Sailing through the Desert
Explore the temples of ancient Nubia on a relaxing Lake Nasser cruise
Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick or Manchester to Luxor. Transfer by road to Lake Nasser and embark on the MS Prince Abbas for a seven-night stay.
Day 2 Visit the temple of Kalabsha, hemispeos of Beit el-Wali and Chapel of Kertassi and sail later to Wadi el-Sebua.
Day 3 Visit the temples of Wadi el-Sebua, Dakka and Mahraka. Sail to Kasr Ibrim and overnight.
Day 4 Continue sailing and later enjoy the dramatic over water arrival at Abu Simbel for two nights. Evening Sound & Light performance.
Day 5 Visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari with time free for independent exploration.
Day 6 Cruise to Amada to visit its temple, the temple of Derr and rock tomb of Penout and continue to Wadi el-Sebua.
Day 7 The day is spent sailing to Aswan.
Day 8 Transfer by road to Luxor for the return flight.
Extension – Heritage of Egypt
Fly from Aswan to Cairo and stay at 5-star hotels in Alexandria (Sheraton 2 nights), Cairo (InterContinental Pyramids Park 3 nights), and Luxor (Nile Palace 2 nights). Visit the Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, el-Alamein and Alexandria. Includes Luxor Temple private reception (Exclusive VJV Event): Those who rediscovered ancient Egypt in the 18th and 19th centuries enjoyed magical overnight stays and this has prompted us to arrange private evening access to the Luxor temple, enhanced by striking illumination, to savour the unique night-time atmosphere. A private reception has been arranged at the temple exclusively for the guests of Voyages Jules Verne. Walk down the illuminated avenue of sphinxes and enjoy a cocktail served by staff in pharaonic uniform at the illuminated Luxor Temple before strolling through the temple unimpeded by other visitors. A recording of Verdi’s Aida, once staged in the temple, will provide a musical background to the occasion and local musicians will play the Egyptian ‘takht’ music.
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