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Iberotel Amara

Small cruiser with sun-deck plunge pool

Iberotel Amara is a Nile cruise ship operated by Iberotel Cruises / JAZ Hotel Group (JAZ Voyages), Travco Group. It has 29 cabins and 2 suites and sails itineraries of 3 or 4 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

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Small cruiser with sun-deck plunge pool. An intimate ship with 29 cabins and two suites, sailing Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu-Esna-Luxor on 3-, 4- and 7-night trips.

Class Deluxe fleet shipsCabins 29Route Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Iberotel Cruises / JAZ Hotel Group (JAZ Voyages), Travco Group
Accommodation: 29 cabins · 2 suites
Decks: 4
Route: Aswan, Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor East and West Banks, Valley of the Kings
Trip length: 3 · 4 nights
Departures: 3-night every Friday from Aswan; 4-night every Monday from Luxor. A 7-night departing every Monday from Luxor Port is also advertised.
Wi-Fi: Limited free Wi-Fi

About Iberotel Amara

Iberotel Amara is a small Nile cruiser with 29 cabins and two suites, run by Iberotel Cruises. The 15 m2 outside cabins have large panoramic windows, air-conditioning, TV, private shower, hairdryer, safe and minibar, with two 28 m2 suites for more space.

A two-level sun deck with teak sun beds and rattan furniture is the ship's centrepiece, holding two bars and a plunge pool. The main restaurant serves an international buffet with Nile views, backed by a lounge bar and a sun-deck bar, and in-cabin dining is available. Fitness equipment, massage services, a gift shop, laundry and an onboard doctor complete the picture.

Sailings run 3 nights from Aswan (Fridays), 4 nights from Luxor (Mondays) and 7-night trips from Luxor, taking in Philae, the High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor's East and West Banks. Limited free Wi-Fi is provided.

Highlights

Just 29 cabins for an intimate trip
Two-level sun deck with two bars
Plunge pool and teak sun beds
Panoramic-window outside cabins
3-, 4- and 7-night Aswan-Luxor routes

At sail

Day by day

Iberotel Amara sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Aswan, Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor East and West Banks, Valley of the Kings Departures 3-night every friday from aswan; 4-night every monday from luxor. a 7-night departing every monday from luxor port is also advertised.. The order of the temples is fixed by the river, so what changes between programmes is the direction and how much is fitted into each day.

Luxor to Aswan, 4 nightsusually departs Monday

Day 1
Luxor, embark and the east bank
Board before lunch. The two east-bank temples in the afternoon, when the light is best at Karnak.
Visits Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 2
The west bank, then sail through the Esna lock
An early start for the tombs, then the boat sails south and passes the Esna lock, often in the evening. Moor at Edfu.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Edfu at first light, usually reached by horse-drawn carriage from the mooring. Sail to Kom Ombo, whose double temple sits directly above the water.
Visits Edfu · Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan
The Aswan cluster, usually in one morning, with a felucca sail among the islands in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk · felucca
Day 5
Disembark
Breakfast on board and disembarkation, typically by 08:00. Abu Simbel is a pre-dawn add-on, not part of the sailing.
Optional Abu Simbel by road or air

Aswan to Luxor, 3 nightsusually departs Friday

Day 1
Aswan, embark
Board before lunch, then the Aswan cluster in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk
Optional felucca among the islands
Day 2
Kom Ombo and Edfu
Sail north. Kom Ombo sits at the mooring; Edfu is a short carriage ride inland.
Visits Kom Ombo · Edfu
Optional Abu Simbel, pre-dawn by road or air
Day 3
Through Esna to Luxor, east bank
The Esna lock can hold the fleet for a while; the east-bank temples follow on arrival.
Visits Esna lock · Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 4
West bank and disembark
Check out after breakfast, then the west bank before departure.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn

Day structure aggregated from the published itineraries for this class of boat and direction. Operators shift a call by half a day and the Esna lock queue moves everything; confirm the running order for your departure.

The fine print

What's included and what isn't

Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.

Included

Accommodation aboard Iberotel Amara in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout
Wi-Fi on board

Not included

Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
Gratuities for the crew
Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Cabin 15 m² (27 units) - large panoramic window, A/C, TV, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, safety box, minibar
Suite 28 m² (2 units)
Dining: Main restaurant with panoramic views, international buffet
Lounge bar with cocktails and light meals
Sun deck bar
In-cabin/in-suite meal service
Facilities: 24-hour reception
Two-level sun deck with teak sun beds and rattan furniture
Two bars on sun deck (Egypt Escapes)
Gift shop
Beauty salon on request
Laundry
Doctor on board
Credit cards accepted
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool (plunge pool) with pool bar; fitness equipment - treadmill and exercise bike; massage services
Itineraries: 3 nights Aswan to Luxor
4 nights Luxor to Aswan
7-night itineraries sold by UK agents departing Luxor

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Iberotel Amara questions, answered

How much does Iberotel Amara cost?

Advertised rates start from US$545 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Iberotel Amara have?

29 cabins and 2 suites.

What route does Iberotel Amara sail?

Aswan, Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor East and West Banks, Valley of the Kings, departing 3-night every Friday from Aswan; 4-night every Monday from Luxor. A 7-night departing every Monday from Luxor Port is also advertised..

What's included on Iberotel Amara?

UK flights, 7-night Nile cruise and 1 night in Hurghada