Le Fayan Nile Cruise

After breakfast, set out with your Egyptologist guide to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Following your exploration, return to the ship for lunch as you sail toward Edfu. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board followed by a lively folkloric performance celebrating Egyptian culture.

Begin your day with breakfast before exploring Luxor’s West Bank, home to some of ancient Egypt’s most remarkable monuments. Visit the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest in elaborately decorated tombs, and continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of architecture nestled against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari.

Stop at the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing as the cruise sails along the Nile, followed by dinner under the evening sky.

After breakfast, disembark around 8:00 AM for your final tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, with its towering columns and sacred lake, then continue to Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II. After the tour, you will be transferred to your departure point in Luxor, marking the end of your Nile adventure.

Arrive in Luxor, where a representative will assist you with check-in aboard the Le Fayan Nile Cruise. After lunch, visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum of ancient chapels and pylons, followed by the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea on the sun deck as the sun sets over the Nile, then enjoy dinner and a peaceful evening in Luxor.

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch as you sail toward Esna, passing through the Esna Lock. Spend the afternoon relaxing on deck, enjoying tea and sunset views before dinner is served.

Start the day with an early visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, reached by horse-drawn carriage. After breakfast, continue sailing to Kom Ombo to explore the twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus, along with the Crocodile Mummification Museum. Return to the ship for dinner and join the Galabiya Party, a fun evening of traditional music and attire as you sail toward Aswan.

After breakfast, visit Aswan’s key landmarks including the High Dam, the Temple of Philae dedicated to Isis, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure, perhaps enjoying a felucca ride or visiting the Botanical Garden. Dinner is followed by an onboard Nubian show featuring local music and dance.

Enjoy your final breakfast before disembarking in Aswan. Guests may choose an optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel to witness the colossal temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, masterpieces carved into the mountainside and aligned with the rising sun. This awe-inspiring visit offers a fitting conclusion to your Nile journey.