Most visitors never make it past Aswan. That’s exactly why Lake Nasser cruises feel so extraordinary. No crowds. No rush. Just you, an endless sapphire lake, and some of the most dramatic ancient temples on earth. Many relocated to save them from the rising waters that created this lake itself.
Our carefully selected Lake Nasser cruise Egypt programs combine comfort, culture, and excellent service. You can choose elegant Lake Nasser cruise packages with full board, guided visits, and well-planned itineraries. Our luxury Lake Nasser cruises are ideal for couples, families, and small groups who want a relaxing holiday with deeper historical discovery. Every sailing is designed to give you comfort on board and meaningful sightseeing on land.
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A Lake Nasser cruise is a sailing holiday on the vast lake created by the Aswan High Dam in southern Egypt. It takes you through ancient Nubia to visit dramatic temples, many of them relocated to save them from the rising waters, including the famous Abu Simbel. It is a quiet, scenic alternative to the busier Luxor–Aswan Nile cruises.
Lake Nasser cruises visit the great Nubian monuments, including Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, Wadi El Seboua, Amada Temple, and the fortress of Kasr Ibrim. The highlight for most guests is the majestic Abu Simbel temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Many of these sites were moved stone by stone to escape the rising lake.
Our Lake Nasser cruises run as either a 4-day / 3-night sailing from Abu Simbel to Aswan, or a 5-day / 4-night sailing from Aswan to Abu Simbel. The longer route gives you more time on the lake and a relaxed pace, while the shorter route is ideal if you want to combine it with a wider Egypt itinerary.
Our Lake Nasser cruises sail in both directions. The 4-night cruise starts in Aswan and finishes at Abu Simbel, while the 3-night cruise starts at Abu Simbel and finishes in Aswan. You can choose the direction that best fits your travel schedule and onward plans in Egypt.
Our Lake Nasser cruises start from $705 per person for the 3-night Abu Simbel to Aswan sailing and from $895 per person for the 4-night Aswan to Abu Simbel sailing. The final price depends on the season, cabin category, and group size. All our Lake Nasser cruises are full board with guided temple visits.
Our Lake Nasser cruises follow fixed weekly departures. The 4-night Aswan to Abu Simbel cruise departs every Monday, and the 3-night Abu Simbel to Aswan cruise departs every Friday. Because departures are set, we recommend booking early and planning your wider Egypt itinerary around these days.
Our Lake Nasser cruise packages include full-board accommodation on the cruise ship, all main meals, guided visits to the Nubian temples with an Egyptologist, and the sightseeing program along the lake. We can also arrange transfers, hotels, and extensions in Aswan, Cairo, or Upper Egypt. Exact inclusions are confirmed for each sailing.
A standard Nile cruise sails the busy Luxor–Aswan stretch and visits temples like Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo. A Lake Nasser cruise sails the quieter southern lake through Nubia to Abu Simbel, with far fewer tourists and a different set of monuments. Many travellers combine both for the complete Egyptian river experience.
Yes. Abu Simbel is the centrepiece of every Lake Nasser cruise. You sail right up to the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, often viewing them from the water as well as on a guided visit ashore. Seeing Abu Simbel from the lake is one of the most memorable experiences in Egypt.
October to April is the best time, with warm, comfortable days for visiting the temples and pleasant evenings on the water. This is the peak season in southern Egypt. Summer months (June to August) are very hot in the Aswan and Abu Simbel region, so the cooler months are far more enjoyable for sightseeing.
Yes. Our Lake Nasser cruises suit couples, families, and small groups who want a relaxing holiday with deeper historical discovery and very few crowds. The calm lake, comfortable full-board ships, and guided temple visits make it a peaceful and enriching choice for travellers who prefer culture and tranquillity over busy resorts.
Yes. A Lake Nasser cruise pairs perfectly with a classic Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, sightseeing in Cairo and the Pyramids, or a Red Sea beach stay. Many travellers add it as the Nubian highlight of a longer Egypt itinerary. We arrange the flights, transfers, and hotels to connect everything smoothly.