Lake Nasser Cruise

A Lake Nasser cruise is one of Egypt's most exclusive and off-the-beaten-path travel experiences, sailing the vast waters of the world's second-largest artificial lake to visit rescued Nubian temples that most tourists never see. The journey between Abu Simbel and Aswan (or reverse) reveals a side of Egypt that combines ancient wonders with dramatic desert landscapes and extraordinary solitude.

Temple Stops

The cruise visits several Nubian temples that were relocated during the UNESCO rescue campaign before the rising waters of Lake Nasser submerged their original locations. These include the temples of Kalabsha, Beit el-Wali, Wadi es-Sebua, Dakka, Maharraqa, Amada, and Derr — magnificent monuments that visitors often have entirely to themselves, a stark contrast to the crowds at more famous sites.

The Landscape

Lake Nasser's vast expanse of deep blue water against the golden Saharan landscape creates vistas of extraordinary beauty. Sunrises and sunsets over the lake are legendary, and the absolute silence of the desert night, broken only by the gentle lapping of water against the hull, creates an atmosphere of profound peace. The lake is also famous for its Nile perch fishing, with some specimens exceeding 100 kilograms.