Sail the timeless stretch of river between Luxor and Aswan aboard the Iberotel Crown Emperor, a floating hotel where every window frames another slow-moving scene of Egypt. Mornings unfold with the sight of feluccas drifting past palm groves and mudbrick villages; afternoons carry you ashore into the colossal courts of Karnak, the painted burial chambers of the Valley of the Kings, and the riverside sanctuaries of Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Return each evening to warm hospitality, generously sized cabins and open sun decks made for lingering long after sunset. Whether your route runs south to Aswan or north toward Luxor, the Iberotel Crown Emperor pairs pharaonic wonder with unhurried comfort. Book your voyage today with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Refined interiors, thoughtful amenities and warmly attentive crew set the tone aboard the Iberotel Crown Emperor Nile Cruise. Generously proportioned cabins open onto sweeping river vistas, while polished dining rooms, lively lounges and inviting deck spaces turn each day of sailing into a pleasure in its own right. It is a graceful way to reach the great monuments of Luxor and Aswan, blending comfort with the drama of ancient Egypt at every bend of the Nile.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
Your journey begins the moment you land at Aswan Airport or step out of your hotel, where our representative greets you and stays at your side throughout the day. Settling into a private air-conditioned vehicle, you set off to discover Aswan’s headline sights, opening at the High Dam, the vast twentieth-century project that tamed the Nile’s annual flood and safeguarded the region’s Nubian heritage.
Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, still tethered to the granite bedrock of its ancient quarry. A crack betrayed its final flaw, and today it lies in place as an open-air lesson in how ancient stonemasons cut, dressed and moved their gigantic monoliths.
A motorised felucca then carries you across the river to the island of Philae, where the Temple of Isis rises in serene isolation. Painstakingly rescued from the rising waters and rebuilt block by block on Agilkia Island, the sanctuary can be paired, if you wish, with an optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract for a closer look at Aswan’s granite-strewn river.
Lunch is arranged at a favourite local restaurant, after which you board your Nile cruise vessel and settle into your cabin. Dinner is served onboard, followed by your first overnight moored in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast onboard, you head roughly 45 km north by private vehicle to Kom Ombo, a temple unlike any other along the Nile. Its architecture mirrors itself perfectly down a central axis, with one half devoted to Sobek, the crocodile-headed lord of the river, and the other to Haroeris, a warrior aspect of Horus.
Twin sanctuaries, columned halls and ritual chambers unfold as you walk. Next door, the small but engrossing Crocodile Museum displays mummified crocodiles unearthed within the temple precinct.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant before you rejoin the vessel, which lifts anchor and turns north toward Edfu. The afternoon slips by in a green procession of sugarcane fields, riverside hamlets and honey-coloured cliffs, the essential portrait of Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing readies you for tomorrow’s temple, and the boat moors overnight at Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage clatters you through Edfu town to the Temple of Horus, widely regarded as the best-preserved temple in all of Egypt.
Beyond its immense pylons lie soaring hypostyle halls, richly carved reliefs recounting the battle between Horus and Seth, and inscriptions that still read like a Ptolemaic ritual manual. Because so much survives intact, you can trace the building from sanctuary to roof terrace.
Back on board, the cruise continues its northward course toward Luxor while lunch is served en route.
On arrival, you step ashore for Luxor Temple on the East Bank, shaped over generations by rulers such as Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Its stately colonnades, open courts and the surviving stretch of sphinx-lined avenue reveal the ceremonial pulse of ancient Thebes. The vessel remains moored overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and check-out, you cross to the West Bank of Luxor, the great Theban necropolis. First on the itinerary is the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open onto brilliantly painted walls and sacred inscriptions written to guide the pharaohs safely into the afterlife.
You then continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, its terraces stacked dramatically against the cliff face in honour of one of Egypt’s most remarkable female sovereigns.
A final pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the two seated giants that once flanked the entrance to a long-lost mortuary temple. After lunch, you are transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel for departure
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
You are welcomed on arrival at Luxor Airport or the train station and driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle straight to your Nile cruise vessel.
Once settled onboard, your sightseeing opens at the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious monument ever built, enlarged and re-imagined by successive pharaohs across nearly two thousand years.
From Karnak, you continue to Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom masterpiece that was once joined to Karnak by the great Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is served during the day at a local restaurant before you return to the cruise ship for your first overnight moored in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast, you cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a guided journey into the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs conceal walls bright with scenes of the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
The morning continues at the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, its colonnaded terraces cut boldly into the cliffs to honour Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A short stop is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of towering statues that mark what remains of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
Lunch follows at a local restaurant before you return to the cruise, which now casts off and sets a southerly course toward Edfu. The night is spent onboard as the Nile slides past your cabin window.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The vessel arrives at Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage carries you through town to the Temple of Horus for a guided visit.
This exquisitely preserved Ptolemaic sanctuary is dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus and stands as one of Egypt’s most complete ancient temples.
Rejoining the boat, you continue south to Kom Ombo, home to a rare double temple honouring Sobek, the crocodile god, alongside Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its mirrored plan and riverside setting make it one of the most memorable stops along the Nile. Lunch is served onboard as sailing continues toward Aswan.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
Today opens at the High Aswan Dam, the modern engineering feat that transformed Egyptian agriculture and gave rise to Lake Nasser.
From there you move on to the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous granite shaft still lying in its quarry and offering a rare, hands-on glimpse into ancient stone-cutting techniques.
A motorboat then whisks you to Philae Island for a guided tour of the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary saved from the rising Nile and reassembled on higher ground after the building of the Aswan Dam.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant before you take to the water again for a traditional felucca sail around Elephantine Island, a peaceful way to soak in the granite islets and everyday river life of Aswan.
You return to the cruise vessel for your final night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before checking out of your cabin. A private air-conditioned vehicle then transfers you to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
At Daily Pyramids Tours, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. However, we gladly accept payments in other major currencies such as Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and more, based on the official daily exchange rate on the payment date.
Our prices reflect current market conditions, seasonal fluctuations, and service availability, so they may change without prior notice. Once a deposit or full payment is received, your booking price is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Please check your specific booking confirmation and itinerary for exact inclusions and exclusions.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
To ensure a smooth booking process with Daily Pyramids Tours, our payment terms vary depending on the service type:
After payment, you will receive written confirmation, a tailored itinerary, and travel documents via email. Receipts for all payments will be provided.
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation terms are:
Refunds, when applicable, are processed within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. Some cruises or hotels may have stricter cancellation policies, which will be clearly communicated in your itinerary.
At Daily Pyramids Tours, we welcome families and offer the following children’s pricing:
Discounts apply only when children share accommodation with two full-paying adults. Note that certain Nile Cruises and luxury hotels may have different policies or restrictions for young children, which will be detailed in your itinerary if relevant.
Some special experiences are optional and not included in standard packages. You may book these in advance or arrange on-site (subject to availability). Examples include:
Optional tours are payable in USD or local currency (EGP). We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.
While our packages are comprehensive, travelers should budget for:
We advise carrying small amounts of local currency (EGP) for convenience, especially for tipping and shopping at local markets.
Tipping (“baksheesh”) is a customary way to show appreciation for good service in Egypt. Though not mandatory, it is widely appreciated:
Tipping is generally not included in your package price. We recommend carrying small USD or EGP bills for tipping convenience.
Nile cruise prices shift with the length of the itinerary, the standard of the vessel and the services bundled into the fare. As a guide, expect roughly $600 to $900 per person for a 3-4 night sailing on a mid-range to luxury ship. Longer voyages and top-tier vessels with more inclusive amenities can climb above this range.
The most rewarding time to cruise the Nile falls between October and April, when cooler air and softer sunshine make temple visits genuinely enjoyable. It is wise to sidestep the peak of summer from May to September, when daytime heat in Upper Egypt can become punishing.
Absolutely. A Nile cruise is one of the most graceful ways to see Egypt, weaving scenic sailing between the country’s most iconic temples and tombs, with expert guiding, easy logistics and a real sense of cultural immersion woven into every day.
Swimming directly in the Nile is generally discouraged owing to water quality issues and unpredictable currents. Most cruise operators do not permit passengers to swim in the river itself.
By day, dress is relaxed and practical, with light, breathable fabrics best suited to the climate. Evenings on board call for smart-casual attire, particularly around dinner and onboard events. When visiting temples, churches or mosques, choose modest clothing that covers shoulders and knees.
