath Lake Nasser. The tour runs four hours in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Kalabsha Temple and Nubian Museum

• Pick up from hotel in Aswan
• Travel to Kalabsha Temple
• Explore Kalabsha Temple site
• Travel to Nubian Museum
• Visit Nubian Museum
• Return to hotel in Aswan

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Aswan. You'll travel 40 miles south to Kalabsha Temple, which sits on a hillside near the High Dam's Western Bank. The temple was originally constructed by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, then dismantled and relocated during the Roman period: a feat of ancient engineering that the guide will walk you through as you explore the rebuilt structure.

From there, the tour heads to the Nubian Museum, settled along the hillside at Aswan itself. Established in 1997 in partnership with UNESCO, the museum spans 50,000 square meters and includes camouflaged gardens and buildings divided into multiple sections. Its collection documents the Nubian civilization and artifacts that would have been lost beneath Lake Nasser. The museum's design by Mahmoud Al-Hakim creates a landscape experience rather than a standard gallery walk.

All transfers happen in an air-conditioned vehicle, and your English-speaking guide handles the commentary at both sites. Entrance fees to both the temple and museum are included, along with pickup and drop-off at your Aswan hotel. The tour takes four hours total, leaving the rest of your day open.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Aswan.
• English-speaking professional guide.
• entrance fees to Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum.
• all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• service charges and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (14 to 80 years) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?The English-speaking guide means you'll follow the history and context at both sites without needing to read placards or prepare beforehand: ideal if you want the story behind what you're seeing rather than a self-guided walk.

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Top questions

What exactly is Kalabsha Temple and why was it moved?

Kalabsha Temple was originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II in ancient Nubia, about 40 miles south of Aswan. When the High Dam was constructed, the temple was dismantled and rebuilt on a hill near the dam site to preserve it from flooding. A major archaeological relocation that you'll see firsthand on the tour.

What will I see at the Nubian Museum?

The Nubian Museum holds artifacts and displays documenting Nubian civilization and heritage that would have been submerged beneath Lake Nasser. Spread across 50,000 square meters with gardens and multiple exhibition sections, it's designed to tell the story of the region's culture and history rather than follow a traditional museum layout.

Is hotel pickup included in this tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Aswan are included. The tour also includes all transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle between your hotel, Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, an English-speaking professional guide, entrance fees to both Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum, all vehicle transfers in an air-conditioned car, and service charges and taxes.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs four hours from start to finish, including travel time between Aswan, Kalabsha Temple and the Nubian Museum.