Iberotel Crown Empress

The Iberotel Crown Empress is a deluxe Nile cruise vessel offering comfortable cabins, a sun deck with pool, spa facilities and on-board dining. It follows the classic Luxor–Edfu–Kom Ombo–Aswan itinerary with guided shore excursions and full-board service. The ship provides 24-hour reception, internet access (charges may apply), and multilingual service for an unhurried exploration of Upper Egypt.

Highlights

• Karnak Temple Complex (Luxor)
• Luxor Temple
• Valley of the Kings (three tombs included)
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahari)
• Colossi of Memnon
• Edfu — Temple of Horus
• Kom Ombo — Twin temple of Sobek and Horus
• Aswan — High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
• Optional Abu Simbel excursion
• Optional hot air balloon over Luxor

Itinerary

Day 04 Days / 03 Nights – Day 1 — Welcome to Aswan — Embarkation and Island Temples

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the High Dam for panoramic views of Lake Nasser, then reach Philae Temple by motorboat on Agilkia Island. Finish with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 Days / 03 Nights – Day 2 — Optional Abu Simbel — Sail to Kom Ombo

An early-morning optional transfer (by road or flight at extra cost) is available for those who wish to visit Abu Simbel. Otherwise, return to the boat and begin sailing north toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon explore the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, including its medical reliefs and small museum. Dinner and overnight while sailing toward Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 Days / 03 Nights – Day 3 — Edfu — Temple of Horus and Luxor East Bank

Visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Return to the cruise and sail to Luxor with lunch on board. In the afternoon explore Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04 Days / 03 Nights – Day 4 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings and Disembarkation

After breakfast check out of your cabin and transfer to the West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings (entry to three tombs included; optional entry to Tutankhamun's tomb at extra cost), the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Disembarkation follows the morning visits.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 05 Days / 04 Nights – Day 1 — Welcome to Luxor — Karnak and Luxor Temples

Embark before lunch and take time to settle on board. In the afternoon visit the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple on the East Bank. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 Days / 04 Nights – Day 2 — West Bank — Valley of the Kings and Sail to Esna

Explore the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings (three royal tombs included; optional entrances to other tombs at extra cost), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch and begin sailing toward Esna, passing local villages and farmland. Experience the Esna lock and continue sailing toward Edfu. Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 Days / 04 Nights – Day 3 — Edfu and Kom Ombo

Visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus by traditional carriage, then rejoin the cruise for sailing toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and its on-site museum. Dinner and overnight as the boat sails toward Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 Days / 04 Nights – Day 4 — Aswan — High Dam, Philae and Unfinished Obelisk

Arrive in Aswan and visit the High Dam with views over Lake Nasser, then take a short boat ride to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient quarries. Additional optional activities such as a Nubian village visit are available at extra cost. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05 Days / 04 Nights – Day 5 — Disembarkation or Optional Abu Simbel

Breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation and onward transfers. Guests who booked the optional early-morning excursion can transfer to Abu Simbel by road or flight (extra cost) to visit the temples of Ramses II and Nefertari carved into the cliffs above Lake Nasser.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on FB basis.
• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary private
• Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
• English-speaking tour guide during your excursions on the Cruise (group size is 1 – 8 maximum)
• Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person
• All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
• All service charges and taxes

Not included

• Abu Simbel excursion (road or flight) — extra cost.
• Optional hot air balloon ride — extra cost.
• Optional entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb — extra cost.
• Optional Nubian village visit — extra cost.