Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise

Upon arriving in Aswan, you’ll be welcomed and transferred directly to board the Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise. Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch as you begin your journey. In the afternoon, set out to visit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering achievement that tamed the Nile’s floods. Continue to the island sanctuary of Philae Temple, reached by motorboat, where stories of Isis linger among ancient columns. Lastly, stand before the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, a glimpse into ancient construction. Return for dinner and your first night in Aswan.

Start the day with breakfast before heading to Kalabsha Temple, a relocated structure that blends Egyptian and Roman artistic elements, dedicated to the Nubian god Mandulis. Next, explore the small yet vibrant Beit El Wali, crafted by Ramesses II and adorned with colorful scenes of victory and devotion. Lunch is served back on board as you set sail toward Wadi El Seboua, crossing the invisible line of the Tropic of Cancer. Enjoy dinner as the cruise glides along Lake Nasser.

After breakfast, step ashore at Wadi El Seboua, where a sphinx-flanked avenue leads to a temple built by Ramesses II. Nearby, explore the Temple of Dakka, devoted to Thoth, and the compact Temple of Maharraqa, notable for its spiral staircase—a rarity in Egyptian temples. After your visits, return to the cruise for lunch as you continue toward Amada. Enjoy dinner and restful overnight near Amada.

Begin with breakfast, then visit Amada Temple, Nubia’s oldest monument, where vivid interior scenes have survived for millennia. Continue to the rock-cut Temple of Derr, built by Ramesses II, and the Tomb of Pennut, the former Viceroy of Kush. Sail onward to Kasr Ibrim, unique as the only site in Nubia still in its original location—visible only from the deck. The day ends as the cruise reaches Abu Simbel. In the evening, you may choose to attend the Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel, an evocative retelling of the temples' history.

Enjoy breakfast on board before your guided visit to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples, masterpieces carved by Ramesses II and saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. After exploring the colossal statues and remarkable carvings, return to the cruise for check-out. A transfer is arranged to Abu Simbel Airport or your onward destination.