M/S Movenpick Prince Abbas lake Nasser Cruise

Our representative meets you on arrival and transfers you to the M/S Mövenpick Prince Abbas, moored on the shore of Lake Nasser. After check-in and a warm welcome aboard, lunch is served in the restaurant while the ship rests at Aswan. Spend the afternoon settling into your cabin or taking in the lake from the sun deck, followed by afternoon tea. Dinner is served on board. Overnight in Aswan.

After breakfast, visit the temples of Kalabsha, a remarkable Nubian complex rescued from the rising waters and reassembled on its present island site — including the Temple of Kalabsha itself, the delicate Kiosk of Qertassi and the rock-cut chapel of Beit El Wali. Return on board as the ship casts off for Wadi El Seboua, and enjoy lunch as the desert shoreline drifts past. Afternoon tea is served on deck. In the evening, join the captain’s cocktail party, where the heads of department are introduced, before dinner on board. Overnight at Wadi El Seboua.

Disembark in the morning to explore the temples of Wadi El Seboua — the “Valley of the Lions,” named for the avenue of sphinxes leading to Ramses II’s sandstone temple — together with the neighbouring temples of Dakka and Maharraka, relocated to the same site. Return aboard for the sail to Amada, with lunch served en route. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Amada, the oldest surviving monument on Lake Nasser, the rock-cut Temple of Derr and the beautifully preserved Tomb of Pennut. The evening brings a Nubian show performed by the ship’s crew, with drumming, song and dance. Overnight at Amada.

Sail at first light towards Kasr Ibrim, the only monument on the lake still standing on its original ground. The ship pauses alongside the fortress for photographs from the sun deck — landing is not permitted, and the view from the water is a privilege reserved for Lake Nasser cruise passengers. Continuing south, the ship approaches Abu Simbel for a panoramic view of the two temples from the sun deck, seen from the water as the ancient Nile travellers once saw them. Later, go ashore to visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Hathor and Nefertari in full. In the evening, an optional visit to the Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show is available. Overnight at Abu Simbel.

Enjoy a final breakfast on board before checking out and disembarking at Abu Simbel, where our representative assists with your onward arrangements.

Please note: slight changes to the programme may occur due to circumstances beyond our control.

Our representative will meet and assist you on arrival before transferring you to the pier to embark the M/S Mövenpick Prince Abbas. After completing check-in formalities and settling into your cabin, lunch is served on board as the vessel lies at anchor within view of Abu Simbel.

In the afternoon, visit the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel — the Great Temple of Ramses II with its four colossal seated statues, and the neighbouring Temple of Hathor dedicated to Queen Nefertari. Both monuments were relocated stone by stone during the 1960s in one of the greatest rescue operations in archaeological history.

Return on board for afternoon tea. In the evening, an optional visit to the Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show is available, where the temple façades come alive with light and narration against the desert night. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight at Abu Simbel.

After breakfast, the ship sets sail towards Kasr Ibrim, the only monument on Lake Nasser still standing in its original location. The fortress is viewed from the comfort of the sundeck, offering an excellent photographic opportunity as the vessel passes the site. Please note that landing at Kasr Ibrim is not permitted.

Cruising continues to Amada, where you will visit the Temple of Amada — the oldest surviving temple on Lake Nasser — together with the rock-cut Temple of Derr and the beautifully decorated Tomb of Pennut.

The vessel then sails on towards Wadi El Seboua. The evening begins with a cocktail party and the presentation of the ship’s heads of department, followed by a lively Nubian show performed by the crew.

Overnight at Wadi El Seboua.

This morning, visit the temple group at Wadi El Seboua: the Temple of Ramses II with its striking avenue of sphinxes, the Greco-Roman Temple of Dakka, and the Temple of Maharraqa — three monuments rescued from the rising waters and reassembled side by side.

The ship then sails north across the widest reaches of Lake Nasser towards Aswan. Enjoy a relaxed day on board, with open desert horizons, birdlife along the shoreline and unbroken views from the sundeck.

Overnight in Aswan.

Your final morning is dedicated to the temples of Kalabsha, set on an island near the Aswan High Dam. Explore the imposing Temple of Kalabsha, the elegant Kiosk of Qertassi and the rock-cut chapel of Beit El Wali, with its finely carved battle reliefs.

Return on board for check-out and disembarkation, marking the end of your Lake Nasser cruise.

Please note: slight changes to the programme may occur due to circumstances beyond our control.