• Visit the temples of Abu Simbel.
• View Kasr Ibrim from the ship’s deck.
• Explore Amada, Derr and the Tomb of Pennut.
• Discover the temples at Wadi El Seboua.
• Visit Kalabsha before completing your journey in Aswan.
• Enjoy three nights onboard with full-board meals.
• Combine guided sightseeing with time to appreciate Lake Nasser’s scenery.
About Your 3 Night Lake Nasser Cruise
Explore the landscapes and ancient monuments of southern Egypt on a journey from Abu Simbel to Aswan. Lake Nasser offers broad stretches of water, desert shores and archaeological stops that make the voyage itself part of the experience.
Your accommodation remains onboard throughout the trip, allowing you to unpack once and combine guided visits with time to relax. Enjoy meals on the ship, photograph the changing scenery and discover the stories behind the monuments along the route.
This is a shared cruise departure. Your booking includes a cabin, while dining spaces, guest areas and scheduled excursions are shared with other travellers.
What Your 3 Night Lake Nasser Cruise Includes
• Three nights onboard the confirmed Lake Nasser cruise ship.
• Accommodation in a standard double or twin cabin, based on two adults sharing.
• Full-board meals, beginning with lunch on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 4.
• Shared English-speaking Egyptologist-guided excursions as listed in the confirmed programme.
• Standard entrance tickets for the included shore visits.
• Local transportation required for the scheduled excursions.
• Transfer from Abu Simbel Airport to the embarkation point on Day 1.
• Transfer from the Aswan disembarkation point to Aswan Airport on Day 4.
• Applicable taxes and service charges for the included services.
What Is Not Included
• International and domestic flights.
• Road transportation from Aswan to Abu Simbel before embarkation.
• Hotel nights before or after the cruise.
• Drinks, minibar purchases, laundry and personal expenses.
• Optional Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show.
• Additional sightseeing in Aswan, including Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
• Private guiding or additional guide languages unless included in your quotation.
• Visa fees, travel insurance and gratuities.
3 Night Lake Nasser Cruise Price
From USD 1,190 per person, based on two adults sharing a standard double or twin cabin.
The final price depends on your travel date, selected ship, cabin category and availability. Single occupancy, upgraded cabins, suites and peak holiday departures are quoted separately.
Your quotation will state the ship’s name, cabin category, departure date and complete list of included services. Please review these details before confirming your booking.
Your Ship and Cabin
The vessel will be identified in your personalised quotation before payment. Cabin size, bed configuration, deck location and facilities depend on the selected ship and category.
If you prefer a particular deck, twin beds or a suite, please mention this when enquiring. Special requests remain subject to confirmation.
Photographs supplied with your quotation will show the proposed vessel and accommodation. Shared public areas and sightseeing arrangements follow the operator’s programme.
Embarkation and Departure Arrangements
This itinerary begins in Abu Simbel. If you are staying in Aswan before the cruise, you will need a separate road transfer or a suitable flight to reach Abu Simbel.
Please coordinate your arrival with us before purchasing travel tickets. Your confirmed joining instructions will provide the meeting point, embarkation time and contact details.
The journey ends at the Lake Nasser cruise dock in the Aswan area. Allow sufficient time for the final excursion and transfer before booking an onward flight.
Sailing Dates and Itinerary Changes
The planned programme follows a Friday-to-Monday pattern, subject to the selected ship’s operating calendar and availability. A departure is confirmed only when the vessel and cabin have been secured.
Sailing times, overnight moorings and the order of visits may change because of navigation requirements, weather or site access. Your final itinerary will reflect the arrangements for your confirmed departure.
Preparing for Shore Excursions
Bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection and a small day bag. Some visits involve uneven surfaces, steps and movement between the ship and local landing points.
Please tell us about mobility requirements before booking so we can check the suitability of the vessel and excursions. Dietary requests should also be shared in advance for confirmation with the operator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does this cruise start and finish?
Embarkation is in Abu Simbel and disembarkation is in Aswan. The exact dock and meeting arrangements are provided with your confirmed booking.
Does the itinerary include Luxor, Edfu or Kom Ombo?
No. These destinations are outside this Lake Nasser route. A separate Nile Valley programme can be arranged if you would like to include them.
Can we go ashore at Kasr Ibrim?
The planned experience is a view from the ship’s deck. No landing or walking tour at Kasr Ibrim is included.
Are meals and entrance tickets included?
The proposed package includes full-board meals and standard entrance tickets for the listed shore visits. Drinks and optional activities are excluded.
Is the Aswan-to-Abu Simbel road transfer included?
No. This is a separate journey before embarkation and can be added to your quotation. The included arrival transfer is from Abu Simbel Airport to the ship.
Can I extend my stay in Aswan?
Yes. Ask us about adding a hotel stay, private sightseeing or an alternative drop-off arrangement after disembarkation.
Discover More of Egypt
Explore our Egypt travel packages to combine your cruise with Cairo, Luxor or additional sightseeing.
For background on the region’s heritage, visit UNESCO’s page about the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae.
3 Night Lake Nasser Cruise
Send VIPXPLOR your preferred departure date, number of travellers, cabin requirements and arrival arrangements. We will check suitable sailings and prepare a personalised quotation with the ship’s details and final price.