The STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM is one of the most comfortable and state-of-the-art cruise ships on Lake Nasser in Egypt. The spacious sun deck with pool and numerous deck chairs is an inviting and welcoming space for you to relax and unwind. Enjoy Egypt’s countryside from your private balcony or bring your eventful day to a close with a game of billiards or a cool drink in one of the four bars.
Cairo, Lake Nasser & Nile
10 days | Cairo - Abu Simbel - Aswan - LuxorWhy this trip?
- Luxurious voyage of discovery to the highlights of Egypt
- Discover the pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the temples of Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings and much more
- Deluxe cruise on Lake Nasser and the Nile
- 5-star hotel with pyramid view in Giza
Itinerary
Check-in at the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel in Giza
.Guided tour through the Egyptian Museum with its rich collection of pharaonic art treasures.
Followed by a city tour with a visit to the citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali and the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant.
Visit of the world-famous Pyramids of Giza with Sphinx and Valley Temple. Lunch in a typical Egyptian restaurant. Afternoon excursion to Sakkara with a visit to the step pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser.
Abu Simbel
Early morning hotel check-out and flight via Aswan to Abu Simbel. Embarkation on STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM. In the afternoon visit the rock temples of Abu Simbel.
Start of the Lake Nasser cruise with STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM. Relaxing hours on board with a view of the Kasr Ibrim fortress ruins from the sun deck. Afternoon excursion to the temples and tombs of Amada. Continue by boat to Wadi el Sebua
.Morning excursion to the Wadi es-Sebua temple in the "Valley of the Lions". Boat trip to Aswan
.Assuan
Disembarkation after breakfast, followed by a boat trip to the Philae Temple on Agilkia Island and a visit to the Aswan Dam. Embarkation on the STEIGENBERGER MINERVA at midday
Felucca cruise on the Nile at sunset.
Start of the Nile cruise with STEIGENBERGER MINERVA. Cruise to Kom Ombo and visit to the Double Temple. Then cruise to Edfu and visit the Horus Temple in the afternoon. Continue by boat to Luxor
.Luxor
Visit some tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Memnon Colossi. Afternoon visit to the Luxor and Karnak temples
.Luxor
Disembarkation after breakfast
Services
- 3 nights cruise on Lake Nasser with STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM in an outside cabin of the booked category
- 3 nights Nile cruise with STEIGENBERGER MINERVA in an outside cabin of the booked category
- Full board during the cruise
- Excursions and visits marked in bold including all entrance fees as per itinerary
- German speaking local tour guide
- Entertainment program on board
- Travel documents
- All shipping charges
- Domestic flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel
- 3 nights with breakfast at the 5-star Hotel Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo with pyramid view (or comparable hotel) and 2 lunches in Cairo
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
Your ship: STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM
The STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM is one of the most comfortable and state-of-the-art cruise ships on Lake Nasser in Egypt. The spacious sun deck with pool and numerous deck chairs is an inviting and welcoming space for you to relax and unwind. Enjoy Egypt’s countryside from your private balcony or bring your eventful day to a close with a game of billiards or a cool drink in one of the four bars.