M/S Steigenberger Omar El Khayam

M/S Steigenberger Omar El Khayam

Named after the Persian philosopher, mathematician and astronomer Omar Khayyam (1048-1131), this beautiful Omar El-Khayam Lake Nasser Cruise considered as one of the best ships sailing in that area of Egypt. The ship was built 12 years ago but was fully renovated in 2011 and 2018 which makes it one of the most well maintained ships in Egypt. The cruise offer 3 types of itineraries every week on Mondays & Fridays for 7, 4 and 3 nights relatively. 

Boat facilities
1 Restaurant that offers 3 meals daily
Lounge & Bar
Poolside Bar Nightly Entertainment Program Meeting space
Steam Bath Sauna Sundeck with sunbeds and parasol
Billiard room Swimming pool with open-air Jacuzzi
24 Front Desk Services 3 Massage rooms
Health club Safety Box
Daily guided sightseeing excursions 
Spa including Jacuzzi

All cabins and suites are available in either King-size beds or Twin beds.

80 Cabins and Suites Room service Concierge services
Wi-Fi Internet access Flat screen TV Private balconies
Safety Deposit Box Hairdryer Sitting Area Mini Bar
Dressing Table Linen Changing Panoramic Windows
International Dial Telephone Bathroom, Bathtub
Individual Air Conditioning Slippers In Room 
LCD/Plasma TV Screen

M/S Omar El Khayam Itineraries

Day 01: Mon
11:30 Arrive in Aswan and check in the cruise
12:00 ~ 13:00 Enjoy your lunch on board
13:30 Enjoy your time at your own leisure
19:30 Dinner & overnight on board 
Day 02: Tue  
07:30 Early wake to enjoy your breakfast
8:45 Start Sail To Kalabsha – Visit Kalabsha Temple
13:00 Return to enjoy your Lunch while sailing to Wadi Elsebou
17:00 Enjoy afternoon tea time on boat sundeck
18:00 Dinner on board & overnight in Wadi Elsebou
Day 03: Wed
06:00 Get your breakfast before starting Wadi Elsebou tour
07:30 Join your guide & visit Wadi Elsebou.
10:30 Return to the boat and spend your time at your own leisure.
12:30 Enjoy the boat sailing to Amada while having your lunch 
14:45 Arrive to Amada and start sightseeing tour
17:00 Tea time served on sundeck
19:30 Dinner & Overnight
Day 04: Thu
07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Early sail to Kasr Ibrim, View Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck, Sail to Abu Simbel,
12:00 Lunch on board
13:00 Upon arriving to Abu Simble your guide will take you to Visit Abu Simbel
16:30 Tea time served on sundeck
19:00 Dinner & Overnight in Abu Simbel
Day 05 : Fri
07:30 Enjoy breakfast before disembarkation 
Day 01: Fri
12:00 Embarkation in ABS 
12:30 Lunch on board of your boat
14:00 A remarkable visit to Abu Simble Temple
17:30 Tea time served at boat sundeck
19:30
Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan
Day 02: Sat
06:00 Sail to Kasr Ibrim
06:30 Early morning breakfast
08:30 Upon arrival, view Kasr Ibrim from Sundeck, Sail to Amada
12:30 Lunch on board of your boat, then visit Amada temple and Sail to Wadi Elsebou
19:30
Dinner on board & overnight in Wadi Elsebou
Day 03: Sun
08:00 Enjoy breakfast on board
09:00 Visit Wadi El Seboua
12:00 Enjoy your lunch while sailing to Aswan
20:00 Dinner & overnight in Aswan
Day 04: Mon  
08:00 Breakfast on board before check out
09:00 ~ 11:00 Early morning visit to Kalabsha

 

Updated On April 01, 2020

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