Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Cruise

MS Steigenberger Omar El Khayam operates deluxe sailings on Lake Nasser between Aswan and Abu Simbel. The vessel combines panoramic public spaces and comfortable, air-conditioned cabins with full-board dining and guided shore excursions. Typical departures run weekly from Aswan or Abu Simbel and include visits to major Nubian sites relocated after the High Dam’s construction.

Highlights

• Abu Simbel temples (guided visit; optional evening Sound & Light show)
• Kalabsha Temple and other relocated Nubian sites
• Wadi El Seboua, Dakka and Maharraqa temples
• Kasr Ibrim viewpoints from the sundeck
• Temple of Amada and the Tomb of Pennut
• Aswan highlights including Philae, High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk

Itinerary

Day 4 Days – Day 1 — Embarkation and Abu Simbel

Meet your representative in Abu Simbel (hotel or airport) and transfer to the cruise for check-in around 13:00. After lunch on board, a guided visit to the Abu Simbel temples is included. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, dinner and overnight.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 2 — Kasr Ibrim, Amada, Derr and Pennut

After breakfast the ship sails with views of Kasr Ibrim from the sundeck. Guided visits follow to the temple of Amada and the rock-cut Temple of Derr, and to the relocated Tomb of Pennut. Evening onboard events typically include a cocktail reception and a Nubian cultural show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 3 — Wadi El Seboua and sail to Aswan

An early visit to Wadi El Seboua explores the sphinx-lined approach and the New Kingdom temples; nearby sites such as Dakka and Maharraqa are also visited when included. After lunch on board the cruise sails toward Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 4 — Kalabsha and Disembarkation

Breakfast on board precedes a guided visit to Kalabsha Temple and related relocated monuments. After the visit you will check out from the ship and be transferred to your Aswan accommodation or onward transport.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days – Day 1 — Arrival in Aswan, Aswan Sites and Embarkation

On arrival in Aswan you are met and transferred to the cruise for embarkation and lunch. Afternoon guided visits include the High Dam, Philae Temple on Agilkia Island and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 2 — Kalabsha, Beit el-Wali and sail to Wadi El Seboua

After breakfast visit Kalabsha Temple and the nearby rock-hewn Beit el-Wali. Return to the ship for lunch and sail toward Wadi El Seboua, crossing the Tropic of Cancer en route. Evening onboard and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 3 — Wadi El Seboua and Amada

Breakfast aboard followed by time at Wadi El Seboua to see its lion avenue and New Kingdom temples. After lunch the cruise sails to Amada to visit the oldest monument group on Lake Nasser, with visible additions from later pharaohs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 4 — Kasr Ibrim Viewpoint and Abu Simbel

Early departure for views of Kasr Ibrim from the sundeck before sailing to Abu Simbel for a guided visit to the twin temples of Ramesses II. Optional evening Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel is available at extra cost.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 5 — Disembarkation in Aswan

Breakfast on board and check-out. A representative will transfer you to Aswan airport or another agreed onward location.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• Meet-and-assist on arrival and departure
• Assistance throughout stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle as scheduled
• Accommodation on board (5-star cruise) on full board basis
• All cruise excursions shown in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to sights between Aswan and Abu Simbel
• Egyptologist guide during excursions
• All service charges and taxes
• Complimentary pickup & drop off in Luxor or Aswan (East Bank locations)

Not included

• Any extra meals and beverages beyond the included full board
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, souvenirs, etc.)
• Tipping for guides, drivers and ship staff
• Any optional excursions or activities not listed in the itinerary