Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel 5 Days / 4 Nights

Your trip at a glance

Duration

5 Days / 4 Nights

Route

Aswan → Abu Simbel

Price

From $1,450 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

Enjoy a 5-day, 4-night Lake Nasser cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel aboard a 5-star standard cruise ship, exploring the treasures of ancient Nubia. Discover Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, Meharakka, Amada Temple, the Temple of Derr, and the Tomb of Pennut. Admire the ancient fortress of Kasr Ibrim and conclude your journey with the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

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

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1Kalabsha Temple

   Location:

   Aswan

   Arrive in Aswan and meet your representative before visiting Kalabsha Temple, dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. Continue to Beit El Wali, a rock-cut temple built during the reign of Ramses II, and the Kiosk of Kertassi, known for its elegant columns. Board your 5-star Lake Nasser cruise ship, enjoy lunch and dinner on board, and spend the night on the cruise ship.

   Included today: Overnight on the cruise ship

2. Day 2Wadi El Seboua

   Location:

   Aswan

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

   Included today: Overnight on the cruise ship

3. Day 3 Temple of Amada

   Location:

   Aswan

   Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting the Temple of Amada, one of the oldest surviving temples in Nubia. Continue to the Temple of Derr, carved into the rock during the reign of Ramses II, and the Tomb of Pennut, belonging to an important Nubian official. Return to the cruise ship and continue sailing across Lake Nasser. Lunch, dinner, and overnight on board.

   Included today: Overnight on the cruise ship

4. Day 4Kasr Ibrim

   Location:

   Aswan

   Enjoy breakfast while sailing past Kasr Ibrim, an ancient fortress overlooking Lake Nasser. The archaeological site is generally viewed from the cruise ship, as visitor access is restricted. Spend the day enjoying the lake’s peaceful scenery and onboard facilities as the ship continues toward Abu Simbel. Enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board. Overnight on the cruise ship near Abu Simbel.

   Included today: Overnight on the cruise ship

5. Day 5Abu Simbel Temples

   Location:

   Abu Simbel

   After breakfast, visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah. Explore the Great Temple with its colossal statues and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari. After the visit, disembark and transfer to Abu Simbel Airport, your hotel, or your next destination.

   Included today: End of our services.