Slip between Luxor and Aswan aboard Le Fayan, a graceful river vessel where each unhurried mile brings a fresh page of pharaonic history into view. Mornings begin with palm groves and mudbrick villages drifting past the cabin window; afternoons find you walking the vast sandstone courts of Karnak and Luxor, standing before the twin sanctuaries of Kom Ombo, and tracing the finely cut reliefs of Edfu. Between visits, life on board slows into sun-drenched loungers, easy meals plated with quiet care, and evenings when the water burns copper and rose. Cabins are comfortable, the crew warm and quietly attentive, and the pace is exactly what a Nile journey should feel like. Ready to sail the river in style? Book Le Fayan with Daily Pyramids Tours.
The Le Fayan Nile Cruise carries you between Luxor and Aswan in relaxed, well-appointed comfort — a floating hotel that puts ancient Egypt right outside your window. Expect river-facing cabins, generous cuisine, and a crew that anticipates the small things. Ashore, expert guides lead you through Luxor and Karnak, the double temple of Kom Ombo, and the beautifully intact Temple of Horus at Edfu, blending genuine culture with true ease of travel.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
You are welcomed at Aswan Airport or your hotel by a representative who stays with you throughout the day’s touring. A private air-conditioned car heads first to the High Dam, the twentieth-century project that tamed the Nile’s floods, powered the nation, and prompted the vast rescue of Nubia’s monuments.
From there you drive to the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying in the ancient granite quarry where a hidden fracture halted its journey — a striking window into how these monoliths were cut, shaped, and moved.
A motorised felucca then ferries you across the river to Philae Temple, the beloved sanctuary of Isis rebuilt stone by stone on Agilkia Island after Lake Nasser rose. If time allows, an optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract reveals Aswan’s granite islets and clear river channels.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant before you board your Nile cruise and settle in. Dinner is served on board, followed by an overnight stay in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast on board, a private vehicle drives you roughly 45 km north to the riverside town of Kom Ombo. Here you explore the striking Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double sanctuary built in perfect mirror image and shared between Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Your guide walks you through the paired sanctuaries, hypostyle hall, and ritual chambers, then on to the small Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles unearthed nearby are beautifully displayed.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you rejoin the cruise as it slips north along the Nile toward Edfu. The afternoon drifts by in sugarcane fields, riverside hamlets, and sandstone bluffs — the classic scenery of Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing sets you up for tomorrow’s visit, and the vessel moors overnight at Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage takes you at a gentle clatter through Edfu town to the Temple of Horus — the most completely preserved ancient temple in Egypt.
Behind its enormous pylons lie vast halls and finely cut reliefs telling the myth of Horus and Seth alongside the daily rituals of the Ptolemaic priesthood. So little has been lost that you can still climb through the temple’s upper levels to its roof terraces.
Back on board, the cruise pushes north toward Luxor, and lunch is served as you sail.
On arrival, you visit Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument shaped across centuries by rulers such as Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Its grand colonnades, open courts, and sphinx-lined avenue trace out the ceremonial spine of ancient Thebes. The cruise stays docked overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and disembarkation, you cross to the West Bank of Luxor — the ancient necropolis of Thebes. Your day begins in the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open to vividly painted walls and the sacred texts that guided pharaohs safely through the afterlife.
Next comes the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, its stepped terraces rising into the cliff face — a bold architectural statement from one of Egypt’s most formidable female rulers.
A final stop is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the pair of towering seated figures that once guarded a vast mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. After lunch you are transferred to Luxor Airport or your hotel for departure
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
You are met at Luxor Airport or the train station by a representative and driven in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your waiting Nile cruise.
After check-in, you set out with your guide for the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious site ever built, enlarged again and again over two thousand years by successive pharaohs.
The touring continues at Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom masterpiece once tied to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant during the day before you return to the cruise for your overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast, you cross the river to the West Bank of Luxor for a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs preserve extraordinary painted scenes from the ancient Egyptian afterlife.
You then continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, its columned terraces cut into the cliffs and raised in honour of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A brief pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal seated statues that mark what remains of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you rejoin the cruise as it eases south toward Edfu. The overnight is spent on board while sailing along the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The cruise ties up at Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage clip-clops you into town for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus.
This astonishingly complete Ptolemaic sanctuary honours the falcon god Horus and remains one of the most fully preserved ancient temples anywhere in Egypt.
Back on board, the vessel sails on to Kom Ombo, where you tour the unusual double temple shared by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its mirrored plan and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the most distinctive sanctuaries along the Nile. Lunch is served on board as you sail, and the cruise continues toward Aswan.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The morning opens at the High Aswan Dam, a landmark of modern engineering that transformed Egyptian agriculture and gave rise to the enormous Lake Nasser.
You then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, a colossal granite monolith left half-cut in its quarry — a rare glimpse into ancient stone-working techniques on a monumental scale.
A motorboat carries you across to Philae Island for a guided visit to the Temple of Isis, the Ptolemaic sanctuary painstakingly relocated after the building of the Aswan Dam.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant, and the afternoon eases into a traditional felucca sail around Elephantine Island — the quietest, most photogenic way to take in Aswan’s granite outcrops and river life.
You return to the cruise for your final overnight on the Nile.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
After breakfast on board, you check out of your cabin, and a private air-conditioned vehicle transfers you to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
At Daily Pyramids Tours, all prices are quoted in US Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. However, we gladly accept payments in other major currencies such as Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), and more, based on the official daily exchange rate on the payment date.
Our prices reflect current market conditions, seasonal fluctuations, and service availability, so they may change without prior notice. Once a deposit or full payment is received, your booking price is locked in and guaranteed.
What’s Included in Our Packages:
Please check your specific booking confirmation and itinerary for exact inclusions and exclusions.
Holiday Supplement:
A 25% surcharge applies to all Nile Cruises and tour packages booked during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays due to peak demand.
To ensure a smooth booking process with Daily Pyramids Tours, our payment terms vary depending on the service type:
After payment, you will receive written confirmation, a tailored itinerary, and travel documents via email. Receipts for all payments will be provided.
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation terms are:
Refunds, when applicable, are processed within 14 business days of receiving your written cancellation notice. Some cruises or hotels may have stricter cancellation policies, which will be clearly communicated in your itinerary.
At Daily Pyramids Tours, we welcome families and offer the following children’s pricing:
Discounts apply only when children share accommodation with two full-paying adults. Note that certain Nile Cruises and luxury hotels may have different policies or restrictions for young children, which will be detailed in your itinerary if relevant.
Some special experiences are optional and not included in standard packages. You may book these in advance or arrange on-site (subject to availability). Examples include:
Optional tours are payable in USD or local currency (EGP). We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak seasons.
While our packages are comprehensive, travelers should budget for:
We advise carrying small amounts of local currency (EGP) for convenience, especially for tipping and shopping at local markets.
Tipping (“baksheesh”) is a customary way to show appreciation for good service in Egypt. Though not mandatory, it is widely appreciated:
Tipping is generally not included in your package price. We recommend carrying small USD or EGP bills for tipping convenience.
Nile cruise prices swing with length, standard of vessel, and what is bundled into the fare. As a rough guide, a 3-4 night sailing on a mid-range to luxury boat lands between $600 and $900 per person, while premium ships with richer inclusions and longer itineraries carry a higher price tag.
The sweet spot for sailing the Nile is October to April, when daytime temperatures are pleasant and the sightseeing is a pleasure rather than a slog. The peak summer stretch of May to September is best avoided, as the heat in Upper Egypt can climb to punishing levels.
Yes — a Nile cruise is one of the most rewarding ways to see Egypt. You move between the great temples and tombs without repacking a suitcase, wake each morning to a different stretch of river, and enjoy proper comfort and time to actually absorb what you’re seeing between visits.
Swimming in the Nile itself is not advised — water quality, currents, and boat traffic make it unsafe, and cruise vessels do not permit it. Many ships instead offer a proper swimming pool on the sundeck for a refreshing dip between excursions.
Daytime dress on board is easy and casual — think light, breathable fabrics that cope with warm sun and dusty temple sites. Evenings lean smart casual, especially at dinner and any onboard entertainment. When visiting temples, mosques, or churches, shoulders and knees should be covered as a courtesy.
