Iberotel Crown Empress - Seven-Night Nile Cruise

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.

Day 1: Luxor

On arrival in Luxor you'll transferred to Iberotel Crown Empress where you’ll be welcomed aboard! Make yourself at home in your cabin before enjoying an afternoon at leisure. The ship will be docked in Luxor overnight; giving you the chance to explore the on-board facilities and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Day 2: Luxor, Esna, and Edfu

This morning is your chance to tick the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon off your list. After a morning of exploring, board the ship again as she sails to Edfu via Esna Lock. Sit down for lunch, enjoy tea time on the sun deck, and then look forward to the Manager’s Cocktail Party in the lounge bar before a delicious dinner. The ship will dock 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. Step back aboard for lunch; followed later by tea time on the sun deck. The ship will sail to Kom Ombo in the afternoon, before continuing down the river to Aswan. Dinner this evening is followed by a Galabya Party and an overnight stay aboard 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, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple in Aswan. After lunch; you could also fit in a relaxing trip on a felucca to take in the views of the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island as you sail past or even a visit to the Botanical Gardens. After dinner this evening; you can look forward to a Nubian Show before a second night's stay aboard 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 on-board facilities. Take your seat for lunch, followed by tea time on the sun deck. Later you can join your fellow guests for a tasty dinner; before your next night's stay aboard in Aswan.

Day 6: Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Edfu

Following a relaxing breakfast; you’ll have a morning at leisure to do as you please. Look forward to lunch and tea time on board as the ship sails to Kom Ombo. Squeeze in an afternoon visit to Kom Ombo; before returning aboard in time for the departure to Edfu. Dinner this evening is followed by a Galabya Party and an overnight stay on board in Edfu.

Day 7: Luxor

After breakfast, the ship charts a course towards Luxor. Savour a relaxing lunch and tea time on the sun deck. Finish off a perfect evening after dinner with a show featuring belly dancing and whirling dervishes; before you turn in for a final night's sleep aboard in Luxor.

Day 8: Luxor

Check out of your cabin and disembark the ship. Ahead of your transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to the UK; you’ll have the opportunity to do a final bit of sightseeing at the Grand Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple.

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.