Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise

Your trip at a glance

Duration

4 Days / 5 Days

Route

Aswan → Abu Simbel

Price

From $1,300 per person

Travel style

Private: just your group, guide and driver

MS Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise is the newest 5-star deluxe cruise to sail on Lake Nasser between Aswan and Abu Simbel. The friendly staff and luxurious facilities will make your holiday a memorable one. The ship is luxuriously appointed and sure to make you feel at home as you enjoy the scenery and history of Lake Nasser and ancient Nubia

• Abu Simbel Temples
• Kasr Ibrim & Temple of Amada
• Wadi El Seboua
• Kalabsha Temple

Day-by-day programme

1. Day 1 Kalabsha Temple

   Location:

   Aswan

   Meals:

   Lunch, Dinner

   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

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   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.

   Included today: Overnight on the cruise ship

3. Day 3Temple of Amada

   Location:

   Aswan

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   Overnight:

   Overnight on the cruise ship

   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.

4. Day 4Kasr Ibrim

   Location:

   Aswan

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

   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.

   Included today: Overnight on the cruise ship

5. Day 5 Abu Simbel Temples

   Location:

   Abu Simbel

   Meals:

   Breakfast, Lunch

   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.