Luxury MS Mayfair Nile Cruise

Day 1 – Embarkation & Aswan Sightseeing

• Arrive in Aswan and embark on your Nile cruise

• Discover the timeless beauty of Philae Temple

• Explore the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk

• Spend the night in Aswan

Day 2 – Sailing & Temple Visits

• Cruise along the Nile towards Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna

• Uncover the ancient wonders of Kom Ombo Temple

• Explore the remarkable Temple of Edfu

• Discover either Edfu or Esna Temple

• Arrive in Luxor for an overnight stay

Day 3 – Luxor West & East Bank Sightseeing

• Venture into Luxor’s West Bank and uncover its ancient treasures

• Continue to the East Bank to explore its iconic landmarks

• Settle in for an overnight stay in Luxor

Day 4 – Disembarkation

• Conclude your Nile cruise with disembarkation in Luxor

Day 1 – Embarkation & Aswan Arrival

• Arrive in Aswan, where you will be welcomed and assisted before boarding the cruise

• Spend the afternoon discovering Aswan’s most remarkable sights

• Enjoy dinner on board

• Experience a vibrant Nubian folkloric performance

• Relax with an evening of cultural entertainment and music on board

• Overnight in Aswan

Day 2 – Aswan Attractions & Cultural Options

• Begin the morning with breakfast on board

• Continue exploring Aswan, or opt for an optional excursion to Abu Simbel

• Return aboard for lunch

• Spend the afternoon relaxing on the cruise, or visit a local Nubian village on an optional tour

• Enjoy dinner on board

• Overnight in Aswan

Day 3 – Kom Ombo, Edfu & Sail to Luxor

• Enjoy breakfast as the cruise heads north along the Nile

• Discover the distinctive twin sanctuary of Kom Ombo

• Continue to Edfu, with lunch served on board

• Step ashore to explore Edfu Temple, the celebrated sanctuary of Horus

• Resume the journey towards Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock

• Experience an evening of traditional Egyptian cuisine and festive entertainment

• Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4 – Luxor West & East Bank Highlights

• Start the morning with breakfast on board

• Venture across Luxor’s West Bank to uncover its ancient tombs and mortuary temples

• Return on board for lunch

• Spend the afternoon exploring the majestic Karnak and Luxor Temples

• Dine on board

• Enjoy an evening Oriental show featuring a captivating belly dance performance

• Overnight in Luxor

Day 5 – Disembarkation

• Enjoy breakfast on board

• Disembark in Luxor and complete your cruise check-out

• Conclude the program

Day 1 – Embarkation & East Bank Tour

• Arrive in Luxor, where you will be welcomed and assisted before boarding the cruise

• Settle in and enjoy lunch on board

• Spend the afternoon wandering through the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex

• Admire the captivating Luxor Temple as it comes alive beneath the evening lights

• Dine on board and unwind with relaxing lounge entertainment

• Overnight in Luxor

​Day 2 – West Bank Highlights & Sailing

• ​Breakfast onboard before heading to the West Bank.

• ​Explore the ancient royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.

• ​Visit the historic burial sites of royal wives and princesses.

• ​Brief stop to admire the massive twin stone statues of Amenhotep III.

• ​Tour the iconic Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

• ​Return to the cruise for lunch while sailing towards Edfu via the Esna Lock.

• ​Afternoon tea on the sun deck, followed by dinner onboard.

• ​Overnight stay in Edfu.

​Day 3 – Edfu Temple & Nile Cruise

• ​Breakfast onboard.

• ​Morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.

• ​Return to the ship and resume sailing along the Nile towards Aswan.

• ​Lunch served onboard while enjoying the river scenery.

• ​Afternoon leisure time on the sun deck.

• ​Dinner and evening Galabeya Party onboard.

• ​Overnight stay in Aswan.

​Day 4 – Aswan City Tour & Nubian Culture

• ​Breakfast onboard.

• ​Motorboat ride to Agilkia Island to visit the sacred Philae Temple dedicated to Isis.

• ​Discover the ancient granite quarrying techniques in Aswan.

• ​Visit the modern engineering marvel that created Lake Nasser.

• ​Lunch onboard.

• ​Cultural visit to the colorful Nubian Village to experience local customs and traditions.

• ​Relaxing traditional sailboat ride on the Nile around the islands.

• ​Dinner onboard accompanied by a Nubian Folkloric Show.

• ​Overnight stay in Aswan.

​Day 5 – Abu Simbel Excursion

• ​Early morning excursion to visit the magnificent rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel.

• ​Return to the cruise ship in time for lunch.

• ​Afternoon free time for relaxation onboard or exploring Aswan’s local markets.

• ​Dinner and evening entertainment onboard.

• ​Overnight stay in Aswan.

​Day 6 – Kom Ombo & Esna Temples

• ​Early morning sailing north towards Kom Ombo.

• ​Breakfast onboard.

• ​Visit the unique dual-dedicated temple of Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus the Elder.

• ​Continue sailing north towards Esna while enjoying lunch onboard.

• ​Afternoon tour to visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna.

• ​Sail through the Esna Lock back toward Luxor.

• ​Dinner and evening lounge entertainment onboard.

• ​Overnight stay in Luxor.

​Day 7 – Hot Air Balloon & Dendera Temple

• ​Early morning thrills floating over Luxor's West Bank and historical monuments at sunrise.

• ​Return to the ship for breakfast.

• ​Day tour north to visit the remarkably preserved Hathor Temple Complex at Dendera.

• ​Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon leisure time.

• ​Farewell Gala Dinner and music performance onboard.

• ​Overnight stay in Luxor.

​Day 8 – Disembarkation

• ​Breakfast onboard.

• Final check-out from the cruise and transfer to Luxor Airport or train station