Place to visit
Temples of Wadi es-Sebua, Egypt: what it is and when to go
Temples of Wadi es-Sebua is an ancient Egyptian archaeological site with two temples (وادي السبوع). Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is October to April. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Ancient Egyptian archaeological site with two temples · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Local name
- وادي السبوع
- Where
- Egypt
- Best time
- October to April.
- Nearest airport
- ASW Aswan, 133 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 22.79717, 32.54436
What it is and where
Temples of Wadi es-Sebua is an ancient Egyptian archaeological site with two temples (وادي السبوع). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 22.79717, 32.54436; the nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW, Aswan), 133 km as the crow flies. How to get around Egypt (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History and Wildlife places in Egypt. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Temples of Wadi es-Sebua is October to April.
- JanBest time10:45
- FebBest time11:14
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:32
- MayPossible13:06
- JunBetter not13:23
- JulBetter not13:16
- AugBetter not12:47
- SepPossible12:07
- OctBest time11:27
- NovBest time10:53
- DecBest time10:36
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April and October | November to March, May and September |
| History | October to April | May and September |
| Wildlife | April and October | November to March, May and September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Temples of Wadi es-Sebua has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Egypt in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Egypt
To enter Egypt there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months from entry”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Egypt checklist. Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP); plugs: Type C and F · 220 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 122 police · 123 ambulance · 180 fire · 126 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Temple of DakkaAncient Egyptian temple476 m
- Temple of MaharraqaAncient Egyptian temple525 m
- IkhmindiArchaeological site in Aswan Governorate, Egypt27 km
- New AmadaArchaeological site in Egypt30 km
- Temple of DerrAncient temple in Southern Egypt, now covered by Lake Nasser30 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Egypt guide.
More in Egypt: Nature
- Gulf of Aqaba: gulf in the Middle East
- Abu Simbel: UNESCO World Heritage Site in southern Egypt
- Memphis, Egypt: ancient capital of Egypt
- Mount Sinai: mountain in the Sinai Peninsula of Egypt
- Gulf of Suez: gulf of the Red Sea separating African Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula
- Abu Mena
Every Egypt place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Temples of Wadi es-Sebua?
It is an ancient Egyptian archaeological site with two temples (وادي السبوع in the local language). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Egypt: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Temples of Wadi es-Sebua?
October to April. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 36.
How do you get to Temples of Wadi es-Sebua?
The nearest main airport is Aswan International Airport (ASW), 133 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Egypt is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Egypt map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Temple of Dakka, Temple of Maharraqa, Ikhmindi. The rest is in the Egypt guide.
Keep reading
- Nature81 places for nature in Egypt, from Gulf of Aqaba to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April and October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Temples of Wadi es-Sebua on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.