MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise 5 days – Luxury Sailing Between Luxor and Aswan

Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise in a private A/C van. Embarkation will be before 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, you will explore the East Bank of Luxor, including the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built in history. Then, you will visit the Temple of Luxor, built by a king of the 12th Dynasty and completed by Ramses II. After the tour, you will return to your ship to relax and refresh. In the evening, enjoy an Egyptian folkloric show by the crew, followed by dinner and overnight in Luxor. Important Note: If you arrive early, we will start the tour immediately upon arrival, as the cruise check-in is at 12:00 PM. Meals Included: Lunch- Dinner

Start your day with breakfast on the Nile cruise. Then, embark on a magical journey through Thebes, the sacred land, by exploring the West Bank of Luxor. Your first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, where many pharaohs were buried. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, one of the most stunning examples of ancient Egyptian architecture, as it is carved entirely into the mountainside. Finally, visit the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues of King Amenhotep III. After the tour, return to your ship for lunch. The afternoon is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Start your day with breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then, your tour guide will take you on a fascinating journey to the land of secrets. The day’s tour begins with a visit to one of Egypt's most stunning temples, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, known for being one of the best-preserved temples in the country. After the visit, you will return to the ship, where lunch will be served as you sail toward the city of Kom Ombo.

In the afternoon, continue your exploration with a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshipped. Afterward, return to your ship for lunch.

Relax on the sun deck, enjoying the spectacular views of the Nile, where the ancient Egyptian civilization once thrived.

Dinner will be served on board as the ship sails toward Aswan. Late in the evening, you will arrive in Aswan and overnight on the cruise.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Afterward, join your Egyptologist guide for a fascinating exploration of Aswan. Your first stop will be the High Dam, built by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to control the Nile flood. Next, enjoy a motorboat ride on the Nile to reach Agilika Island, where you'll visit the Philae Temple, built during the Greco-Roman period and dedicated to the goddess Isis, the mother of Horus. Afterward, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, made from red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra.

After the tour, return to your ship for lunch. Afternoon tea will also be served on board. In the evening, enjoy free time at leisure. Dinner and overnight will be on the ship in Aswan.

Meals Included:

Breakfast

Lunch

Dinner

After breakfast, check out from your 5-star Nile cruise, where our representative will assist with your transfer to Aswan Airport or train station for your journey to Cairo.

Optional Abu Simbel Excursion (Highly Recommended!)

Enhance your Egyptian adventure with an unforgettable visit to the legendary Abu Simbel Temples—available by private car or domestic flight. Upon arrival, your expert Egyptologist guide will take you on a private, air-conditioned tour to these UNESCO-listed marvels, located in ancient Nubia.

Explore Ramses II’s Great Temple (dedicated to Ra-Horakhty) and the Temple of Queen Nefertari, both masterfully carved into the mountainside. Afterward, return to Aswan, where you can unwind at your hotel or head straight to the airport for your flight to Cairo.

Meals Included: Breakfast