(every Monday)
DAY 01
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 temple of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will served in, Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner on board and overnight
DAY 02
For those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel, please enjoy an early morning visit to the temples. Lunch is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim, arrival to Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia 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.
Sailing to Amada and a cocktail will be served on the top deck overlooking the lit temples of Amada. Overnight.
DAY 03
Visit the temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV, Also visit the hemi-spocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia. A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Cocktail and overnight at Wadi El Seboua
DAY 04
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 times and science, master of literature, Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka.
Sail to Aswan and crossing of the Tropic of Cancer.
After lunch visit the Kalabsha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis, Also visit the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign, erected to honour the Goddess Isis.
Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 05
After breakfast, end of your Cruise and disembarkation
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