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Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise – 3 Nights (Aswan / Luxor Every Friday)

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Aswan - Edfu - Luxor

Duration4 days / 3 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesMonday from Luxor
From$599 pp

Overview

3 nights on the Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise, sailing from Aswan to Luxor, with full board and guided visits at Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple.

Day 1 in Aswan: Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Days 2–3 on the Nile: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Day 4 in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.

Full board on the ship, guided visits at each stop and all transfers are included.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Aswan

Arrive in Aswan, where our team meets you and takes you to board the boat. With your guide, visit Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2 Optional Abu Simbel

With your guide, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 Edfu Temple

With your guide, visit Edfu Temple, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Luxor West Bank

Check out of the boat after breakfast. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Our representative to meet and assist you on arrival, at embarkation and on departure
  • All cruise-related transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, including airport or railway station transfers
  • Full-board accommodation on board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner as per the itinerary, plus afternoon tea on sailing days
  • All scheduled sightseeing in your chosen 4-day or 5-day itinerary, which may include Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Entrance fees to standard sites, including the regular Valley of the Kings ticket (three tombs)
  • Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guiding a shared group of about 15 to 20 guests
  • Horse-drawn carriage at Edfu and motorboat ride to Philae
  • Bottled water during shore excursions
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • International and domestic flights, sleeper trains and any transport not listed as included
  • Hotel stays before or after the cruise
  • Separately ticketed tombs and monuments, including Tutankhamun's tomb
  • Optional excursions such as Abu Simbel, the Luxor hot-air balloon (US$ 129) and the Karnak and Philae sound and light shows
  • All beverages at any time, including soft drinks, bottled water on board and alcohol
  • Personal onboard expenses such as minibar, laundry, phone calls, internet charges and spa treatments
  • Travel insurance (medical and cancellation cover strongly recommended)
  • Personal spending, shopping and souvenirs
  • Tips for the crew, guide and drivers (suggested: US$ 8 to 12 per person per day for the crew and US$ 10 to 15 per day for the guide; customary but never obligatory)
  • Anything not listed as included above

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonSingle roomDouble roomTriple room
May to September$945$629$599
October to April$1,465$935$890

Where you stay

M/S Iberotel Crown Empress or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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