Cruise Lake Nasser - 11 days

Cross the Tropic of Cancer, cruising from mighty Abu Simbel on board a decadent Lake Nasser Cruiser. Discover the hidden gems of the Temple of Amada, ancient Nubia and its people and the legendary sights of ancient Thebes, Giza and Cairo.

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival into Cairo, we will meet and transfer you to your hotel.

Day 2, we tour the Pyramids at Giza, the planet’s oldest tourist attraction. The largest, is Khufu (Cheops), constructed from 2.5 million quarried limestone blocks, weighing in at a mammoth 6 million tonnes. We continue on to the famous Egyptian Museum to view the immaculately preserved treasures of King Tutankhamen and his legendary funerary mask. Overnight - Cairo (B:1)

Day 3: Abu Simbel

Cairo – Abu Simbel. This morning we fly to Abu Simbel, possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, built to revere the mighty King Ramses II. Here we board our 5 star cruiser. Enjoy a spectacular sound and light show at Abu Simbel before dinner by candle light on board. Overnight - Cruiser (B, L, D)

Day 4: Lake Nasser

Abu Simbel– Lake Nasser. A modern feat of engineering, the High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the construction of Cheops, the largest pyramid at Giza. The by-product for this awesome construction is Lake Nasser – the world’s largest artificial lake. This afternoon we set sail on Lake Nasser, to view Kasr Ibrim. This tour is conducted from the ship’s sundeck as entrance to the site is not permitted. Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard the cruiser. Overnight - Cruiser (B, L, D)

Days 5 - 6: Kalabsha Temple

Now for those hidden gems! Discover the Temple of Amada (Lake Nasser’s oldest monument) and Derr, dedicated by Ramses II. We’ll stop at the Tomb of Penout (Viceroy of Nubia), Wadi El Seboua, the Temple of Dakka and the Temple of Meharakka. On day 6, sip cocktails as we cross the Tropic of Cancer, bound for the Nubian city of Aswan, visiting Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi en-route. Overnight - Cruiser (B:2, L:2, D:2)

Day 7: Aswan

Lake Nasser – Aswan – Luxor. Welcome to Aswan! After breakfast we disembark and enjoy a trip to the High Dam and Philae temple before driving to Luxor . En-route we stop at the Temple of Kom Ombo and Egypt’s best preserved temple at Edfu. Overnight - Luxor (B)

A lady outside the tomb of King Tutankhamen at the Valley of the Kings

Days 8 - 9: Luxor

At over 4,000 years old, Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best! Morning at leisure, afternoon visit to Luxor temple – built by Pharaoh Amenophis III. On day 9, we tour the Valley of the Kings & Queens, where we explore the myriad of tombs and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Continue on to the magnificent Karnak Temple, a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods. Overnight - Luxor (B:2)

Day 10: Cairo

Luxor – Cairo. We fly back to Cairo where you’ll have some free time for a spot of last minute souvenir shopping or perhaps you could consider a city tour of old Islamic Cairo. Overnight - Cairo (B)

Day 11: Cairo

Breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport. (B)

Fishing on Lake Nasser

Lake Nasser boasts the best Nile Perch fishing in the world! Largest recorded catch within Egyptian boundary - 2007, 72kg, 1.43m in length.

Suitable for professional anglers or novices, with a choice of day trips, charters or live aboard. Please contact us for further details.

FROM USD $3,189

Prices & Departure Dates

Prices shown are ‘per person’, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults. The single supplement price needs to be added to the twin/double price if single rooms are required. If travelling solo, an additional ‘1-person’ supplement will apply

Prices are indicative and will vary depending on your chosen hotels, room availability as well as time of travel. Please bear this in mind if comparing prices as we always aim to deliver exceptional value.



Date	Price/Person	Single Supp.
Cruise Lake Nasser - 11 days	USD $3,189	USD $1,399

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Abu Simbel

Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gargantuan rock-cut façade, the great Sun Temple of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel was created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple and hewn into the side of a mountain are four famous colossal statues of the pharaoh himself.

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Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the amazing pyramids at Giza are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old when Herodotus the Greek historian visited them (5th century BC).

Highlights & Inclusions

Below is a list of key highlights and what is included on this tour. Further, where appropriate, we have listed the items that are not included in the tour price.

Trip Highlights

Cairo - Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza
The Temples of Abu Simbel
Lake Nasser cruising - wildlife en route
Tombs of Penout (Viceroy of Nubia) & Wadi El Seboua
Luxor - Temples of Karnak & Luxor Temple

Egyptian Museum
Aswan - High Dam, Philae Temple, River Nile
Lake Nasser sightseeing - Temple of Amada, Derr, Dakka, Meharakka and Kalabsha, Kiosk of Kertassi
Kom Ombo Temple & Temple of Horus - Edfu
Luxor - Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

What's Included

Breakfast daily
4 nights 5 star Lake Cruiser
Economy class flight Cairo - Abu Simbel, Luxor - Cairo
Cocktail evening, rest and relaxation whilst cruising
Qualified Egyptologist guide at all sites of antiquity
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

All meals aboard Cruiser
6 nights 4/5 star hotels (specific to your chosen itinerary)
Touring of Cairo, Aswan, Edfu and Luxor
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 11
Private air-conditioned transportation and all relevant transfers

What's Not Included

International flights and visa
Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature

Tipping - an entirely personal gesture