Kalabasha, Beit El-Wali and Kertassi Temples

On this tour, we'll visit three different temples, from the Roman era Kalabasha to mausoleums such as Beit El-Wali, dating back to Ramses II.

Itinerary

After picking you up at your boat or hotel in the morning, we'll head south to the Aswan dam, located 20 kilometers (13 miles) from the city.

Our first stop will be the Kalabsha temple, dedicated to Mandulis, the Nubian Sun God, built around 30 A.D. This temple measures 76 meters long and 22 meters wide and was relocated for the Aswan dam.

Next, we'll visit Beit el-Wali, a small temple from Ramses II's time, excavated in rock and dedicated to Amon-Ra. It features a patio with scenes from Ramses II's military campaigns against various nations.

The final temple on our tour is the Kiosk of Qertassi, dedicated to Isis. Its main entrance has two columns topped with the head of the Goddess Hathor. This temple was also moved for the Aswan dam.

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

Pickups

This activity includes pickup from hotels, hostels, and apartments in Aswan. If your lodging is in specific locations, we'll pick you up at the following meeting points:

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

If your hotel or boat is not in the downtown area or mentioned islands, we'll meet you at any of the designated meeting points.