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Le Fayan Nile Cruise

Experience the timeless beauty of Egypt aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise, a modern 5-star vessel launched in 2011. This elegant ship combines contemporary design with serene comfort, offering 57 spacious cabins featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Nile’s ever-changing scenery. Guests can unwind on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or rejuvenate at the onboard spa and fitness center. The cruise also features a lounge bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and three exclusive suites with private Jacuzzis, dining spaces, and panoramic views. With refined marble bathrooms, WiFi, and

  • Duration4 days / 3 nights
  • Type5-Star
Le Fayan Nile Cruise

Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of Egypt aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise, a modern 5-star vessel launched in 2011. This elegant ship combines contemporary design with serene comfort, offering 57 spacious cabins featuring floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the Nile’s ever-changing scenery. Guests can unwind on the sun deck, take a dip in the pool, or rejuvenate at the onboard spa and fitness center. The cruise also features a lounge bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and three exclusive suites with private Jacuzzis, dining spaces, and panoramic views. With refined marble bathrooms, WiFi, and flat-screen TVs, every detail ensures a luxurious journey through Egypt’s ancient wonders.

Highlights

  • Four days up from Aswan, or five days down from Luxor
  • Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on the sailing days
  • Both banks of Luxor on the itinerary
  • Aswan highlights at the southern end of the route
  • Abu Simbel offered as an optional extra

Itinerary

  1. 1Arrival in Aswan

    Upon reaching Aswan, you will be welcomed by a representative who will assist you with embarkation aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise. After settling in and enjoying lunch, begin your exploration with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering marvel that tamed the Nile’s floods. Continue by motorboat to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island. Conclude the day with a stop at the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument left incomplete in its quarry. Return to the cruise for dinner and a relaxing evening in Aswan. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Aswan

  2. 2Kom Ombo and Edfu

    After breakfast, set out with your Egyptologist guide to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Following your exploration, return to the ship for lunch as you sail toward Edfu. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board followed by a lively folkloric performance celebrating Egyptian culture. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the cruise

  3. 3Luxor’s West Bank

    Begin your day with breakfast before exploring Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable monuments. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs, and continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of architecture nestled against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing as the cruise sails along the Nile, followed by dinner under the evening sky. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the cruise

  4. 4Luxor’s East Bank and Disembarkation

    After breakfast, disembark around 8:00 AM for your final tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, with its towering columns and sacred lake, then continue to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II. After the tour, you will be transferred to your departure point in Luxor, marking the end of your Nile adventure. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: —

  5. 1Luxor’s East Bank (5-Day Cruise)

    Arrive in Luxor, where a representative will assist you with check-in aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise. After lunch, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum of ancient chapels and pylons, followed by the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea on the sun deck as the sun sets over the Nile, then enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening in Luxor. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Luxor

  6. 2Luxor’s West Bank and Esna

    After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch as you sail toward Esna, passing through the Esna Lock. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck, enjoying tea and sunset views before dinner is served. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the cruise

  7. 3Edfu and Kom Ombo

    Start the day with an early visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, reached by horse-drawn carriage. After breakfast, continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, along with the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Return to the ship for dinner and join the Galabiya Party, a fun evening of traditional music and attire as you sail toward Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Onboard the cruise

  8. 4Aswan Highlights

    After breakfast, visit Aswan’s key landmarks including the High Dam, the Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying a felucca ride or visiting the Botanical Garden. Dinner is followed by an onboard Nubian show featuring local music and dance. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: Aswan

  9. 5Disembarkation or Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

    Enjoy your final breakfast before disembarking in Aswan. Guests may choose an optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel to witness the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, masterpieces carved into the mountainside and aligned with the rising sun. This awe-inspiring visit offers a fitting conclusion to your Nile journey. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: —

What’s included

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board the Le Fayan Nile Cruise on a full-board basis
  • Professional tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
  • All sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water provided during excursions
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Not included

  • Optional excursions not listed in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

How booking works

  1. Send your dates

    Use the enquiry form with your travel dates and how many people are coming. Nothing is charged and nothing is held at this point.

  2. We reply with a plan

    You get a written itinerary and a full price back — what is included, what is not, and what the alternatives are if a date or a hotel does not work.

  3. You change what you want

    Go back and forth as many times as you need. The itinerary is not fixed until you say it is.

  4. Confirm and travel

    Once the plan is right, we confirm the bookings and send you the final documents with your guide and driver details.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Le Fayan Nile Cruise?

4 days and 3 nights in total, counted from your arrival day to your departure day.

Is there a day-by-day itinerary?

Yes — 9 days are written out above, with what you see and where you sleep on each one. Every day can be changed before you book.

How much does Le Fayan Nile Cruise cost?

It starts at $949 per person. The final price depends on your dates, your group size and the hotel level you choose, so we quote it for your specific trip rather than selling a fixed package.

What is included in the price?

8 things are included, listed in full above. In short: meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station; accommodation on board the le fayan nile cruise on a full-board basis; professional tour guide fluent in english, portuguese, german, or spanish; all sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions, and more.

What is not included?

The exclusions are listed above in full. The main ones are optional excursions not listed in the itinerary; personal expenses; tipping. Ask us before you book if you want any of them added — most of them can be.

Can this trip be changed?

Yes. Nothing on this page is fixed. Days can be added or dropped, sites swapped, hotels moved up or down, and the whole route rebuilt around what you actually want to see.

What to pack

Clothing

  • Loose cotton or linen — it is hot in the sun and cold on the water after dark
  • A light long-sleeved layer for evenings and for sun cover at open sites
  • Shoulders and knees covered for mosques and churches; a scarf for women at mosques
  • One warm layer between November and February — desert nights drop sharply

Feet

  • Closed walking shoes you have already broken in — temple ground is uneven stone and sand
  • Sandals or slip-ons for the boat and the hotel

Sun and heat

  • A wide-brimmed hat — there is almost no shade at Giza, Karnak or Abu Simbel
  • High-factor sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
  • Sunglasses
  • A refillable water bottle

Practical

  • A universal adapter — Egypt uses European two-pin type C and F sockets at 220V
  • Any medication you take, in its original packaging
  • Small notes in local currency for tips and small purchases
  • A power bank — you will be off a socket for most of each day

Gallery

The Temple of Horus at Edfu — view 7The Temple of Kom Ombo — view 8Valley of the Kings — view 2Luxor Temple — view 3The Nile River — view 4

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