MS Mayfair

Nile Cruise | Egypt

Take voyaging across the River Nile to new heights on board the splendid MS Mayfair. Sailing from Luxor and exploring impressive sites such as Luxor’s East and West Bank, Edfu and Kom Ombo, you will be amazed by Egypt’s incredible history as it comes alive with each excursion and the support of your Egyptologist. The MS Mayfair offers plush interior, comfortable cabins, exceptional views and great facilities. On board the cruise you can indulge in impressive gastronomy at its Nile Avenue restaurant, refresh and unwind at its Spa, featuring treatments and sauna, and on its sun deck with its wonderful sun loungers, swimming pool and jacuzzi. Experience luxury and remarkable sites when you set sail on the River Nile aboard the MS Mayfair.

Cruise Highlights:

  • Visit the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut
  • Experience a Galabeya Party and Nubian Folkloric show
  • Explore the Kom Ombo Temple
  • Visit the High Dam and Temple of Philae
  • Discover Karnak and Luxor Temples
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  • Duration:

  • 8 Days, 7 Nights

  • Board Basis:

  • Full Board

  • Star Rating:

  • 5 star

  • Cruise Type:

  • River Cruise

  • # of Cabins:

  • 74 Cabins

  • Start / Finish:

  • 8 Days / 7 Nights: Luxor - Aswan - Luxor

  • Departures:

  • Every Monday throughout the year

  • Optional Extras:

  • - Hot Air Balloon Ride
    - Abu Simbel by Road
    - Abu Simbel by Air
    Please call our Reservation team for prices 020 8340 7612.

What's Included:

  • Itinerary:
  • 8 Day Nile Cruise Itinerary View Full Itinerary
  • Meals Included:
  • 8 Days / 7 Nights: 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches & 8 Dinners. Starting with lunch on day of check in and ending with breakfast on check out day.
  • Guide:
  • English speaking Egyptologist included
  • Excursions:
  • All excursions are included as per cruise itinerary below. (Except optional extras).
  • Entrance Fees:
  • Enrance Fees included as per cruise itinerary below
  • Assistance:
  • On-board 24 hour assistance available
  • Vehicles:
  • Minivan or coach depending on group size
  • Flights:
  • Return flights from your chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage allowance
  • Transfers:
  • Private transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure
  • ATOL:
  • ATOL Protection

What's Not Included:

  • Tips:
  • Tips for guides and crew
  • VISA Fees:
  • VISA Fees - $25pp
Note: * Mayfair Cruises reserves the right to change the schedule, itinerary and sailing hours for reasons beyond control, such as water level, opening of bridges, long queues at locks, etc. during the cruise. It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, a Nile Cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Full Itinerary

Embarkation In Luxor

Day 1 | Monday

On arrival in Luxor you will check in on board from 12:00, where lunch will be served at 12:30. In the afternoon you can enjoy afternoon tea at 17:00, with dinner to follow at 19:30 and music in the lounge from 21:00. Overnight stay in Luxor.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Luxor - Esna

Day 2 | Tuesday

In the morning enjoy breakfast from 6:30 before you visist the West Bank: Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Memnon at 07:00. On return you will have lunch on board the cruise at 13:00, before the ship sails towards Esna at 14:00. In the late afternoon, 17:00, enjoy an afternoon tea, before the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party at 19:00 and dinner to follow and music in the lounge. Overnight in Esna.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Esna – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Day 3 | Wednesday

In the morning you will set sail to Edfu, enjoying breakfast on board before visiting the Edfu Temple at 10:00. Following you visit you will sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy lunch on board, and afternoon tea in the latter part of the afternoon. At 18:00 you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple then set sail to Aswan. Dinner will be served on board and a Galabeya party will follow at 21:00. Overnight in Aswan.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan

Day 4 | Thursday

Enjoy your breakfast on board before visiting the High Dam and Temple of Philae at 08:00. You will then sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island and Agha Khan with afternoon tea from 15:00. Dinner will be served earlier at 17:00 as you will experience a Nubian Folkloric show at 19:30 and music in the lounge from 21:00. Overnight in Aswan.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan

Day 5 | Friday

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be served on board as you can enjoy relaxing on board the cruise. Overnight in Aswan.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna – Luxor

Day 6 | Saturday

In the morning you will sail to Kom Ombo enjoying breakfast and lunch on board, before sailing to Esna whilst you enjoy your afternoon tea. Dinner will be served on board in the evening with a Galabeya party at 21:00. Overnight in Luxor.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Luxor

Day 7 | Sunday

In the morning following your breakfast you will visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples at 07:30. Lunch and afternoon tea can b enjoyed on board, before dinner at 19:30 and a belly dance show and music in the lounge from 21:00. Overnight stay in Luxor.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Luxor (Disembark)

Day 8 | Monday

Enjoy your final breakfast on board before checking out.

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Note: Mayfair Cruises reserves the right to change the schedule, itinerary and sailing hours for reasons beyond control, such as water level, opening of bridges, long queues at locks, etc. during the cruise. It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, a Nile Cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Cabins:

The MS Mayfair offers a variety of 74 cabins from Deluxe to Presidential Suites and Executive cabins with veranda. Deluxe cabins are equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, safebox, mini-fridge, shower & bathtub and free Wi-Fi; Presidential Suites include the aforementioned in addition to a veranda and free access to the Lounge Bar and the Executive cabin & Veranda offers a breath-taking veranda, with spectacular Nile views.

Dining & Entertainment:

Nile Avenue – classy and elegant restaurant offering various culinary dishes, from contemporary to authentic meals, a la carte dishes, and sumptuous breakfast

Bel Air Lounge – sophisticated lounge bar serving cocktails and snacks

Sun Deck

Leisure Facilities:

Spa with sauna and aromatherapy massages

Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi

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