Le Fayan Nile Cruise

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Overview

Experience the timeless beauty of Egypt aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise, a contemporary 5-star vessel launched in 2011. This elegant ship combines modern 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 spa and fitness center. The cruise also features a lounge bar, indoor and outdoor dining areas, and nightly entertainment for a complete luxury experience.

For those seeking an elevated stay, three exclusive suites offer private Jacuzzis, refined living and dining spaces, and panoramic river views. Each suite is equipped with marble bathrooms, WiFi, and flat-screen TVs, ensuring a journey of both indulgence and discovery. Whether you’re drawn by Egypt’s ancient wonders or the tranquility of the Nile, this cruise promises an unforgettable voyage through history and comfort.

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

Excluded

Optional excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Tipping

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

Arrive in Luxor, where you will be greeted and assisted with check-in aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise. Enjoy lunch on board before setting out to explore the East Bank. Visit the grand Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum of chapels, pylons, and sacred spaces that once formed the heart of ancient Thebes. Continue to Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated by the afternoon light. Return to the ship for tea on the sun deck, followed by dinner and a peaceful evening in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Luxor
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Day 2: Luxor’s West Bank and Esna

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where Egypt’s pharaohs were buried in richly decorated tombs. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural wonder carved into the cliffs, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photos. Return to the cruise for lunch as you sail toward Esna. Experience the passage through the Esna Lock, then relax on deck with tea and dinner as the Nile’s scenery drifts by.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard while sailing to Edfu
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Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Start the day with an early visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s most complete and impressive temples. Return to the ship for breakfast and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Explore the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and visit the nearby Crocodile Museum, which displays mummified crocodiles once revered in ancient times. Back on board, enjoy dinner and a lively Galabiya Party featuring traditional music and dance as the cruise continues toward Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard while sailing to Aswan
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Day 4: Aswan Highlights

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Aswan’s landmarks. Visit the High Dam, a symbol of modern Egypt’s progress, then take a boat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated to Agilkia Island. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, an ancient monument that reveals the techniques used by Egyptian stonecutters. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying a felucca ride or visiting the Botanical Garden. Dinner is followed by a Nubian cultural show on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard in Aswan
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Day 5: Disembarkation or Optional Abu Simbel Excursion

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan. For those wishing to extend their adventure, an optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel is available. Travel by road to witness the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, masterpieces of ancient architecture aligned with the rising sun. This awe-inspiring visit offers a fitting conclusion to your journey along the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast

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