Compare Lake Nasser Cruises by route, duration, cabin type, itinerary, and price. Lake Nasser cruise options include Aswan to Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel to Aswan, Aswan to Aswan, and selected round-trip Lake Nasser cruise itineraries.
Lake Nasser Cruise options include 4-day, 5-day, and 8-day itineraries between Aswan and Abu Simbel. Compare routes, duration, cabin types, cruise categories, sightseeing programs, and Lake Nasser Cruise prices. All Lake Nasser cruises include full-board accommodation, airport or hotel transfers, private air-conditioned vehicles, entrance fees for the included sightseeing, private Egyptologist guides, onboard assistance, and ongoing support during the trip.
A Lake Nasser Cruise is Egypt's most remote and exclusive cruising experience. Sailing the vast waters of Lake Nasser between Aswan and the legendary Abu Simbel Temples, this Aswan Abu Simbel Cruise passes through a landscape of relocated Nubian temples, open desert scenery, and ancient monuments accessible only by water. No other Nile Cruise holiday in Egypt reaches these sites, and no other route offers this level of isolation and exclusivity on the river.
The most common Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel takes 4 days / 3 nights, while the Lake Nasser Cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan takes 5 days / 4 nights. Travelers can also choose a Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Aswan, which takes 8 days / 7 nights, depending on the preferred route, available dates, and sightseeing plan.
Egypt Lake Nasser Cruise packages are available on 4, 5, and 8 day itineraries sailing between Aswan and Abu Simbel in both directions. All Lake Nasser Cruise holidays include a Professional Egyptologist Guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, full board on board, a private high-deck cabin with en-suite bathroom and balcony, and all entrance fees throughout. Lake Nasser Cruise prices start from $900 per person. Departures from Aswan every Monday and from Abu Simbel every Friday.
A Lake Nasser Cruise Holiday can be arranged as a Lake Nasser Cruise Vacation, a private Lake Nasser Cruise Package, or a Lake Nasser Cruise from Cairo with domestic flights, transfers, sightseeing, and cruise accommodation included. The Best Lake Nasser Cruise Price depends on the cruise category, cabin type, travel date, route, and included visits.
At WOW Egypt Tours, every Lake Nasser Cruise is 100% private. You travel only with your own group or family, with no shared groups and no shared guides. The WOW Team is available 24/7 before, during, and after your trip to ensure everything runs perfectly. All Lake Nasser Cruises are available as Luxury Lake Nasser Cruises.
Every Lake Nasser Cruise package booked through WOW Egypt Tours is fully inclusive. The price you are quoted is the price you pay, with all of the following included:
Professional Egyptologist Guide
A dedicated Professional Egyptologist Guide accompanies your cruise for the full duration of the itinerary, providing expert commentary at every temple, monument, and site along the route. Your guide is exclusively allocated to your cruise boat and travels with your group throughout, ensuring a consistent, knowledgeable, and personal experience at every stop.
Private Modern Air-Conditioned Vehicle
A private air-conditioned vehicle with a dedicated driver for all transfers between the cruise boat and every sightseeing site. Available at every port stop throughout the itinerary.
Private High-Deck Cabin with En-Suite Bathroom and Balcony
A private high-deck cabin on board with an en-suite bathroom and a personal balcony overlooking Lake Nasser. Cabin size and specification vary by cruise boat and category.
Full Board on Board
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner served on board daily throughout the cruise. All meals included with no additional dining costs.
All Entrance Fees and Tickets
All site admissions on the itinerary are included, from the Abu Simbel Temples and Kalabsha Temple to Philae Temple and the Aswan High Dam. No surprise costs on arrival.
Private Transfers Throughout
All airport and cruise boat transfers included and coordinated by the WOW Team. Internal flights from Cairo to Aswan or Abu Simbel can be added for a complete Lake Nasser Cruise from Cairo package.
The Lake Nasser Cruise route visits a series of ancient Nubian temples that were relocated to higher ground before the waters of the lake rose following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Many of these temples are accessible only by water, making the Lake Nasser Cruise the only way to reach them. The sites visited on a Lake Nasser Nile Cruise Tour are among the most remarkable and least visited in all of Egypt.
The highlight of every Lake Nasser Cruise is the Abu Simbel Temples, the twin rock-cut temples of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari, considered among the most extraordinary ancient monuments in the world. The four colossal seated statues of Ramesses II guarding the entrance to the Great Temple are among the most recognizable images in ancient Egyptian history. A Professional Egyptologist Guide leads the full visit to both temples, with an optional evening Sound and Light Show available on selected departures.
In addition to Abu Simbel, the Lake Nasser Cruise itinerary includes guided shore visits to Amada Temple, the oldest surviving temple in Nubia, Derr Temple, the Tomb of Pennut, Wadi El Seboua, Dakka Temple, and Maharraqa Temple. Panoramic views of the remarkable cliff fortress of Qasr Ibrim are enjoyed from the cruise boat as it sails past.
In Aswan, the Lake Nasser Cruise program includes guided visits to Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertassi.
Lake Nasser Cruises from Aswan depart every Monday. Lake Nasser Cruises from Abu Simbel depart every Friday. The WOW Team confirms availability and secures your cabin on your preferred departure when you send your travel dates for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
The 4 Days/3 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan departs from Abu Simbel every Friday and sails north to Aswan over 3 nights. This is the most compact Lake Nasser Cruise holiday, covering the key temples and monuments between Abu Simbel and Aswan on a fully guided itinerary.
The program starts at the Abu Simbel Temples with a full guided visit to the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. An optional evening Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel is available. Sailing north, the cruise stops at Wadi El Seboua, Dakka Temple, and Maharraqa Temple, with panoramic views of Qasr Ibrim from the water. In Aswan, the program covers Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertassi.
Lake Nasser Cruise 4 Days/3 Nights Abu Simbel to Aswan prices start from $900 per person. Rates vary by season. Prices differ for summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter. See the Lake Nasser Cruises page for current seasonal rates and full availability for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
The 5 Days/4 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel is the most popular Egypt Lake Nasser Cruise package, departing from Aswan every Monday and sailing south to Abu Simbel over 4 nights. This itinerary covers the full Lake Nasser temple route at a comfortable pace with full professional guiding throughout.
The program starts in Aswan with guided visits to Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertassi. Sailing south on Lake Nasser, the cruise stops at Wadi El Seboua, Dakka Temple, Maharraqa Temple, Amada Temple, Derr Temple, and the Tomb of Pennut, with panoramic views of Qasr Ibrim from the water. The cruise concludes at the Abu Simbel Temples with a full guided visit to both temples and an optional evening Sound and Light Show.
Lake Nasser Cruise 5 Days/4 Nights Aswan to Abu Simbel prices start from $900 per person. Rates vary by season. Prices differ for summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter. See the Lake Nasser Cruises page for current seasonal rates and full availability for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
The 8 Days/7 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan departs from Abu Simbel every Friday and operates as a complete 7 night round trip returning to Abu Simbel. This is the most comprehensive Abu Simbel Aswan Cruise package available, with extended time at every temple on the route, additional visits, and the full range of optional extras throughout.
The program starts at the Abu Simbel Temples with a full guided visit and an optional evening Sound and Light Show. Sailing north on Lake Nasser, the cruise stops at the Tomb of Pennut, Derr Temple, Amada Temple, Wadi El Seboua, Dakka Temple, and Maharraqa Temple, with panoramic views of Qasr Ibrim. In Aswan, the program covers Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertassi, before sailing south to return to Abu Simbel.
Lake Nasser Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights Abu Simbel to Aswan prices start from $900 per person. Rates vary by season. Prices differ for summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter. See the Lake Nasser Cruises page for current seasonal rates and full availability for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
The 8 Days/7 Nights Lake Nasser Cruise from Aswan to Abu Simbel departs from Aswan every Monday and operates as a complete 7 night round trip returning to Aswan. This is the longest and most comprehensive Lake Nasser Cruise holiday available from Aswan, covering the complete Aswan to Abu Simbel route and back at the most relaxed and unhurried pace, with maximum time at every temple and monument on the lake.
The program starts in Aswan with guided visits to Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the Aswan High Dam, Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali Temple, and the Kiosk of Qertassi. Sailing south on Lake Nasser, the cruise covers Wadi El Seboua, Dakka Temple, Maharraqa Temple, Amada Temple, Derr Temple, and the Tomb of Pennut, with panoramic views of Qasr Ibrim, before arriving at the Abu Simbel Temples for a full guided visit to both temples and an optional evening Sound and Light Show, before sailing back north to Aswan.
Lake Nasser Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights Aswan to Abu Simbel prices start from $900 per person. Rates vary by season. Prices differ for summer, winter, Christmas, New Year, and Easter. See the Lake Nasser Cruises page for current seasonal rates and full availability for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
An optional evening Sound and Light Show at the Abu Simbel Temples is available on all Lake Nasser Cruise itineraries. After a daytime guided visit to both temples, the Sound and Light Show after dark illuminates the four colossal statues of Ramesses II and tells the story of ancient Nubia through light and narration. Experiencing Abu Simbel both in full daylight and again after dark is the finest way to appreciate the scale and power of this extraordinary site. The WOW Team arranges the Sound and Light Show as part of your Lake Nasser Cruise program on request.
All Lake Nasser Cruise boats on the WOW Egypt Tours program are available as Luxury Lake Nasser Cruises. Lake Nasser cruise boats are purpose-built for sailing the lake and are among the finest private cruise vessels in Egypt, with spacious cabins, large balconies overlooking the water, a high-quality restaurant, sun deck, lounge areas, and attentive crew throughout. The WOW Team selects the best available Lake Nasser cruise boat for your travel dates, group size, and budget, and advises on cabin type and deck position when arranging your package.
A Luxury Lake Nasser Cruise combined with a Professional Egyptologist Guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, and all entrance fees delivers the most exclusive private Egypt Nile Cruise holiday available anywhere on the river. Contact the WOW Team for current availability and pricing on Luxury Lake Nasser Cruise packages for 2026, 2027, and 2028.
A Lake Nasser Cruise holiday pairs perfectly with additional Egypt destinations before or after your time on the lake. The WOW Team can build a complete Egypt tour package by duration or a Egypt travel package by category, including family, honeymoon, classic, and group options, that combines your Lake Nasser Cruise with any of the following:
Cairo and the Pyramids
Add nights in Cairo before or after your Lake Nasser Cruise to visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. A domestic flight connects Cairo to Aswan in approximately one hour. Browse Egypt tour packages by duration to find the right Cairo and Lake Nasser Cruise combination, or explore Egypt travel packages by category for family, honeymoon, and classic Egypt Lake Nasser Cruise vacation options.
Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise Extension
The most complete Egypt Nile Cruise holiday combines a Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise with a Lake Nasser Cruise into a single seamless package covering the entire river from Luxor all the way to Abu Simbel. The WOW Team connects both cruises with private transfers in Aswan and coordinates the full itinerary from start to finish.
Alexandria
Combine your Lake Nasser Cruise with a private tour of Alexandria, visiting the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Montaza Palace gardens. Alexandria can be added as a day trip from Cairo or as an overnight extension to your Egypt Lake Nasser Cruise package.
Hurghada and the Red Sea
Extend your Lake Nasser Cruise package with nights in Hurghada on the Red Sea coast. A short domestic flight or private road transfer connects Hurghada to Luxor or Aswan, making it easy to combine a Lake Nasser Cruise holiday with a Red Sea beach stay in one complete Egypt vacation package. See Egypt travel packages for ready-made combination options.
Add Nights in Aswan
Add nights in Aswan before or after your Lake Nasser Cruise to visit Elephantine Island, Kitchener's Island botanical garden, the Philae Sound and Light Show, and the Nubian villages on the west bank of the Nile.
Add Nights in Luxor
Add nights in Luxor to cover the full East and West Bank program including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank.
Browse all Egypt tour packages by duration or explore Egypt travel packages by category to find the right combination, or contact the WOW Team directly with your travel dates and interests for a tailored Egypt Lake Nasser Cruise vacation quote with no obligation.
A Lake Nasser Cruise and a classic Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise are two completely different journeys on the same river. The Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise covers the most famous monuments of Upper Egypt between two of the country's greatest cities, with multiple weekly departures and four quality categories from Standard to Luxury. The Lake Nasser Cruise sails a remote stretch of water south of Aswan that sees a fraction of the visitors, visiting temples including Amada, Wadi El Seboua, and Dakka that are accessible only by boat, and culminating at the extraordinary Abu Simbel Temples. Both include a Professional Egyptologist Guide, private air-conditioned vehicle, full board, and all entrance fees. For the most complete Egypt Nile Cruise holiday, the WOW Team recommends combining both.
Lake Nasser Cruise holidays depart year-round in 2026, 2027, and 2028, with weekly departures from Aswan every Monday and from Abu Simbel every Friday. The WOW Team confirms availability, secures your cabin, and provides a full Egypt Lake Nasser Cruise package quote based on your travel dates, group size, and itinerary length. All current seasonal pricing and availability are listed on the Lake Nasser Cruises page. Browse Egypt tour packages by duration or Egypt travel packages by category for combination options, or send the WOW Team your travel dates to receive a clear, itemized quote for your Luxury Lake Nasser Cruise with no obligation.
For the classic Egypt Nile Cruise route between Luxor and Aswan, a Luxor and Aswan Nile Cruise is available in Standard, Deluxe, Ultra Deluxe, and Luxury categories. Prices start from $600 per person. Departures from Luxor every Monday, Thursday, and Saturday, and from Aswan every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
For a smaller and more intimate cruise boat experience on the Luxor to Aswan route, a Dahabiya Nile River Cruise offers a traditional luxury sailing boat with a small number of private cabins, quiet island moorings, and village stops not available on larger cruise boats. Luxury Dahabiya Nile Cruise prices start from $900 per person. Departures from Luxor every Monday, from Aswan every Friday.
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