Movenpick Prince Abbas Cruise
Overview
Are you Looking for a luxurious and unforgettable way to explore the ancient history of Egypt? Look no further than the Movenpick Prince Abbas cruise, brought to you by Egypt for Travel. This stunning vessel offers the perfect opportunity to relax and immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of the pharaohs.
As you sail across the breathtaking Lake Nasser, you'll be treated to some of the most impressive scenery in the world. From the comfort of your cabin, with options like Junior and Royal suites you can take in the views and unwind in style.
During your 4 or 5-day Lake Nasser Cruise, you'll explore some of the most incredible sites that Egypt has to offer. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Kalabsha Temple and the majestic Abu Simbel Temple, and discover other stunning historical sites including Beit El Wali, Wadi El Seboua, Amada Temple, and the Kasr Ibrim Citadel.
When you're not out exploring, there are plenty of ways to relax and recharge onboard the Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas. Take a dip in the swimming pool, curl up with a good book from the library, or work up a sweat in the gym.
And let's not forget about the food! The traditional Egyptian cuisine served onboard is sure to be a highlight of your trip. From classic dishes to modern interpretations, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
Overall, the Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas cruise, with Egypt for Travel, is an experience not to be missed. Whether you're a history buff or simply looking for a luxurious and relaxing getaway, this cruise has everything you need to create unforgettable memories.
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Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
- Assistance from our tour manager during your stay and excursions
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Accommodation on board Movenpick Prince Abbas Cruise on a full board basis
- All Nile Cruise excursions, as mentioned in the program
- Entrance fees to all sights between Abu Simbel and Aswan
- Egyptologist guide during your excursions
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- Any extras and personal expenses
- Tipping kitty
Itinerary:
4 Days - /
Day 01: Embarkation on Lake Nasser Cruise
Your Lake Nile Cruise Vacation begins with embarkation around 11:00 AM. Once aboard, enjoy a delightful lunch before visiting the majestic Abu Simbel Temple. After your exploration, relax with tea time, followed by dinner on board. You'll spend the night docked at Abu Simbel. Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Sail to Kasr Ibrim
Start your day by sailing to Kasr Ibrim, where you'll have a 15-minute photo opportunity from the sundeck. Next, visit the historic sites of Amada, including Amada Temple, Derr, and the Tomb of Pennut. Continue sailing to Wadi El Seboua. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail party and a Nubian show, and spend the night at Wadi El Seboua. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Visit Wadi El Seboua
Begin your day with a visit to the Wadi El Seboua Temples. Afterward, sail towards Aswan, where you will spend the night. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Disembarkation
On your final day, visit the Kalabsha Temples. After your visit, disembark from the cruise. Meals Included: Breakfast
5 Days - Aswan / Abusimbel Every Monday
Day 01: Embarkation in Aswan — Board Nubian Sea — Kalabsha Temple · Beit El Wali
Welcome aboard the MS Nubian Sea in Aswan. Your Egypt For Travel representative meets you at your Aswan hotel and escorts you to the vessel. Check in to your cabin, enjoy lunch on board, and meet your Egyptologist guide. Afternoon excursion to Kalabsha Temple — the largest freestanding Nubian temple in Egypt, dedicated to the god Mandolis, relocated from its original site by a German engineering team in 1970. Adjacent: Beit El Wali — a rock-cut temple of Ramesses II with extraordinarily well-preserved painted reliefs, including vivid scenes of military campaigns. Return to the ship. Dinner and overnight on Lake Nasser.
INCLUDED: Kalabsha Temple · Beit El Wali MEALS: Lunch · Dinner
Day 02: Sail South · Wadi El Seboua · Amada Temple
Breakfast on board as the Nubian Sea sails south across Lake Nasser. Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua — the Valley of the Lions, named for its processional avenue of sphinxes leading to a temple of Ramesses II. The combination of sphinxes, the temple, and the absolute silence of Lake Nasser is one of the most atmospheric ancient sites in Egypt. Afternoon: Amada Temple — the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, built in the 18th Dynasty approximately 1450 BC. The painted reliefs inside are among the most colourful and best-preserved of any Egyptian temple. Dinner and overnight sailing south toward Abu Simbel.
INCLUDED: Wadi El Seboua · Amada Temple MEALS: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 03: Kasr Ibrim Citadel · Arrive Abu Simbel
Sail past the Kasr Ibrim Citadel — viewed from the ship as it passes. This is the only ancient Nubian site that was never relocated. It stands partially submerged on its original island exactly where it has stood since pharaonic times, occupied continuously from the 8th century BC through to 1812 AD. The sight of the citadel rising from the lake — ancient, intact, and utterly unreachable — is one of the most haunting images of any Egypt journey. Arrive Abu Simbel in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight moored at Abu Simbel.
INCLUDED: Kasr Ibrim (view from ship) · Arrive Abu Simbel MEALS: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 04: Abu Simbel Temples at Dawn
The defining day of the Lake Nasser cruise. Rise before dawn and walk to Abu Simbel as the light begins to touch the colossal statues of Ramesses II across the lake. No day-trip tourists from Aswan have arrived yet. No coaches in the car park. Just you, your guide, and the four 20-metre seated statues of Ramesses II emerging from the desert rock in the early morning light. Your Egyptologist guide takes you through the Great Temple and the Temple of Nefertari at length, explaining the astronomical alignment, the UNESCO relocation story, and the royal theology in extraordinary depth. Return to the ship for breakfast. Begin the . Dinner and overnight sailing.
INCLUDED: Abu Simbel Great Temple · Temple of Nefertari MEALS: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner
Day 05: Disembarkation from the Lake Cruise
After breakfast, you will disembark from the Lake Cruise, concluding your memorable journey. Your Egypt For Travel representative assists with transfer to Abu Simbel Airport. Your Lake Nasser cruise is complete. You have visited temples that most Egypt travelers — even those who have been to Egypt many times — have never seen.
MEALS: Breakfast
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