Lake Nasser Cruise Egypt

Your journey along Lake Nasser Cruise Egypt begins with a warm welcome by our Egypt Top Tours representative at Abu Simbel Airport or your hotel in Abu Simbel. You’ll be transferred by private vehicle to board your deluxe cruise. After a smooth check-in and lunch onboard, embark on an awe-inspiring visit to the Abu Simbel Temples. These colossal monuments, originally carved into the mountainside by Pharaoh Ramses II, were relocated in the 1960s to protect them from rising waters after the construction of the High Dam.

Marvel at the sheer scale and symmetry of the Great Temple and the smaller Temple of Queen Nefertari. Later in the afternoon, relax on the sundeck with tea and take in the beauty of the lake. Dinner and overnight stay onboard.

Optional: Attend the mesmerizing Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel in the evening for an unforgettable audio-visual journey through time.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast as the cruise begins sailing northward. From the sundeck, admire the distant view of Kasr Ibrim, the last surviving Nubian fortress above water, now standing as an island after Lake Nasser’s formation. While landing is not permitted, the panoramic view from the cruise offers a great photo opportunity.

Later, disembark to visit three exceptional sites:

• Amada Temple, the oldest monument around Lake Nasser, known for its vivid wall inscriptions and peaceful location.
• Temple of Derr, a rock-cut sanctuary built by Ramses II on the eastern Nile bank.
• Tomb of Pennut, a rare rock-cut tomb of a Viceroy of Nubia, moved from its original site to escape flooding.

Return to the ship for lunch. In the evening, enjoy a Nubian cultural show and cocktail reception onboard. Overnight sailing toward Wadi El Seboua.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Start your day with an early visit to Wadi El Seboua, or “Valley of the Lions,” home to two grand temples relocated from the rising lakebed. Walk along the sphinx-lined avenue leading to the temple built by Amenhotep III, dedicated to the Nubian Horus. Continue to explore the Temple of Dakka, known for its astronomical inscriptions, and the nearby Temple of Maharraqa.

After returning to the ship, enjoy lunch onboard while sailing to Aswan. The rest of the day is at leisure as the cruise continues along the serene waters of Lake Nasser. Overnight onboard near Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Following breakfast, disembark for a guided visit to the Temple of Kalabsha, one of the most impressive free-standing temples on Lake Nasser. Originally built during the Roman period and dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis, this temple showcases a fascinating blend of Egyptian and Greco-Roman influences. Enjoy views of the Aswan High Dam from the temple grounds.

After the tour, you will check out and be transferred by Egypt Top Tours to your hotel or Aswan Airport, concluding your unforgettable Lake Nasser Cruise Egypt.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arrival in Aswan, meet your Egypt Top Tours representative and transfer to your cruise. After lunch onboard, start your tour with a visit to the High Dam, built to regulate Nile flooding. Then sail to Agilkia Island to visit Philae Temple, a stunning sanctuary dedicated to goddess Isis. End the day with a visit to the massive Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s granite quarries. Return to the cruise and overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Begin the day with a visit to the impressive Kalabsha Temple, relocated from its original site and showcasing depictions of Roman emperors alongside Egyptian gods. Then explore Beit El Wali, a small rock-cut temple built by Ramses II. Admire the symmetry and vivid wall carvings.

After returning to the ship, enjoy lunch as you sail past the Tropic of Cancer on your way to Wadi El Seboua. Overnight onboard.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, disembark to visit Wadi El Seboua, featuring its famous avenue of sphinxes and New Kingdom temples. Continue exploring with visits to the Temple of Dakka and Temple of Maharraqa, both relocated during the UNESCO rescue mission.

Return to the ship for lunch as you sail to Amada. Overnight onboard.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark to explore Amada Temple, Temple of Derr, and the Tomb of Pennut. These incredible sites offer rare examples of well-preserved inscriptions and intimate ancient architecture. Later, cruise past Kasr Ibrim, viewing its ruins from the sundeck before arriving in Abu Simbel.

In the evening, enjoy an optional Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel, where projections and music bring the temple’s ancient stories to life.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, explore the Abu Simbel Temples, the grand finale of your Lake Nasser Cruise Egypt. These magnificent temples carved into the rock are a tribute to Ramses II’s legacy and devotion to Queen Nefertari. Their preservation and relocation remain one of the most remarkable archaeological feats of the 20th century.

Following your visit, transfer to Abu Simbel Airport or your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast