Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise
Enjoy a 4 or 5-day luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan on the 5-star Mövenpick Royal Lily. Explore famous temples and sites like the Valley of...
Sail the Luxury MS Le Fayan between Aswan and Luxor, the stretch of river that holds Egypt's greatest temples. In four days, you see Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, while the ship carries you from one site to the next. On board, you get floor-to-ceiling Nile views, a sun deck with a swimming pool, a spa, a gym, a lounge bar and a fine-dining restaurant. Free Wi-Fi, a doctor on call 24/7, and your private Egyptologist guide.
Choose the Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise for a compact 4-day trip, or the 5-day Luxor to Aswan sailing with an optional day at Abu Simbel. Both are booked directly with Egypt Day Trips, a licensed Egyptian operator.
Day 1 (Monday): High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk; board in Aswan.
Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu temples; sail through Esna Lock.
Day 3: Karnak and Luxor temples; free time in Luxor.
Day 4: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon; disembark.
Day 1 (Thursday): Karnak and Luxor temples; board in Luxor.
Day 2: West Bank; Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon; Esna Lock.
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo temples.
Day 4: High Dam, Philae, Unfinished Obelisk.
Day 5: Disembark in Aswan; optional hot air balloon at sunrise or Abu Simbel.
An expert Egyptologist guide accompanies you throughout the trip, across Aswan and Luxor.
A full-board 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan, with every meal and excursion on board.
Licensed under Egypt's Ministry of Tourism (No. 1538) and an official IATA member.
A private tour for solo travellers, couples, families, and small groups.
Your 4-day Nile cruise begins in Aswan, where your Egypt Day Trips representative welcomes you at the airport or railway station.
Meet your private Egyptologist and explore the ancient Egyptian heritage before boarding the MS Le Fayan.
📍Aswan High Dam
Visit the Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970; this 4 km dam tamed the Nile flood and created Lake Nasser, one of the world's largest man-made lakes. Its viewpoint offers wide views over the lake and the Nubian desert.
📍Philae Temple
Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore Philae Temple, a Ptolemaic sanctuary dedicated to Isis. Rescued through a UNESCO-led relocation project, the complex features intricate hieroglyphs, ancient reliefs and the elegant Kiosk of Trajan.
📍Unfinished Obelisk
Walk through Aswan’s ancient granite quarry to see the unfinished obelisk, which would have measured approximately 42 metres tall and weighed over 1,000 tonnes. The enormous monument reveals how ancient Egyptian craftsmen carved and shaped granite for pharaonic temples.
🔻Board the MS Le Fayan for lunch and afternoon tea, then enjoy dinner and your first night on the Nile in Aswan.
Cabin onboard the Nile cruise · 1 night
Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy breakfast as your Nile cruise sails north from Aswan towards Luxor. Along the way, discover two magnificent temples dedicated to ancient Egyptian gods.
📍Kom Ombo Temple
Explore Kom Ombo Temple, an unusual double sanctuary, built in two matching halves for Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Visit the adjoining Crocodile Museum to see mummified Nile crocodiles and learn about their religious significance in ancient Egypt.
📍Edfu Temple
Step inside Edfu Temple, built during the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, its monumental pylons, granite falcon statues, and detailed hieroglyphic reliefs offer a remarkable glimpse into ancient Egyptian temple rituals in daily use.
🔻Esna Lock
Watch the MS Le Fayan pass through the Esna Locks as the cruise continues towards Luxor. From the sun deck, enjoy views of fertile farmland, palm groves and village life along the Nile Valley.
🔻End the day with dinner on board and a peaceful night sailing towards Luxor.
Cabin onboard the MS Le Fayan · 1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Today, your Egyptologist leads you through Luxor's East Bank, the heart of ancient Thebes and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
📍Karnak Temple
Explore the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built. Dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, it features the spectacular Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 massive columns, monumental obelisks, and the Sacred Lake. Successive pharaohs expanded the complex over many centuries.
📌Discover the Avenue of Sphinxes, a processional road stretching approximately 2.7 kilometres between Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Lined with sphinx and ram-headed statues, this ancient route played an important role in the annual Opet Festival.
📍Luxor Temple
Visit Luxor Temple, built mainly under Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II. Admire its colossal royal statues, grand entrance, and famous obelisk, whose matching counterpart stands in Place de la Concorde in Paris.
🔻Return on board for lunch, enjoy free time in Luxor, and spend your last night on the MS Le Fayan.
Cabin onboard the MS Le Fayan · 1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast and check-out, cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank, the ancient Theban Necropolis.
📍Valley of the Kings
Enter the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses II, with more than 60 painted tombs were buried in elaborately decorated rock-cut tombs. Your ticket covers three tombs; Tutankhamun's tomb (KV62) can be added with an extra ticket.
📍Queen Hatshepsut Temple
Admire the striking terraces and colonnades of the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut rising against the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its reliefs depict the female pharaoh’s famous trading expedition to the Land of Punt and scenes of royal and religious ceremonies.
📍Colossi of Memnon
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two approximately 18-metre-high statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These monumental figures once guarded the entrance to his vast mortuary temple on Luxor’s West Bank for about 3,400 years. It’s an unmissable photo stop.
🔻Your 4-day Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise ends with a transfer to Luxor Airport or train station for your onward journey.
Breakfast
Your 5-day Nile cruise begins in Luxor, ancient Thebes, where your Egypt Day Trips representative meets you at the airport or railway station on Thursday.
Join your private Egyptologist to explore monumental temples and start your tour of Luxor's East Bank before boarding the MS Le Fayan.
📍Karnak Temple
Discover Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious complexes ever built and dedicated primarily to Amun-Ra, king of the gods. Walk among the 134 towering columns of the Great Hypostyle Hall and explore the Sacred Lake, obelisks and monumental gateways.
📌Walk along the 2.7-kilometre Avenue of Sphinxes, lined with statues connecting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. This ancient processional road was used during the Opet Festival, celebrating the connection between Amun-Ra and the royal power of the pharaoh.
📍Luxor Temple
Built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, it greets you with colossal statues and an obelisk whose twin stands in Paris. Explore Luxor Temple, built mainly under Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, with colossal royal statues, grand colonnades, and hieroglyphic reliefs. Its remaining obelisk stands at the entrance, while its matching counterpart rises in Paris’s Place de la Concorde. Its colonnades glow beautifully in the late-afternoon light.
🔻Board the MS Le Fayan for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, and spend your first night on the Nile in Luxor, or add an optional Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show
Cabin onboard the MS Le Fayan · 1 night
Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, cross the Nile to Luxor’s West Bank, home to the Theban Necropolis. Explore decorated pharaonic tombs before returning to the MS Le Fayan to sail south.
📍Valley of the Kings
Start with the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I and Ramses II, were buried in richly decorated +60 rock-cut tombs. Your standard ticket covers three eligible tombs, while Tutankhamun’s tomb (KV62) requires a separate ticket.
📍Hatshepsut Temple
The terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set against the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its detailed reliefs depict the female pharaoh’s famous expedition to the Land of Punt and scenes of royal and religious ceremonies.
📍Colossi of Memnon
Stand beside the two approximately 18-metre-high statues of Amenhotep III, which have guarded the West Bank for about 3,400 years. These colossal of Memnon figures once stood before his vast mortuary temple and remain an iconic photo stop on the West Bank.
🔻Esna Lock
Back on board, the MS Le Fayan sails south and passes through the Esna Locks. Watch farms and village life slide past from the sun deck.
🔻Enjoy Lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board at a quiet night on the Nile near Esna.
Cabin onboard the MS Le Fayan · 1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, the cruise continues south to two of the Nile's best riverside temples.
Continue your Nile cruise south towards Aswan, stopping at two remarkable temples that reveal the religious beliefs and architectural achievements of ancient Egypt.
📍Edfu Temple
Discover the cult of Horus at Edfu. Edfu Temple was built between 237 and 57 BC during the Ptolemaic period; it is one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god, it features monumental pylons, granite falcon statues, and detailed hieroglyphic scenes of pharaonic rituals.
📍Kom Ombo Temple
Egypt's unusual double sanctuary, Kom Ombo Temple, was built in two matching halves for Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
📌Next door, the Crocodile Museum shows mummified Nile crocodiles found on site. Learn about their sacred role in ancient Egyptian religion.
🔻Back to the cruise for dinner while sailing on to Aswan and an overnight stay on the Nile.
Cabin onboard the MS Le Fayan · 1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
This morning, join your private Egyptologist for an Aswan sightseeing tour, combining ancient temples, pharaonic craftsmanship, and modern engineering.
📍Aswan High Dam
Aswan High Dam was completed in 1970 to regulate the Nile’s floods and create Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes. Stop at the viewpoint for expansive views across the surrounding Nubian desert.
📍Philae Temple
Take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to Philae Temple, a Ptolemaic sanctuary dedicated to Isis, the ancient Egyptian goddess of magic and motherhood. Rescued through a UNESCO-led campaign and rebuilt stone by stone, the complex features intricate reliefs, monumental gateways and the elegant Kiosk of Trajan on the water's edge.
📍Unfinished Obelisk
Explore Aswan’s ancient granite quarry, where the Unfinished Obelisk remains attached to the bedrock after a crack halted its construction. Had it been completed, this enormous monument would have measured approximately 42 metres and weighed more than 1,000 tonnes, revealing the scale of ancient Egyptian stoneworking.
🔻Return on board for lunch and a relaxed afternoon, then spend the night on the MS Le Fayan in Aswan or add an optional Sunset Felucca Ride around Elephantine Island.
Cabin onboard the MS Le Fayan · 1 night
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy your final breakfast on board, check out of the MS Le Fayan in Aswan, and enjoy your last hours in Nubia's riverside city, exploring the local bazaar or extending your journey with an optional excursion to Abu Simbel.
🔻Aswan Nubian Bazaar
Explore Aswan’s lively souq, a traditional bazaar where stalls display colourful spices, Nubian handicrafts, woven baskets, scarves and handmade souvenirs. Look for hibiscus tea, known locally as karkadeh, and dates to take home a taste of southern Egypt.
🔻Optional: Abu Simbel Temples
Travel approximately 280 kilometres south of Aswan to discover the magnificent rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, commissioned by Ramses II and dedicated to the pharaoh and the gods. Four colossal statues guard the Great Temple, while the nearby Temple of Nefertari honours the queen and the goddess Hathor; both temples were relocated in a major UNESCO campaign to protect them from Lake Nasser in the 1960s.
🔻Your 5-day Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise ends with a transfer to Aswan Airport or train station for your onward journey.
Breakfast
Per adult, for the entire trip
| Cabin | SummerMay–August | WinterSeptember–April | Peak Season18 Dec – 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double cabinPer person | $1,240 | $1,550 | $1,840 |
| Single cabinPer person | $1,865 | $2,325 | $2,760 |
Peak Season: 18 December – 5 January. Summer and winter rates exclude these dates.
Per adult, for the entire trip
| Cabin | SummerMay–August | WinterSeptember–April | Peak Season18 Dec – 5 Jan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double cabinPer person | $1,490 | $1,860 | $2,260 |
| Single cabinPer person | $2,230 | $2,790 | $3,390 |
Peak Season: 18 December – 5 January. Summer and winter rates exclude these dates.
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Please note that certain personal expenses are not included in our packages. These may include food tours, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, visa fees, entertainment costs, and any services not explicitly mentioned in your itinerary.
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Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely at the traveler’s discretion. While it is not mandatory, tips are an important way to show appreciation for the hard work of the local staff and guides who make your experience memorable.
Here are some general guidelines for tipping:
These amounts are just recommendations and can be adjusted based on your satisfaction with the service provided. Tipping is an important cultural gesture in Egypt, and even a small amount can go a long way in showing gratitude for excellent service.
To ensure a smooth and comfortable journey throughout Egypt, we suggest you pack the following items:
The MS Le Fayan Nile cruise starts from US$600 per person. The final price depends on the season, cabin type, number of travellers, and whether you choose the 3-night or 4-night sailing. Rates do not apply over Christmas, New Year, and Easter.
Tipping is optional. A common guide is US$ 10- 20 per day for your guide, US$ 5-10 per day for your driver, and US$20-30 per person for the whole cruise crew.
Book online by sending us an inquiry or contacting us on WhatsApp at Egypt Day Trips. A deposit secures your cabin; you will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.
Yes. The cruise suits families and children. Children aged 12 and above pay the full price.
October to April, when daytime temperatures in Luxor and Aswan are mild and ideal for temple visits. Summer cruises (June to August) are hotter but quieter and often cheaper; sightseeing then starts early in the morning.
Aswan to Luxor is better if you are short on time: it takes 4 days and ends in Luxor, close to the West Bank tombs. Luxor to Aswan takes 5 days, adds an extra night on the Nile, and leaves time for an optional Abu Simbel trip at the end.
The MS Le Fayan is a 5-star Nile cruise ship sailing between Aswan and Luxor. Egypt Day Trips offers it as a 4-day/3-night cruise from Aswan or a 5-day/4-night cruise from Luxor, with full board, a private Egyptologist guide, and all temple entrance fees included.
Yes, on the last day of the 4-night cruise in Aswan, the Abu Simbel Temples by road or by air.
Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner), an Egyptologist guide, entrance fees between Luxor and Aswan, 24/7 doctor, and all transfers. Tips are extra.
Standard rooms and suites, all with floor-to-ceiling windows, private bathrooms, air conditioning, and TV.
Mondays from Aswan (3 nights to Luxor) and Thursdays from Luxor (4 nights to Aswan).
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