Double cabin
Two people share one cabin
$1,250per person
Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise
Movenpick Prince Abbas is a cruise ship on Lake Nasser: 3 nights from Abu Simbel to Aswan, leaving on Fridays, with Abu Simbel, Kasr Ibrim, Amada, Wadi El Seboua and Kalabsha. Full board on board, an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees and transfers are included.
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
- Sailing
- Monday from Aswan, Friday from abu simbel
- Tour type
- Private, your own group
Overview
Sail Egypt's majestic Lake Nasser aboard the renowned Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Cruise. This Prince Abbas luxury Nile cruise offers a premium cruising atmosphere combined with expertly guided visits to Abu Simbel and remarkable Nubian temples, making it an outstanding Lake Nasser luxury cruise Egypt experience.
Programs and itinerary
Day1Friday: boarding in Abu Simbel and the Abu Simbel temples2 meals
You board the Movenpick Prince Abbas in Abu Simbel at about 13:00 and have lunch on board. In the afternoon your Egyptologist guide takes you to the two rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, moved to higher ground when Lake Nasser was created.
Day2Saturday: Kasr Ibrim, Amada, Derr and the Tomb of Pennut3 meals
After breakfast the ship sails early to Kasr Ibrim, the old Nubian fortress, which you see from the sun deck as the boat passes. You then visit the Temple of Amada, the Temple of Derr and the Tomb of Pennut, Nubian monuments moved here from the land flooded by the lake.
Day3Sunday: Wadi El Seboua and sailing to Aswan3 meals
An early visit takes you to Wadi El Seboua, the "valley of the lions", named after the avenue of sphinxes in front of its temple of Ramses II. Back on board you have lunch while the ship sails north across Lake Nasser to Aswan.
Day4Monday: Temple of Kalabsha and disembarkation in Aswan1 meal
After breakfast you visit the Temple of Kalabsha with your Egyptologist guide, the largest free-standing temple of Nubia, rebuilt near the High Dam. You then check out of the ship and are transferred to your hotel in Aswan, where the cruise ends.
Prices by program and cabin
Single cabin
One person, own cabin
$1,596per person
Triple cabin
$1,220per person
Children pay less, see the children policy below. Christmas, New Year and Easter dates add 25%. Prices are per person in US dollars.
What is included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All entrance fees to mentioned sites
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water during tours
- Accommodation on board with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
- Meet and assist on arrival and departure.
- All service charges and taxes.
- Personal expenses
- Tipping (optional)
- Travel insurance
Travel policy guide
Pricing policy
All prices are per person in US dollars. The price changes with the season (winter 1 September to 30 April, summer 1 May to 31 August), the accommodation level and the size of the group. Christmas, New Year and Easter dates add 25%. Your quote lists the final price and everything it covers. After the deposit, changes to your itinerary cost US$25 per request, plus any third-party fees.
Booking confirmation
A deposit of 30% of the total tour cost confirms your booking. We send you a secure payment link for the deposit; the balance is paid in cash or by card on arrival in Egypt, unless your written offer gives another date. We never ask for card details by email, chat or WhatsApp. We confirm every booking by email.
Cancellation and refund
- 22 days or more before departure: 100% refund
- 15 to 21 days: 70% refund
- 8 to 14 days: 50% refund
- 0 to 7 days: no refund
No-show travelers are charged 100%. During peak events in Egypt, hotels and Nile cruises do not refund deposits. Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.
Children policy
- Under 2: free, sharing the parents’ bed, meals not included
- 2 to 5 years: 25% of the adult price
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the adult price
- 12 and over: adult price
Add each child and their age in the enquiry form so the quote is exact.
Optional visits
Optional visits, such as a hot air balloon ride in Luxor, a Sound and Light show or a felucca ride, are not in the price. Tell us which ones you want and we add them to your quote with their cost.
Extra expenses
Not included in the price: Gratuities for the tour guide and driver; Drinks/tips; Optional extras (Sound & Light, obelisk entry); Personal expenses.
Tipping guide
Tipping is customary in Egypt and is not included in the price. A usual amount for a private tour is US$8 to 10 per person per day for your guide, US$4 to 5 for your driver and US$5 to 8 per person per day for the crew on a Nile cruise. Your guide can advise you on the day.
Questions about this cruise
How much do Nile cruises cost?
Prices on this page are per person, depending on the length, the hotels and the season. Your quote confirms the final price before you decide.
How much do Lake Nasser cruises cost?
Prices on this page are per person, depending on the length, the hotels and the season. Your quote confirms the final price before you decide.
How long are the Nile cruises?
The tours here take days. If you have a different number of days, tell us and we adjust the nearest itinerary.
How long are the Lake Nasser cruises?
The tours here take days. If you have a different number of days, tell us and we adjust the nearest itinerary.
Can I customise an itinerary?
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can swap hotels, add a Nile cruise, drop a day or change the pace. Send your dates and interests and we reply with a day-by-day plan.
Can I customise an itinerary?
Yes. Every tour is private, so you can swap hotels, add a Nile cruise, drop a day or change the pace. Send your dates and interests and we reply with a day-by-day plan.
Are meals and sightseeing included in a Nile cruise?
Each cruise page lists what is included. Your quote confirms the final inclusions before you decide.
How do I book and pay?
Send your dates and we reply with a day-by-day plan and a price. To confirm, you pay a 30% deposit through a secure payment link that we send you. The balance is paid in cash or by card on arrival in Egypt.
How do I book and pay?
Send your dates and we reply with a day-by-day plan and a price. To confirm, you pay a 30% deposit through a secure payment link that we send you. The balance is paid in cash or by card on arrival in Egypt.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Your refund depends on how long before departure you cancel:
- 22 or more days before departure: 100% refund
- 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund
- 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund
- 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund
- No-show travellers are charged 100% of the payment
Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.
What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Your refund depends on how long before departure you cancel:
- 22 or more days before departure: 100% refund
- 15 to 21 days before departure: 70% refund
- 8 to 14 days before departure: 50% refund
- 0 to 7 days before departure: no refund
- No-show travellers are charged 100% of the payment
Groups of more than 10 people may have different terms.
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Christiane SMay 2026
Amazing Egyptian vacation! We did an 11 day private tour of Cairo, cruise on the Nile between Aswan and Luxor and a 4 day stay in Hurghada. The guided tours were very interesting, with extremely knowledgeable guides, attentive and helpful.
Ehrhart MAugust 2024
Egypt package to the Pyramids of Giza and Saqqara was a fascinating journey through Egypt's ancient past ,guide knowledge, the majesty of the pyramids, and the historical depth of Saqqara made this tour truly enriching!
Clayton Z973August 2024
our honeymoon to Egypt ,Giza and Saqqara was a magical escape into history The pyramids looming in the distance, the quiet serenity of the desert, and the ancient wonders of Saqqara created moments that will be with me forever!
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