Wonderful 5-Days Steigenberger Omar el Khayam Nile Cruise

You'll enjoy a delicious breakfast on board to get you started for an action-filled day of touring Aswan, while your guide will attend a day that's fascinating in the explanation of the amazing history of Ancient Egypt.

This will include a visit to the Kalabsha Temple of the 18th Dynasty, dedicated to the gods Amun-Re and Khnum, a place where one finds the guide sharing fascinating tales about the rich history and how impressive craftsmanship was used to build it.

This will be followed by a tour to the old Beit El Wali, an architectural sensation at those times. Your guide will lead you inside an interior fully elaborately carved and sharing with you some fascinating stories about its origin. Later, a delicious lunch shall be set before you in a local restaurant, full of flavor with real Egyptian food.

In the afternoon, you’ll be taken to the glorious Abu Simbel, famous for its great statues and importance as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Discover the history behind this awe-inspiring temple, built as a tribute to Ramses II.

End up the day in Wadi El Sebou, a place with great landscapes that offers further discovery of ancient Egyptian history. Later in the evening, you'll be moved to the cruiser for dinner so that ample time is provided to reflect on the moments that became memorable.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a better breakfast onboard to get ready for another day of astonishment with Egypt Day Tours. Your qualified guide then is going to escort you to some of the attractions of Nubia. The next stop will be Wadi El Sebou with huge rock carvings and very interesting ruins. A guided tour can be taken through this area, which is associated with Ramses II, among other figures and their rich history.

After this, you will proceed to the Amada Temple; Despite Thutmose III having this constructed and dedicated to the god Amon Ra. The hieroglyphics and colorful artwork on this temple provide great insight into the religious lives of ancient Egyptians. This will be elaborated on at great length by your guide as you take in the meanings of the temple and the stories on the walls. Continuing with a delightful lunch at a local restaurant replete with traditional Egyptian dishes.

Continue your afternoon amidst the breathtaking views of Lake Nasser and still among the amazing explorations found in this outstanding region. You will be taken through the remains of an ancient civilization that interests you more in the Nubian culture.

In the late evening, drive back to the cruiser for dinner, with time enough to rest and remember the incomparable moments one has lived through during the day. Memories taken back home from the tour to Egypt's incredible heritage are surely going to last long.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, take a leisurely breakfast on board as you navigate to Qasr Ibrim-the only archaeological site in all of Lower Nubia saved from the most destruction by the High Aswan Dam-to see some of the most important monuments for many periods of Egyptian history, including the tombs of Nubian kings from the time of Pharaoh Thutmose III. You will not disembark but will be able to admire this historic site from a distance. Then, the tour will be continued by sailing to the famous Abu Simbel.

It was then that one of the wonders of the most spectacular temple complexes in the world was carved straight into the mountain face: two temples in the site, one dedicated to Ramses II and one to his queen, Nefertari, both contain major rock reliefs extolling the victory at the Battle of Kadesh. You will be transferred back to the ship for lunch and some time to freshen up. Later in the evening, dinner will be aboard while sailing along the most beautiful countryside along the Nile, adding magic to your continued adventure in Egypt.

Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On the last day in Egypt, have a tasty breakfast and take one last glance over the shores. Later on, the check-out time shall be at hand for your departure.

Depending on flight schedules, an excursion will be done to visit the local markets at Aswan for some souvenir shopping or buying genuine handicrafts that remind one of this journey. It would be quite a great, vibrant atmosphere-one gets to absorb all the culture and charm of the region for one last time.

Later, our team will help you with the transfer to the airport for your flight. As you depart, reflect on great moments created within your tour-from visiting the ancient temples down to sailing in the majestic Nile. While this could mark the end of your Egyptian adventure, the experiences and stories will be with you long after you arrive home. Safe journeys!

Meals: Breakfast