Tour Description

Discover the holy sites of Upper Egypt in elegance and luxury on the Omar El Khayam. The 5-star deluxe ship is one of Lake Nasser's pearls. Unforgettable feel-good experiences of a very special kind await you in the ship's own Cleopatra Spa. If you appreciate a stimulating conversation with your fellow passengers, you can agree to meet up for a game in the inviting billiard room. Enjoy the unique views over the panorama of Upper Egypt from the sun deck, where you can also cool down in the pool. During your stay on board the team of chefs in the main restaurant, Abu Nawas, will tempt your palate with delicacies from Egypt and specialties of international cuisine. You can round off an eventful day in style in one of the two lounge bars or you can also try the whirlpool and the pool bar, where the barkeeper will serve you refreshing drinks.

FACILITIES
68 double cabins
8 Grand Suites
4 Royal Suites
4 decks
Luxurious lounge bars
Souvenir shop
Conference area
Two sun decks with whirlpool, pool and pool bar
Health club, gym and beauty salon
Cleopatra Spa wellness and massage area

Individually controllable air conditioning
Minibar
Safe
Shower and hairdryer in the bathroom
Panoramic sliding windows plus balcony
Internet access and satellite TV
In-house video channels
Music system
Phone and fax

Tour Highlights

Aswan
5 Star Luxury Cruise
Kalabsha Temple
Wadi Elsebou
Wadi El Seboua Temple
Amada Temple
Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional Experience Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show

Day 1: Embark Cruise in Aswan

Your Pink Lotus Tours representative will meet you at your hotel or Aswan Airport and transfer you to your beautiful Lake Nasser Cruise boat.
He will assist you with check-in procedures then leave you to enjoy the afternoon exploring the boat.
Lunch and Dinner will be served onboard

Day 2: Sailing to Kalabsha

Sail To Kalabsha
Visit Kalabsha Temple
The Temple of Kalabsha (also Temple of Mandulis) is an ancient Egyptian temple that was originally located at Bab al-Kalabsha (Gate of Kalabsha), approximately 50 km south of Aswan.
The temple was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979, along with other outstanding examples of Nubian architecture including Abu Simbel and Amada.

Sail to Wadi El-Sebou

Overnight Wadi Elsebou
Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner

Day 3: Sailing to Amada Temple

Visit Wadi El Seboua Temple
Wadi es-Sebua, or Valley of the Lions, so-called because of the sphinx-lined approach to the temple forecourts is the site of two New Kingdom Egyptian temples, including one temple constructed by the 19th Dynasty Pharaoh Ramesses II, in Lower Nubia.

Along with Abu Simbel, Philae, Amada, and other Nubian archaeological sites, the temples at Wadi es-Sebua were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
Sail to Amada,
Visit Amada Temple,
The Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, was first constructed by Pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty and dedicated to Amun and Re-Horakhty. His son and successor, Amenhotep II continued the decoration program for this structure. Amenhotep II's successor, Thutmose IV decided to place a roof over its forecourt and transform it into a pillared or hypostyle hall. During the Amarna period, Akhenaten had the name Amun destroyed throughout the temple but this was later restored by Seti I of Egypt's 19th Dynasty. Various 19th Dynasty kings especially Seti I and Ramesses II also carried out minor restorations and added to the temple's decoration.
The stelas of the Viceroys of Kush Setau, Heqanakht and Messuy and that of Chancellor Bay describe their building activities under Ramesses II, Merneptah and Siptah respectively.
In the medieval period the temple was converted into a church.
Overnight Amada
Meals included Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner

Day 4: Sailing to Abu Simbel

Early sail to Kasr Ibrim,
View Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck,
Sail to Abu Simbel,
Visit Abu Simbel,
Abu Simbel is two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel Aswan Governorate, Upper Egypt, near the border with Sudan.
They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan (about 300 km (190 mi) by road).
The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments",which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae (near Aswan), and include Amada, Wadi es-Sebua, and other Nubian sites.
The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th Dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramesses II. They serve as a lasting monument to the king Ramesses II. His wife Nefertari and children can be seen in smaller figures by his feet, considered to be of lesser importance and were not given the same position of scale. This commemorates his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Their huge external rock relief figures have become iconic.

The complex was relocated in its entirety in 1968 under the supervision of a Polish archaeologist, Kazimierz Michałowski, from the Polish Centre of Mediterranean Archaeology University of Warsaw, on an artificial hill made from a domed structure, high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir. The relocation of the temples was necessary or they would have been submerged during the creation of Lake Nasser, the massive artificial water reservoir formed after the building of the Aswan High Dam on the River Nile. The project was carried out as part of the UNESCO Nubian Salvage Campaign.

Overnight Abu Simbel

Day 5: Disembark in Abu Simbel

After breakfast your Pink Lotus Tours representative will meet and assit you with onward transport.
Accommodation is also available next to the temple if you wish to stay an extra day or two.
Flights are available to Aswan or Cairo
Road transport is available to return to Aswan

Package Includes

Transport on Arrival from Airport or Hotel to Cruise Boat
Assistance with check-in procedures
Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon-Tea and Dinner Daily
Fully Licensed Tour Guide
Entrance Tickets to all sites mentioned in itinerary
Entertainment on-board

Package Excludes

Optional Tours (Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show)
Transport from Abu Simbel to Aswan or Cairo
Drinks of any kind
Tips for Cruise Staff
Tips for your Tour Guide and Driver
Single Supplement