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Discovering Lake Nasser Cruises
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Lake Nasser was formed when the High Dam was built above Aswan on the Nile. Built between 1960 and 1972 by Russian engineers, the High Dam has meant the end of Egypt's dependence on the annual flooding of the Nile, but has brought its own problems.
The most pressing of these at the time of construction was the flooding of the Nile Valley in Nubia, which would cover both modern villages and many ancient Egyptian sites in deep water. Thousands of villagers were moved to new homes and work began to do the same for the temples. |
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Lake Nasser Nile Cruises - Lake Nasser Cruises |
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The Five-star Deluxe Jaz Omar El Khayam is one of our finest, most spacious and modern vessels in an
impressive fleet. Dedicated to cruising Lake Nasser, it entered service in September 2008. Built using advanced construction technology, it is the first of its impressive class to sail the
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The Tania is the second ship operating in
Lake Nasser with an itinerary that includes a four-night trip from
Aswan to Abu Simbel and a three-night trip from
Abu Simbel back to Aswan. There’s no better way to experience the spectacular archaeological remains, sights and scenery of ancient
Upper Egypt than a voyage aboard this cosy and intimate boat.
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Ancient
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Nile
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