MS Eugenie, the first ship to sail Lake Nasser, launched a new era of tourism, offering travelers fresh vistas of Egypt’s natural beauty and archeological treasures. MS Eugenie Lake Nasser cruise was constructed in 1993 in the style of a turn-of-the-century Nile steamship, and was proudly named to evoke an historic event in Egypt's recent past: the grand opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, attended by the crown heads of Europe including the Empress Eugenie of France.

MS Eugenie decor is the tasteful product of collaboration between internationally known designers. MS Eugenie ship is 74 meters long, with just 52 cabins for maximal comfort, and two luxurious suites. Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin, w.c. and hairdryer.

The Eugenie's facilities:
Reception features Nubian motif wall-paintings, Cat Bar has a pharaonic flavor, sun decks are outfitted with oriental sitting areas where one can relax and experience the landscapes of Lake Nasser, also  a sauna, an oriental steam bath, a swimming pool and the exercise equipment. The ship is fully air-conditioned.

MS Eugenie Cabins:
52 cabins and 2 luxurious suites. Each cabin has an ensuite bathroom with shower, washbasin.
Upper Deck : 22 cabins each with a private balcony
Main Deck : 22 cabins with a private balcony
Lower Deck : 8 cabins without balconies

Aswan / Abu Simbel Every Friday
3 Nights / 4 Days

Day 1: Lake Nasser Cruise,Aswan / Board cruise
You will be transferred from the point of your arrival or your hotel in Aswan and board MS Eugenie Lake Nasser cruise. Lunch will be served aboard Lake cruise, followed by guided tour to Kalabsha Temple considered one of the biggest temples that was built in the era of the XVIII dynasty and dedicated to the fertility god Mandukis. Temple is classical for the Ptolemaic period with pylons, courtyard, hypostyle hall and three room sanctuaries. Also you will visit Beit el-Wali represents another of Ramses II's Nubian monuments dedicated principally to Amun, together with other gods, that was cut out of the rock and is probably unique as the smallest of its gender. On the walls of the forecourt are several fascinating reliefs, detailing the Pharaoh's victory over the Nubians and his war against the Lybians and Syrians. And kiosk of Kertassi built of Two Hathor-headed capped columns flank the entrance during the Greek Roman period and dedicate Goddess Isis. Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge aboard. Dinner and overnight will be aboard Lake Nasser cruise in the Aswan Harbour.
Day 2: Lake Nasser cruise, Wadi El Seboua / Amada
You will have breakfast on board cruise.You will sail to Wadi El Seboua, cocktail will be offered while passing Tropics of Cancer after which the area experiences no dramatic change in season because the sun is consistently high in the sky throughout the year. By arrival you will visit Wadi El Seboua Temple means in Arabic "Valley Of Lions" and refers to the avenue of 10 Sphinxes that stood in front of the Temple Of Ramses - Mery - Amun, dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Harmakis. Then you see the temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth, it's construction appears to have become a combined effort between these Nubian kings and the line of Greek Pharaohs in Egypt, the temple itself was started by Arkamani and was added to by his contemporary, Ptolemy IV, and decorated by later Ptolemies; and the temple of Meharrakka dates from the Greco-Roman period dedicated to Serapis. You will return back to Lake cruise board and sail to Amada. Dinner and overnight aboard cruise.
Day 3: Lake Nasser Cruise, Kasr Ibrim / Abu Simbel
You will have breakfast aboard Lake Nasser cruise followed by morning visit to the Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, was first constructed by pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty and dedicated to Amun and Re-Horakhty with next continues the decoration program for this structure by other pharaohs. Then u will see the Temple of Derr is a rock-cut temple built by pharaoh Ramses II in Lower Nubia and the Tomb of Penout, the only conserved example of a tomb of an Egyptian viceroy in Nubia. After you will sail to Kasr Ibrim  the last Nubian monument remaining in its original location. Tour is conducted from the ship's sundeck as entrance is not permitted. Continue your sailing to Abu Simbel to visit Great Tempe carved into a cliff on the banks of Nile as a grand display of the power and territory of Ramses the Great, dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Rameses himself and generally considered the grandest and most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the reign of Ramses II, and The temple of Hathor and Nefertari, also known as the Small Temple built about one hundred meters northeast of the temple of Ramses II and was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and his beloved queen Nefertari. This was in fact the second time in ancient Egyptian history that a temple was dedicated to a queen. You can attend light and sound show at Abu Simbel temple, as optional tour. Candlelight dinner and overnight on board cruise.
Day 4: Lake Nasser Cruise, Disembark in Abu Simbel
Disembark the Lake Nasser cruise ship after breakfast. Then you will be transferred to the point of your departure in Abu Simbel (Airport - Hotel ).

Abu Simbel / Aswan Every Monday
4 Nights / 5 Days

Day 1: Lake Nasser Cruise, Abu Simbel / Board cruise
You will be transferred from the point of your arrival or your hotel in Abu Simbel and board MS Eugenie Lake Nasser cruise. Lunch will be served aboard Lake cruise ship, followed by guided tour to Abu Simbel to visit Great Tempe carved into a cliff on the banks of Nile as a grand display of the power and territory of Ramses the Great, dedicated to the gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Ramses himself and generally considered the grandest and most beautiful of the temples commissioned during the reign of Ramses II, and The temple of Hathor and Nefertari, also known as the Small Temple built about one hundred meters northeast of the temple of Ramses II and was dedicated to the goddess Hathor and his beloved queen Nefertari. This was in fact the second time in ancient Egyptian history that a temple was dedicated to a queen. You can attend light and sound show at Abu Simbel temple, as optional tour. Dinner and overnight will be at Lake Nasser cruise board.
Day 2: Lake Nasser Cruise, Abu Simbel / Kasr Ibrim
You will have breakfast on board cruise with free time for relax. Lunch will be served aboard Lake Nasser cruise during sailing to Kasr Ibrim the last Nubian monument remaining in its original location. Tour is conducted from the ship's sundeck as entrance is not permitted. Dinner and overnight will be served on board cruise.
Day 3: Lake Nasser Cruise, Amada / Wadi el Seboua
Visiting Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in Nubia, was first constructed by pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty and dedicated to Amun and Re-Horakhty with next continues the decoration program for this structure by other pharaohs. Then u will see the Temple of Derr is a rock-cut temple built by pharaoh Ramses II in Lower Nubia and the Tomb of Penout, the only conserved example of a tomb of an Egyptian viceroy in Nubia. Lunch will be on board Lake Nasser cruise while sailing to Wadi El Seboua. By arrival you will visit Wadi El Seboua Temple means in Arabic "Valley Of Lions" and refers to the avenue of 10 Sphinxes that stood in front of the Temple Of Ramses - Mery - Amun, dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Harmakis. Then you see the temple of Dakka, dedicated to Thoth, it's construction appears to have become a combined effort between these Nubian kings and the line of Greek Pharaohs in Egypt, the temple itself was started by Arkamani and was added to by his contemporary, Ptolemy IV, and decorated by later Ptolemies; and the temple of Meharrakka  dates from the Greco-Roman period dedicated to Serapis. You will return back to Lake Nasser cruise board for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Lake Nasser Cruise, Aswan
You will have breakfast on board Lake cruise.You will sail to Aswan, cocktail will be offered while passing Tropics of Cancer before which the area experiences no dramatic change in season because the sun is consistently high in the sky throughout the year. In arrival to Aswan you will have tour to Kalabsha Temple considered one of the biggest temples that was built in the era of the XVIII dynasty and dedicated to the fertility god Mandukis. Temple is classical for the Ptolemaic period with pylons, courtyard, hypostyle hall and three room sanctuaries. Also you will visit Beit el-Wali represents another of Ramses II's Nubian monuments dedicated principally to Amun, together with other gods, that was cut out of the rock and is probably unique as the smallest of its gender. On the walls of the forecourt are several fascinating reliefs, detailing the Pharaoh's victory over the Nubians and his war against the Lybians and Syrians, and kiosk of Kertassi built of Two Hathor-headed capped columns flank the entrance during the Greek Roman period and dedicate Goddess Isis.
Day 5: Lake Nasser Cruise, Disembark in Aswan
Disembark the Lake Nasser cruise ship after breakfast. Then you will be transferred to the point of your departure in Aswan (Airport - Hotel ).