Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise

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Overview

The Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise is a luxurious 5-star vessel designed for travelers seeking elegance and tranquility while exploring the timeless beauty of southern Egypt. Recognized for its exceptional service and comfort, this cruise allows guests to witness the breathtaking desert landscapes and the ancient monuments of Nubia in style. Sail across the calm waters of Lake Nasser and uncover the legacy of Pharaohs through guided visits to Abu Simbel, Amada, Wadi El Seboua, and Kalabsha temples.

Included

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station
Accommodation on board the Prince Abbas Lake Cruise on a full-board basis
Professional tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
All sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
Bottled water provided during excursions
All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
All applicable service charges and taxes

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Optional excursions
Personal expenses
Tipping

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Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Sightseeing – Embarkation

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be greeted and transferred to board the Prince Abbas Lake Cruise. After check-in, enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit the High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built to control the Nile’s floods. Continue by motorboat to Agilika Island to explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument left incomplete in the ancient granite quarries. Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the cruise in Aswan
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Day 2: Visit Kalabsha Temple & Beit El Wali – Sail to Wadi El Seboua

After breakfast, visit Kalabsha Temple, relocated to avoid submersion after the High Dam’s construction. The temple, built during the late Ptolemaic and Roman periods, honors the Nubian deity Mandulis. Continue to Beit El Wali, a small rock-cut temple built by Ramesses II, notable for its colorful reliefs depicting military victories. Return to the cruise for lunch, then sail toward Wadi El Seboua, crossing the Tropic of Cancer. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the cruise near Wadi El Seboua
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Day 3: Explore Wadi El Seboua & Dakka Temples – Sail to Amada

After breakfast, disembark to explore Wadi El Seboua, where a sphinx-lined avenue leads to the temple built by Ramesses II. Visit the nearby Temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth, and the Temple of Maharraqa, known for its preserved spiral staircase. Return to the cruise for lunch as it sails to Amada. Dinner and overnight stay near Amada.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the cruise near Amada
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Day 4: Visit Amada – Kasr Ibrim – Sail to Abu Simbel

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Amada, the oldest monument in Nubia, dating back to Thutmose III. Admire its vivid wall paintings and inscriptions. Continue to the Temple of Derr, another rock-cut sanctuary built by Ramesses II, and the Tomb of Pennut, the Viceroy of Kush. Sail to Kasr Ibrim, the only ancient site in Nubia still in its original location, and view it from the sun deck as landing is not permitted. Continue sailing to Abu Simbel for dinner and overnight stay.

Optional: Attend the Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel, an enchanting evening performance that narrates the story of these temples through light and sound.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard the cruise in Abu Simbel
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Day 5: Visit Abu Simbel Temples – Disembarkation

After breakfast, visit the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, carved into the mountainside by Ramesses II and relocated in the 1960s to save them from flooding. Marvel at the colossal statues and intricate carvings that celebrate the pharaoh’s legacy. After the visit, return to the cruise for check-out and transfer to Abu Simbel Airport or your next destination.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Not included