Kalabsha Temple Tours
Kalabsha Temple Tours: A Glimpse of Nubia’s Past
Welcome to Kalabsha Temple Tours, your journey to a beautifully preserved monument with an extraordinary history. Located on a scenic island in the middle of Lake Nasser, the Temple of Kalabsha is a magnificent piece of ancient Nubian architecture. Originally built at a different site, this temple was meticulously dismantled and relocated in the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam. It stands today as a testament to international cooperation and a beautiful example of Greco-Roman period architecture in Egypt. Our expertly guided tours are designed to help you explore every detail of this impressive sanctuary and uncover the stories of its relocation and its gods.
Why Choose Our Kalabsha Temple Tours?
Choosing our Kalabsha Temple Tours means you get to experience more than just a site; you get to witness a modern marvel of engineering that saved a historical treasure. Our tours are led by knowledgeable Egyptologists who will explain the temple’s unique blend of Egyptian and Roman styles, as well as the fascinating history of its rescue. We provide a comfortable and insightful experience, handling all transportation, including the necessary boat ride, so you can focus on the beauty of the temple and its serene surroundings.
Our Diverse Tour Offerings
Our Kalabsha Temple Tours packages are crafted to give you the best possible experience, often combined with other key sites around Aswan.
The Temple Relocation Tour: This tour is focused on the Kalabsha Temple itself, giving you ample time to explore its massive pylons, reliefs, and sacred halls. Our guides will explain the incredible feat of engineering that saved it from the floodwaters.
Kalabsha & Aswan High Dam Tour: This popular package combines a visit to the Kalabsha Temple with a trip to the Aswan High Dam. It’s a perfect way to appreciate both the ancient and modern marvels that define this region.
Lake Nasser Exploration Tour: For a more comprehensive experience, this tour includes the Kalabsha Temple as part of a wider exploration of Lake Nasser’s relocated temples. You will see several other rescued monuments and learn about the “Nubian rescue campaign.”
Begin Your Journey with Kalabsha Temple Tours
The Temple of Kalabsha is a unique and essential part of any Aswan itinerary. Let Kalabsha Temple Tours guide you to this extraordinary monument. Book your tour today and prepare to be amazed by a temple that defied a flood.
FAQs About Our Kalabsha Temple Tours
The Kalabsha Temple was primarily built during the early Roman period under the rule of the Roman Emperor Augustus, although it sits on a site with much older foundations dating back to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. Our Kalabsha Temple guides will tell you the fascinating story of its construction and its connection to both ancient Egyptian and Roman empires.
The Kalabsha Temple is located on an island in Lake Nasser, just south of the Aswan High Dam. The only way to get there is by boat. Our Kalabsha Temple tours provide a convenient and comfortable boat ride directly to the temple, ensuring a stress-free journey to this beautiful and serene site.
The Kalabsha Temple is situated on a small island in Lake Nasser, just a short boat ride from the shore near the Aswan High Dam. It was dismantled and relocated here in the 1960s to save it from the rising waters of the lake created by the dam’s construction.
The oldest known stone temple structure in Egypt is the Mortuary Temple of the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, which dates back to the Third Dynasty (around 2670 BCE). While the Kalabsha Temple is much more recent, our comprehensive tour packages can be arranged to include a visit to Saqqara, allowing you to explore the full timeline of Egyptian architectural history.
The First Temple, also known as Solomon’s Temple, was a sacred site for the Israelites located in Jerusalem. It was built by King Solomon in the 10th century BCE. This temple is not located in Egypt. Our tours focus on the incredible history and temples of ancient Egypt.
Two Temple Place is a historic building located in London, England. It was built by the architect Sir John Gibson for William Waldorf Astor in the late 19th century. Our tour services are exclusively dedicated to the wonders of Egypt, from its magnificent ancient temples to its modern marvels.
The term “Stone Temple” can refer to many different temples worldwide. If you are referring to the Kalabsha Temple, access is by a short boat ride from the mainland near the Aswan High Dam. Our Kalabsha Temple tours provide all the necessary transportation and a guide to ensure a smooth visit.
There are no temples to the god Baal in Egypt. Temples dedicated to Baal, a deity from ancient Canaan and Phoenicia, are primarily found in the Middle East, such as in Syria and Lebanon. Our expertise is in showcasing the rich history and beautiful temples of ancient Egypt.
The “Sunken Temple of Qarn” is a location from a popular video game and is not a real-life temple in Egypt. While many ancient Egyptian temples were once partially submerged by the Nile and later saved, such as the Temple of Kalabsha, there is no “sunken temple of Qarn.” Our tours take you to real, tangible temples that have been preserved for centuries.