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Tranquil cruise on Lake Nasser: discovering the palaces and temples of Nubia

Main features
Boat type: navire
Number of cabins: 6
Maximum capacity: 12 travelers

Cabins

Double cabin on the main deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin on the main deck equipped with two single beds or one large double bed. Each cabin is 12m². All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms equipped with shower, toilet, washing basin, and hairdryer.
Each cabin features a large panoramic window overlooking the lake.
Double cabin on the upper deck
Capacity: 2 Berths maximum
Double cabin on the upper deck, equipped with a large double bed and a private terrace of 10m² at the rear of the cabin. Each cabin is 14m². All cabins are air-conditioned and have private bathrooms equipped with shower, toilet, washing basin, and hairdryer.
All cabins have a large panoramic window, each offering a view of the lake.
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice for technical reasons (captain's decision).

Itinerary

Aswan Kalabsha Ghazal
Boarding. We will begin our exploration of the temples that were moved and saved from the waters of... more+ the Nile with a visit to Kalabsha and Beit el Wali. This temple was once located in the village of Kalabsha and is known as Mandoulis, dating back to Roman times.
Beit el Wali means "house of the saint." It was carved into the mountain during the reign of Ramses II and comprises two chambers, the sanctuary and its vestibule. Return on board for lunch. We will then begin our journey south for a cruise off the beaten track, offering moments of rest, calm, and serenity. We will pass by the original site where the temple of Kalabsha once stood. This site still bears the name of the Nubian village it was called before the waters rose. Departure for Khour el Ghazal, where we will spend the night in the cove of Khour el Ghazal. Dinner stop.
Pick-up from your hotel or the airport by our local partner, then transfer to the boat. 
Included activities: Discovery of the Kalabsha and Beit el Wali Temples, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Ghazal Wadi el Seboua Dakka Meharraga
Breakfast on board. Navigation to reach the site of Wadi el Seboua. Arrival at the Wadi el Seboua... more+ site for a walk and a discovery of the Nubian desert on foot. We can admire the various groups of birds around the small lagoons.
These temples were relocated with the help of UNESCO and several global organizations.
We will explore the temples of Dakka, Wadi el Seboua, and Meharraqa, with sculptures and colors that are unique in their beauty and fine detail. The temple of Dakka (Greek Pselchis) was built at the same location by the Nubian king Ergamene and by Ptolemy II when they co-ruled Lower Nubia in the 3rd century BCE. It was later redecorated and expanded by other Ptolemies and Roman emperors Augustus and Tiberius.
The temple of Wadi el Seboua, built by Ramses II, was dedicated to the gods Amon-Ra, Ra-Horakhty, and the defied Ramses II. It is accessed through an avenue of sphinxes bearing the king's image. Unlike Abu Simbel, which he oversaw, Ramses II allowed the viceroy of Kush, the Nubian province, to handle the construction here, just as he did at El Derr.
Return on board for lunch. Navigation for approximately an hour and a half.
Stop by the fine sand dunes of Wadi al Arab for a walk and relaxation. Departure towards Amada. During the navigation, you can admire the fishermen's dwellings and the verdant shores of the lake. This uniquely beautiful region features fjords with varying shades of blue at certain times of the year. It is common to find Nile crocodiles along the lake's shores during certain periods.
Stop before sunset. Dinner and overnight on board. 
Included activities: Discovery of the temples of Dakka, Wadi el Seboua, and Meharraqa, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Meharraga Amada Pennout Kasr Ibrim
Breakfast. Early in the morning, we may have the opportunity to admire migratory birds that stop on... more+ the shores of the lake during the entire winter period.
Visit the temples of Amada, El Derr, and the tomb of Penout.
The Amada Temple, well-preserved, is among the most interesting temples in Nubia. Its foundations belong to Thutmose III and Amenhotep II.
The relocation of this temple was a technical feat, as it was moved in one single block over a distance of two and a half kilometers. The relocation was done using a triple railway track specifically built for this purpose. The work was carried out by French companies.
El Derr, dating from the time of Ramses II, was dedicated to the god Amon and served as a church during the Coptic period.
The tomb of Penout remains in excellent condition and was relocated from the Nubian village of Aniba, 40 km south of the current site. It was cut into blocks and transported.
Return on board for lunch. Navigation towards Kasr Ibrim. Arrival at Kasr Ibrim.
Dinner and overnight on board in the region. 
Included activities: Visit to the Temples of Amada, Pennout, and El Derr, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Kasr Ibrim Abu Simbel
Breakfast. Departure for the visit to Kasr Ibrim and the surrounding tombs.
Kasr Ibrim means the... more+ "Palace of Ibrim," and this palace contains various relics from the Christian and Muslim eras. It was transformed into a fortress during the Ottoman period. This site is the only one that still stands in its original location. Witness to various periods and the passage of several civilizations, it has deteriorated significantly due to organized looting by traffickers and fishermen from the region.
Lunch. Resumption of navigation through the Masmas region, where several Nubian villages once stood. We will gradually discover the two temples of Abu Simbel, seemingly emerging from the waters as we approach, a magical sight!
Arrival at our final destination in Abu Simbel.
Opportunity to attend the Sound and Light show in front of the temples (optional).
Dinner and overnight on board. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Abu Simbel
Breakfast. Departure for a guided tour of the Temple of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, the most... more+ beautiful of the beautiful.
Carved into the heart of the mountain, the Temple of Ramses II was built in the 13th century BC to commemorate the victory of King Ramses II in the Battle of Kadesh. This temple was also built to honor the gods Ptah, Ra, and Amun. Its construction lasted about 20 years. Its pink sandstone facade is 30 meters high and 40 meters wide. It is composed of four colossal statues of Ramses II. Other statues, bas-reliefs, and friezes adorn the facade. 150 meters from the great temple, Ramses II built a small temple dedicated to the worship of his wife Nefertari, which carries the attributes of the goddess Hathor. The facade of this temple, also carved into the rock, is made up of six statues: two representing Nefertari, each flanked by two other statues of Ramses II. Each statue is 10 meters tall. Their children are at their feet.
You will leave the boat for your final departure.
Pick-up from the boat, then transfer to the airport or a hotel. 
Included activities: Guided tour of the temple of Ramses II and Nefertari, more+
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Still mineral water, tea, instant coffee (Nescafé), and infusions available at all times during and outside of meals
Transfer from Aswan airport (or hotel) to the boat in Aswan and from the boat in Abu Simbel to the airport (or hotel) in Abu Simbel
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program
French-speaking Egyptologist guide (or another language upon request) throughout the tour
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Prepaid SIM card
Tips for the crew : 50 € / people
Alcoholic beverages, soda, sparkling water, beer, wine (at an additional cost)
Guide tips left at the discretion of the clients
Insurance
Transfer Abu Simbel / Aswan or vice versa (at an additional cost)
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
No medication, no treatment, no medical care
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

Discovery of the Kalabsha and Beit el Wali Temples
included
Discovery of the temples of Dakka, Wadi el Seboua, and Meharraqa
included
Visit to the Temples of Amada, Pennout, and El Derr
included
Guided tour of the temple of Ramses II and Nefertari
included

Customer reviews

Cruise rating

Fabulous

7 Clients' reviews
grade out of 10

8.7

The boat

Superb

grade out of 10

8.2
Overall condition
8.3
Boat equipments
8.0
Boat comfort
8.3
Cabin comfort
8.3

The service

Extraordinary

grade out of 10

9.1
Reception and information
8.5
Route and itinerary
8.7
Staff quality
10.0
Cuisine and catering
10.0
Activities
8.3

Information about the partner

  • Filovent partner since 2025
  • Last booking with this partner in June 2026
  • 65 bookings with this partner
  • Partner's overall rating: 9.1 / 10 (37 avis)
  • Average rating of the partner's boats: 9.3 / 10
  • Average rating of the partner's service: 9.0 / 10
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