Kalabasha, Beit El-Wali and Kertassi Temples

On this tour, we'll visit three very different temples, including the Roman era Kalabasha and Beit El-Wali, mausoleums from the time of Ramses II.

Itinerary

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

First, we will visit the Kalabsha temple, dedicated to Mandulis, the Nubian Sun God, constructed around 30 A.D. It measures 76 meters long and 22 meters wide and was relocated for the Aswan dam.

Next, we'll visit Beit el-Wali, a temple from the time of Ramses II, dedicated to Amon-Ra. It features a patio adorned with scenes from Ramses II's military campaigns against various groups.

Finally, we will see the Kiosk of Qertassi, dedicated to Isis, with an entrance flanked by columns adorned with the head of the Goddess Hathor. This temple was also moved for the Aswan dam.

After the tour, we'll return to your boat or hotel.

Pickups

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

If your lodging is in any of the following locations, we'll pick you up at the specified meeting point:

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

If your accommodation is not within the downtown area or mentioned islands, we can meet you at any of the specified meeting points.