Kalabasha, Beit El-Wali and Kertassi Temples

On this tour, we'll visit three temples: Kalabasha from the Roman era, Beit El-Wali from the time of Ramses II, and the Kiosk of Qertassi.

Itinerary

We will begin by picking you up at your boat or hotel in the morning and travel south to the Aswan dam, located 20 kilometers (13 miles) from the city.

Our first destination is the Kalabasha temple, dedicated to Mandulis, the Nubian Sun God, built around 30 A.D. This temple, measuring 76 meters long and 22 meters wide, was relocated due to the Aswan dam.

Next, we visit Beit El-Wali, a small temple from Ramses II's era, carved from rock and dedicated to Amon-Ra. It features a patio adorned with scenes from Ramses II's military campaigns.

The final stop is the Kiosk of Qertassi, dedicated to Isis. Its main entrance is flanked by columns featuring the head of the Goddess Hathor. This temple was also moved for the Aswan dam.

After the tour, we will return you to your boat or hotel.

Pickups

This tour includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan.

If your lodging is in the following locations in Aswan, we will pick you up at the specified meeting points:

Western Aswan Island (Ghard Aswan): pickup at the West Bank Ferry terminal.Elefantina Island (Guizirit Alfantin): pickup in front of the Kornish Al Nile KFC or the Telecom Egypt Office on El Sadat Road.Suhil Island (Guizirit Suhil): pickup at the West Bank Ferry terminal.

If your accommodation is outside the downtown area or the mentioned islands, we will meet you at one of the meeting points listed.