This itinerary focuses on the Lake Nasser section of the Nile and includes temples and sights primarily south of Aswan, such as Abu Simbel, Amada and Wadi El Seboua, which are accessible by water.
Private air-conditioned coaches for transfers throughout the trip
– Morning: Arrive in Aswan and board your cruise. Check-in and enjoy lunch onboard.
– Afternoon: Visit Kalabsha Temple, a Nubian temple dedicated to the sun god Mandulis, which was relocated due to the Aswan High Dam. You may also visit Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi, which are smaller but historically significant sites.
– Evening: Dinner onboard and overnight in Aswan.
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– Morning: Start sailing towards Wadi El Seboua. Enjoy a relaxing time onboard as you sail through Lake Nasser, passing beautiful desert landscapes.
– Afternoon: After lunch, the cruise stops to visit the Wadi El Seboua Temple, dedicated to Amun-Ra and Ra-Horakhty. You can also see Dakka Temple and the Temple of Maharraqa in the vicinity.
– Evening: Return to the ship for dinner and sail onwards. Overnight onboard.
– Morning: Visit the Temple of Amada, one of the oldest temples in Nubia, known for its beautiful reliefs and well-preserved art.
– Midday: Continue to visit the Tomb of Pennut, a rock-cut tomb of an ancient official.
– Afternoon: Sail toward Kasr Ibrim, a fortress that remains one of the few ancient sites that survived the flooding of Lake Nasser. You can view it from the deck as it’s not open for visits.
– Evening: Dinner onboard and sail towards Abu Simbel. Overnight onboard near Abu Simbel.
-Morning: Visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, located right on the shores of Lake Nasser. Both temples are famous for their massive rock-cut façades and their relocation during the construction of the Aswan High Dam.
– Afternoon: Optional free time to explore or attend the Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (depending on your schedule).
– Evening: Return to the cruise for your final dinner onboard.
– Morning: Breakfast onboard and disembarkation in Abu Simbel. Transfer to the Abu Simbel Airport or continue your journey by land back to Aswan.
Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show
Overview: This is one of the most popular optional activities on Lake Nasser. After visiting Abu Simbel during the day, you can return in the evening for a Sound and Light Show, which dramatically illuminates the Great Temple of Ramses II and tells the story of his reign, as well as the relocation of the temples.
– Duration: 1 hour.
– Location: Abu Simbel.
Rates Starts From Per Person in | Single Cabin | DBL Cabin |
Lack Naser Nile Cruise | 1300 USD | 770 USD |
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