MayFair Nile Cruise
A 5-star Nile cruiser with panoramic cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, and full-board dining.
At a glance
- Length
- 8 days · 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon, Fri
- Board
- Full Board
- Class
- 5-star
- New
02Overview
A first look
By late afternoon, the Nile turns copper beside the sun deck, and the riverbank slips past at an easy pace. From a panoramic cabin window or Nile-view balcony, you can watch fishermen, palms, and village life change between Luxor and Aswan while the lounge bar and dining room keep the atmosphere relaxed.
The shore-excursion program alternates sailing with time at Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae, and the Valley of the Kings. MayFair Nile Cruise sails weekly in both directions between Luxor and Aswan. We select and arrange your cruise, shore excursions, and Egyptologists, so the practical details are organized before embarkation.
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 Luxor and disembarkation in LUXOR.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Bundled in
- Sun deck
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Spa center
- Boutique and jewelry shop
- Laundry and dry cleaning services
- WiFi in public areas
- Library
- Reception
The fine print
What's included – and what isn't
Included
- 3, 4, or 7 nights' Ultra Deluxe accommodation on full board basis
- All sightseeing tours with an English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Meet & assist service upon arrival & departure
- All airport and port transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions
- Complimentary bottle of water per person per day
- All service charges & taxes
- Small group tours (maximum 8 participants)
Not included
- Any additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
- Personal expenses, including laundry, minibar, and spa treatments
- Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees and international airfare
Accessibility
Who can join this
This cruise involves routine embarkation and disembarkation via a gangway, steps between deck levels, and transfers ashore that may include uneven stone, cobbles, and short staircases at temples and archaeological sites. Wheelchair users with folding, self-propelled chairs can be assisted onto the vessel if advised at booking, but wheelchair access to shore sites is limited: many temple entrances and the Valley of the Kings have steep ramps or steps and narrow passageways. Expect walking on uneven ancient stone, sandy approaches, and some long standing periods during visits. We arrange porterage at embarkation and disembarkation and can provide extra staff assistance with advance notice. If mobility is severely limited, contact us before booking so we can advise which shore excursions are practicable and whether alternative arrangements are possible.
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and photocopy
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher and a sunhat
- Comfortable walking shoes with good grip
- Lightweight layers for cooler evenings on deck
- Reusable water bottle (refillable on board)
- Small daypack for shore excursions
- Any prescription medication in original packaging
What to wear
- Lightweight, modest clothing for temples and mosques (shoulders and knees covered)
- Comfortable closed-toe shoes for archaeological sites
- A light jumper or fleece for evenings on deck
- Wide-brimmed hat and UV sunglasses
- Swimwear for the vessel pool (if present) and cover-up for public areas
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult price; children aged 12 and over 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. Cradle or cot availability is limited and must be requested at booking. Strollers are practical on the vessel gangways and wide decks but are often inconvenient at shore sites where surfaces are uneven; plan to carry a lightweight stroller ashore only if you are confident lifting it over short steps.
Location
On the map
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
The vessel is a river cruiser sailing weekly between Luxor and Aswan, using conventional marine diesel propulsion typical for Nile cruisers. Onboard practices we require from our suppliers include segregation of recycled waste, use of reusable serviceware where practical, and responsible disposal of sewage in line with Egyptian port regulations. We prioritise locally sourced food and employ Egyptian crew, plus licensed Egyptologists from Luxor and Aswan for excursions, which directs revenue into local communities. Shore excursions are timed to avoid peak visitor congestion where possible, and we encourage guests to follow site rules about photography and not to touch antiquities. If you want more detail about a specific vessel’s environmental equipment or single-use plastics policy, we will obtain the supplier’s specification on request.
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-182843
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