Experience lake Nasser cruises and discover the off beaten track through the stunning deserts of ancient Nubia. A vast desert region that stretches from Aswan into Sudan, that was called the ‘Land of Gold’ by the ancient Egyptians. Lake Nasser Cruise also known as the ‘Cruise behind the Dam’, is a complete contrast from the experience of sailing on the Nile, and is the ultimate way to arrive at the great rock-hewn temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel.
Lake Nasser Cruises between Abu Simbel and Aswan (or vice versa) are 3 to 4 nights in duration. You will visit the temple of Kalabsha, Beit El Wali, and the picturesquely situated kiosk of Kertassi. The complex of Wadi Es Seboua (Temple of the Lions), Dakka, Meharakka, Amada, and Derr are also visited along with the Tomb of Penout. A stop is made to view the fortress of Kasr Ibrim and you will be able to explore the temples of Abu Simbel. The temples maybe much smaller and generally less imposing than those found further down-river Nile, but retain a wonderful feeling of remoteness and are still washed by the encroaching desert sands as they have been for thousands of years. The pleasure of being able to combine visits to these little visited ancient Egyptian sites, with time relaxing on deck while enjoying the grand sweeping landscapes of Lake Nasser, cannot be understated. In the 1960s the monuments of Nubia were saved from the rising levels of the through a massive international effort spearheaded by UNESCO. Most of the Nubian temples are now very remote and, as a consequence, the majority of sites can only be visited on one of the handful of boats that offer cruises on Lake Nasser