STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM is one of the most comfortable and modern 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: the pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the temples of Abu Simbel, the Valley of the Kings and much more
- 5-star hotel with pyramid view in Giza
- Deluxe cruise on Lake Nasser and the Nile
Early bird discount
The discount is already included in the displayed starting price.
€150 discount per person on bookings before 30.11.2024
€75 discount per person on bookings before 31.01.2024
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 boat excursion to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island and visit of Aswan Dam. At noon embarkation on STEIGENBERGER MINERVA.
Felucca cruise on the Nile for sunset.
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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
.Heißluftballonfahrt über das Westufer.
While you walk through the beautifully illuminated temple complex in Karnak, the life stories of the great pharaohs sound accompanied by mysterious music. Dramatic laser projections illuminate the temple and bring history to life. After the tour, take a seat on a tribune by the sacred lake and enjoy the second act of this magical spectacle - you will be thrilled.
Luxor
Disembarkation after breakfast
Services
- 3 nights with breakfast at the 5-star Hotel Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo with pyramid view (or comparable hotel) and 2 lunches in Cairo
- 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
The services provided during your trip
- Arrival and departure
- Insurance
- Complete insurance
- Travel cancellation insurance
- Travel health insurance
Additional services
Your ship: STEIG. OMAR EL KHAYAM
STEIGENBERGER OMAR EL KHAYAM is one of the most comfortable and modern 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.