Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise

The Movenpick Prince Abbas is a 5-star Lake Nasser cruise designed for travelers who want comfortable accommodation and guided access to Nubia’s major archaeological sites. Public spaces and cabins feature large panoramic windows (some opening onto a balcony); facilities include a pool, sauna and steam bath, WiFi and internet/fax availability, a gift shop, mini bar and a 24-hour doctor on call. Excursions between Aswan and Abu Simbel are led by an Egyptologist and entrance fees for listed sites are included on the itinerary.

Highlights

• Lake Nasser cruise between Aswan and Abu Simbel
• Guided visits to Abu Simbel, Kalabsha, Wadi el-Seboua, Amada and Kasr Ibrim
• 5-star full-board accommodation on board
• Large panoramic windows and some balcony cabins
• On-board entertainment including Nubian show and cocktail reception
• 24-hour doctor on call, pool, sauna and WiFi

Itinerary

Day 4 Days – Day 01 — Embarkation and Abu Simbel (Friday departure)

Meet at Abu Simbel (hotel or airport) and transfer to the ship for embarkation and check-in (check-in at 13:00). Lunch is served on board before the afternoon visit to Abu Simbel Temple. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, time to relax, dinner and overnight. Optional evening Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel is available (not included).

Meals: Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 02 — Kasr Ibrim, Amada, Derr and Pennut – sail to Wadi el-Seboua

Breakfast on board and an early sail to view Kasr Ibrim from the sundeck. After lunch on the cruise, visit Amada Temple, the rock-cut Temple of Derr and the relocated Tomb of Pennut. Return to the ship for a cocktail reception and an on-board Nubian show, followed by dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 03 — Wadi el-Seboua and sail to Aswan

Early visit to Wadi el-Seboua, exploring the Valley of the Lions and the New Kingdom temples in the area, plus nearby sites such as Dakka and Maharraqa as time allows. Lunch on board while the ship sails toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 04 — Kalabsha and disembarkation

Breakfast on board followed by a guided visit to Kalabsha Temple. After the visit, disembark and transfer to accommodation in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days – Day 01 — Arrival at Aswan, city highlights and embarkation (Monday departure)

Arrive in Aswan and transfer to the cruise for embarkation and check-in. Lunch on board is followed by guided visits to the High Dam, Philae Temple on Agilika Island (by motor boat) and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 02 — Kalabsha, Beit el-Wali and sail to Wadi el-Seboua

Breakfast on board, then visit Kalabsha Temple and the nearby Beit el-Wali (relocated). Return to the ship for lunch and sail toward Wadi el-Seboua, passing the Tropic of Cancer en route. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 03 — Wadi el-Seboua and Amada

After breakfast, visit Wadi el-Seboua (the Valley of the Lions) and explore its sphinx avenue and temple structures. Return to the ship for lunch and continue to Amada to visit the oldest monuments around Lake Nasser, with reliefs and later additions by Ramesses II and Merenptah. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 04 — Kasr Ibrim and Abu Simbel

Early sail to view Kasr Ibrim from the sundeck, then continue to Abu Simbel. Visit the twin temples of Ramesses II and their relocation site. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight. Optional Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel in the evening (not included).

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 05 — Disembarkation and departure

Breakfast on board, check out and transfer to Aswan Airport for your onward flight to Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• Meet and assist service on arrival and departure
• Assistance during stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle
• Accommodation on board 5-star cruise on full board basis
• All cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to sights between Aswan and Abu Simbel
• Egyptologist guide during excursions
• All service charges and taxes

Not included

• Any extra meals and beverages not specified
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.)
• Tipping for guides, drivers and ship staff
• Optional excursions or activities that require an extra fee