The Gate to Nubia

This journey is a unique opportunity to enrich your history knowledge ,connect with the indigenous groups of Nubia and their heritage. Start your day by exploring the temple of Kalabsha, which once  was situated on the west bank of the Nile River, in Nubia, and was originally built around 30 BC during the early Roman era.  constructed over an earlier sanctuary of Amenhotep II. Next, take a comfortable ride to the Nubian Museum. Their path illustrates the development of  Nubia through genuine art and artifacts. Finally explore the Elephantine island, once was the original “border town” between Egypt and the Nubian lands, and check out some of the unique monuments.
  • Kalabsha Temple.
  • Elephantine Island.
  •  Nubian Museum.
  • Walking through the Nubian village.
  • Home cooked meal in a Nubian house.

 Kalabsha Temple: Ride to the port of Kalabsha Temple, which was originally located about 50 kilometers south of Aswan, at the Gate of Kalabsha. However, it was moved in 1970 to its current location at New Kalabsha where it’s in close proximity to the Kiosk of Qertassi and Beit Al-Wali. This was built as a tribute to the Nubian sun god, Mandulis, during  the rule of Augustus around 30 BC.

The nubian museum:You will get an achronological insight about the Nubian traditions, customs, history, and architecture from an Aga Khan award-winning  museum for architecture in 2001!

 

Then, ride a boat across to Elephantine Island, following the footprints of the splendid Egyptian history.

 

Lunch will be served in a local nubian house where you can ask the locals about their traditions.

  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return.
  • Private expert Egyptologist.
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned sights 
  • Sites not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Extra expenses.
  • Tips and gratitude.
  • Meals and drinks.

Price is $160USD per person.

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