4-day Lake Nasser Cruise
4-day Lake Nasser cruise aboard MS Eugenie - From £389 pp
In the last century this region has witnessed two of the greatest engineering feats in modern history; the construction of the Aswan High Dam with the consequent creation of Lake Nasser, and the UNESCO project which saved the historical sites of Nubia threatened with permanent submersion beneath the waters of the Lake.
A four-day cruise to explore Lake Nasser, the result of the Aswan High Dam, is a great way to explore the sights of southern Egypt at a relaxed pace. Cruising aboard ms Eugenie, you’ll visit several temples, including Abu Simbel, the tomb of Penout and the citadel of Kasr Ibrim. At Abu Simbel you’ll also have time to enjoy the Sound & Light Show before taking dinner by candlelight onboard.
Cruise options:
3-nights / 4-days Aswan to Abu Simbel (departing Fridays) & 4-nights / 5-days Abu Simbel to Aswan (departing Mondays).
Brief Itinerary:
Based on 3 night/4 day cruise departing Fridays.
Day 1: Meet and assist at Aswan Airport, transfer to cruise dock to board MS Eugenie. Lunch served on board. Visit to Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali, and the kiosk of Kertassi. Afternoon tea is served in the lounge. Dinner and overnight on board in the Aswan Harbour.
Day 2: Sailing to Wadi El Seboua and cocktail while passing the Tropic of Cancer. Lunch served on board. Visit to Wadi El Seboua temple, the temple of Dakka and temple of Meharakka. Sail to Amada. Dinner and overnight on board
Day 3: Breakfast followed by morning visit to the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout. Sail to Kasr Ibrim.
Visit the citadel of Kasr Ibrim. (Tour is conducted from the ship’s sundeck as entrance to the site is not permitted). Sailing to Abu Simbel. Lunch served on board. Visit the Abu Simbel temples. Attend the Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temples (non-compulsory, ticket not included). Candlelight dinner on board and overnight.
Day 4: Breakfast on board and for those who wish, the possibility of a second visit to Abu Simbel (entrance ticket is not included). Disembarkation. Transfer to Abu Simbel Airport to board flight to Cairo.
Prices from:
£389 per person including private transfers, 3-nights full board & guided sightseeing.
Price includes:
- Transfer from Aswan Airport to Cruise dock, in private modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Three nights on board M/S Eugenie on full board bases including sightseeing as per cruise itinerary sharing English speaking boat Guide.
- Transfer from the boat to Abu Simbel Airport.
Terms and conditions
- Prices are per person based on two sharing twin/double accommodation.
- Prices are based on low season.
- All are subject to availability.
- Normal booking conditions apply.
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