4 Days Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise From USA

Enjoy breakfast with the magnificent views of Kasr Ibrim, while roaming high above the Nile. From the top deck, the landscape is beautiful. It is in this setting that we enjoy lunch.During the afternoon, your Egyptologist will introduce you to Amada's temple, the oldest damn site on Lake Nasser. Built by King Thutmose III of the 18th Dynasty and later enhanced by his son Amenhotep II-certainly for archaic reasons-the temple is worth visiting for its well-preserved inscriptions with the protective roof covering added to preserve the delicate reliefs.Then sets off for the Derr Temple, amazing workmanship of the one whose name signifies that he was the only king. Located on the eastern bank of the Nile River in the rocks, old temples illustrate the generosity and technical perfection of the greatest among the kings of Upper and Lower Egypt.Visit another rare-looking artefact- the rock-hewn tomb of Pennut, the viceroy of Kush. Just like many Nubian monuments this was dismounted in the 1960s to save it from the rising water of Lake Nasser caused by the High Dam project. Its vivid scenes and inscriptions provide a rare glimpse of the routine and lives of the high governmental officials during the New Kingdom

Enjoy breakfast on board before starting your early morning visit to Wadi El Seboua.Exploring Wadi El Seboua during your Lake Nasser journey is truly unforgettable, as the area preserves a collection of remarkable relocated Pharaonic temples that together feel like an open-air museum. The site is home to two New Kingdom temples, in addition to the Temples of Dakka and Maharraqa.Most visitors dedicate a full day to discovering these temples. Many begin with the iconic “Valley of the Lions,” a sphinx-lined avenue leading to the oldest of the two New Kingdom temples. Built by Amenhotep III and dedicated to a Nubian form of Horus, this rock-cut temple features a brick pylon, an intact courtyard, and a main hall still showcasing faint yet impressive ancient paintings and inscriptions.Return to the cruise for lunch on board as you sail toward Aswan.
You will arrive in Aswan by the evening, where you can relax and enjoy the calm atmosphere.
Dinner and overnight on the cruise in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast will be served on board before you meet your Egyptologist guide for a visit to the Temple of Kalabsha.Located just beside the High Dam, Kalabsha is usually the first landmark visited on Lake Nasser cruises. The temple was relocated to its current site after being rescued from flooding when the High Dam was constructed, having originally stood nearly 30 miles farther south.Kalabsha Temple was initiated by the Ptolemaic king Ptolemy and later completed during the reign of the Roman Emperor Augustus. Its design beautifully blends Egyptian and Roman influences—pharaohs and Roman emperors are depicted offering worship alongside ancient Egyptian gods. The temple itself is dedicated to Mandulis, the Nubian sun god.After your visit, you will return to the cruise for check-out, and our representative will transfer you to your hotel.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Breakfast will be served on board before starting your morning excursion with your Egyptologist guide to explore Kalabsha Temple. Overlooking the High Dam, Kalabsha is typically the first stop on any Lake Nasser cruise. The entire temple was relocated from its original location nearly 30 miles south following the construction of the High Dam.The temple’s foundations were laid during the Ptolemaic era and later completed under the Roman Emperor Augustus, giving it a distinctive fusion of Roman and ancient Egyptian artistic styles, where depictions of pharaohs and Roman rulers appear making offerings to Egyptian deities. The temple is dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis.Your tour continues with a visit to the impressive Beit El-Wali Temple, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by a Polish archaeological mission working under a joint Chicago–Swiss project. This rock-cut monument features a cruciform layout, with a long entrance hall, a transverse chamber supported by decorated pillars, and a sanctuary carved deep into the cliff.After completing your visits, return to the cruise to relax before lunch is served on board. The ship will then continue sailing toward Wadi El Seboua, crossing the Tropic of Cancer en route.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast will be served on board before you begin your visit to Wadi El Seboua. Its name, meaning “Valley of the Lions,” comes from the impressive sphinx-lined avenue that leads to the temple constructed during the reign of Ramesses II. Although the complex was relocated to its current position in the 1960s, it remained relatively unnoticed for many years.After completing your tour, you will return to the ship for lunch as the cruise continues sailing toward Amada. The Temple of Amada is the oldest monument surrounding Lake Nasser, dating back to the 18th Dynasty—nearly two centuries before the rule of Ramesses II and the construction of Abu Simbel. Despite its early origins, the temple still showcases inscriptions and additions made by Ramesses II and his son Merenptah.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Begin your day with an early sail to Kasr Ibrim, where you will have the chance to view the ancient citadel rising above the Nile, now appearing as an island due to the creation of the Aswan High Dam. From there, the journey continues to Abu Simbel for a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Optional: Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel

In the evening, you may attend the famous Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel. Through music, narration, and light projections that recreate the temple’s ancient appearance, the show brings the era of the Pharaohs vividly back to life. Presented in several languages via headsets, it offers a memorable experience that adds a magical touch to your visit.

Breakfast on board the cruise and check out. Then our representative will transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast