Iberotel Amara Nile Cruise

Iberotel Amara Nile Cruise: A Smaller Ship for the Classic Luxor–Aswan Route

Iberotel Amara Nile Cruise follows the classic Upper Egypt corridor between Aswan and Luxor with two weekly programmes: 4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan every Friday from $525 per person and 5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor every Monday from $659 per person. Those headline prices are the published May–September triple-sharing rates.

With 27 cabins and 2 suites listed by the source, Iberotel Amara is a relatively compact standard Nile cruise. Its onboard setup includes a two-level sun deck with swimming pool and pool bar, fitness equipment on deck, a main restaurant, lounge bar and practical cabin facilities. Travellers comparing routes can also use our guide to cruises on the Nile River in Egypt before choosing a sailing direction.

4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan Every Friday

The three-night journey opens in Aswan, where arrival assistance and a private transfer bring you to the cruise for embarkation. After lunch, the first afternoon moves between the island setting of Philae Temple, the ancient granite quarries at the Unfinished Obelisk and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island.

Day 2 leaves the morning open before the ship sails toward Kom Ombo. After lunch, the programme visits Kom Ombo Temple and continues toward Edfu. Optional additions listed by the source for the Aswan portion include Abu Simbel, the Nubian Village and the Botanical Garden.

On Day 3, visit Edfu Temple before the cruise continues north to Luxor. The evening includes Luxor Temple by night, followed by dinner and the final overnight on board. Day 4 combines the Valley of the Kings with entry to three tombs, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple before the final transfer to Luxor Airport or a Luxor hotel. A hot-air-balloon ride is listed as an optional activity.

For May through September, the published 3-night rates are $525 per person in triple sharing, $545 per person in double sharing and $890 for a single cabin. From October through April, the published rates are $629 triple, $639 double and $1,049 single.

5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor Every Monday

The four-night route starts in Luxor with embarkation and an afternoon focused on the East Bank: Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. The next morning crosses to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon before the vessel sails through Esna toward Edfu.

Day 3 brings two of the Nile route’s best-known temple stops together: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Afterward, the cruise continues south toward Aswan. Day 4 is centered on Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and a felucca ride around Elephantine Island, followed by the final night on board.

After breakfast on Day 5, disembark in Aswan and transfer to Aswan Airport or a local hotel. The source lists an optional Abu Simbel Temple tour on the departure day. If you are considering that extension, our Abu Simbel day-trip guide from Aswan explains the route and planning considerations.

For May through September, the published 4-night rates are $659 per person in triple sharing, $679 per person in double sharing and $1,079 for a single cabin. From October through April, the published rates are $789 triple, $799 double and $1,285 single.

Iberotel Amara Cabins and Suites

The source lists 27 cabins of approximately 15 square metres and 2 suites of approximately 28 square metres. Cabin features include large panoramic windows, individually controlled air conditioning, television, marine satellite, private bathroom with shower and hair dryer, in-cabin safe and minibar.

Onboard Facilities

Published facilities include 24-hour reception, a two-level sun deck, swimming pool and pool bar, fitness equipment on deck, massage, limited Wi-Fi, gift shop, beauty salon on request, laundry service, doctor on board and major credit-card acceptance. The official Iberotel Amara factsheet also lists a main restaurant, lounge bar and sun deck bar. Some services on the official factsheet are marked as available for an additional charge.

Seasonal Prices and Weekly Schedule

The source publishes sailings from January through December, with the 3-night Aswan departure scheduled every Friday and the 4-night Luxor departure every Monday. Prices are divided into May–September and October–April seasons and vary by triple, double and single cabin occupancy.

The published seasonal rates are not applicable during Christmas and Easter. No replacement holiday rate or supplement amount is provided on the source page, so holiday-period pricing should be reconfirmed before booking.

What Is Included?

The published programme includes full-board accommodation for the selected cruise length, meet-and-assist service on arrival and departure, assistance during the stay and excursions, private air-conditioned transfers, the private Nile cruise excursions listed in the itinerary and entrance fees to the included sights between Luxor and Aswan. Extra meals and beverages, personal expenses, tipping and optional tours are excluded.

Travellers who want to combine the cruise with Cairo or a wider Egypt route can also compare our Egypt tour packages.