Nile Cruise · Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan

Iberotel Crown Empress: 3 & 4 Night Nile Cruise Luxor–Aswan

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Mondays from Luxor, Fridays from Aswan View all 3 photos

4 or 5 DaysDuration
Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & AswanDestinations
Mondays from Luxor, Fridays from AswanDepartures

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Tour Overview

The Iberotel Crown Empress cruises the Nile between Luxor and Aswan on two fixed weekly schedules. Delta Tours Egypt books both, with full board and guided visits at the main temples along the way. A licensed English-speaking Egyptologist leads a shared group of about 15 to 20 guests.

The four-night cruise leaves Luxor every Monday. Day one covers Karnak and Luxor Temple. On Tuesday you see the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s temple and the Colossi of Memnon before the ship heads south. Wednesday takes you to Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage, then to Kom Ombo. Thursday is spent in Aswan, and Friday’s plan lists Abu Simbel before your flight.

The three-night cruise leaves Aswan every Friday and covers the same stretch heading north. It starts with the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae, and Abu Simbel is offered as an option on day two. Kom Ombo, Edfu and both banks of Luxor follow.

The package covers your cabin, meals, afternoon tea on sailing days, and transfers to and from airports or railway stations. Entrance to the standard sites is included, and the regular Valley of the Kings ticket covers three tombs. The Edfu carriage, the motorboat to Philae and bottled water on excursions are also covered. Drinks on board, the visa, flights and extra-ticket tombs such as Tutankhamun’s are not.

Who this cruise suits

It suits travelers who want an expert explaining each site and a clear plan for every day. The Monday sailing gives more time in Aswan, while the Friday sailing fits a shorter break. The fare is quoted on request, based on your dates, cabin and the season. Send us your travel dates and we will prepare a quote.

Photos: The Nile at Aswan. Photo: Marc Ryckaert / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Pylon of Edfu Temple. Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0 · The Nile near Aswan. Photo: Ввласенко / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Tour Highlights

4 nights from Luxor every Monday

3 nights from Aswan every Friday

Licensed Egyptologist, groups of about 15–20

Horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple

Motorboat ride to Philae Temple

Tour Packages

5 Days / 4 Nights — Luxor to Aswan (Mondays)

Our team meets you in Luxor and helps you board the ship. In the afternoon your Egyptologist guides you around Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex of ancient Egypt.

You then walk through Luxor Temple, once linked to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes.

Accommodation: On board in Luxor

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Cross the river to the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of the New Kingdom. Next is the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

You also stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two seated stone statues of Amenhotep III. The ship then sails south.

Accommodation: On board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A horse-drawn carriage takes you through Edfu to the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete temples in Egypt. Back on board, the ship continues upriver.

At Kom Ombo you see the double temple of Sobek and Horus on the riverbank. You arrive in Aswan for the night.

Accommodation: On board in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan’s granite quarry. Then a motorboat brings you to Philae Temple, the island sanctuary of Isis.

The afternoon is free to relax in Aswan.

Accommodation: On board in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast you check out of your cabin. The program lists a visit to the temples of Abu Simbel, carved for Ramesses II and Nefertari.

Afterward you transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast

4 Days / 3 Nights — Aswan to Luxor (Fridays)

Our team meets you in Aswan and takes you aboard. Your Egyptologist then shows you the Unfinished Obelisk, left in the quarry after the stone cracked.

Next, a motorboat crosses to Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Accommodation: On board

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Abu Simbel is offered as an optional excursion this day. Its two rock-cut temples date from the reign of Ramesses II.

The ship then stops at Kom Ombo, where you visit the temple shared by Sobek and Horus.

Accommodation: On board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Ride a horse-drawn carriage to Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus. The ship then continues north to Luxor.

In Luxor you visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the east bank.

Accommodation: On board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast you check out and cross to the West Bank. You see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

A transfer then takes you to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions

Meet-and-assist by our representative on arrival, at embarkation and on departure
Cruise transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, including airport or railway station runs
Full-board cabin accommodation, with meals as set out in the itinerary
Afternoon tea on sailing days
All sightseeing scheduled in your chosen itinerary
Entrance fees to the standard sites
Regular Valley of the Kings ticket covering three tombs
Licensed English-speaking Egyptologist for a shared group of about 15 to 20 guests
Horse-drawn carriage ride at Edfu
Motorboat ride to Philae
Bottled water on shore excursions
Service charges and taxes

Exclusions

Egypt entry visa
International and domestic flights, sleeper trains and any transport not listed
Hotel nights before or after the cruise
Tombs and monuments with a separate ticket, such as Tutankhamun's tomb
Optional excursions, such as Abu Simbel, a Luxor hot-air balloon flight and the Karnak and Philae sound and light shows
All drinks, including soft drinks, bottled water on board and alcohol
Personal costs on board, such as minibar, laundry, phone calls, internet and spa
Travel insurance (medical and cancellation cover is strongly advised)
Shopping and souvenirs
Tips for the crew, guide and drivers (customary, never mandatory)
Anything not listed under inclusions

Important Notes

👨‍👩‍👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:

0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.

Notes:

Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.

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Questions About the Iberotel Crown Empress

We quote the fare on request. It changes with your travel dates, cabin and the season, so share your dates and we will send a quote.

The Monday trip from Luxor runs four nights and leaves a free afternoon in Aswan. The Friday trip from Aswan runs three nights and suits travelers with less time.

Abu Simbel is listed as an optional excursion. It appears on the final morning of the Luxor trip and on day two of the Aswan trip, so ask us to add it to your quote.

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