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A private visit to the temples of the Philae, and Kalabsha with a French speaking guide

5.0 (3 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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A private visit to the temples of the Philae, and Kalabsha with a French speaking guide

About this activity

Our French-speaking Egyptologist guide will pick you up where you are in Aswan to start your discovery which lasts about 4 hours. First you start by private car to Lake Nasser where you will visit Kalabsha, you will take a motor boat as the site is today on an island. The site consists of several monuments moved by Unesco from the rise in level of Lake Nasser which is formed thanks to the new Aswan Dam. You will discover the temples of Kalabsha, Beit El-Ouli, and Gerf Hussein. There are stelae, chapels, and Grafitti who are saved on this island. Then you will return to your car to continue to the pier which is between the two dams of Aswan where you will take another motor boat to discover the monuments of Philae which are also saved where you will visit The great temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, The chapel which is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, and finally The kiosk of the Roman emperor Trajan.

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At a glance

Duration
4–5 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Operated by
Voyage sur Le Nil

Ages: Infants (1–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: The private motor boats like the 2 sites are on islands
  • Included: Tickets from the mentioned sites.
  • Included: A modern air-conditioned car, and private.
  • Included: A private French speaking Egyptologist Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Tip for your guide.

Itinerary

  1. Temple of Philae

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Philae is so wonderful, It is on an island called Agilkia where Unesco has succeeded in saving the monuments of Philae. The old site is now under water and at the end of your visit the guide will show you where this site was. The monument of Philae consists of several things: The large temple on site is dedicated to The goddess Isis who is the goddess of magic, the 2nd temple is much more popular than that of Isis, It is dedicated to the goddess Hathor, the goddess of love and motherhood, and finally, The grandiose kiosk of the Romian emperor Trajan. As the site is on an island, it is only accessible by a motor boat.

  2. New Kalabsha

    1 h 30 min Admission included

    Kalabsha is a large site located on an island on Lake Nasser just behind the New Aswan Dam. Unesco has moved to this island several things from the lake's water rise. First of all: The Kalbasha temple which dates from the Romian period, and dedicated to the god Mandolis. He is the 2nd largest saved on the Lake. The second saved is called Beit El-Ouali which dates from the Pharaonic era to the time of Ramses 2. It is carved into the rock, and it has engraved scenes painted until today (for 3300 years). There are 2 stele from the Pharaonic era. There are the remains of the temple of Gerf Husseinq which dates from the time of Ramses 2. There are near historical grafitti before 3600 years before Jesus which are saved too. Finally you will admire the Greek Kiosk of Quertassi. It is a frankly very site of all the times.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Sara Hotel
  • Old Cataract Aswan
  • Sun Set Resort
  • Keylany Hotel
  • Oscar
  • Nile Hotel Aswan
  • Bayt Zaina - Nubian Hospitality House
  • Paradise Hotel
  • Tongel Nubian Studio & Guest House
  • Nubian Oasis Hotel
  • Marhaba Hotel
  • Basma Executive Club

and 16 more pickup points

Our French-speaking Egyptologist guide will pick you up where you are to start the excursion

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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