An Exciting 5 Days Abu Simbel Nile Cruise Tour Package

•  Travel arrangements are taken care of from Aswan to Abu Simbel.
• All transportation in a modern a/c vehicle.
• The 4 nights stay during the trip will be in 5-star luxury Nile Cruise on Full Board basis.
• Entrance fees are a part of the journey for the mentioned sites in the itinerary.
• To ensure proper guidance, Egyptologist tour guide will be part of your trip.
• The details of various cuisines will be provided.
• All the services, taxes and charges required on the trip will be included.

• The additional personal (optional) tours are excluded from the trip package.
• Private expenses.
• The additional expenses such as tipping.

Before You Board, we send your cruise confirmation — with the vessel name, dock location, boarding time, guide contact, and daily schedule — at least 7 days before departure. Your guide's WhatsApp number is included for direct communication.

Getting to the Dock: We arrange pickup from your hotel or the airport to the cruise dock. Nile cruise ships dock on the river corniche in Luxor or Aswan (your driver knows the exact location). Lake Nasser cruise vessels dock at the marina south of the Aswan High Dam — a different location from Nile cruise docks. Your driver handles all navigation.

The Ship: Your vessel is a 5-star cruise ship (Nile) or a smaller specialist vessel (Lake Nasser, 20–65 passengers). Your cabin is private with an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and Nile/lake-view window. Sundeck with pool, restaurant, and lounge are shared with other passengers. The ship is shared; your guide time is private.

Your Guide vs. the Ship's Guide The cruise ship provides an on-board guide for group lectures and group excursions at each temple stop. Your private Egyptologist guide is separate — they meet you at each site for a private visit at your pace. You have access to both. Use yours for the serious temple visits; the ship's guide provides general orientation on board.

What You'll Pay On-Site: All entry fees for sites listed in the itinerary are included. Optional premium tomb tickets (Tutankhamun, Seti I, Nefertari) are paid on-site by credit or debit card. Your guide advises on the day. Alcoholic beverages on the ship are not included and are purchased from the ship's bar.

Meals All meals on board are included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. Meals are served at set times in the ship's restaurant. The cuisine is a mix of Egyptian and international dishes. Special dietary requirements (vegetarian, gluten-free, halal, allergies) can be accommodated — tell us when booking so we can inform the ship in advance.

Weather & Sun The Nile Valley (Luxor and Aswan) is hotter than Cairo year-round. Peak season (October–April): 22–32°C (72–90°F). Low season (May–September): 38–47°C (100–117°F). Temple visits are scheduled for the early morning to avoid the worst of the heat. The sundeck is exposed — bring sunscreen even in winter. Lake Nasser is hotter and drier than the Nile corridor — no shade at remote temple sites.

Dress Code: Casual and comfortable on board. At temple sites, lightweight, modest clothing is practical for sun protection and cultural respect. Comfortable closed-toe shoes are essential for every temple visit — stone surfaces are uneven and sometimes sandy. Bring a light layer for air-conditioned interiors on the ship and for cool desert mornings (especially the Abu Simbel early departure).

Photography: Photography is permitted at all outdoor temple sites. Inside tombs (Valley of the Kings), photography is generally prohibited without a separate ticket. Lake Nasser temple sites have no restrictions on photography. Drone photography is not permitted at any archaeological site.

Payments on Board: Most ships accept credit/debit cards for bar tabs and on-board purchases. Some smaller Lake Nasser vessels are cash-only for on-board extras — your confirmation will specify. Tips for the ship crew are typically collected separately at the end of the cruise (recommended: $5–10 per person per day for the crew pool, separate from your guide tip).

Health & Safety: Bottled water is provided daily. Tap water on the ship is not safe to drink. The ship's movement is minimal — Nile cruise vessels are wide and flat-bottomed, and most passengers feel no motion. If you're prone to motion sickness, the effect is far milder than ocean cruises. Bring personal medications and sunscreen. Travel insurance is required and not provided by Pyramids Land.

Communication: Your guide is reachable by WhatsApp throughout. Wi-Fi is available on most Nile cruise ships (quality varies). Lake Nasser has limited mobile coverage between temple stops — expect periods without signal. This is part of the experience, not a technical failure.

Abu Simbel Day (if included) The Abu Simbel excursion departs very early — approximately 3:00 AM from Aswan. The drive is 3 hours each way through the Nubian desert. The ship arranges a packed breakfast or an early breakfast on board. Dress warmly for the pre-dawn departure; it warms up quickly after sunrise. The early start is universally described as worth it.

Daily essentials (carry to every temple visit):

• Comfortable closed-toe shoes with good grip — every temple involves walking on stone and sand
• Hat with a brim
• Sunscreen (SPF 30+ — reapply every 2 hours; the sundeck sun is stronger than it feels)
• Sunglasses
• Camera or smartphone (plus charger — cabins have outlets)
• Small daypack for water and sun protection on temple excursions
• Any personal medications

For the cruise:

• Passport — keep accessible for any security checkpoints or domestic travel
• Travel insurance documents
• Light casual clothes for on-board days (the sundeck dress code is relaxed)
• A light jacket or sweater for air-conditioned ship interiors and early-morning departures
• Warm layer for the Abu Simbel 3 AM departure (if included) — desert mornings are cold
• Swimwear for the sundeck pool
• One slightly nicer outfit for the farewell dinner (optional — most ships are casual, but some passengers dress up for the final evening)
• Power adapter — Type C (European 2-pin), 220V. Most cabin outlets accommodate international plugs, but bring an adapter.
• A book — the free sailing day on longer cruises is best spent reading on the sundeck

We provide bottled water daily. The ship provides towels for the pool and cabin.