Arrive in Aswan and meet your representative, then head to your floating stay on the Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise. Check-in is completed before noon, followed by lunch served on board to begin your cruise experience in comfort.
After lunch, set out to discover Aswan’s highlights. Start at the High Dam, the modern landmark that regulates the Nile and supports Egypt’s power generation. Continue by motorboat to the Temple of Philae, the beautifully relocated sanctuary dedicated to Isis on Agilkia Island. End the afternoon at the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting in the ancient granite quarries and offering a vivid look into pharaonic stonework.
Return to the ship for dinner, then enjoy a calm evening on board as your Nile journey begins.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan

Following breakfast, the cruise sails onward to Kom Ombo. On arrival, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, an unusual double sanctuary shared by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its mirrored design, detailed carvings, and intriguing depictions—including ancient medical instruments—make this stop especially distinctive.
Back on board, enjoy lunch as the ship continues toward Edfu, with relaxing Nile views along the way. Upon reaching Edfu, take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, among Egypt’s most intact ancient temples. Walk through its grand spaces, study the sacred inscriptions, and view reliefs illustrating the legendary struggle between Horus and Seth.
Return to the cruise to unwind, then spend the evening enjoying the Egyptian folkloric show performed by the staff.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

After breakfast on board, head out to explore Luxor’s West Bank, long regarded in antiquity as the realm of the afterlife. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, the royal necropolis of powerful pharaohs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a striking terraced monument set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and celebrated for its distinctive design.
Conclude with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues that remain from a once-grand temple complex. Return to the Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise for lunch, and enjoy free time afterward as the ship stays docked in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor

Enjoy your final breakfast on board, then check out and begin your visit to Luxor’s East Bank. Start with the Karnak Temple Complex, renowned as the largest religious complex ever constructed and dedicated chiefly to Amun-Re. Explore its monumental columns, spacious courtyards, and sacred areas.
Continue to the Luxor Temple, connected historically to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Admire the way the site reflects layers of history, with contributions from pharaohs as well as later Roman and early Islamic periods.
After the tour, transfer to your selected drop-off point in Luxor, bringing your cruise to a close.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included

Arrive in Luxor and board the Iberotel Crown Empress before lunch. After settling into your cabin, set out in the afternoon to explore the great monuments of Luxor’s East Bank.
Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, famed for its vast scale and remarkable collection of columns, obelisks, and inscriptions. Then continue to the Luxor Temple, noted for its harmonious layout and features that span different eras, including statues of Ramses II and the remains of a mosque within the complex.
Return to the ship for dinner and a restful evening on board in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Luxor

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to begin a full day of exploration. Start at the Valley of the Kings, where richly decorated tombs from the New Kingdom reveal the beliefs and artistry of ancient Egypt. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a powerful monument dedicated to one of Egypt’s notable female rulers.
Finish with the Colossi of Memnon, the imposing statues that have stood for millennia. Return to the ship for lunch, then set sail toward Esna. Enjoy the scenery from the deck and experience passing through the Esna Lock during the voyage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

Begin the day in Edfu with a horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus. As one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, it impresses with its massive entrance, inner sanctuaries, and finely carved scenes depicting mythic conflicts.
Return to the cruise for lunch as sailing continues south. In the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo to visit the double temple devoted to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Be sure to see the nearby Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles and related artifacts are displayed.
After the visit, sail onward toward Aswan for the final stretch of your journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board

After breakfast, begin your Aswan sightseeing with the High Dam, a cornerstone of Egypt’s modern development and water management. Next, take a short boat ride to the Temple of Philae, the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis and admired for its graceful setting.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries, an extraordinary glimpse into ancient craftsmanship and ambitious royal projects. Return to the Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise for lunch, with the remainder of the afternoon free at leisure. Optional visits to a Nubian Village or a felucca ride can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board in Aswan

Disembark after breakfast. If you wish, you can join an optional early morning excursion to the Abu Simbel Temples, the monumental rock-cut masterpieces of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, famous for their impressive scale and solar alignment during the equinoxes.
Whether you depart directly after checkout or take part in the optional tour, your time on the Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise ends today.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included