Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise | 3, 4 & 7 Nights, Private Touring

Duration4 or 5 or 8 Days
AvailabilityEvery Friday from Aswan & Monday from Luxor
PickupAswan or Luxor Airport
Tour TypePrivate Tour

Overview

Why the Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise Has Only 37 Suites

The Le Fayan Suites Nile cruise is for travellers who want space on the river. Most Nile cruise ships carry 60 to 70 cabins. Le Fayan Suites carries 37 suites and no standard cabins at all: 36 Luxury Suites and one Royal Suite. Fewer guests means a quieter sun deck, a calmer dining room and a crew with more time for each guest.

We sell the ship in our Luxury class, the highest of our four ship categories. It is rated 5-star in Egypt, and we consider it 5-star by Western standards too. On board you have a sun deck with a pool, a restaurant, a lounge bar and a wellness centre.

What makes this an Egypt Best Vacations cruise, and not just a suite booking, is the touring. Every shore visit is private. Your own licensed Egyptologist guide and vehicle take your party to Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings. There is no coach and no group to wait for, so you start when you are ready and stay as long as you like.

We are a licensed tour operator based in Luxor, founded by a professional Egyptologist, and a TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice winner in 2024, 2025 and 2026. You can compare this ship with the others in our collection of luxury Nile River cruises.

Three itineraries, one ship

3 nights, Aswan to Luxor. Sails every Friday. The High Dam and Philae in Aswan, then Kom Ombo, Edfu and both banks of Luxor.
4 nights, Luxor to Aswan. Sails every Monday. Luxor’s East and West Banks first, then south through the Esna Lock to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan.
7 nights, Luxor to Luxor. Sails every Monday. The full round trip, with a free day in Aswan that leaves time for Abu Simbel.

Facilities and Amenities

Le Fayan Suites at a glance:

Class: Luxury Nile cruise ship (5-star in Egypt, 5-star by Western standards)
Accommodation: 37 suites: 36 Luxury Suites and 1 Royal Suite
Departure days: every Friday from Aswan, every Monday from Luxor
Routes: Aswan to Luxor (3 nights), Luxor to Aswan (4 nights), Luxor to Luxor (7 nights)
Meals: full board on all sailings (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Touring: private, with your own licensed Egyptologist guide and vehicle

Facilities & Amenities:

37 suites: 36 Luxury Suites and 1 Royal Suite
Suites of about 39 m² on average, each with a large panoramic window facing the Nile
Private bathroom with shower in every suite
Individually controlled air conditioning
Flat-screen TV, minibar and Wi-Fi in every suite
Sun deck with swimming pool and loungers
Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Lounge bar
Wellness centre with spa and Jacuzzi
Gym
24-hour reception
Laundry service
Gift shop

3 Night Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: Departs Every Friday

FridayAswan: the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk

Your Egyptologist guide meets you at Aswan Airport, the railway station or your hotel, holding a sign with your name. Your private tour begins at the High Dam, completed in 1970, which created Lake Nasser. A motorboat then takes you to the Temple of Isis at Philae, moved stone by stone to Agilkia Island to save it from the water. You finish at the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in the granite quarry where it cracked. You then board Le Fayan Suites for check-in and lunch. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan. A Nubian village visit is an optional tour this afternoon.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

SaturdaySail north to Kom Ombo and sailing to Edfu

Le Fayan Suites then heads north to Kom Ombo, the double temple shared by the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, with the Crocodile Museum beside it. The ship sails on to Edfu. A horse-drawn carriage takes you from the dock to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, built under the Ptolemies between 237 and 57 BC. The ship then sails north through the Esna Lock to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SundayLuxor's West Bank

After breakfast you leave the ship and cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, where your ticket covers three tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Then, head back to your Nile cruise for a free evening in Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Optional tour: sunrise hot-air balloon flight over the West Bank

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

MondayDisembarkation, then Luxor's East Bank

After breakfast and check out, your guide takes you to Karnak, the largest temple complex in Egypt, and to Luxor Temple. Then, transfer to Luxor airport or Luxor railway or Luxor hotels.

Meals: Breakfast.

4 Night Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan: Departs Every Monday

Monday Luxor's East Bank and embarkation

Your Egyptologist guide meets you at Luxor Airport, the railway station or your hotel. Your private tour begins at Karnak, with its Great Hypostyle Hall, sacred lake and the obelisks of Hatshepsut and Thutmose I, and continues to Luxor Temple. You then board Le Fayan Suites for check-in and lunch. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

TuesdayThe West Bank, then sailing through the Esna Lock to Edfu

You spend the morning on the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, where your ticket covers three tombs, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. You return on board for lunch as the ship sails south and passes through the Esna Lock in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

WednesdayEdfu, Kom Ombo and sailing to Aswan

A horse-drawn carriage takes you to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The ship sails on to Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris and the Crocodile Museum, then continues to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ThursdayAswan: the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk

Your private tour of Aswan covers the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis at Philae, reached by motorboat. The afternoon is free. A felucca sail around Elephantine Island and a Nubian village visit are optional tours. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

FridayOptional Abu Simbel and disembarkation

You can take the early optional tour to Abu Simbel by road, returning by early afternoon, or have breakfast at leisure. You then leave the ship, and your private vehicle takes you to Aswan Airport, the railway station or your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.

7 Night Le Fayan Suites Nile Cruise from Luxor to Luxor: Departs Every Monday

MondayWelcome aboard Le Fayan Suites

Our representative meets you at Luxor Airport or the railway station and takes you to the ship. You settle into your suite and have lunch on board. The rest of the day is free, on the sun deck or in Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

TuesdayThe West Bank, then sailing through the Esna Lock to Edfu

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

WednesdayEdfu, Kom Ombo and sailing to Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

ThursdayAswan: the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk

Your private tour of Aswan covers the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Isis at Philae, reached by motorboat. The afternoon is free. Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

FridayA free day in Aswan, with optional Abu Simbel

The extra day is what the 7-night cruise is for. You can take the optional tour to Abu Simbel by road, leaving around 4 am and returning by early afternoon, to see the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the smaller temple of Nefertari. Or you can spend a slower day in Aswan: the Nubian Museum, the souk, or a felucca sail. The ship stays in Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SaturdaySailing north by Kom Ombo to Edfu to Luxor

Le Fayan Suites leaves Aswan and sails north with the current. The second call at Kom Ombo is at leisure. Then, it sets sail to Edfu, then to Esna Lock, and then to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

SundayLuxor's East Bank

After breakfast, your guide takes you to Karnak, with its Great Hypostyle Hall, sacred lake and obelisks, and to Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

MondayDisembarkation

After breakfast on board, your private vehicle takes you to Luxor Airport, the railway station or your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.

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Price Per Person Per Travel Season

3-Night Nile Cruise Package Price

Season	Triple	Twin	Single
1 May – 30 September	$2,100	$2,200	$3,740
1 October – 20 December	$2,200	$2,400	$4,080
21 December – 4 January	$2,900	$3,200	$5,440
5 January – 25 March	$2,200	$2,400	$4,080
26 March – 10 April	$2,700	$2,900	$4,930
11 April – 30 April	$2,200	$2,400	$4,080

4-Night Nile Cruise Package Price

Season	Triple	Twin	Single
1 May – 30 September	$2,600	$2,800	$4,760
1 October – 19 December	$2,800	$3,100	$5,270
20 December – 4 January	$3,735	$4,000	$6,800
5 January – 25 March	$2,800	$3,100	$5,270
26 March – 10 April	$3,300	$3,600	$6,120
11 April – 30 April	$2,800	$3,100	$5,270

7-Night Nile Cruise Package Price

Season	Triple	Twin	Single
1 May – 30 September	$4,550	$4,800	$8,160
1 October – 17 December	$4,800	$5,200	$8,840
18 December – 4 January	$6,400	$6,930	$11,780
5 January – 25 March	$4,800	$5,200	$8,840
26 March – 10 April	$5,900	$6,350	$10,795
11 April – 30 April	$4,800	$5,200	$8,840

Price Includes

Accommodation on board Le Fayan Suites in a Luxury Suite for 3, 4 or 7 nights
Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day on board
All sightseeing listed in the itinerary, with entrance fees paid
Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide on every shore visit
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all sightseeing and transfers
Pick-up and drop-off at the airport, railway station or your hotel in Luxor and Aswan
Horse-drawn carriage at Edfu and motorboat to Philae
All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

Domestic flights
Drinks
Optional tours, such as Abu Simbel, the Nubian village and the hot-air balloon
Gratuities
Gratuities
Travel insurance

Things to Know

Pricing Policy

All our prices are in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges. We accept USD, Euros, GBP, CAD, AUD and NZD. The starting price is for one adult in a triple room on a private tour. It shows the lowest price during the low season.

Tipping

Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.

Here is a suggested tipping list:

Driver – full day $3-5 per person per day.

Driver – transfer $1-3 per person per day.

Tour guide – full day $15-20 per person per day.

Tour guide – half day $10-15 per person per day.

Representative / tour leader $3-5 per person per day.

Luxury Nile cruise crew $10-20 per person per night at the end of the cruise.

Children Policy

Children from 0 – 5.99 years are free.
Children from 6 – 11 years pay 50% of the adult price.
Children from 12 years pay adult price.

Deposit and Payment

A deposit between 25-50% is required to secure your booking through a payment link. The remaining balance will also be paid through payment links.

Cancellation Policy

We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.

From the date of booking up to 75 days before the date of your arrival, 10% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 74 and 61 days before your arrival date, 25% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 60 and 30 days before your arrival date, 50% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 75% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 14 and 08 days before your arrival date, 90% of the total tour price will be charged.
Between 07 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the total tour price will be charged.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is not included. We strongly recommend buying a policy that covers medical care and trip cancellation before you travel.

Extra Expenses & Additional Entry Tickets

Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:

Tombs of Seti I and Ramses V in the Valley of the Kings
Entering the Tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.

Other personal expenses during your trip may include:

Food tours and alcoholic beverages.
Tipping for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
Visa fees and recreational activities.
Additional transportation.
Unexpected costs due to bad weather, flight cancellations, or extra hotel nights and meals.

FAQs

When does the Le Fayan Suites Nile cruise sail?

Le Fayan Suites sails from Aswan every Friday on the 3-night cruise to Luxor, and from Luxor every Monday on the 4-night cruise to Aswan. The 7-night round trip leaves Luxor every Monday and returns there the following Monday.

How many suites does Le Fayan Suites have?

The ship has 37 suites: 36 Luxury Suites and one Royal Suite. There are no standard cabins on board, so the ship carries far fewer guests than a typical Nile cruise ship of its size.

Is Le Fayan Suites a 5-star ship?

Yes. We sell Le Fayan Suites in our Luxury class, the highest of our four ship categories. It is rated 5-star in Egypt and we consider it 5-star by Western standards as well.

Are the shore visits private?

Yes. On this cruise your sightseeing is private. Your own Egyptologist guide and vehicle take your party to each site, so you start when you are ready and stay as long as you like. You share the ship with other guests, but not your guide.

What is included in the price?

Your suite on full board, with breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, all the sightseeing in the itinerary with entrance fees, a private licensed Egyptologist guide, transfers on arrival and departure in Luxor and Aswan, the horse-drawn carriage at Edfu and the motorboat to Philae. Drinks, tips, flights and optional tours are not included.

Can I visit Abu Simbel on this cruise?

Yes, as an optional tour from Aswan. The trip is by road, about three hours each way, leaving early in the morning. On the 7-night cruise the ship spends a full extra day in Aswan, which is the easiest day for it.

Which is better, the 3-night or the 4-night cruise?

Both visit the same temples. The 3-night cruise sails downstream from Aswan to Luxor and suits a shorter trip. The 4-night cruise sails from Luxor to Aswan and adds a free afternoon in Aswan. Choose by the day of the week that fits your flights: Friday from Aswan, or Monday from Luxor.

Do children get a discount?

Yes, when a child shares a suite with the parents. Children under 6 travel free and children aged 6 to 11 pay half the adult price. From 12 years they pay the adult price.