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3 Nights / 4 Days Lake Nasser Cruise Abu Simbel / Aswan.
Itinerary
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Day 1 |
| Arrival in Abu Simbel to board the boat. Lunch on board.
Visit the Abu Simbel Temples, symbol of the international campaign for the salvage of the Nubian monuments, the Temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will be served. Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel Temples, followed by a candlelight dinner on board. |
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Day 2 |
| For those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel, please enjoy an early morning visit to the Temples. Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrival to Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige the distant past of Nubia found in its original location.
During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the Medieval era, the summit of the hill was dominated by a cathedral of which we can still admire some Roman arches. Explanation is done from the sundeck of the ship as entrance to the site is not permitted.
Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada. Visit the Temples of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thotmosis IV. The hemi-speos of Derr dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the Tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia.
A relaxing afternoon sails to Wadi El Seboua. |
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Day 3 |
| Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua. The Temple of Wadi El Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis.
The Temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of Divine wisdom, lord of time and science, master of literature. Visit the Greco-Roman Temple of Meharakka.
Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board. |
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Day 4 |
| Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the Kalabsha Temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-Roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis. Also visiting the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of his reign and Kiosk of Kertassi, erected to honour the Goddess Isis. |
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