The Hidden Jewels of Nubia: Royal Adventure on Lake Nasser and the Nubian Desert - 5 Days / 4 Nights

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The Hidden Jewels of Nubia: Royal Adventure on Lake Nasser and the Nubian Desert - 5 Days / 4 Nights
The Hidden Jewels of Nubia: Royal Adventure on Lake Nasser and the Nubian Desert - 5 Days / 4 Nights
The Hidden Jewels of Nubia: Royal Adventure on Lake Nasser and the Nubian Desert - 5 Days / 4 Nights
The Hidden Jewels of Nubia: Royal Adventure on Lake Nasser and the Nubian Desert - 5 Days / 4 Nights
The Hidden Jewels of Nubia: Royal Adventure on Lake Nasser and the Nubian Desert - 5 Days / 4 Nights
Duration
5 Days
4 Nights
Destination
Immersion / Nature / Adventure
Group Size
2-30 People
Category
Lake Nasser & Nubian Desert

The Cruise

Embark on a dream cruise of 5 days and 4 nights on Lake Nasser, in the heart of the Nubian Desert, where history, culture and luxury come together. From Aswan, live a unique journey along the Nile and through breathtaking desert landscapes. Explore thousand-year-old temples, admire exceptional panoramas and enjoy royal comfort on board.

From the majesty of Aswan to the mysteries of Abu Simbel, through Lake Nasser and the majestic Nubian Desert, this is a cruise unlike any other. The temples of Kalabsha, Wadi El Sebou and Amada are among the most rarely visited in all of Egypt - hidden jewels saved from the waters like Abu Simbel, transported stone by stone and waiting in the desert silence for those willing to seek them out. The fortress of Kasr Ibrim, unique in Nubia as the only site left in its original position above the waterline, watches over the lake from its ancient promontory.

On the final day, you rejoin Abu Simbel and return to Aswan by private air-conditioned vehicle for optimal comfort and a seamless experience. Live the magic of Nubia as never before!


On Board

Your 5-star floating hotel on Lake Nasser offers all the comfort you could wish for: elegant cabins, refined cuisine served as full board with local and international dishes, afternoon tea on the sundeck with panoramic views of the Nubian desert, and a warm, convivial bar for cultural evenings. Special events include a Nubian cultural show on the first evening, a welcome cocktail with the manager, and galabeya evenings where you are invited to don the traditional Egyptian robe for a festive atmosphere.


What Is Included in the Price

  • Welcome and assistance on arrival and departure
  • French-speaking Egyptologist guide for all excursions
  • Private air-conditioned transfers Aswan / Abu Simbel return
  • 4 nights aboard a 5-star cruise ship with full board
  • All excursions along the Nile as per the itinerary
  • Entry fees to all sites listed in the programme
  • Taxes and service charges


What Is Not Included in the Price

  • Services not listed in the included section
  • Personal expenses and extras
  • Tips


Included

  • Personalised welcome and assistance on arrival in Aswan
  • Luxury 5-star Lake Nasser cruise with full board
  • Discovery of iconic temples: Kalabsha, Wadi El Sebou, Amada and Abu Simbel
  • Cultural shows: Nubian evenings and galabeya parties
  • Relaxation moments on the sundeck, cocktails and afternoon tea
  • French-speaking Egyptologist guide for all excursions
  • Private air-conditioned return transfers Aswan / Abu Simbel
  • Immersion in the Nubian desert and unique Lake Nasser landscapes

Excluded

  • Services not listed in the included section
  • Personal expenses and extras
  • Tips for guide, crew and drivers
  • Optional sound and light show at Philae (day 1)
  • Optional last-minute Abu Simbel excursion or Nubian village by felucca (day 5)

Itinerary

1

Day 1: Aswan - Embarkation on Lake Nasser

Lunch Dinner
Arrival in Aswan and welcome by your representative. Private air-conditioned vehicle transfer to your cruise ship on Lake Nasser, your floating hotel for the next 4 nights. Lunch on board. Discover the calm and beauty of the Nile on arrival, then enjoy a relaxing afternoon with tea on the sundeck and admire a spectacular sunset over the Nubian desert. Dinner on board and Nubian cultural show evening in the bar. Optional: Sound and light show at Philae or visit of the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Lake Nasser.
2

Day 2: Kalabsha - Wadi El Sebou

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Morning navigation towards Kalabsha. Visit of the Temple of Kalabsha, the best-preserved Nubian monument after Abu Simbel and the most imposing, a witness to the architectural genius of the ancient Egyptians. Return on board and navigation towards Wadi El Sebou. Lunch on board and afternoon tea on the sundeck. Welcome cocktail with the manager and dinner on board. Festive galabeya evening in the bar. Night on board at Wadi El Sebou. Included visits: Temple of Kalabsha. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Lake Nasser.
3

Day 3: Wadi El Sebou - Amada

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
After breakfast, visit of the Temple of Wadi El Sebou, dedicated to the gods Amun-Ra, Ra-Horakhty and Ramesses II. Navigation towards Amada. Afternoon tea followed by the visit of the Temple of Amada, the oldest Nubian temple, transferred from its original site and celebrated for its magnificently preserved reliefs. Enjoy the magic of the place and its unique historical atmosphere. Dinner and galabeya evening on board. Night on board at Amada. Included visits: Temple of Wadi El Sebou, Temple of Amada. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Lake Nasser.
4

Day 4: Kasr Ibrim - Abu Simbel

Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Breakfast on board then navigation towards Kasr Ibrim, the iconic fortress that defies time - unique in all of Nubia as the only site that was left in its original elevated position above the waters of Lake Nasser, and observable from the boat as you glide past. Arrival at Abu Simbel and visit of the legendary Temple of Abu Simbel, Ramesses II's masterpiece saved from the waters by UNESCO. Lunch on board and free afternoon to enjoy the sundeck and the spectacular view over the Nubian desert. Admire the majestic monuments and let yourself be enchanted by the magic of the Nubian desert. Dinner and evening on board. Optional: Sound and light show at Abu Simbel. Included visits: Kasr Ibrim (from boat), Temple of Abu Simbel. Accommodation: 5-star cruise ship, Lake Nasser.
5

Day 5: Abu Simbel - Return to Aswan by Private Vehicle

Breakfast
Breakfast on board, check-out and transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan. Free time depending on your departure schedule and assistance with luggage at the airport or train station. Optional: Last-minute excursion to Abu Simbel or Nubian village by felucca.

Prices & Accommodation

Starting Price

Per Person €399.00

Optional Extras

Sound and Light Show at Philae (optional, day 1) €0.00 / person
Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel (optional, day 4) €0.00 / person
Nubian Village by Felucca (optional, day 5) €0.00 / person

Accommodation

Contact us for detailed accommodation information for this tour.