The most elegant ‘Art Deco’ stylish 5 Star Deluxe Nile Cruise boat sailing the Nile can be found on this MS Mayfair Nile cruise 3, 4 and 7 night sailing options from Luxor or Aswan. Visiting all the famous Monuments in Luxor, Temples Enroute and delightful Nubian Aswan with more attractions both Ancient and Contemporary. Cruise features such as sauna, top deck jacuzzi, sun lounger beds along with 52 Cabins including  2 Presidential suites (31 sqm) with Balconies, 2 Single Cabins, 8 Executive cabins with Balconies (20sqm).

Included:

 Accommodation on board with full board basis

 Shore excursions and Nile Cruise sightseeing tours

 Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure

 All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles

 Assistance from our personnel during your stay and excursions

 All sightseeing tours and excursions shared with Nile cruise group

 Excursions to Karnak and Luxor Temples

 Excursions to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut  Temple

 Excursions to Edfu and KomOmbo Temples

 Excursions to Philae Temple, High Dam and  the Unfinished Obelisk

 Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan

 On board entertainment programme  

 English-speaking tour guide for all Nile Cruise tours and shore excursions

 Service charges and all applicable taxes included in the cruise price

Excluded:

 Tipping to Nile cruise crew and guides

 Personal spending money

Itinerary:

5 DAYS - LUXOR / ASWAN EVERY MONDAY

Monday: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Welcome to Egypt. You will be met and assisted at Luxor International Airport by a Holidays at Egypt  Representative who will transfer you to your 5 Star deluxe MS Mayfair Nile cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Upon arrival at the Cruise, your Representative will assist you with a smooth check and time to enjoy a delicious lunch before heading out with your Expert English speaking Tour Guide for your first tour on the East Bank of Luxor to Karnak and LuxorTemples.

Karnak Temple, a fascinating Temple and the largest place of worship ever built.

 Its ancient name Ipet-isut means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’.

The Temple or more correctly, the complex of Temples, was built over more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of Pharaohs. Within the complex, the great ‘Hypostyle Hall’ is an incredible forest of giant pillars.

(Lunch included in a quality restaurant).

Next on to nearby Luxor Temple (the two Temples were once linked by the ‘Avenue of Sphinx’ which is currently being reconstructed).

Then continue the tour to visit the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun.

 After the tour, you will taken to your Nile Cruise for an overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Tuesday: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

Breakfast on Board.  before departing with your Tour Guide to visit West Bank to the Valley of the Kings and Queens and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari). Starting with TheValley of the Kings (the original resting place of the world famous boy King Tutankhamun), and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari and the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon.(The three tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit).

Please Note: There is an additional Charge to enter the Tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. After the tours you will return to your Nile Cruise lunch and sailing to Esna through the Lock with afternoon tea on board and evening cocktail reception and dinner. Overnight in Esna 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wednesday: Edfu and KomOmbo Temples

Breakfast on board. whilst getting ready for an early 8:00am visit with your Tour Guide toEdfu Temple. A Kalesh ride ( horse and carriage) will take you for an exploration of the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best preserved of the Egyptian Temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers and chapels. Two statues of Horus flank the twin towered entrance gate; and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library. 

Sailing to KomOmbo with Lunch and  afternoon tea, Later, on arrival at KomOmbo, you will be taken with your Guide to see KomOmbo Temple which is shared by two Gods Sobek and Haeroris in KomOmbo ( the only Temple shared by two Gods in Egypt ). Sailing on to Aswanunder the large structure of Aswan Bridge considered the ‘Gateway to Nubia’. Before arriving in Aswan, there will be dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Thursday: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

Early breakfast on board then an 8:00am visit the with your Tour Guide to the Aswan High Dam which was built in the 1960’s to provide the much needed electricity and irrigation for the country.

Nubia, the area that was flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has ever known.

Then we go to see the ‘Unfinished Obelisk’ which still lay in the granite quarries which provided ancient Egypt with building materials. It would have been the largest piece of stone ever handled but when a crack was discovered it was abandoned where it was being hewn.

Cross by boat to Angilika Island, to see the Temple of Isis at Philae which is one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built.

 Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers and reliefs which include the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Friday: Aswan Nile Cruise

After breakfast, you will disembark and check out of your Nile Cruise be treated to a delightful morning sailing around the Cataract Islands in a traditional ‘Felucca’ boat witnessing the beauty of these unique islands, bird life and streams swirling over the rocks with an abundance of plants.

 You will get to see the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan which sits high on a hill and once a year, his widow places a single red rose outside in memory of her beloved Husband. 

After you tranquil sail, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport / train station for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4 DAYS - ASWAN / LUXOR EVERY FRIDAY

Friday: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

You will be met and assisted on arrival at Aswan Airport and be transferred to your MS Mayfair Nile cruise for Embarkation.

 After lunch, your expert English speaking tour guide will escort you on a visit to discover the Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960’s to provide the much needed electricity and irrigation for the country.

Nubia, the area which was flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has known.

after this tou will visit the Unfinished Obelisk Then moving on to explore the Temple of Philae devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor and one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built.

Following this, you will be treated to a delightful salling around the Cataract Islands in a traditional ‘Felucca’ boat witnessing the beauty of these unique islands, bird life and streams swirling over the rocks with an abundance of plants.

You will get to see the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan which sits high on a hill and once a year, his widow places a single red rose outside in memory of her beloved Husband.

Back on board your Nile Cruise for evening.Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Saturday: KomOmbo and Edfu Temples

Early breakfast on board from 7:00am while sailing to KomOmbo. Morning to relax on board and take in the breathtaking views of the Nile and it’s culture unchanged for centuries. At around 12:30pm, you will be escorted by your Tour Guide to visit KomOmbo Templestanding on high grounds overlooking the Nile.

It differs from other Temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to a divinity: ‘Haroeris’ with his falcon head and ‘ Sobek ‘ with it’s crocodile head. The Temple of KomOmbo was built in honor of these two deities, Sobek being known as the God of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus.

Back on board for Lunch. Then around 4.00pm in the afternoon, enjoy afternoon tea on the sundeck while sailing to Edfu. At 5.00pm, you will explore  Edfu, the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best preserved of the Egyptian Temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers and chapels.

 Two statues of Horus flank the twin towered entrance gate and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library.

 From 7:30pm Sailing to Esna with dinner on board with your fun filled ‘Galabeya Party’ to end the evening in style.  Overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sunday: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

Early Sailing to Luxor with breakfast on board. Lunch at 1:00pm then a tour with your Guide at 3.00pm to the East Bank of Luxor to explore Karnak and Luxor Temples. Karnak Temple,is a fascinating Temple and the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’.

 The Temple or more correctly, the complex of Temples, was built over more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of Pharaohs.

 Within the complex, the great ‘Hypostyle Hall’ is an incredible forest of giant pillars. (Lunch included in a quality restaurant).

Next on to nearby Luxor Temple (the two Temples were once linked by the ‘Avenue of Sphinx’ which is currently being reconstructed).

Then continue the tour to visit the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. After the tour, you will taken to your Nile Cruise  for an overnight stay in Luxor. Dinner on board in the evening. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Monday: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Early breakfast at 7.00am then check out and disembark your Nile Cruise where you will be escorted with your Tour Guide for your final tour over on the West Bank of Luxor at 08:00am to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari). 

Starting with The Valley of the Kings (the original resting place of the world famous boy King Tutankhamun), and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari and the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon.

(The three tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit) .

 After your Tour, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your departure.

Please Note: There is an additional Charge to enter the Tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.

Meals: Breakfast.

8 DAYS - LUXOR / LUXOR EVERY MONDAY

Monday: Luxor Nile Cruise

Welcome to Egypt. You will be met and assisted at Luxor International Airport by a Holidays at Egypt  Representative who will transfer you to your 5 Star Deluxe Mayfair Nile cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Upon arrival at the Cruise, your Representative  will assist you with a smooth check in.overnight in Luxor with meals included.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Tuesday: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

Very early breakfast on board in order to be escorted by your expert English speaking Tour Guide to visit West Bank of Luxor to the Valley of the Kings & Queens and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari).

Starting with The Valley of the Kings (the original resting place of the world famous boy King Tutankhamun), and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari and the two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon.

(The three tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit).

Please Note: There is an additional Charge to enter the Tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. After the tours you will return to your Nile Cruise lunch and sailing to Esna through the Lock with afternoon tea on board and evening cocktail reception and dinner.

 Overnight in Esna

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Wednesday: Edfu and KomOmbo Temples

Early breakfast on board before a visit around 8am with your Guide to Edfu Temple. A Kalesh ride ( horse and carriage) will take you for an exploration of the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best preserved of the Egyptian Temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers and chapels.

 Two statues of Horus flank the twin towered entrance gate; and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library.

 Sailing to KomOmbo with  Lunch and  afternoon tea on board.Dinner and ‘Galabeya Party’ in the evening. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Thursday: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

Early breakfast on board then an 8:00am  visit the with your Tour Guide to the Aswan High Dam which was built in the 1960’s to provide the much needed electricity and irrigation for the country. Nubia, the area that was flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has ever known.

Then we go to see the ‘Unfinished Obelisk’ which still lay in the granite quarries which provided ancient Egypt with building materials.

 It would have been the largest piece of stone ever handled but when a crack was discovered it was abandoned where it was being hewn.

Cross by boat to Angilika Island, to see the Temple of Isis at Philae which is one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built.

Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers and reliefs which include the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Friday: Nile Cruise Optional Excursions

After breakfast, you will be treated to a delightful morning sall around the Cataract Islands in a traditional ‘Felucca’ boat witnessing the beauty of these unique islands, bird life and streams swirling over the rocks with an abundance of plants. You will get to see the Mausoleum of the Aga Khan which sits high on a hill and once a year, his widow places a single red rose outside in memory of her beloved Husband. 

After you tranquil sail, you will return to your cruise for lunch and the afternoon to relax on board, take a sauna or jacuzzi, or choose one of the many optional tours in cultural Aswan like the Nubian Museum, Villages or colourful Market with its incense and spices. 

Evening dinner and overnight in Aswan, 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Saturday: Nile Cruise Tour to KomOmbo Temple

Early breakfast on board whilst sailing to KomOmbo for a visit around 12.30pm at KomOmbo Temple which is shared by two Gods Sobek and Haeroris in KomOmbo( the only Temple shared by two Gods in Egypt). Lunch and afternoon tea on board whilst sailing on to Edfu with afternoon tea and dinner in the evening with a ‘Galabeya Party’. Overnight in Esna. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Sunday: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Breakfast on board with the morning to relax then lunch on board before being escorted with your Tour Guide  to the East bank of Luxor for the fascinating exploration of the  majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. After the tour, you will taken to your Cruise for an overnight stay in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Monday: Luxor Nile Cruise - Final Departure

Disembarkation after breakfast where you will be escorted by your Tour Guide for your final tour on the East Bank of Luxor.

KarnakTemple,is a fascinating Temple and the largest place of worship ever built.

 Its ancient name Ipet-isut means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’.

The Temple or more correctly, the complex of Temples, was built over more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of Pharaohs. Within the complex, the great ‘Hypostyle Hall’ is an incredible forest of giant pillars.

Transfer after the tour for your return to Luxor Airport or the Train Terminal.

Meals: Breakfast

Cruise:

There are 5 Decks in Total hosting Cabins with Restaurant on the Nile Deck, a classy Salon Lounge on the Upper first Deck, a sophisticated Lounge Bar on the Bel Air deck, and a Jacuzzi, Pool and cozy Bed Sun Loungers on the Sundeck.

 Swimming pool and Jacuzzi

 Spa - steam and sauna with aromatherapy and massage

 Swimming pool bar

 Nile Avenue Restaurant

 Bel Air Lounge bar

 Library, table games and business corner

 Boutique, gift shop and hairdresser

 First-aid clinic with medical service on call

 Egyptologist

 Laundry and dry cleaning

  Cabin :

The stylish Cabins aboard the M.S Mayfair are unmatched against other Nile cruises.A classy blend  of  intimacy and comfort  with tasteful attention to details.

 Dark wooden pieces set off by black and crème tones create a soothing ambience all complimented with calming light walls to provide a haven of comfort to relax in after a long day of sightseeing.
 

 LCD televisions sets & satellite channels

 Tea & coffee making facilities

 In-room safe & mini bar

 In-house movie program & music system

 Individually controlled air-conditioned system

 Internet connection

 Telephones with international direct dial

 All bathrooms feature bathtubs and hair dryers

 Large panoramic windows

 220V Electricity

 Connected cabins are available

May - September (Price Per Person)

Prices - Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.Current prices valid through excluding Christmas Holidays.

Payment - Early Reservations advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces..Booking secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment.

Transportation - Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air conditioned vehicles by road.Wi-Fi, Bottled water and ice box all included whilst travelling by road. All are new vehicles of the latest design and technology.

Food and drinks - Nile Cruise Boats offer lunch on arrival and breakfast on your departure. On board, all meals are included along with certain drinks. Alcoholic drinks served at the bar and restaurants are at an additional cost

Excursions - Included are the sites enroute including Luxor: Luxor and Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon,along the Nile to Aswan including Edfu and KomOmbo Temples.In Aswan,High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk

Tour Guides - Are available to assist you with transfers to and from Airports, Hotels assisting at Airports with Visa, tickets, luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.

Travelling with Children - Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Holidays at Egypt  offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise and the Red Sea Resorts.

Wheelchair Travellers - Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides are always ready and available.For Wheelchair adapted tours and packages in Egypt .