MS Tania sails the lake in the opposite direction
Every other Lake Nasser vessel we list runs south from Aswan to Abu Simbel. The Tania runs north, starting at Abu Simbel and sailing to Aswan via Amada and Wadi El Seboua, which matters if you are flying into Abu Simbel or want to end the trip in Aswan rather than begin there.
At $1,180 per person it is the second cheapest on the lake, below the $1,244 average. Cabins are comfortable with private bathroom and air conditioning, and facilities are a restaurant, sun deck and lounge. There is no pool listed, unlike most of the lake fleet, so check that if it matters.
It offers flexible three or four night options. Ask us about the flight logistics first, since starting at Abu Simbel changes how you get there.
Helpful Resources
Lake Nasser Cruise Guide | Nile Cruise Prices | Compare Nile Cruise Ships | What's Included | Best Time to Cruise
Cruise Highlights
- Northbound Abu Simbel to Aswan sailing
- Nubian temples including Amada and Wadi El Seboua
- Flexible 3 or 4 night options
33 Nights4 Days / 3 Nights · Aswan to Abu Simbel
- 1Day 1Board in Aswan near the High Dam, visit Kalabsha Temple, then begin sailing south across Lake Nasser.
- 2Day 2Sail to Wadi El Seboua, visit the Valley of the Lions temple complex, Dakka and Meharraka temples.
- 3Day 3Visit Amada, Derr Temple, and the Tomb of Pennout, continue sailing toward Abu Simbel.
- 4Day 4Arrive at Abu Simbel, visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, disembark or stay for the Sound and Light show.
44 Nights5 Days / 4 Nights · Abu Simbel to Aswan
- 1Day 1Arrive at Abu Simbel and board the ship, with an overnight mooring to see the Sound and Light show.
- 2Day 2Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari, then begin sailing north.
- 3Day 3Sail north, visit Kasr Ibrim viewed from the deck, then Amada and Derr temples.
- 4Day 4Visit Wadi El Seboua, Dakka, and Meharraka temples, continue sailing toward Aswan.
- 5Day 5Visit Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali, and Kertassi Kiosk, disembark in Aswan.
Cabins and Facilities
Comfortable cabins with private bathroom and air conditioning.
- Restaurant
- Sun deck
- Lounge
What is included?
- Full board meals
- Guided Nubian temple excursions
- Entrance fees to scheduled temples
- Port taxes
Not usually included
- Drinks beyond water
- Abu Simbel Sound and Light show
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal spending
| Season | 3 nights4 days / 3 nights | 4 nights5 days / 4 nights |
|---|---|---|
| Low seasonJun to Aug | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| ShoulderMay and Sep | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| High seasonOct to Apr | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| EasterPeak dates | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
| ChristmasPeak dates | Ask for rate | Ask for rate |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
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Cruise FAQ
Which direction does MS Tania sail?
Northbound, Abu Simbel to Aswan, which is the reverse of most lake itineraries. You begin at the most dramatic site rather than building up to it.
Why start at Abu Simbel?
It suits travellers flying into Abu Simbel directly, and it means the temples are seen on day one before any schedule slippage. The sailing then works north past Amada and Wadi El Seboua toward the High Dam.
What does it cost?
Rates step up through the year: lowest from June to August, a little higher in the May and September shoulder months, higher again in the October to April high season, with Easter and the Christmas and New Year sailings the most expensive dates of all. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact figure.
How does Lake Nasser compare with the Nile?
Emptier. The shoreline is desert rather than farmland, there are almost no villages and very few other boats. If you want to watch riverbank life, sail the Nile. If you want silence and archaeology, come here.
How long is the cruise?
Three or four nights. Combined with a 4-night Nile cruise it makes a full week of sailing, joined at Aswan.
What is excluded?
Drinks beyond water, the Abu Simbel Sound and Light show, tips and gratuities, and personal spending. Full-board meals, guided Nubian temple excursions, scheduled entrance fees and port taxes are included.
