Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
MS Mayfair Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
The MS Mayfair Nile cruise gives you a clear choice of direction: board in Aswan for a 3-night sailing to Luxor, or board in Luxor for 4 nights to Aswan. This five-deck, five-star ship departs on Mondays and Fridays, and the fare includes full-board meals, private guided tours and entrance fees.
Upstream or downstream
Starting in Luxor gives you the longer trip and the slower build: the great temples of the east and west banks come first, then the ship heads south past Edfu and Kom Ombo to Aswan. Starting in Aswan suits travelers who arrive there from Abu Simbel or who want to finish in Luxor, where flights to Cairo are frequent. Neither is better, so choose by how the cruise links to the rest of your trip.
Mayfair rates, autumn to late spring
| Sailing | Triple, per person | Double, per person | Single, per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 nights from Aswan | $1,551 | $1,626 | $2,509 |
| 4 nights from Luxor | $1,925 | $2,011 | $3,140 |
June to August departures are not in the published fares; we quote them on request.
The ship
The Mayfair spreads over five decks, with public spaces designed for lounging and a large sun deck for the hours when the ship is under way. The tone is warm and unhurried, which suits couples, families with teenagers and first-time visitors who want comfort without a formal atmosphere. Because it sails into late May, it also works for travelers who want a spring cruise before the summer heat sets in.
Mayfair inclusions
Airport meet and greet, private air-conditioned transfers, full-board meals, private sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the program’s sites, and service charges and taxes. You pay separately for international flights, your visa, optional tours and tips.
Making it part of a bigger trip
If you sail from Aswan, spend a day before boarding on our Abu Simbel trip by road. If you end in Luxor, the Luxor hot air balloon ride is an easy early-morning add-on. Read the Nile cruise guide for more on the route, compare the Mayfair with other ultra deluxe Nile cruises, or ask us to tailor a trip with Cairo at either end.
Tour Highlights
English-Speaking tour guide/leader
All transfers by air-conditioning vehicle
Meet at the airport upon arrival
4/3 Nights Nile cruise
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Packages
04 Days / 03 Night From Aswan
On arrival, you will be met and escorted to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering. Continue by boat to Agilkia Island to explore the exquisite Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its beautifully preserved sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise, where lunch is served on board, followed in the evening by an international buffet dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double sanctuary dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board.
Later, explore the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the finest surviving temples of ancient Egypt. In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board your cruise.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a privately guided exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple, a monumental complex built over centuries, before continuing to Luxor Temple, once connected by a grand avenue of ram-headed sphinxes.
These extraordinary sites together embody Luxor’s enduring reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of its most remarkable archaeological landscapes.
Return to your Nile cruise in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia celebration on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. Continue with a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank, beginning with the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, beautifully set against the desert cliffs, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the Theban plain for more than three thousand years.
Following your visit, transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast.
05 Days / 04 Night From Aswan
Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Later, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s East Bank, home to the magnificent Temple of Karnak, a vast complex built over centuries by generations of pharaohs. Continue to the graceful Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by a ceremonial avenue of ram-headed sphinxes. Together, these monuments define Luxor’s reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes in existence.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation : Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the renowned Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set dramatically against the cliffs of the Theban mountains, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the plain for more than three millennia.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, sail toward Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. On arrival, visit the remarkable Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the best-preserved temples of the ancient world.
Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board as the journey continues along the Nile toward Kom Ombo. Visit the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
After the visit, return to your cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering that transformed the country’s irrigation and energy supply. Continue with a scenic boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its graceful sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia evening accompanied by an oriental dinner on board.
Meals: Overnight onboard
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Inclusions
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation on the Nile Cruise ship full board
- Private sightseeing tours in Luxor & Aswan (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
Sep To May - 03 Nights / 04 Days from Aswan
Triple Cabin - Per Person
$1551
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1626
Single Cabin - Per Person
$2509
Sep To May - 04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor
Triple Cabin - Per Person
$1925
Double Cabin - Per Person
$2011
Single Cabin - Per Person
$3140
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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MS Mayfair: Planning Your Sailing
The 3-night sailing starts in Aswan and the 4-night sailing starts in Luxor.
The ship is spread across five decks, including a spacious sun deck.
From September to May, it is $2,011 per person in a double cabin, $1,925 in a triple and $3,140 in a single.
June to August fares are not published. Send us your dates and we will quote.
Departures are on Mondays and Fridays.
No. Abu Simbel is not listed in the inclusions, but you can add it from Aswan by road or by air.
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