Mövenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise

Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board the Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise, then join your professional Egyptologist guide to explore the iconic Kalabsha Temple. Overlooking the Aswan High Dam, this remarkable site is often the first highlight of any Lake Nasser Nile Cruise. Originally located 30 miles further south, the temple was relocated during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Considered the last temple of the Ptolemaic Dynasty and completed during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus, Kalabsha is a unique blend of Roman and Egyptian elements, with carvings depicting emperors and pharaohs paying homage alongside Egyptian gods. Dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis, this temple showcases the fascinating fusion of cultures throughout Egypt ancient history.

Next, continue this journey by visiting the Beit el-Wali Temple, another unusual monument saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Excavated by a Polish archaeological team, its layout is somehow strange and cruciform, consisting of a deep hall, a transverse antechamber supported by two columns, and a sanctuary. As a speos temple, it was mainly carved out of the rock behind it; only the front wall and main entrance were constructed separately.

Come back to your floating home after exploring these jewels of history, for refreshments and a lunch that has just been prepared. Letting your ship glide along the beautiful scenery of Lake Nasser, while crossing the Tropic of Cancer, sail toward Wadi El Seboua in the afternoon. Have dinner and stay onboard while reminiscing about the wonderful 5 Days Lake Naser Nile Cruise.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a delightful breakfast on board the Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise before heading out to explore the fascinating Wadi El Seboua. Known in Arabic as the Valley of the Lions,this site takes its name from the impressive avenue of sphinxes that leads to the temple.Built at the time of Pharaoh Ramesses II, this temple was delicately relocated during the 1960s, as it threatened to be drowned by the waters of the Aswan High Dam. Today it stands as a monument to all New Kingdom architecture and the legacy of Ramesses II.

Continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Dakka, a peculiar mix of Egyptian and Greco-Roman styles. The temple was built for Thoth, the god of wisdom, and it has magnificent reliefs and inscriptions which provide interesting insights into archaic beliefs and rituals.

After completing your Wadi El Seboua Temple tour, return to the cruise for a freshly prepared lunch while sailing toward Amada. In the afternoon, visit the Amada Temple, the oldest monument on Lake Nasser, dating back to the 18th Dynasty of the New Kingdom. Built many centuries before Abu Simbel and Ramesses II, this temple houses exquisite granite carvings and detailed inscriptions depicting important events in ancient Egypt. Ramesses II and his son Merenptah left their marks inside these walls that layered history into this already awesome site.

End the day with dinner and an overnight stay on board, continuing your luxurious journey on the 5 days Lake Naser Nile Cruise.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with an early sail toward Kasr Ibrim, an ancient citadel that once stood proudly as a thriving city high above the Nile River. Today, due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, it appears as a striking island rising from the waters of Lake Nasser. From the sun deck of the Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise, you can admire the fascinating views of this historic fortress and capture memorable photographs during your Kasr Ibrim tour.

Continue sailing toward Abu Simbel, one of the most iconic sites of any Egypt Nile Cruise. Here, you will explore the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, carved into a mountainside by Pharaoh Ramesses II (1303–1213 B.C.). These monumental structures, dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Ramesses himself, are masterpieces of ancient Egyptian architecture.

In the 1960s, with the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatening to submerge these treasures, the temples were dismantled in 1968 and were shifted to their present location 64 meters above and 180 meters west of the original location. Thus modern engineering offered a second chance to preserve one of the world's greatest historical landmarks for future generations.

Next, have lunch on board after your unforgettable Abu Simbel tour, and spend the afternoon at leisure, having  a gourmet dinner and overnight stay, continuing your luxury 5-day Lake Naser Nile Cruise journey.

In the evening, enter into a mesmerism Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel Temple, an experience that will reacquaint you with the glorious era of the pharaohs. To the tunes of enthralling music and riveting storytelling, with impressive light projections, the temples come alive to show how they once stood in the ancient era. There are multi-language options with individual headsets provided for your convenience. This magical event is truly unmissable, and your Abu Simbel tour will stand tall among cardinal memories that remain etched for life.

Meals Included:

1. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Have your last meal on board the Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise, reminiscing about 5 days of unforgettable Lake Naser Nile Cruise memories. After check-out, you will be assisted by our professional representative and transferred to Abu Simbel Airport for your flight back to Cairo. This will bring to an end a fantastic journey filled with history, luxury, and the breathtaking beauty of Lake Nasser.

Meals Included:

• Breakfast