Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck pool, lounge bar, full-board dining, and weekly sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
At a glance
- Length
- 4 days · 3 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Class
- 5-star
- New
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beside the sun deck, while the riverbank slips past in palm shadows and the lounge bar fills with quiet conversation. Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise gives you time to watch Egypt from the water, then step ashore with our Egyptologists at Karnak, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings.
The vessel sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan, alternating sailing days with shore excursions. Between visits, settle into an air-conditioned cabin, cool off in the pool, or dine in the restaurant before returning to the panoramic river views. We select and arrange the cruise, coordinate embarkation and disembarkation, and keep your shore-excursion schedule clear before you sail.
The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Both directions
Where this ship sails
This vessel works more than one stretch of the river. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
At sea
Detailed itinerary
Based on embarkation from Aswan and disembarkation in LUXOR.
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Pricing & seasons
Prices are per person in USD, from 2 people sharing a double room, including accommodation. Contact our specialists for solo-traveller supplements, group rates and a confirmed quote for your dates.
| Season | Comfort |
|---|---|
| October–April (high season) | from $945 |
| May–September (low season) | from $735 |
Indicative rates only – pricing and cabins fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.
On property
What's here
- wifi
- non-smoking
- air-conditioning
- gym
- pool
- restaurant
- room-service
- laundry
- airport-shuttle
- bar
- spa
- rooftop-terrace
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 3 or 4 nights’ deluxe accommodation on full board
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- Assistance of Discovery Tours Egypt personnel
- All transfers by modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All Nile Cruise excursions as per itinerary (private)
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide (small group)
- One complimentary bottle of water per day per person
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Extra meals and beverages
- Personal expenses (laundry, etc.)
- Tipping for guide, driver, crew
- Optional tours (e.g., Abu Simbel)
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and shore excursions require moderate mobility. On board, cabins are reached by one or two short stair flights from the gangway at embarkation and between the sun deck, lounge bar and dining room; there is usually no elevator between multiple public-deck levels on smaller Nile cruisers. Shore excursions involve uneven ancient stone, steps at temple entrances and occasional sandy or cobbled approaches, plus short transfers via launch or tender at some sites. Wheelchair users with folding wheelchairs can usually be assisted on board with prior notice, but fully accessible cabins with roll-in showers are rare. If you require a wheelchair-accessible cabin, ramp access, or extra assistance, tell us when you book; we will confirm availability with the cruise supplier and Egyptologist. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and arrange meet-and-assist and any reasonable on-ground support, but we cannot guarantee supplier facilities beyond what is confirmed in writing.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and copy
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Sun protection: wide-brim hat, sunglasses, SPF30+ sunscreen
- Lightweight daypack and refillable water bottle
- Loose cash in small Egyptian pound notes for tips and purchases
- Small flashlight or headlamp for uneven temple steps
- Any personal medication, with prescriptions
What to wear
- Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot daytime temperatures
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and some temples
- A light sweater or long-sleeve for cooler early mornings and evenings
- Flat, closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites
- Swimwear for the vessel pool; cover-up for public areas
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, maximum one child per cabin; two or more children require their own cabin. Cribs are limited and must be requested in advance; many cabins are compact so a stroller may be awkward to store on board. Please tell us ages at enquiry so we can confirm cabin suitability and any child extras such as meals or crib availability.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
On the Nile we prioritise lower-impact suppliers and vehicle types where practical. The vessels we select are typically diesel-powered river cruisers with modern engines and on-board wastewater treatment; we request cruise partners follow local waste-segregation procedures and avoid open discharge into the river. Shore excursions use air-conditioned minibuses from local transport companies with licensed Egyptologists, and we favor operators who employ local guides and crew. We work with hotels, restaurants and suppliers in Luxor and Aswan that hire local staff and source produce locally when possible. Passenger water is provided in reusable dispenser bottles on board to reduce single-use plastic; guests are invited to refill personal bottles. If you have specific sustainability priorities such as low-emission transfers, locally sourced meals, or community visits, tell us at enquiry so we can confirm feasible options with the supplier.
Licensed local Egyptologists
ETAA-credentialed, on payroll
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow MoTA visitor caps and no-touch protocols
Carbon-aware itineraries
Domestic flights only when train/road is impractical
If plans change
Cancellation
- More than 30 days
- Full refund less a £50 admin fee
- 15–30 days
- 50% refund
- Within 14 days
- No refund – date changes considered case by case
Product ID: CRU-NIL-386376
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