12-Day Nile and Lake Nasser Cruise – From Cairo to Abu Simbel

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport for your 12 days of Nile and Lake Nasser cruises, your tour manager will be at the airport to meet you and assist you in any way they can, and then they will escort you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the luxury hotel where you will be spending the night.

On arrival at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in, and then your tour manager will confirm a pick-up time for the following day.

Enjoy the remainder of the day to yourself. In the evening you will also have the chance to enjoy an optional Sound and Lights Show at the Giza Pyramids but this is not included in the price of your tour package.

Meals included: Dinner

Wake up and enjoy the sort of breakfast you would expect from a good hotel, and then shortly after you have finished, one of our tour representatives will meet you at the hotel, and escort you to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll have the opportunity to admire one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Explore the area further with a visit to the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Following your time at the Pyramids, enjoy a traditional lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant.

Next, head to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, or Giza Museum, an impressive archaeological site located about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza Pyramid complex.

With a long and fascinating day behind you, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel where you will once again be spending the night.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Wake up to a good breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time which was confirmed with you, you will check-out, and your tour manager will then escort you to the airport where you will be boarding a short flight to Luxor for your Nile and Lake Nasser Cruise – From Cairo to Abu Simbel. When you arrive at the airport, another one of our tour representatives will be standing by to meet and greet you, and they will then escort you to the port where you will be boarding your 5-Star Nile cruise. It is boats like this which help to make luxury travel to Egypt such a wonderful experience.

Shortly after boarding and checking in, you will be served you first excellent on-board lunch, and then once you and the other members in your group have finished eating, you will disembark for a tour on Luxor’s East Bank. First you will visit the Temple Complex of Karnak, the ruins of an ancient temple city. While this sprawling site consists mostly of ruins, there is still plenty to see. In fact, Karnak is Egypt’s second most visited ancient monument.

After your visit to Karnak, you will then be taken to see Luxor Temple, another ancient temple, and one which was never dedicated to any gods or goddesses. Enjoy some time exploring and taking photos, and then it will be time for you to return to the ship.

Sit down to a wonderful dinner, and enjoy your first night’s sleep in your luxury cabin on the water at Luxor.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy your first hearty breakfast aboard the ship. After breakfast you’ll be taken to see a number of interesting sights, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which was built during the 15th century BC, on the orders of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the New Kingdom.

From here you will be taken to see the Colossi of Memnon, and then in the afternoon, you’ll return to the ship where lunch and afternoon tea will be served as you sail towards Edfu via Esna Lock.

Dinner will be served and you’ll be spending the night in Edfu aboard the ship.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast you will go to see the famous Horus Temple in Edfu. Afterwards, you’ll return to the cruise ship, and it will then set sail for Kom Ombo Temple, while you enjoy a splendid lunch.

Once you arrive in Kom Ombo, you’ll be taken to see a temple dedicated the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon headed god Haeroris. Your cruise will then continue on to Aswan. Dinner will be served and you’ll be spending the night aboard the ship in Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After your aboard breakfast you’ll be taken on an excursion to see: The Philae Temple (dedicated to goddesses Isis and Hathor) and the Unfinished Obelisk.

You’ll then return to the ship for lunch and some leisure time until dinner is served. The night will be spent in Aswan, aboard the ship.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

After breakfast, disembark and transfer to your Lake Cruise. Upon arrival, check in and settle into your cabin ahead of the journey. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by a relaxing afternoon tea. In the evening, dinner will be served as you continue to take in the surrounding scenery.

Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Start your day with a visit to the Kalabsha Temples, where you will explore their remarkable ancient heritage. Afterwards, continue sailing to Wadi El Seboua, enjoying the scenic journey along the water. Lunch will be served on board, followed by a relaxing afternoon tea. In the evening, take part in a cocktail gathering before enjoying dinner on board.

Overnight on your cruise in Wadi El Seboua.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Begin the day with a visit to the temples of Wadi El Seboua, where you will explore their rich history. Afterwards, sail onward to Amada and visit the Temple of Amada, as well as the nearby Derr Temple and the Tomb of Pennut. In the evening, enjoy a vibrant Nubian show, providing a lively cultural experience to end the day.

Overnight on your cruise in Amada.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Sail to Kasr Ibrim, where you will make a short stop to take photos from the sundeck, accompanied by a brief 15-minute overview of this historic site. Continue with a panoramic view of the Abu Simbel Temples from the sundeck, including another 15-minute photo opportunity.

Afterwards, visit the Abu Simbel Temples for a closer exploration of their impressive scale and detail. In the evening, you may choose to attend the optional Sound and Light Show, offering an immersive way to experience the history of the temples.

Overnight on your cruise in Abu Simbel.

Meals included: Breakfast

Disembark your Lake Cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport, with the journey taking approximately 3.5 hours. From there, board your flight back to Cairo, where you will stay overnight.

Meals included: Breakfast

All great things must end, and unfortunately, today marks the end of your wonderful journey through our ancient kingdom. Very few people are glad to be leaving, but many know that they’ll soon be back.

After you’ve enjoyed your breakfast a tour consultant and driver will fetch you and take you to Luxor airport. They will be there to bid you farewell, and to let you know just how happy we are that you decided to travel with us.

Meals included: Breakfast