Iberotel Crown Emperor Nile Cruise

Day 1: Arriving in Aswan & Exploring Its Highlights

• Board your Nile cruise in Aswan before lunch and settle into your cabin as you begin your journey along the Nile.

• Enjoy lunch on board before heading out for an afternoon sightseeing tour.

• Visit the High Dam, an impressive structure that controls the Nile’s flow and generates electricity for Egypt, while offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser.

• Take a motorboat to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and admire its detailed reliefs and peaceful setting on Agilkia Island.

• Explore the Unfinished Obelisk and discover the ancient granite quarries where large stone monuments were carved.

• Return to the cruise for dinner and spend the night on board in Aswan.

Day 2: Abu Simbel (Optional) & Kom Ombo Temple

• Start your day with an optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel by road or flight at an extra cost.

• Explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, carved into a sandstone cliff. These remarkable temples were relocated to protect them from flooding after the construction of the High Dam. (Optional)

• Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board as you sail north toward Kom Ombo.

• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover its fascinating medical reliefs and explore the small museum displaying mummified crocodiles.

• Return to the cruise for dinner as you continue sailing toward Edfu, where you will spend the night on board.

Day 3: Discovering Edfu Temple & Exploring Luxor

• Start your day with breakfast on board before heading to Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage.

• Explore the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, and discover the story of Horus and Seth through its detailed carvings and sacred chambers.

• Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch on board as you sail toward Luxor.

• Visit Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites in the ancient world, dedicated to Amun-Re. Admire its colossal statues, the Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns, and the sacred lakes.

• Continue to Luxor Temple in the heart of the city, where you can walk among giant statues, obelisks, and the beautifully lit courtyard as evening falls.

• Return to the cruise for dinner and spend the night on board in Luxor.

Day 4: Exploring Luxor’s West Bank & Departure

• Enjoy breakfast on board before checking out of the cruise.

• Head to the Valley of the Kings to explore the royal tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs hidden in the desert hills. Your visit includes three tombs, with the option to enter Tutankhamun’s tomb at an extra cost.

• Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an impressive monument built into the limestone cliffs in honor of one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs.

• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon to admire the two massive statues of Amenhotep III, which once stood guard at his vast mortuary temple.

• After completing your sightseeing tour, conclude your Nile cruise journey.

Day 1: Arriving in Luxor & Exploring Its Ancient Temples

• Board your Nile cruise before lunch and take some time to settle into your cabin and enjoy the warm welcome on board.

• Enjoy lunch on the cruise before heading out to explore Luxor’s famous East Bank temples.

• Visit Karnak Temple Complex, a vast religious site covering over 100 hectares. Walk along the Avenue of Ram-Headed Sphinxes to the First Pylon, then explore the Great Hypostyle Hall with its 134 towering columns. Discover the sacred lakes, obelisks, and the Precinct of Amun-Re, where layers of history span more than 1,500 years.

• Continue to Luxor Temple, once a center of divine rejuvenation, and admire the colossal statues of Ramses II, the remains of the Abu Haggag Mosque within the temple, and the Avenue of Sphinxes that once connected it to Karnak.

• Return to the cruise for tea and some relaxing time on the sun deck before enjoying dinner on board and spending the night in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour and Sailing to Esna

• Enjoy breakfast on board before heading out to explore Luxor’s West Bank.

• Visit the Valley of the Kings and explore three royal tombs decorated with colorful scenes of the afterlife. Entry to the tombs of Tutankhamun or Seti I is available at an additional cost.

• Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, known for its impressive terraces and cliffside setting.

• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, and hear the local legends of the (singing statues.

• Return to the cruise ship for lunch before sailing south toward Esna, passing traditional villages and green riverbanks along the Nile.

• Pass through the Esna Lock, then enjoy dinner on board as the cruise continues toward Edfu for an overnight stay.

Optional: Take an early morning hot air balloon ride over Luxor and admire panoramic views of the Nile, the Valley of the Kings, and the surrounding ancient landscape.

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

• Enjoy breakfast on board before heading to Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage.

• Explore the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples, and admire its grand entrance, spacious courtyards, and detailed carvings depicting the battle between Horus and Seth.

• Return to the cruise ship for lunch as you sail toward Kom Ombo.

• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover its unique design, ancient medical instruments, and fascinating carvings.

• Continue to the Crocodile Mummification Museum to learn about the ancient Egyptians’ connection with crocodiles.

• Return to the cruise ship for dinner and spend the night on board as you continue sailing toward Aswan.

Day 4: Exploring Aswan’s Highlights

• Enjoy breakfast on board before starting your Aswan sightseeing tour with a visit to the High Dam, an impressive engineering project offering panoramic views of Lake Nasser.

• Continue to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Reach the temple by boat and explore its elegant columns, sacred chambers, and beautifully preserved reliefs.

• Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries and discover the stone-cutting techniques used by the ancient Egyptians.

• Return to the cruise ship for lunch, then spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy an optional felucca ride along the Nile.

• In the evening, enjoy dinner on board and spend the night in Aswan.

Optional: Visit a traditional Nubian village by boat to discover its colorful houses, local customs, music, and way of life.

Day 5: Disembarkation and Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

• Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan to conclude your Nile cruise.

• For an optional early morning excursion, travel by car or flight (at an additional cost) to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.

• Explore the impressive rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, overlooking Lake Nasser and showcasing the remarkable achievements of ancient Egyptian architecture.