Why choose this Aswan tour?
Formed when the High Dam was built in Aswan, Lake Nasser is the world’s largest artificial lake and is surrounded by remote desert which covers the land of Nubia. The Lake Nasser cruise offers you the opportunity to explore lesser known sites such as the Temples of Kalabsha, Dakka, Maharakka, Amada, Derr Rock Temple and the tomb of Pennut. You will be amazed at Abu Simbel where the great temple of Ramses II appears to be rising from the depths of lake and the temple, he built for his beloved wife Nefertari.
Transfers, and entrance fees are included.
Tour guide for all sites.
No hidden gems.
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Aswan, Egypt
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Aswan, Nile River Valley, Egypt Itinerary Breakdown
Formed when the High Dam was built in Aswan, Lake Nasser is the world’s largest artificial lake and is surrounded by remote desert which covers the land of Nubia. The Lake Nasser cruise offers you the opportunity to explore lesser known sites such as the Temples of Kalabsha, Dakka, Maharakka, Amada, Derr Rock Temple and the tomb of Pennut. You will be amazed at Abu Simbel where the great temple of Ramses II appears to be rising from the depths of lake and the temple, he built for his beloved wife Nefertari.
Transfers, and entrance fees are included.
Tour guide for all sites.
No hidden gems.
Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer from airport to cruise
Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
You will be met upon arrival at Aswan Airport or railway station by one of our representatives and transferred to your Lake Nasser Cruise ship, where you will spend the night moored in Aswan.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 star cruise
Day 2: Aswan to Wadi El Seboua
Stop At: Temple of Wadi El-Sebua, Abu Simbel Egypt
This morning we will set sail to visit the Temple of Kalabsha, dedicated to the Nubian God Mandulis. We will also visit the hemi-speos of Beit el Wali which was carved from rocks during the early reign of Ramses ll and the Kiosk of Kertassi dedicated to the goddess Isis.
After lunch we sail to Wadi El Seboua, where we will moor overnight.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 star cruise
Day 3: Wadi El Seboua to Amada
Stop At: Temple of Wadi El-Sebua, Abu Simbel Egypt
After a morning visit to Wadi El Seboua templem entered through an avenue of sphinxes, we will visit the temple of Dakka dedicated to the god of Wisdom, Thoth of Pnubs and the ruins of the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka.
We will then set sail to Amada to visit the oldest monument on Lake Nasser, the temple of Amada built during the 18th Dynasty.
We will also visit the Derr Rock Temple built by Ramses ll dedicated to the rising sun and finally, visit the tomb of Pennut, viceroy of Nubia.
We will spend the night moored in Amada
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 stars cruise
Day 4: Amada to Kasr Ibrim, to Abu Simbel
Stop At: Temple of Amada, 180 Kilometers South of the High Dam Lake Nasser Temples, Aswan Egypt
Today we have an early morning sailing to Kasr Ibrim. We will view the citadel of Kasr Ibrim from the boat as this Nubian monument, is situated on it’s original site and surrounded by water.
We will then set sail to Abu Simbel where the great temple of Ramses II appears to be rising from the depths of the lake, carved into the mountain and dedicated to Ra-Harakhty, Amun and Ptah.
We will also visit the temple of Nefertari, the beloved wife of Ramses ll.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: 5 star cruise
Day 5: Disembarkation – transfer to airport
Stop At: Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Our representative will assist you in checking out from the cruise ship and transferring you to Abu Simbel Airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: 5 star cruise
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