Lake Nasser Cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan 4 Days / 3 Nights

Your trip at a glance

Duration

4 Days / 3 Nights

Route

Abu Simbel → Aswan

Price

From $1,300 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Enjoy a 4-day, 3-night luxury cruise across Lake Nasser from Abu Simbel to Aswan, discovering the treasures of ancient Nubia. Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, Kasr Ibrim, Amada Temple, the Temple of Derr, Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, and Meharakka. Conclude your journey in Aswan with visits to Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and the Kiosk of Kertassi.

• Abu Simbel
• Kasr Ibrim – Amada Temple
• Wadi El Seboua – Dakka – Meharakka
• Kalabsha Temple

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Abu Simbel Temples

   Location:

   Abu Simbel

   Arrive in Abu Simbel and board your 5-star Lake Nasser cruise ship. Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, along with the smaller temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Return to the cruise ship for lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

   Included today: overnight on board.

2. Day 2Kasr Ibrim & Temple of Amada

   Location:

   Aswan

   Enjoy breakfast on board while sailing across Lake Nasser toward Kasr Ibrim. Admire the ancient fortress from the ship, as access to the archaeological site is generally restricted. Continue to Amada and visit the Temple of Amada, one of the oldest surviving temples in Nubia, along with the nearby Tomb of Pennut and the Temple of Derr, subject to the cruise schedule. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight on board.

   Included today: overnight on board.

3. Day 3Wadi El Seboua

   Location:

   Aswan

   After breakfast, visit the archaeological complex of Wadi El Seboua, famous for its avenue of sphinxes and monumental statues. Continue to the Temple of Dakka, dedicated to the god Thoth, and the Temple of Meharakka, a Greco-Roman monument in ancient Nubia. Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing toward Aswan. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

   Included today: overnight on board.

4. Day 4Kalabsha Temple

   Location:

   Aswan

   After breakfast, disembark from the cruise ship and visit Kalabsha Temple, dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. Continue to Beit El Wali, a rock-cut temple commissioned by Ramses II, and the Kiosk of Kertassi, known for its elegant columns. After completing the sightseeing tour, transfer to Aswan Airport or your hotel.

   Included today: End of our services.