Embark on a private exploration of the Philae and Kalabsha Temples in Aswan with a knowledgeable French-speaking Egyptologist guide. Discover ancient monuments, stelae, chapels, and more on this island adventure.
- Temple of Philae - 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.
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- Private motor boat access to two island sites
- Travel in a modern, air-conditioned private car
- Guided tour with a French-speaking Egyptologist
- Admission tickets to all mentioned sites
- Tip for your guide.
An Egyptologist guide fluent in French will fetch you from your location in Aswan to begin an approximately 4-hour journey of discovery. Beginning with a private car ride to Lake Nasser, the excursion includes a visit to Kalabsha, accessible by motorboat as it is now situated on an island. The island hosts multiple monuments that were relocated by Unesco, due to the rising water levels in Lake Nasser, brought on by the construction of the new Aswan Dam. The temples of Kalabsha, Beit El-Ouli, and Gerf Hussein can be found here, along with stelae, chapels, and Grafitti preserved on this island. You’ll then return to your vehicle and proceed to the dock situated between Aswan’s two dams. Here, you’ll board another motorboat to explore the preserved monuments of Philae where the grand temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis, a chapel honouring the Goddess Hathor, and the kiosk of Roman Emperor Trajan are situated.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.