10 Days of Nile and Lake Nasser Cruises

Exploring Egypt Through Cruises
This luxurious 10-day Nile River and Lake Nasser cruise tour offers tourists a unique experience of exploring some of Egypt’s most spectacular attractions in luxury and relaxation. Combining overland traveling with leisurely boat cruising, the tour provides an in-depth sightseeing journey along the Nile and around Lake Nasser.

Nile River Cruise Exploration:
Beginning in the city of Luxor, tourists board a 5-star deluxe cruiser for a 4-night Nile river cruise experience. The boat serves as a floating boutique hotel, complete with amenities and comforts. Cruising southbound, the first stop is Aswan, with included guided tours to significant attractions like the High Dam and Philae Temple along the way. Onboard facilities allow tourists to unwind or partake in optional activities between tours.

Discoveries in Luxor:
Upon disembarking in Luxor, tourists spend 2 nights at a luxury hotel to further explore the city’s renowned historical marvels like Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings. State-of-the-art coaches provide comfortable transfers between the West and East Banks. An expert Egyptologist guide ensures in-depth insight into the sites’ grandeur and significance. The pacing offers respite between each discovery.

Abu Simbel Marvels:
An internal flight whisks tourists to Abu Simbel for encounters with its colossal Ramses II temples, miraculously relocated in their entirety to safeguard from flooding. Upon arrival, guests board another premium lake cruiser for a 3-night journey around giant Lake Nasser, Egypt’s largest artificial water body.

Exploring Lake Nasser:
Over the following days, the cruiser calls at lesser visited temples along Lake Nasser’s shores, allowing tourists to witness further facets of ancient Nubian kingdoms with local guidance. Onboard recreational facilities let travelers unwind under the desert skies. Deluxe dining complements the idyllic cruise adventure off the beaten path.

Return to Luxor:
Disembarking back in Aswan, the final guided tour takes in the captivating Kiosk of Kertassi and Beit Al Wali Temple ruins. An air-conditioned vehicle then transfers tourists on the journey back to Luxor across the Eastern Desert. The last night brings a fond farewell to Egypt at a Luxor hotel before the concluding visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Included Comforts:
Ranging from premier cruise accommodations and selected hotels, to guided touring with an Egyptologist, Internal flights, state-of-the-art vehicles and ample meals, this organized package covers all logistical needs. Travelers can thus relax and maximize sightseeing without hassles. The balanced itinerary offers just the right cultural immersion through magnificent historical settings.

Conclusion:
Combining the allure of Nile River cruising with the unique ambiance of Lake Nasser’s archaeological treasures, this comprehensive tour design ensures tourists gain an all-encompassing experience of Egypt’s fabled past. From the pampering of 5-star facilities to personal interactions with iconic ancient marvels, it presents a luxurious way to unwind amidst marvelous surroundings and create lifetime memories of this marvelous land.