Le Fayan Nile Cruise

Upon your arrival in Aswan, a representative will greet you and escort you directly to the Le Fayan Nile Cruise. After check-in and enjoying lunch onboard, your afternoon begins with an exploration of the iconic High Dam, built to protect Egypt from the Nile’s annual floods. Continue by motorboat to the enchanting Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island. The visit concludes at the Unfinished Obelisk, an immense monument of granite still attached to its quarry. Return to the cruise ship for a relaxing evening in Aswan at your leisure.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aswan

Begin your morning with breakfast aboard, then meet your Egyptologist guide for today’s excursions. Your first stop is the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to both Sobek and Haroeris, scenically positioned on a bend of the Nile. After exploring the twin sanctuaries, return to the ship for lunch on the sun deck as you enjoy the river views. In the afternoon, a horse-drawn carriage will take you to the magnificent Temple of Horus in Edfu, Egypt’s best-preserved temple. Return to the cruise, savor dinner, and enjoy an entertaining evening featuring a traditional Egyptian folklore show.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Edfu

Enjoy breakfast onboard before setting out to explore Luxor’s West Bank with your Egyptologist guide. Discover the Valley of the Kings, the final resting place of Egypt’s pharaohs, and marvel at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, dramatically set against the cliffs. Nearby, the imposing Colossi of Memnon stand guard over the site. After your visit, return to the ship for a leisurely lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax as the cruise sails along the Nile. Later, enjoy dinner under the stars on the deck.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Luxor

After breakfast, check out around 8:00 AM and embark on your last guided tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Stroll through the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple complex, with its grand pylons, famed Hypostyle Hall, and avenues of sphinxes. Continue to Luxor Temple, originally built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. Once your tour is complete, you’ll be transferred to your chosen departure point in Luxor, marking the end of your memorable journey on the Le Fayan Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Luxor

This cruise is available on the following route:

Your Nile adventure begins in the ancient city of Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted and assisted with check-in aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise before lunch is served.

In the afternoon, delve into the grandeur of Karnak Temple, an immense open-air complex of chapels, pylons, and sacred lakes that once served as the spiritual heart of Thebes. Continue to the illuminated Luxor Temple at dusk, where ancient history meets modern life in a mesmerizing setting.

Return to the ship to enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck as the Nile sunset unfolds before you. Dinner is served onboard, with a peaceful night moored in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Luxor

After a hearty breakfast onboard, set out to explore Luxor’s West Bank, the storied burial ground of pharaohs and nobles. Tour the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of Egypt’s greatest rulers, and marvel at the architectural wonder of Queen Hatshepsut’s temple, carved into the cliffs. Capture photos at the Colossi of Memnon, the imposing statues that once stood guard over a vast temple complex.

Head back to the cruise for lunch as the ship sets sail for Esna. Take in the ever-changing landscapes along the fertile Nile banks and experience the excitement of passing through the Esna Lock, a highlight of your journey. Spend the rest of your day unwinding on deck with tea, scenic sunset views, and a delectable dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Esna

Start your morning with an early visit to Edfu’s Temple of Horus, renowned as Egypt’s best-preserved and most complete temple. Arrive in style by horse-drawn carriage, channeling the spirit of a bygone era.

Return for breakfast while the ship cruises onward to Kom Ombo. Discover the unique dual temple devoted to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god. Nearby, tour the Crocodile Mummies Museum, where you’ll see ancient reptiles once revered as sacred.

Back on board, enjoy dinner before an entertaining Galabiya Party, where guests don traditional Egyptian dress and revel in live music as the ship continues its journey to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aswan

Following breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Aswan’s most celebrated sites. Stand in awe before the High Dam, a marvel of modern engineering that reshaped Egypt’s destiny. Board a boat to reach the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and painstakingly relocated to save it from flooding.

Your exploration continues at the Unfinished Obelisk, still embedded in bedrock, revealing the techniques ancient Egyptians used to carve their monumental works.

Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is yours to relax, perhaps with a leisurely felucca sail on the Nile or a visit to Aswan’s peaceful Botanical Garden, abloom with exotic flora. Dinner is followed by a vibrant onboard Nubian show featuring traditional music and dance.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aswan

Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before disembarking in Aswan. For those eager to delve deeper into Egypt’s monumental legacy, an optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available.

Travel overland to view the awe-inspiring rock temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, masterpieces of ancient engineering aligned with the sunrise. Saved by UNESCO from the rising waters, these temples are among Egypt’s most breathtaking sights and provide a fitting finale to your Nile journey.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Aswan