Philae Temple & New Kalabsha Tour
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Location Aswan
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Tour Type Day Tour
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$ 80 Per Person
Philae Temple & New Kalabsha Tour
Visit two groups of rescued Nubian monuments: the Temple of Isis at Philae, and the Kalabsha temple complex beside the High Dam.
Highlights & Attractions
- Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis
- The Temple of Kalabsha, the largest free-standing temple in Nubia
- Beit el-Wali and the Kiosk of Qertassi
- Motorboat rides to both sites
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Hotel Pickup and Drop-off
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Entry Fees to All Sites
- Motorboat Ride
- All Taxes and Service Charges
What's Excluded
- Gratuities
- Personal Expenses
- Additional Meals Not Mentioned
Tour Itinerary
Philae Temple of Isis
Start with a motorboat ride to Agilkia Island and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Rescued from the rising waters of the Nile and rebuilt here by UNESCO in the 1970s, it is one of the most photographed temples in Egypt. Walk through the colonnaded forecourt and pylons, see the Kiosk of Trajan on the water's edge, and learn why pilgrims came here to worship Isis until the 6th century AD.
New Kalabsha: Temple of Kalabsha, Beit el-Wali & Kiosk of Qertassi
Drive to the western end of the High Dam and take a motorboat to New Kalabsha, a peninsula on Lake Nasser where several rescued Nubian monuments now stand together. The Temple of Kalabsha, dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis, is the largest free-standing temple in Nubia. Nearby are the rock temple of Beit el-Wali, with lively reliefs of Ramesses II's campaigns, and the elegant Kiosk of Qertassi. It is quiet here, so you often have the site almost to yourself.
Pricing Details
| Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $140 |
| 2-5 People | $90 |
| 6+ People | $80 |
| Per Child | $45 |
| Per Infant | $0 |