5 Day MS Nubian Sea Cruise, Egypt

Day 1 – Embarkation and Leisure Time

When you arrive in Aswan for your 5-Day Aswan to Abu Simbel Lake Nasser cruise on board the beautiful MS Nubian cruise liner, we will have one of our tour representatives there to meet you. They will be happy to assist you in any way they can, and then they will escort you to the place where you will be boarding your luxury cruise ship.

Shortly after boarding, you will be served an excellent lunch on board, and then you will have the remainder of the day to yourself, during which time you will be able to settle in and begin enjoying the vessel’s many world-class amenities.

In the evening there will be a delicious dinner served on board, and shortly after dinner, you will be able to enjoy a very entertaining Nubian show. You will spend the first night of your cruise vacation on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – Morning Sightseeing and Cruise to Wadi El Sebou

Wake up to a delightful onboard breakfast, and then it will be time some sightseeing action. During this excursion, your first stop will be at the ancient Temple of Kalabsha which was built to honor Mandulis, a Lower Nubian sun god. Records show that this temple was built in 30 BC, and while the temple was never 100% completed, it is seen by many as being one of the best examples of early Egyptian architecture. It is also home to many inscriptions and reliefs.

After Kalabsha, you will get a chance to explore the nearby rock-cut Temple of Beit el-Wali which was built by Pharaoh Ramses II, who dedicated it to four different deities. As with the Temple of Kalabsha, Beit el-Wali has a wealth of history depicted on its walls.

Both of these temples were originally located about 50km south of Aswan, but they were moved to higher ground in order to stop them from disappearing beneath the rising water of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

After you have seen all there is to see at these two sites, everyone will return to the MS Nubian. Once everyone is back on board, lunch will be served, and the vessel will begin cruising to Wadi El Sebou. Today you have the afternoon to yourself to enjoy as you wish, and then in the evening, another fine dinner will be served by the crew in the ship’s tastefully decorated dining area. Spend tonight in the comfort of your cabin on the water in Wadi El Sebou.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 – Sightseeing and Cruise to Amada

Wake up and enjoy another first-class breakfast on board the MS Nubian, and then everyone will disembark for a visit to the ancient Wadi El Seboua temples, both of which were built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II.

Next up will be a visit to the nearby Temple Dakka. This truly remarkable Greco-Roman temple was built in the 3rd century BC, and it was dedicated to Thoth, the God of Wisdom. In later years, the Roman built a wall around it, and it served as a temple fort. It was later also used as a Christian place of worship.

Wadi El Seboua temples as well as the Temple of Dakka were completely dismantled and then rebuilt at the current location. Again, this was to save them from flooding as a result of the Aswan High Dam project.

After your visit to these amazing sites, everyone will return to the MS Nubian for another lovely onboard lunch, and the boat will begin sailing to Amada. On arrival, you will once again disembark, and this time you will be taken to visit the ancient Temple of Amada which was built by Pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th Dynasty, and then later added to by Ramses II.

Finally, after a busy day of sightseeing, you will return to the 5-Star comfort of the MS Nubian where you enjoy another scrumptious onboard dinner. Tonight you sleep on board the ship on the water in Amada.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 – Sightseeing Cruise to Abu Simbel

Today the MS Nubian will get off to an early start, and begin cruising towards Abu Simbel via Kasr Ibrim. Enjoy another wonderful breakfast on the water, and then get your camera ready for some picture taking opportunities when the MS Nubian slows down and stops alongside Kasr Ibrim. Due to the location of this ancient historical site, it is not possible to go ashore, so passengers will only be able to take photos from the ship’s sundeck.

After spending about 15 minutes here, your cruise ship will continue on to Abu Simbel, and a good lunch will be served along the way. When you arrive at Abu Simbel, there will be some free cocktails offered on board the ship, accompanied by so pleasant music, and after that, everyone will disembark to visit the indescribable Abu Simbel Temples.

Built in the 13th century BC, these two gigantic rock temples were built by Pharaoh Ramesses II to serve as lasting monuments for himself and his wife, Queen Nefertari. Today, these two unforgettable temples are part of Egypt’s “Nubian Monuments”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches from Abu Simbel, all the way to Philae which is just outside of Aswan, some 230km away, or around 300km away if you travel by road.

After everyone has had ample to time to explore this amazing site, you will return to the MS Nubian for another some leisure time, followed by another fine onboard Dinner. Tonight you will be sleeping on board the ship, on the water at Abu Simbel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5 – Disembarkation and Airport Transfer

Today will once again begin with a marvelous breakfast being served in the MS Nubian’s beautifully style dining area, and then sadly, it will be time for you to collect your belonging, and to check-out before disembarking for the last lime. You cruise may have come to an end today, but your memories of it will never end.

Once you have disembarked, you will once again be met, and then transferred in air-conditioned comfort to Abu Simbel airport for your onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What is included in your MS Nubian Sea Lake Nasser Cruise holiday:

• Meet and Greet Service – One of tour representatives will meet you on arrival in Aswan, and another one will be there to bid you farewell when you depart from Abu Simbel.
• Full Personal Assistance – Our team of tour professionals will be available to offer assistance throughout the duration of your cruise in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.
• All Transfers – All transfers are done in modern air-conditioned vehicles and are included in the price of your cruise.
• Full Board – Your 5-Day Aswan to Abu Simbel Lake Nasser cruise includes full board and lodging on board the MS Nubian Sea cruise ship.
• All Excursions – All excursions mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
• Entrance Fees – Any and all entrance fees to the various sites visited are included.
• English Speaking Guide – A fully certified English-speaking Egyptologist guide will accompany you on all excursions. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable, and visitors are encouraged to ask question during excursions.
• All Service Charges and Taxes – The price of your cruise is inclusive of all taxes, services charges, and etc. With us, there are NO hidden charges along the way.

What is not included in your MS Nubian Sea Cruise, Egypt holiday:

• Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure Travel – Tour price does not include travel to Aswan or onward travel from Abu Simbel.
• Tipping – Tour price does not include money for tipping guides, waitresses, waiters, and etc. Tipping is not required or expected, but always appreciated if you feel it is well-deserved.

Prices are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2022, except during Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays.