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Nile Cruises Luxor Area Egypt

Iberotel Crown Empress - 7nt Nile Cruise inc. Experience Package

Hotel
Flights
  • Includes an experience package that covers visits to the Nile's top attractions
  • Facilities include outdoor pool, steam bath, and sauna

Unmissable adventure with an experience package included

Spend seven days and nights exploring the wonders of Egypt with a cruise on the Iberotel Crown Empress. The Nile is one of the world’s most iconic rivers, and a stay on this ship gives you a front row seat. Discover majestic temples, explore ancient ruins, or simply relax on the ship’s sun deck while you leisurely drift along the banks of the Nile.

Unlike our standard sailings, when you book the Iberotel Crown Empress inc. Experience Package, you'll get a fabulous experience package included in the cost of your holiday – this covers:

  • Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
  • The Valley of the Kings, the Colossus of Memnon, and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Aswan Dam, Obelisk, and Philae Temple
  • Boat ride to the Botanical Gardens
Read on for more details of the ship and the full itinerary…

What Iberotel Crown Empress - 7nt Nile Cruise inc. Experience Package has to offer

    Day 1 – Embarkation in Luxor

    Fly from the UK to Luxor and when you arrive, you'll hop on a transfer to your ship, ready for the start of your Nile cruise. You'll check in and get settled into your cabin, and the ship will remain in Luxor overnight.

     

    • Check in
    • Afternoon at leisure
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 2 – Luxor, Esna, and Edfu

    This morning is your chance to tick off the Necropolis of Thebes, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After a morning exploring, board the ship again and sail to Edfu via the Esna Lock. The ship will dock overnight in Edfu. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 08:00 Included visits*: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, and Queen Hatchepsut Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch & sail to Edfu via Esna (Approx.11 hrs)
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 19:00 Manager’s cocktail party in the lounge bar
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Edfu

    Day 3 – Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan

    While docked in Edfu for the morning, disembark and pay a visit to the Edfu Temple, which is dedicated to Horus, the mythical son of Isis and Osiris. The ship will sail to Kom Ombo in the afternoon, where you can visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Once everyone is back on board, the ship will continue down the river to Aswan.

     

    • Breakfast
    • 08:00 Included visit*: Edfu Temple
    • 10:30 Sail to Kom Ombo (Approx. 6 hrs)
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 18:30 Sail to Aswan (Approx. 4 hrs)
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Galabya Party
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 4 – Aswan

    The ship will be docked in Aswan all day, so it's the perfect opportunity to visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae. You could also fit in a relaxing trip on a felucca to take in views of the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island as you sail past. The ship will remain docked in Aswan overnight. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • 07:30 Included visits* in Aswan: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 14:30 Included boat ride* & visit to the the botanical gardens*
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 20:45 Nubian show 
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 5 – Aswan

    You'll wake up in Aswan again today. In the morning, head over to Abu Simbel Temple, an ancient wonder that's well worth looking around. Spend the rest of the day on the ship making the most of the onboard facilities. 

     

    • Breakfast
    • Optional morning visit* bookable and payable onboard: Abu Simbel Temple
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • Overnight in Aswan

    Day 6 – Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu

    After lunch, the ship will start sailing to Kom Ombo. Squeeze in an afternoon visit to Kom Ombo before hopping back on the ship to sail on to Edfu. Chill out and have dinner before the Galabya party in the evening.

     

    • Breakfast
    • Free time
    • 13:00 Lunch & sail to Kom Ombo
    • 16:30 Tea time on sun deck
    • 17:00 Included visit*: Kom Ombo Temple
    • 18:30 Sail to Edfu (Approx. 4.5 hrs)
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:00 Galabya party
    • Overnight in Edfu

    Day 7 – Luxor

    Set sail for your final destination of Luxor before enjoying one last dinner onboard. Finish off a perfect evening with a show featuring belly dancing and whirling dervishes.

     

    • Breakfast
    • 10:00 Sail to Luxor 
    • 13:00 Lunch
    • 16:30 Tea time on the sun deck
    • 19:30 Dinner
    • 21:30 Belly dance & Dervish show
    • Overnight in Luxor

    Day 8 – Disembark in Luxor

    Check out of your cabin and disembark the ship. Ahead of your transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight to the UK, you'll have the opportunity to do a final bit of sightseeing with included visits* to the Grand Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple.

    Facilities

    Overview

    • 1 buffet restaurant
    • Outdoor pool
    • Air conditioning
    • Wi-fi
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Food & Drink

    • 1 international buffet restaurant
    • 1 lounge bar (08:00 - 00:00)
    • 1 sundeck bar (08:00 - 00:00)
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Entertainment

    • Outdoor pool
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Sports & Health

    • Massage
    • Sauna
    • Steam bath
    All hotel and room facilities are subject to safety and wellbeing measures (including height and/or weight restrictions on slides and rides), board basis, seasonal availability, opening times, age, dress code, and may attract additional charges.

    Meet the ship: Iberotel Crown Empress

    The Crown Empress offers a wealth of facilities to help make your adventure down the Nile an extra-special one. And it all starts in the room, which boasts individually controlled air conditioning, a French balcony in the middle and upper deck cabins, and a mini-fridge that can be stocked for an additional charge.

    Chill out on the sun deck and take a dip in the outdoor pool, before heading over to the pool bar for a drink or two. There’s a main restaurant for all your meals, too, plus a lounge bar, steam bath and sauna (both free to use), and an array of fitness equipment located outside on deck.

    Average weather in Luxor Area