Egypt · Cruise & Sailing

5-Day Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel with Nubian Temples

5 Days Round trip from Aswan Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Cruise between Aswan and Abu Simbel through the beautiful scenery of Lake Nasser
02 Admire the magnificent temples and tombs of ancient Nubia from a 5-star cruise
03 Visit the Temples of Kalabsha and Wadi El Seboua along the shores of Lake Nasser
04 Explore Abu Simbel and enjoy panoramic views of Qasr Ibrim from the sundeck
05 Experience a fantastic Nubian Show onboard during your journey

This 5-star Lake Nasser cruise offers a comfortable base from which to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lake Nasser and admire the magnificent temples and tombs of ancient Nubia. Cruise between Aswan and Abu Simbel and travel through Egyptian history while taking in the endless desert landscape and astonishing monuments. Voted Best Nasser Cruise in 2007, it combines modern comforts with memorable archaeological visits along the lake.

Cruise between Aswan and Abu Simbel and travel through Egyptian history while taking in the endless desert landscape and astonishing monuments.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Luxury

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Aswan, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Aswan Arrival and Leisure Onboard

After registration, savour lunch onboard. Then, spend the rest of the day at leisure and enjoy teatime and dinner onboard.

Overnight aboard the cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 02

Kalabsha Temples and Sailing to Wadi El Seboua

Visit the Temples of Kalabsha. This ancient temple was relocated after the construction of the Aswan High Dam to protect it from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
Navigate to Wadi El Seboua, the site of two New Kingdom Egyptian temples. Have lunch on board, followed by teatime.
Attend the cocktail party in the evening and have dinner onboard.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Wadi El Seboua.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 03

Wadi Seboua Temples and Amada Visit

Visit the temples of Wadi Seboua, the site of two New Kingdom Egyptian temples.
Navigate to Amada and visit Amada (Aimé + Derr + Tomb of the Puppies). Amada is the oldest temple in Nubia.
Enjoy watching a fantastic Nubian Show.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Amada.

Day 04

Qasr Ibrim Panorama and Abu Simbel Temples

Navigate to Qasr Ibrim. Qasr Ibrim is the only major archaeological site in Lower Nubia to have survived the Nile floods. Enjoy an overview of Qasr Ibrim, with 15 minutes for photos only from the sundeck.
Admire the panorama of the temples of Abu Simbel, with 15 minutes for photos only from the sundeck. Then, visit the temples of Abu Simbel.
- Optional sound & light show visit.

Overnight aboard your Abu Simbel cruise.

Day 05