M/S Crown Empress

When you arrive in Aswan, our English-speaking representative will meet you and take you to your luxurious Nile cruise ship in a private A/C vehicle. Arrive at 12:00 PM at the latest. You will have your lunch on board right away. Following lunch, you'll be taken to see The High Dam, built in 1960 AD by Gamal Abdel Nasser, the Egyptian president, to keep Egypt safe from the Nile flood. After that, you can enjoy taking a motorboat ride down the Nile to the Temple of Philae, a Graeco-Roman temple devoted to the goddess Isis. You will finally be taken to see The Unfinished Obelisk, a red granite monument.It was devoted to the divinity Amun Ra. You will head back to your ship once your tour is over. At night, you are free to explore Aswan at your own pace. [L-D]

You will have breakfast on board your ship. Following that, you will go to one of Egypt's most magnificent temples, the Temple of Kom Ombo, with your Egyptologist tour guide. Here, the gods Sobek and Haroeris were briefly worshipped. Return to your ship and savor your lunch while taking in the magnificent scenery of the Nile River on the sundeck. Enjoy a chariot ride in the afternoon to Edfu's Temple of Horus, which is regarded as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples. You will be returned to your ship after your trip is over. You will enjoy unwinding on your ship in the afternoon. We'll have dinner on board. Staff on board will run the Egyptian Folkloric Show party at night.

During the Nile cruise, breakfast. After that, you will begin your enchanted tour of Thebes, the sacred land, by discovering the west bank of Luxor, which includes the Valley of the Kings—the location where our pharaohs are buried—and the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt. You will next see the Queen Hatshepsut Temple in Deir El Bahari. Because it was entirely carved out of the mountain, this temple is regarded as one of the most exquisite specimens of ancient Egyptian architecture. You will visit King Amenhotep III's Colossi of Memnon after the excursion.
You will then head back to your ship to eat lunch. 
Afternoon: free for personal use. 
Dinner and spend the night aboard the ship.

After breakfast (at 8:00 AM), check out. Following that, you will take pleasure in your journey exploring the East Bank of Luxor, which will take you past the magnificent Karnak Temples Complex, which is thought to be the most complex construction in the world, spanning 100 acres. Conclude your delightful journey at the Temple of Luxor, which was finished by the renowned pharaoh Ramses II after being constructed by one of the 12th dynasty's kings. You will be driven by a private air-conditioned van to your destination in Luxor at the completion of your day tour (where our services will end).

Upon reaching Luxor's transportation hub, you'll be personally escorted to your Nile Cruise via a private air-conditioned vehicle. The boarding process will be completed before noon. In the afternoon, you're set to explore Luxor's East bank, which includes the vast Karnak Temples Complex, the most enormous edifices ever constructed in human history. The main structure is dedicated to the deity Amun Ra, as it was thought of as the terrestrial dwelling of the god. The oldest parts of the structure can be traced back to the middle kingdom, with some indications pointing to even earlier structures from the 3rd dynasty. Later, your journey takes you to the Luxor Temple, a magnificent monument constructed by a ruler of the 12th dynasty and completed by the famed King Ramses II. Situated in the core of ancient Thebes, this temple, similar to Karnak, was devoted to the primary deity, Amun Re.
Upon concluding your day's excursion, you'll be escorted back to your vessel for relaxation and rejuvenation. In the evening, the crew will organize an Egyptian folkloric performance. A meal will be provided and you'll stay overnight in Luxor. (L-D) Note: Should your arrival in Luxor be particularly early, we will initiate the tour immediately upon arrival. This is because the cruise check-in is at 12:00, and we aim to prevent our guests from squandering their time waiting in the lobby for check-in.

Begin your day with breakfast aboard the Nile cruise. Following that, set out on a captivating journey through Thebes, a land deemed sacred, by exploring Luxor's west bank. This includes the Valley of the Kings, regarded as the royal burial ground of Theban monarchs and rulers from ancient Egypt and the final resting place of our Pharaohs. Moving on, your next stop will be the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is recognized as one of the finest examples of ancient Egyptian architecture due to its unique feature of being completely carved into the mountain. Concluding your tour, you'll visit the Colossi of Memnon, belonging to King Amenhotep III. After your tour, head back to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure. End your day with dinner and an overnight stay on the cruise.

Start your day with breakfast aboard your Nile cruise. Your guide will then lead you on an enigmatic journey to the land of mysteries. The first stop on today's guided tour is one of Egypt's most magnificent temples, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned for its exceptional preservation. Following the visit, you'll return to your ship as lunch is served en route to Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, you'll continue your journey to the Temple of Kom Ombo, a place where devotion was once given to the two deities Sobek & Haroeris. After your exploration, head back to your ship for a delectable lunch.
Savor the beauty of the Nile from the sun deck, observing the unparalleled landscapes of this majestic river. It was along these banks that ancient Egyptian civilization sprang up and thrived.
A sumptuous dinner will be served on board as you sail towards Aswan. You'll arrive late in the evening and spend the night there.

Your ship will provide breakfast for you. Following this, an Egyptologist guide will accompany you on a tour of the grand city of Aswan. This includes The High Dam, a significant structure built by Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to shield Egypt from Nile floods. Afterward, a motorboat will take you on a journey down the Nile River until you arrive at Agilika Island. Here, you'll explore the Temple of Philae, constructed during the Gaeco-Roman era and devoted to the goddess Isis (mother of the god Horus). Your final stop will be one of Aswan's exceptional attractions, The Unfinished Obelisk. Carved from red granite, it was dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Once your day's tour concludes, you'll return to your ship where lunch, and afternoon tea will be served. Enjoy your free time in the evening. Your night concludes with dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.

After you've enjoyed your breakfast, our representative will escort you to the Aswan airport or station for your flight to Cairo (Breakfast). 
There's an optional tour: a trip to the temples of Abu Simbel, either by private car or domestic flight. Our English-speaking guide in Aswan will meet you and take you to Abu Simble in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Located on the western bank of the Nile, Abu Simble is 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what used to be Nubia and was known as Meha in ancient times. The location was first noted in written records during the 18th Dynasty, courtesy of Ay and Horemheb who had rock-cut chapels carved into the southern hillsides. Once there, you will have the opportunity to explore the Abu Simbel Temples, constructed by the renowned Pharaoh Ramses II. The larger temple, known as the Great Temple, was dedicated to the esteemed god Rahorakhty by Ramesses II. The smaller one was dedicated to none other than Ramses II himself and his stunning queen, Nefertari. Upon completion of your tour, we'll return to Aswan.
Once you reach Aswan, a private air-conditioned vehicle will transport you to the hotel of your choice for check-in and relaxation. Alternatively, you may be taken to Aswan Airport to board your local flight to Cairo.