Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Sightseeing & Nubian Show
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Meet our representative at Aswan Airport or railway station.
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Transfer to the Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise in a private air-conditioned vehicle and check in.
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Lunch on board, followed by guided tours in Aswan:
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Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
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See the High Dam, an engineering marvel of modern Egypt.
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Explore the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk.
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Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy a Nubian folklore show in the evening.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple & Sailing to Edfu
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Breakfast on board while sailing north to Kom Ombo.
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Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to Sobek (crocodile god) and Horus the Elder.
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Continue sailing to Edfu with lunch and afternoon tea on board.
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Evening entertainment includes the lively Galabeya Party with traditional music and dance.
Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Luxor East Bank
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Early morning tea and coffee, then visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
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Return for breakfast and sail through the Esna Lock towards Luxor.
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Afternoon excursion to Luxor’s East Bank:
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The Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex in the world.
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The Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night.
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Dinner on board with evening entertainment.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
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Breakfast on board, then check out.
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Guided visit to the West Bank of Luxor:
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The Valley of the Kings (including entry to 3 tombs).
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The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
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The Colossi of Memnon, two massive seated statues.
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Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
