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Day 1: Arrival in Aswan (Check-in)
Welcome to Aswan, a popular tourist city full of ancient heritage sites. In the morning, we will pick you up at the Aswan airport, railway station or at your hotel in Aswan and then take you to board on your full-board luxury cruise at 13:00. You will enjoy a leisurely day appreciating the beautiful scenery along the Nile while having the delicious meals. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise (5 stars)
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Day 2: Visit Kalabsha Temple, Sail to Wadi El Seboua
After the breakfast on board, our guided tour will take you to the Temple of Kalabsha, an ancient stone temple built for the Nubian god Mandulis, who represents the sun. Started in the late Ptolemaic time and finished in the early Roman period by Emperor Augustus, it is a hypostyle temple with eight carved columns. On its walls, you will see the reliefs not only depicting the cult of god and pharaohs, but also some history events in 250 AD. When we finished the visit, we will escort you back to the cruise. During the lunch, our Aswan to Abu Simbel cruise will continue to Wadi El Seboua, which is also known as Valley of the Lions. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a Cocktail Party on board, as the ship keeps sailing. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise (5 stars)
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Day 3: Wadi El Seboua tour, Sail to Aniba & visit Amada Temple
After breakfast, we will visit Wadi El Seboua, which includes two temples built in the New Kingdom of Egypt. The older temple, constructed by Pharaoh Amenhotep III, was dedicated to god Horus but later changed to god Amun. During the Nineteenth Dynasty of Egypt, Pharaoh Rameses II built another temple nearby and finished the Sphinx avenues leading to their halls. After the visit, the cruise will proceed to Aniba, where we will have a guided visit to the over 3,500-year-old Temple of Amada, dedicated to God Amun and Ra; the Temple of Derr, a rock-cut temple also built by Rameses II and the Tomb of Pennut finished in the Twentieth Dynasty of Egypt for Pennut, a chief priest. In the evening, you will enjoy a Nubian show on your cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise (5 stars)
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Day 4: Sail to Kasr Ibrim, Abu Simbel tour
During the breakfast, our cruise will proceed the sailing to Abu Simbel. Halfway, we will have a 15-minute photo opportunity on the sundeck for the distant scenery of Kasr Ibrim, where many precious remains that can date back over 2,000 years are located. When arriving in Abu Simbel, we will have another 15 minutes for you to take some panoramic photos of the Abu Simbel Temples before visiting its inside. Built by Pharaoh Ramese II, this twin temple complex, constructed for Ramses II himself and his wife Nefertari, is famous for its skillful structures, especially the enormous statues on the gate, and the wonder happening twice a year on the Sun Festival. After the visit, you can choose to enjoy the optional the Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show, an interesting projection show exhibiting the real Ancient Egypt ruled by Ramses. When today's tour is over, we will transfer you to the cruise. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise (5 stars)
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Day 5: Departure from Abu Simbel
Today your wonderful Aswan to Abu Simbel cruise is rounded off. After breakfast, you will disembark from the cruise ship at 09:00. Your driver will pick you up from cruise and transfer you back to hotel/railwaystation/airport in Aswan. We wish you had enjoyed a wonderful lake cruise tour. Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Prices
Month | Double Room | Single Room |
May-Sep | $1099 | $1689 |
Oct-Apr | $1239 | $1899 |
- Above prices are not applied for Christmas, New Year, Easter and other holidays.
- Above prices are based on the sailing date of Luxury 5-star cruise Movenpick Prince Abbas.
- Any part of the itinerary e.g. tour length, activities & hotels can be tailored to your individual interests.
- All sightseeing tours on the Nasser Lake Cruise is shared group tour arranged by the cruise company.
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What's Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
- Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.
- All transfers in A/C vehicles with an experienced driver.
- Service of local English speaking guide per itinerary.
- All sightseeing tours during Nile Cruise - shared group tours.
- Entrance fees for mentioned sights visited.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- All service charges and taxes.
What's Excluded
- International flight into and out Egypt.
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
- Tips for guides and drivers.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Egypt Visa Fee.
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