Iberotel Crown Empress Nile Cruise

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Destinations

Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · 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.

• Aswan to Luxor3 nights on this shipRead the route guide
• Luxor to Aswan4 nights on this shipRead the route guide
• Luxor round trip7 nights on this shipRead the route guide
• Aswan round trip7 nights on this shipRead the route guide

Accessibility

Who can join this

This Nile cruise involves boarding via a gangway at the embarkation pier, moving around cabins and public areas on narrow corridors and staircases, and walking on uneven temple stone during shore excursions. The vessel and public rooms have steps between decks; there is no lift between all deck levels on many Nile cruisers. Wheelchair users should note that standard gangways and pier surfaces can be steep and that transferring from a wheelchair to a ship or shore transport will normally be required. If you use a mobility aid, please tell us before booking so we can confirm accessibility at the specific vessel assigned, arrange lower-deck cabins where available, and coordinate assistance at Luxor or Aswan piers. Most temple sites have cobbles, steps and uneven terrain; visiting the Valley of the Kings requires walking on packed earth and climbing short stone steps. If you have limited mobility, we can recommend which shore excursions are more practical and request a ramp or porter assistance where the ship and local supplier permit.

Before you go

What to pack & wear

– Responsible travel

How we travel here

The cruise uses diesel-powered river cruisers typical for Nile sailing, and we arrange vessels selected for regular maintenance and compliance with Egyptian maritime regulations. Transfers between airport and pier are usually with modern air-conditioned coach or private car, many provided by local companies we have worked with for years. We prioritize partners who employ Egyptian crew and local guides, and shore excursions are booked with licensed Egyptologists who live in Luxor and Aswan, providing direct local income. Fresh produce and supplies for the vessel are sourced from regional markets in Upper Egypt whenever possible, supporting small farmers and vendors. On board, crews follow local waste separation routines where allowed, and we encourage guests to limit single-use plastics by offering refillable water bottles and filtered water stations when available. If you have a specific sustainability preference, tell us at booking and we will note it with the vessel supplier.

• 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