Cruise 1 - M.S. Kasr Ibrim Aswan / Abu Simbel - 4 nights/5 days (every Saturday)
Day 1
On arrival in Aswan check into the cruise ship followed by visits as follows. (L,D)
•Kalabasha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodelled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis
•The hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign
•The Kiosk of Kertassi, erected to honour the Goddess Isis.
Day 2
Sailing to Wadi El Seboua. (B,L,D)
Day 3
A day of sightseeing. (B,L,D)
•Wadi El Seboua temple. Dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis
•The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature
•Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka
•Sail to Amada, Visit the temple of Amada from the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV
•Visit the hemi-spocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun
•Finally the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia. Sail to Kasr Ibrim.
Day 4
Another day of sightseeing. (B,L,D)
•Visit to the citadel of Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. Explanation is done from the sun deck of the ship as entrance to the site is not permitted.
•Sailing to Abu Simbel and after lunch visit the temples symbol of the international salvage of the Nubian monuments: the temple of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari.
•Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner onboard.
Day 5
Possibility for a second visit to the Abu Simbel temples to watch the spectacular sunrise. (B)
Cruise 2 - M.S. Kasr Ibrim Abu Simbel / Aswan - 3 nights/4 days (every Wednesday)
Day 1
Arrival in Abu Simbel to board the boat.
•Visit the Abu Simbel temples
•A welcome cocktail
•Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner on board and overnight.
Day 2
Option to enjoy the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel Temple. Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. (B,L,D)
•Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the Medieval era. The summit of the hill was dominated by a cathedral of which we can still admire some Roman arches.
•Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada
•Visit the temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV
•Visit the hemi-spocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia.
•A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua.
Day 3
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua.
•The temple of Wadi El Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis
•The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature
•Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka.
•Sail to Aswan while dining onboard.
Day 4
Disembark after breakfast.
•Visit the Kalabsha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodelled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis
•Visit the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign, erected to honour the Goddess Isis.
Cruise 3 - M.S. Eugenie Abu Simbel / Aswan - 4 nights/5 days (every Monday)
Day 1
Arrival in Abu Simbel to board the boat.
•Visit the Abu Simbel temples
•A welcome cocktail
•Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner on board and overnight. Arrival in Abu Simbel to board the boat.
Day 2
Option to enjoy the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel Temple. Lunch is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. (B,L,D)
•Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the Medieval era. The summit of the hill was dominated by a cathedral of which we can still admire some Roman arches.
•Sailing to Amada and a cocktail will be served on the top deck overlooking the lit temples of Amada.
Day 3
Day at sightseeing. (B,L,D)
•Visit the temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV
•Also visit the hemi-spocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia.
•A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua, cocktail and overnight.
Day 4
Day at sightseeing. (B,L,D)
•Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua. The temple of Wadi El Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis
•The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature
•Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka
•Sail to Aswan and crossing of the Tropic of Cancer
•After lunch visit the Kalabsha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis
•Also visit the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign, erected to honour the Goddess Isis
•Overnight in Aswan
Day 5
After breakfast disembark, end of your Cruise.
Cruise 4 - M.S. Eugenie Aswan / Abu Simbel - 3 nights/4 days (every Friday)
Day 1
Arrival in Aswan to board the boat.(L,D)
•Visit to Kalabasha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis
•Visit the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign
•Visit the Kiosk of Kertassi, erected to honour the Goddess Isis
•Sailing to Wadi El Seboua and overnight on the way to the Tropic of Cancer
Day 2
Continue Sailing to Wadi El Seboua.(B,L,D)
•Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua temple. Dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis
•The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature
•Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka
•Sail to Amada, Visit the temple of Amada from the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV
•Visit the hemi-spocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun
•Finally the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia.
•Sail to Kasr Ibrim. Dinner onboard
Day 3
Day of sightseeing.(B,L,D)
•Morning visit to the citadel of Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. Explanation is done from the sun deck of the ship as entrance to the site is not permitted.
•Sailing to Abu Simbel and after lunch visit the temples. Symbol of the international salvage of the Nubian monuments: the temple of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari.
•Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner on board and overnight.
Day 4
Option for a second visit to the temples to watch the spectacular sunrise at the Abu Simbel temples. Breakfast and disembarkation. (B)
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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