LAKE NASSER CRUISES
ASWAN TO ABU
SIMBEL
The construction of the Aswan High Dam to control the floodwaters of the
Nile led to the creation of Lake Nasser, often referred to as the Nubian
Sea, which mostly lies in Egypt. These floodwaters would have buried great
monuments were it not for UNESCO, which organized a rescue involving 54
nations over a 20-year period. The movement and reconstruction included
the extraordinary Abu Simbel and Philae Temple.
The shores of Lake Nasser are virtually
uninhabited and visiting these monuments by ship is a very peaceful
approach. To date, there are only five vessels cruising Lake Nasser, and
the luxurious cruise ships, the Eugenie and Kasir Ibrim are designed for
distinctive travelers.
M/S EUGENIE –
Monday departures from Abu Simbel
M/S KASR IBRIM –
Saturday departures from Aswan
5 days / 4 nights
Day 1:
Arrive Aswan and transfer to the pier to embark before lunch.
Visit Kalabsha Temple, with its Pharaonic style remodeled in the Greco-Roman
period and dedicated to the god Mandoulis. Visit the hemi-speos of Beit El
Wali, erected by Ramses II and the kiosk of Kertassi, erected to honor the
goddess Isis.
(LD)
Day 2:
Sail to Wadi el-Seboua for overnight. (BLD)
Day 3:
Visit Wadi el-Seboua
dedicated by Ramses II to Amon Ra
and Ra Harmakis. Next, visit the temple of Dakka dedicated to Thot, the God
of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature. Then
visit the Greco-Roman temple of Meharakka. Continue sailing towards Amada
enjoying a savory lunch along the way. Visit the temple of Amada dating from
the 18th Dynasty. Visit the hemi-speos of Derr dedicated by
Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, the viceroy of Nubia.
Enjoy dinner on board as you sail through the night to Kasr Ibrim.
(BLD)
Day 4:
Visit the Citadel of Kasr Ibrim,
the only remaining link to
Nubia’s distant past. (Explanation
is done from the sundeck of the ship, as entrance to the site is not
permitted). Sail to the magnificent temple of Abu Simbel
built by Ramses II and flanked by colossal statues of the legendary Pharaoh.
Enjoy a candlelight dinner on board overlooking the temples. (BLD)
Day 5:
Watch the sun rise from deck as the morning sun reveals the Temples of Abu
Simbel. Disembarkation and transfer to Abu Simbel airport. (B)
M/S EUGENIE –
Friday departures from Aswan
M/S KASR IBRIM –
Wednesday departures from Abu
Simbel
4 days / 3 nights
Day 1:
Arrive Abu Simbel airport and
transfer to pier to embark before lunch. Visit Abu Simbel temples of Ramses
II and his beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will be served in
front of the two temples, followed by a candlelight dinner on board
overlooking the temples. (LD)
Day 2:
Enjoy a spectacular sunrise at
Abu–Simbel. Breakfast while sailing to Kasr Ibrim the sole vestige of the
distant past of Nubia. Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada. Visit
the temple of Amada of the XVIII dynasty, built during the reign of
Thotmosis III, Amenoghis III and Thotmosis IV. The hemi-speos of Derr
dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of
Nubia. A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi el-Seboua. (BLD)
Day 3:
Morning visit to Wadi el-Seboua
temple dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis. The
temple of Dokka, dedicated to the god Thot. Visit the Greco-Roman temple of
Meharakka. Sail to Aswan while dining. Overnight Aswan. (BLD)
Day 4: Morning disembarkation in Aswan. (B)
PER PERSON
BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
|
CRUISE |
3 nights |
4 nights |
|
Double |
$790.00 |
$1025.00 |
|
Single supplement |
$360.00 |
$475.00 |
A supplement will apply during
Christmas,
New Years and Easter holidays.
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