Mayfair Nile Cruise
Overview
Sail the Nile in style aboard the Mayfair Nile Cruise with Egypt Top Tours, where luxury and comfort meet timeless history. The MS Mayfair Nile Cruise offers a refined experience between Luxor and Aswan across five elegant decks, featuring beautifully appointed public areas, a spacious sun deck perfect for relaxation, and cozy cabins with first-class service. From the warm hospitality to the breathtaking views of ancient Egypt’s wonders, your journey on the Mayfair Cruise will be unforgettable. Book your luxury escape now with Egypt Top Tours
Cruise Facilities
Mayfair Nile Cruise Facilities
- Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
- Spa - steam and sauna with aromatherapy and massage
- Swimming pool bar
- Nile Avenue Restaurant
- Bel Air Lounge bar
- Library, table games and business corner
- Boutique, gift shop and hairdresser
- First-aid clinic with medical service on call
- Egyptologist
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- LCD televisions sets & satellite channels
- Tea & coffee making facilities
- In-room safe & mini bar
- In-house movie program & music system
- Individually controlled air-conditioned system
- Internet connection
- Telephones with international direct dial
- All bathrooms feature bath tubs and hair dryers
- All cabins has French balconies
- 220V Electricity
- Connected cabins are available
Included
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board Mayfair 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 Friday
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Discover the Highlights of the South
Upon your arrival in Aswan, whether at the airport or railway station, a professional representative from Egypt Top Tours will warmly greet you and escort you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to board the elegant MS Mayfair Nile Cruise. Check-in is available before 12:00 PM.
After settling into your luxurious cabin, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch onboard. Your discovery of Aswan begins with a guided tour to the legendary High Dam, a modern engineering marvel built to control the Nile’s annual flooding. Next, board a motorboat to reach the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. Your final visit of the day is to the Unfinished Obelisk, an enormous monument left incomplete in the granite quarries, offering insights into ancient stone-carving techniques.
Return to the cruise for dinner and enjoy the tranquil evening onboard, moored in Aswan.
Meals Included:
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu – Dual Deities and Divine Protection
Begin your day with a delightful breakfast as your cruise sails north toward Kom Ombo. Disembark with your Egyptologist guide to explore the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods—Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and Horus the Elder, god of the sky and protection. Admire the symmetry of the twin halls, ancient medical carvings, and visit the nearby Crocodile Museum.
Return to the ship and enjoy lunch on the sun deck as you continue your journey to Edfu. Upon arrival, travel by traditional horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Marvel at its towering pylons, detailed reliefs, and sacred sanctuary.
Return to the cruise for a relaxing afternoon. After dinner, enjoy a traditional Egyptian Folkloric show onboard, celebrating Nubian culture and music.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3: The Splendor of Luxor’s West Bank
Enjoy breakfast on board as the cruise docks in Luxor. Today’s journey explores the awe-inspiring West Bank of ancient Thebes. Your first stop is the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of Egypt’s powerful pharaohs, where richly decorated tombs tell stories of the afterlife. You’ll visit three impressive tombs, with the option to enter the tomb of Tutankhamun (extra cost).
Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, dramatically carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari and a testament to the legacy of Egypt’s first female pharaoh. End your tour at the imposing Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of King Amenhotep III guarding the remnants of his once grand mortuary temple.
Return to the Mayfair Cruise for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon onboard. Dinner is served in the elegant onboard restaurant, followed by a peaceful night in Luxor.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4: East Bank Treasures & Farewell from Luxor
After breakfast and check-out, your final guided tour takes you to the spectacular Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever constructed. Stroll through its towering Hypostyle Hall, grand pylons, and sacred lake, all dedicated to the Theban triad with Amun at the center.
Your last visit is to the Luxor Temple, bathed in sunlight and alive with history. Admire colossal statues of Ramses II, the elegant colonnade built by Amenhotep III, and remnants of centuries of worship from ancient to Islamic times.
After the tour, Egypt Top Tours will transfer you to Luxor airport, train station, or your chosen location, marking the end of an unforgettable journey aboard the MS Mayfair Nile Cruise.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
5 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Monday
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Wonders
Begin your adventure in Luxor, where an Egypt Top Tours representative will welcome you upon arrival at the airport or railway station and transfer you in comfort to the magnificent MS Mayfair Nile Cruise. After check-in and a delightful lunch onboard, your exploration of ancient Thebes begins.
Discover the sprawling Karnak Temple Complex, a marvel of architectural grandeur. Walk through the towering Hypostyle Hall, explore the Precinct of Amun-Re, and admire obelisks and sanctuaries that reflect over 1,500 years of religious devotion. Continue to the Luxor Temple, a majestic structure built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, where ancient history and Islamic heritage intertwine.
Return to the ship for tea time on the sundeck, followed by dinner in the onboard restaurant. Enjoy your first night in Luxor surrounded by the beauty of the Nile.
Meals Included:Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank Legends & Cruise to Esna
After breakfast, delve into Luxor’s famed West Bank. Begin at the Valley of the Kings, where royal tombs are carved into desert cliffs, preserving vibrant murals that narrate journeys to the afterlife. You’ll visit three tombs; entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb is optional.
Next, explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural gem dramatically set against limestone cliffs. Then stand before the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood watch for millennia.
Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship sets sail toward Esna. Relax on the sundeck and experience the passage through Esna Lock, a unique moment on your journey. Dinner and overnight on board as the Mayfair Cruise continues its voyage.
Optional Experience: Early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor’s monuments (additional cost).
Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Temples of Edfu & Kom Ombo
After breakfast, set out on a carriage ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the most well-preserved temple from ancient Egypt. Admire its towering facade, richly carved reliefs, and the inner sanctum once visited only by high priests.
Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy sailing along the palm-fringed banks of the Nile. In the afternoon, arrive at Kom Ombo and visit its extraordinary double temple, dedicated to both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Discover unique reliefs, including ancient surgical tools, and explore the Crocodile Mummification Museum nearby.
Sail onward to Aswan as the sun sets. Enjoy a delicious dinner and restful evening aboard the MS Mayfair Nile Cruise.
Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights & Nubian Charm
Wake up in the serene city of Aswan and begin your day with a visit to the High Dam, an impressive modern structure that created Lake Nasser and transformed Egypt’s irrigation system. Continue to the graceful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island.
Then, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, an ambitious project left incomplete in the granite quarries of Aswan. Learn about ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and the tools they used to carve these massive structures.
Return to the cruise for lunch. In the afternoon, unwind or opt for a relaxing felucca ride on the Nile. At night, enjoy dinner onboard and take in the peaceful Nubian ambiance.
Optional Experience: Visit to a Nubian Village, where vibrant traditions, colorful houses, and warm hospitality await (additional cost).
Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Farewell from Aswan & Optional Abu Simbel Tour
After breakfast, disembark from the Mayfair Nile Cruise. Before your departure, you have the chance to join an optional excursion to the iconic Abu Simbel Temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. These colossal temples, carved into the rock by Ramses II, are a stunning tribute to power, legacy, and ancient engineering.
This marks the end of your unforgettable Nile journey with Egypt Top Tours, leaving you with timeless memories of the wonders of Upper Egypt.
Meals Included:Breakfast
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MS Mayfair 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 Mayfair Nile cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
Mayfair 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.
MS Mayfair 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 MS Mayfair Nile Cruise
Please note that the Mayfair 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 MS Mayfair 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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