Iberotel Crown Emperor Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, full-board dining, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Thu
- Board
- Full Board
- New
02Overview
A first look
Crown Emperor is an Iberotel-managed five-star cruiser on the classic Luxor–Aswan route, pairing full-board dining and a sun-deck pool with guided calls at Edfu and Kom Ombo. Cabin rates and departures for this vessel are confirmed on request — let us know your dates and we will check availability and pricing directly with the operator.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on round-trip embarkation from LUXOR. On 7-night round-trips each site is visited once.
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Accessibility
Who can join this
The Nile cruiser and its shore excursions involve moderate physical demands: uneven ancient stone, temple steps, narrow gangways, and occasional sandy surfaces. Cabins are reached by at least one short flight of stairs on most vessels; elevators are not guaranteed. Boarding and disembarkation involve a gangway which may be steep when river levels change. Shore visits include sites with cobbled approaches and unshaded areas; expect walking on uneven stone and descending into tomb shafts at the Valley of the Kings. Wheelchair users should know that full step-free access across the vessel and to all archaeological sites is not available. We can arrange wheelchair-accessible transfer vehicles in Luxor and Aswan on request, and our staff will assist with embarkation where feasible, but some sites require independent mobility or a companion to help. Please tell us about mobility needs when you book so we can advise which excursions are workable and request supplier assistance in advance. Discovery Tours Egypt is a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we coordinate accessibility support with local partners.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and a printed copy of your booking
- Sun protection: wide-brim hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip for temples and tombs
- Lightweight daypack and refillable water bottle
- Copies of any medication prescriptions and basic first-aid items
- Camera with extra batteries or power bank
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot days on the Nile
- Long sleeves and long trousers or skirts for temple and mosque visits
- A light layer for cooler evenings on the sun deck
- Comfortable closed shoes for archaeological sites and stepped access
- Modest swimwear for the vessel pool; cover-up required when moving through public areas
Children & families
Children aged 0 to 5.99 travel free; children 6 to 11.99 pay 50% of the adult price; children 12 and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Cribs and high chairs are subject to availability on board and must be requested at booking. Strollers are practical for ports and dockside promenades but may be difficult to use on temple approaches where there are steps and uneven stone.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
Transfers between Luxor and Aswan use modern air-conditioned coaches and minibuses that meet current Egyptian road-safety standards. On board, the vessel uses diesel propulsion and standard hotel-energy systems; recycling is limited by local waste infrastructure, so we work with crew teams to segregate glass, metal, and paper where port reception facilities allow. Shore excursions prioritise licensed local Egyptologists and small, locally owned restaurants and cafes for included lunches when possible. We contract crew and guides directly rather than through multiple middlemen, so a higher share of spend remains with local staff. When available we promote off-peak visiting times at popular temples to reduce congestion. If you prefer lower-impact options, ask us about private transfers using smaller vehicles and select excursions that involve shorter coach transfers and walking rather than motorboat trips.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-267954
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