Crown Prince Nile Cruise

The Crown Prince is a five-star Nile cruise vessel designed for relaxed, comfortable travel between Luxor and Aswan. The ship provides round-the-clock reception, internet access, meeting space when chartered, and a range of onboard services including a lounge bar and library, restaurant, sun-deck pool and spa facilities. Public areas include a boutique and gift shop, an internet corner, and laundry services. Major credit cards are accepted on board.

Highlights

• Karnak Temple Complex
• Luxor Temple at dusk
• Valley of the Kings (three tombs included)
• Temple of Hatshepsut
• Edfu — Temple of Horus by horse carriage
• Kom Ombo twin temple
• Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
• Optional Abu Simbel excursion (extra cost)
• Optional hot-air balloon over Luxor (extra cost)

Itinerary

Day Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan — Embarkation and Island Temples

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam for views over Lake Nasser, then cross by motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis. Finish with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Dinner and overnight aboard in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — Abu Simbel (optional) and Kom Ombo

Early-morning optional transfer or flight to Abu Simbel (extra cost) to see the monumental rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Nefertari. Return to the ship and sail north toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon visit the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, with its medical reliefs and small museum. Overnight as you continue toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — Edfu and Luxor East Bank

Arrive at Edfu and reach the Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage to explore one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. After returning to the cruise, sail to Luxor and enjoy lunch on board. Later visit Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple as daylight wanes. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — Luxor West Bank — Disembarkation

After breakfast, check out of your cabin and cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings (entry to three tombs included; optional extra-cost tombs such as Tutankhamun may be arranged), the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 — Embarkation in Luxor — Karnak & Luxor Temples

Board before lunch and take time to get comfortable in your cabin. In the afternoon explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, then continue to Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea and relaxation on the sun deck. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — West Bank — Royal Tombs and Sail to Esna

Visit the Valley of the Kings and enter three royal tombs (additional tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I available at extra cost). Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and view the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and begin sailing toward Esna, passing riverside villages and gardens, including transit through the Esna lock. Dinner and overnight while en route toward Edfu. Optional early-morning hot-air balloon over Luxor is available at extra cost.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — Edfu and Kom Ombo

In the morning reach Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus by horse carriage. After returning to the boat and lunch on board, continue sailing to Kom Ombo for an afternoon visit to the twin temple complex dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Overnight while sailing toward Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — Aswan — High Dam, Philae and Quarry Sites

Arrive in Aswan and visit the High Dam with its sweeping views of Lake Nasser, followed by Philae Temple reached by boat. See the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient quarries. Time is available for optional visits such as a Nubian village during free periods. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 5 — Disembarkation in Aswan and Optional Excursions

Breakfast and check-out. Guests can arrange optional excursions from Aswan, including the Abu Simbel temples (by road or flight at extra cost) or a visit to a local Nubian village before departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruise (full board basis as per itinerary)
• Meet and assist service on arrival and departure
• Assistance of personnel during stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned private vehicles
• All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to sights between Luxor and Aswan as listed
• English-speaking tour guide during cruise excursions (group size 1–8 maximum)
• One complementary bottle of water per person per day
• All service charges and taxes