Le Fayan Nile Cruise

Le Fayan Nile Cruise

Le Fayan Nile Cruise
  • Every Thursday From Luxor & Monday From Aswan

Overview

Step aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise and discover a journey of elegance and comfort along the legendary Nile. Listed on Egypt Top Tours, the MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise is a modern 5-star ship launched in 2011, offering travelers a perfect blend of luxury and tranquility as they explore Egypt’s timeless treasures.

The cruise features 57 spacious cabins with floor-to-ceiling windows, providing uninterrupted views of the Nile’s scenic beauty. Onboard amenities include a stylish sun deck, refreshing pool, fitness center, spa, lounge bar, and both indoor and outdoor dining areas—ensuring every moment is one of indulgence.

For a more elevated experience, MS Le Fayan also offers three luxurious suites, each equipped with a private Jacuzzi, dining and lounge space, and premium furnishings. With elegant marble bathrooms, WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and panoramic river views, the suites promise an unforgettable Nile adventure.

Whether you're seeking relaxation or exploration, the Le Fayan Nile Cruise—available now through Egypt Top Tours—delivers an exceptional voyage through Egypt's rich heritage with unmatched style.


Book your journey aboard MS Le Fayan with Egypt Top Tours

Cruise Facilities

Le Fayan Nile Cruise Facilities

  • Panoramic windows in each cabin
  • Cabins are fully air conditioned
  • Wireless internet access
  • Private bath/shower with hair dryer
  • Satellite color TV
  • Protection and smoke detector in each cabin
  • Spa center and message
  • Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
  • Safe box in each cabin
  • Telephone system with international calls.
  • Doctor on calls on board.
  • Gymnasium
  • In-room dining available until midnight
  • Main dining room, lounge and Sun Deck Bar
  • Elevator on Board
  • Nightly Entertainment
  • Fully-equipped Conference Room for up to 12 persons (round tables)
  • Laundry service & housekeeping
  • All major credit cards accepted

Included

  • Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board Le Fayan Nile Cruise on full board
  • English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
  • All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
  • Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during the trips
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded

  • Any optional tours
  • Personal Spending
  • Tipping

Itinerary:

4 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Monday
Day 1 in Aswan

Upon your arrival at Aswan, our representative from Egypt Top Tours will greet you and guide you directly to the MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise. After checking in and enjoying lunch aboard, your afternoon begins with a visit to the iconic High Dam, built to protect Egypt from the Nile’s floodwaters. You’ll then glide by motorboat to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully resettled on Agilkia Island. The tour concludes with a stop at the Unfinished Obelisk—a massive granite monument still in situ. Returning to the ship, you’ll have the evening at your leisure to enjoy Aswan’s relaxed charm.

Meals: Lunch , Dinner

Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu

Begin your morning with breakfast on board MS Le Fayan and meet your Egyptologist guide for the day’s excursions. First stop: the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, shared by gods Sobek and Haroeris, perched on a scenic Nile bend. After exploring its dual sanctuaries, you’ll return for lunch on the sun deck, enjoying the river views. In the afternoon, a horse-drawn carriage takes you to Edfu’s magnificent Temple of Horus—the best‑preserved temple in Egypt. You’ll then return to your ship for dinner and a festive evening with an Egyptian folkloric show.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 3: Luxor’s West Bank Treasures

Breakfast aboard MS Le Fayan begins a day dedicated to the ancient splendors of Luxor’s West Bank. With your Egyptologist guide, visit the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of Egypt's pharaohs, then marvel at the cliff‑side Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el‑Bahari. Nearby, the Colossi of Memnon stand guard over the site. Following the tour, return to the vessel for a leisurely lunch. The rest of the afternoon is yours to relax as the cruise glides down the Nile. Enjoy dinner on deck under the stars.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 4: East Bank & Farewell

After breakfast, check out at around 08:00 AM and embark on your final excursion: the East Bank of Luxor. Wander through the grand complex of Karnak Temple—home to towering pylons, the famed Hypostyle Hall and long rows of sphinxes. Then, visit Luxor Temple, beautifully built by Amenhotep III and enhanced by Ramses II. At the conclusion of your day tour, Egypt Top Tours will transfer you to your designated drop‑off point in Luxor, marking the end of your journey aboard MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise.

Meals: Breakfast

5 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Thursday
Day 1: Luxor’s East Bank

Your journey begins in the ancient city of Luxor. Upon arrival, our Egypt Top Tours representative will greet you and assist with a smooth check-in aboard MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise before lunch is served on board.
In the afternoon, explore the majestic Karnak Temple Complex, a massive open-air museum of chapels, pylons, and sacred lakes that once served as the spiritual center of ancient Thebes. Then continue to the stunning Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the late afternoon glow, where history lives in stone beneath the modern city.
Return to the cruise to enjoy tea on the sun deck as you watch the Nile at sunset. Dinner is served on board, followed by a relaxing evening docked in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch , Dinner

Day 2: Luxor’s West Bank & Esna Sailing

Enjoy a rich breakfast on board before departing to explore Luxor’s West Bank, the ancient burial ground of pharaohs and nobles. Visit the famed Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of great rulers lie hidden beneath desert cliffs. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel built into the mountainside, and conclude with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues guarding the ruins of a once-grand temple.
Return to the cruise for lunch as you begin sailing south toward Esna. Admire the changing scenery of the Nile's fertile banks and experience crossing the Esna Lock, a highlight of the journey. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on deck with tea, sunset views, and a delicious dinner.

Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo

Begin your day early with a visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, considered the most complete and best-preserved temple in Egypt. Arrive by horse-drawn carriage, a charming throwback to another era.
Return to the ship for breakfast and continue sailing to Kom Ombo, where you'll explore the unique Twin Temple of Sobek and Horus, dedicated to both the crocodile and falcon gods. Nearby, visit the Crocodile Mummification Museum, home to preserved reptiles that were once sacred in ancient times.
Back on board, enjoy dinner followed by a festive Galabiya Party, where guests can dress in traditional Egyptian attire and enjoy live music as the cruise sails toward Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Highlights of Aswan

After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of Aswan’s most iconic sites. Visit the impressive High Dam, a modern engineering feat that changed Egypt’s future. Then journey by boat to the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated stone by stone from its original island to avoid submersion.
Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, still attached to its quarry bed, revealing how ancient Egyptians shaped these monumental structures.
Return to the ship for lunch. In the afternoon, relax at your leisure or opt for a peaceful felucca ride on the Nile. You may also explore Aswan’s Botanical Garden, a tranquil island haven of exotic plants. Dinner is followed by a cultural show on board, offering a glimpse into Nubian music and dance.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Disembarkation or Optional Abu Simbel Tour

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarkation in Aswan. For those seeking a deeper look into Egypt’s monumental past, an optional early morning trip to Abu Simbel is available.
Travel by road to witness the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, masterpieces of ancient engineering aligned with the rising sun. This UNESCO-rescued site is one of Egypt’s true marvels and a powerful conclusion to your Nile journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Prices:

Summer Rates (May- August)

Hotels
Le Fayan Cruise

Prices
03 Nights/ 04 Days
$ 699 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 779 Per Person In Double Cabin
$ 1179 Per Person In Single Cabin
04 Nights/ 05 Days
$ 849 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 949 Per Person In Double Cabin
$ 1449 Per Person In Single Cabin
Winter Rates (Sep- April)

Hotels
Le Fayan Cruise

Prices
03 Nights/ 04 Days
$ 979 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 1199 Per Person In Single Cabin
$ 1579 Per Person In Double Cabin
04 Nights/ 05 Days
$ 1049 Per Person In Triple Cabin
$ 1279 Per Person In Single Cabin
$ 1979 Per Person In Double Cabin

Notes:

Le Fayan Nile Cruise Prices

Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in Euro or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm Le Fayan Nile Cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.

Le Fayan Nile Cruise Children Policy

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.

Le Fayan Nile Cruise Payment Policy

To secure your desired program and ensure availability, we recommend making reservations as early as possible. A deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to secure your booking, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays when a deposit of 50% is necessary. This deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining balance can be settled up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival.

Additional Entry Tickets For Le Fayan Nile Cruise

Please note that the Le Fayan Nile Cruise doesn't include entrance fees to the special archaeological sites, such as entering the interior of the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Separate fees apply for these attractions.

Cancellation Policy For Le Fayan Nile Cruise

• Cancellations made from the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.

Furthermore, please note that cancellation fees may also apply to domestic flights within Egypt according to the airline's specific cancellation policy.

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