Lake Nasser is the reservoir created by the Aswan High Dam. It stretches 550 kilometers south from Aswan into Sudan and covers what the Nubian homeland was submerged in the 1960s and 70s when the dam was built.

Before the flooding, an international UNESCO rescue operation relocated 24 ancient Nubian temples to higher ground. Most of these temples now sit on the lake's shores, accessible only by boat. The Lake Nasser cruise visits them.

This is the least visited Egypt cruise option and the most distinctive. The temples are remote, the lake is vast and silent, and you will share many sites with no other tourists at all.

✦ At Amada, your guide will stop in the sanctuary at the back of the temple — a small room, lit only by the light that enters through the door. On the north wall, a stela records an event from the reign of Amenhotep II, inscribed in hieroglyphs that remain sharp after 3,400 years. The stela describes the pharaoh's military campaigns in Syria and Canaan. It also records, as a side note, the hanging of seven Asiatic princes from the prow of his ship after a battle — a casual record of violence so normalised in its tone that your guide will read it carefully before commenting. The ancient world is genuinely different from ours. Amada's remoteness makes that difference available in a way that more visited sites rarely achieve.

Common Questions

How do the Lake Nasser cruise ships compare to Nile cruise ships?

Lake Nasser vessels are typically smaller (20–60 passengers) and less ornate than the major Nile cruise ships. The emphasis is on access and remoteness rather than on-board amenities. If you want a luxury floating hotel experience, the Nile cruise is the right choice. If you want remote temples and silence, the Lake Nasser cruise is the right choice.

Is everything private, or will I be with other groups?

All tours and transfers are private — your group only. Hotels are individual bookings. Nile cruise ships are shared vessels, but your cabin is private, and your guide time is private.

Can the itinerary be adjusted?

Yes — multi-day packages are built on a framework, not a fixed script. Sites can be resequenced, pacing adjusted, and optional additions discussed before departure. Tell us what matters most when booking.

What is not included in the package price?

International flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, tips, and anything listed as optional or premium in the itinerary. No hidden costs — everything included is clearly listed.