3 Nights, 4 Days Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel
Tour Highlights
Duration:
3 Nights/4 Days
Route:
Aswan- Kalabsha- Beit El Wali – Wadi El Seboua- Amada – Kasr Ibrim-Abu Simbel
Description:
Lake Nasser is one of the most impressive regions of Upper Egypt. Far away from civilisation and a few cruise ships on the lake, you will have the opportunity of discovering, between Aswan and Abu Simbel and vice versa. Some very interesting ancient Egyptian temples like Wadi el Seboua, Dakka and Amada, saved from the rising waters. You will have the occasion to observe a very rich fauna, sheltering the last colonies of Nile crocodiles, a huge variety of birds, monitor lizards, gazelles, jackals, fennecs and the famous Nile Perch.
Whats Included
- 3 nights 4 days accommodation on board.
- All meals served on board.
- All taxes.
- All visits mentioned in the program with professional guidance and transportation.
Whats not inlcuded
- Any drinks with meals.
- International and domestic flights.
- Tips to the staff.
- Compulsory Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner.
- Items of a personal nature.
- Visa to Egypt (if needed).
Itinerary
Day 1:
Aswan
Arrival in Aswan to board the Eugenie. Lunch served on board. Visit to Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali, and the kiosk of Kertassi. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge Dinner and overnight on board in the Aswan Harbour.
Day 2:
Wadi El Seboua-Amada
Sailing to Wadi El Seboua and cocktail while passing the Tropic of Cancer. Lunch served on board. Visit to Wadi El Seboua temple, the temple of Dakka and temple of Meharakka. Sail to Amada. Dinner and overnight aboard.
Day 3:
Amada-Kasr Ibrim-Abu Simbel
Breakfast followed by morning visit to the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout. Sail to Kasr Ibrim. Visit the citadel of Kasr Ibrim. (Tour is conducted from the ship’s sundeck as entrance to the site is not permitted). Sailing to Abu Simbel. Lunch served on board. Visit the Abu Simbel temples. Attend the Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temples (non-compulsory, ticket not included). Candlelight dinner on board and overnight.
Day 4:
Abu Simbel
Breakfast on board and for those who wish, the possibility of a second visit to Abu Simbel (entrance ticket is not included). Disembarkation.
