Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise

Upon arrival at Abu Simbel Airport or your hotel, our representative from Egypt Top Tours will meet and transfer you to board the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise. Embarkation begins at 13:00 PM, followed by lunch on board.

In the afternoon, visit the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, carved into a sandstone cliff by Pharaoh Ramesses II. These awe-inspiring temples were relocated in the 1960s to save them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the construction of the High Dam. After returning to the cruise, enjoy afternoon tea on deck, followed by dinner and overnight stay on board.

Optional: Attend the Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show in the evening – a captivating retelling of history using projections, sound effects, and music.

Meals Included:

• Lunch
• Dinner

Start your day with breakfast on board as the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise sails toward Kasr Ibrim. Enjoy the unique view of this ancient fortress from the sundeck, the only monument on Lake Nasser still in its original location.

After lunch, disembark to visit the Temple of Amada, the oldest temple on Lake Nasser, built by Thutmose III. Continue to the Temple of Derr, constructed by Ramesses II, and end your tour at the rock-cut Tomb of Pennut, a Viceroy of Nubia. Return to the cruise to enjoy a cocktail party and a traditional Nubian show before dinner.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

After breakfast, visit the archaeological site of Wadi El Seboua, home to the Temple of Ramesses II and several smaller temples, including the Temple of Dakka and Temple of Maharraqua. The site’s famous sphinx-lined avenue, known as the “Valley of the Lions,” adds a majestic atmosphere to your visit.

Return to the cruise for lunch as the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise sails toward Aswan. Enjoy a relaxing evening on board with dinner and overnight stay.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Enjoy your final breakfast on board, then disembark for a guided tour of Kalabsha Temple. This relocated Roman-Egyptian temple stands near the High Dam and was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. After your visit, check out from the cruise, and Egypt Top Tours will transfer you to your hotel in Aswan or Aswan Airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast

Upon arrival in Aswan, a representative from Egypt Top Tours will meet you and transfer you to board your Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise. After check-in and lunch on board, set out to explore the wonders of Aswan.

Visit the impressive High Dam, constructed in the 1960s to control the Nile's annual floods. Continue to the island of Agilika to see the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. End your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive granite monument that remains partially carved in its original quarry.

Return to the cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included:

• Lunch
• Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before joining your guide to visit Kalabsha Temple, relocated from its original site due to the formation of Lake Nasser. This Roman-era temple was dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis and features a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian iconography.

Continue to Beit El Wali, a rock-cut temple built by Ramesses II and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Return to the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise for lunch as the boat sails across the Tropic of Cancer toward Wadi El Seboua.

Enjoy a peaceful evening with dinner on board and overnight stay en route.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

After breakfast, visit Wadi El Seboua, also known as the "Valley of the Lions" for its avenue of sphinxes. Explore its temples built by Ramesses II, as well as the Temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth, the god of wisdom.

Return to the cruise for lunch, then sail to Amada. The rest of the day is yours to relax on board while enjoying the stunning desert views surrounding Lake Nasser.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Begin your day with a visit to the Temple of Amada, the oldest monument on Lake Nasser, dating back to the 18th Dynasty. Continue to the Temple of Derr and the relocated Tomb of Pennut, carved for the Viceroy of Nubia.

Return to the Steigenberger Omar El Khayam for lunch as the cruise sails to Kasr Ibrim. View this ancient citadel from the sundeck, the only monument still standing in its original location on Lake Nasser. Sail onward to Abu Simbel.

In the evening, enjoy an optional Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel – a spectacular narration of the temple’s story using lights, projections, and music.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

After breakfast, check out from your Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise. Then, take a guided tour of the iconic Abu Simbel Temples, relocated in the 1960s to avoid submersion by Lake Nasser.

Admire the enormous rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and his beloved queen Nefertari – some of the most magnificent monuments in all of Egypt. After your visit, Egypt Top Tours will transfer you to Abu Simbel Airport or your hotel.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast