Cast off between Luxor and Aswan aboard the MayFlower and let the Nile do the storytelling. Sun-drenched mornings open onto reed-lined banks and mud-brick villages; afternoons unfold under the shade of colossal columns at Karnak, inside the painted burial chambers of the Valley of the Kings, and among the riverside stones of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Sail on to the island temple of Philae, then return each evening to airy lounges, easy dining and a sundeck where the desert light lingers long after the last minaret slips astern. Unhurried, comfortable and quietly cinematic, this is a Nile journey ready to reserve today with Daily Pyramids Tours.
Step aboard the MayFlower Nile Cruise for a graceful float through the heart of ancient Egypt. Well-appointed cabins frame ever-changing riverside vistas, while attentive service, refined menus and lively onboard evenings shape the rhythm of your days. Between meals and river breezes, guided excursions bring the wonders of Luxor, Aswan and the Valley of the Kings within easy reach — a rich, memorable Egyptian voyage waiting to unfold.
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Aswan City Tour
Whether you land at Aswan Airport or step out of your hotel, a Daily Pyramids representative is waiting to welcome you and remain at your side throughout the day’s discoveries. A private air-conditioned car glides you first to the High Dam, whose vast wall of stone tamed the Nile’s ancient floods and rescued a whole landscape of Nubian monuments from disappearing beneath the water.
From there you continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, still lying half-carved in the granite quarry where a hidden crack forced its makers to walk away — a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the working methods of ancient Egyptian masons.
A motorised felucca then carries you across the river to Philae Temple, the poetic island shrine of Isis, painstakingly moved stone by stone to Agilkia Island. If you fancy, an optional sail around Elephantine Island and the First Cataract reveals the tumble of granite boulders that shape Aswan’s river scenery.
Lunch is taken at a local restaurant before you board your Nile cruiser and settle into your cabin. Dinner is served onboard, and the evening ends with an overnight moored in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Sailing to Edfu
After breakfast onboard, a private vehicle takes you roughly 45 km north to Kom Ombo, where the perfectly symmetrical double temple rises beside the Nile. Its unusual layout was crafted to honour two gods in equal measure — Sobek, the crocodile deity, and Haroeris, a form of Horus.
You explore the mirrored sanctuaries, hypostyle halls and ritual chambers, then step into the small Crocodile Museum, where mummified crocodiles unearthed nearby are displayed with quiet reverence.
Lunch follows at a local restaurant before you rejoin the cruise and begin the gentle sail toward Edfu. The afternoon slips by on deck as sugarcane fields, ferrymen’s villages and honey-coloured sandstone cliffs drift past — the classic tableau of Upper Egypt.
An onboard briefing sets the scene for the next morning, and the vessel moors overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple & Arrival in Luxor
After breakfast, a horse-drawn carriage clatters you into Edfu town for a visit to the Temple of Horus, the most complete surviving temple from ancient Egypt.
Massive pylons, cavernous halls and wall after wall of crisp reliefs bring to life the mythic duel between Horus and Seth alongside the ceremonies of the Ptolemaic era. So intact is the structure that you can trace nearly every original level, right up to the rooftop terraces.
Back onboard, the cruise resumes its journey north toward Luxor, and lunch is served as the river unspools before you.
On arrival, you head to Luxor Temple on the East Bank, a monument reshaped over generations by rulers including Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.
Its stately colonnades, open sunlit courts and remnants of the sphinx-lined avenue evoke the ceremonial pulse of ancient Thebes. The cruise stays moored overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor West Bank & Departure
After breakfast and disembarkation, you cross to the West Bank, the great necropolis of Thebes. Your first stop is the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs open their doors to reveal vivid painted walls and sacred inscriptions written to guide pharaohs safely into the afterlife.
You continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, an architectural feat carved into the cliffs and dedicated to one of the most formidable female rulers Egypt ever knew.
A final pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering figures that once flanked the entrance to a now-vanished mortuary temple. Lunch follows, then a transfer to Luxor Airport or your hotel marks the close of the journey.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Exploration
Landing at Luxor Airport or stepping off the train, you are met by a Daily Pyramids representative and driven by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile cruise vessel.
Once settled onboard, your discoveries begin at the vast Karnak Temple Complex — the greatest religious construction ever raised — enlarged and embellished across two thousand years by generation after generation of pharaohs.
You continue to Luxor Temple, a New Kingdom jewel once linked to Karnak by the ceremonial Avenue of Sphinxes.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant during the day, then you return to your cabin for the first overnight aboard, moored in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: West Bank of Luxor – Sailing Toward Edfu
After breakfast, you cross to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 royal tombs preserve some of the most vivid depictions of the ancient Egyptian afterlife ever painted.
You continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a striking terraced sanctuary cut into the limestone cliffs and dedicated to Egypt’s most powerful female pharaoh.
A brief pause is made at the Colossi of Memnon, two solitary giants marking what remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you rejoin the vessel and begin sailing south toward Edfu, spending the night onboard as the Nile slides quietly past.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
The cruise arrives at Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage carries you into town for a guided visit to the Temple of Horus.
This extraordinarily well-preserved Ptolemaic sanctuary is devoted to the falcon-headed Horus and stands as one of the most complete ancient temples anywhere in Egypt.
Back onboard, the vessel continues to Kom Ombo, where a rare double temple honours Sobek, the crocodile god, together with Haroeris, a form of Horus.
Its mirrored plan and dramatic riverside setting make it one of the most distinctive shrines along the entire Nile. Lunch is served onboard while sailing, and the journey then presses on toward Aswan.
Overnight is spent onboard in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights and Nile Sailing
The morning opens with a visit to the High Aswan Dam, a landmark of twentieth-century engineering whose creation of Lake Nasser transformed farming and water management across Egypt.
Next comes the Unfinished Obelisk, a titanic granite shaft still resting in its quarry — an unusually intimate window on the tools and techniques of ancient stonework.
A motorboat then whisks you to Philae Island for a guided tour of the Temple of Isis, a Ptolemaic sanctuary rescued and rebuilt after the dam’s construction.
Lunch is enjoyed at a local restaurant, followed by a traditional felucca sail around Elephantine Island — a slower, gentler way to take in Aswan’s granite outcrops and river life.
You return to the vessel for your final night onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Departure from Aswan
After a leisurely breakfast onboard, you check out of your cabin, and a private air-conditioned vehicle transfers you to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
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.
Pricing for a Nile cruise shifts with the length of the itinerary, the standard of the vessel and the services included in your fare. As a general guide, expect $600 to $900 per person for a 3–4 night sailing on a mid-range to luxury boat, with premium ships offering more elaborate amenities and longer routes commanding a higher price.
The sweet spot for a Nile cruise runs from October to April, when cooler air and gentler sunshine make sightseeing genuinely enjoyable. The peak summer stretch from May to September is best avoided, as temperatures across Upper Egypt climb to intense levels.
Absolutely. A Nile cruise is one of the most relaxed and rewarding ways to discover Egypt, weaving together ever-changing river vistas with guided visits to legendary temples and tombs. You gain comfort, ease of travel and a deeply cultural experience all in one journey.
Swimming in the Nile itself is generally discouraged, chiefly for health and safety reasons — water quality varies and currents can be surprisingly strong. Most cruise vessels do not permit river bathing.
Onboard style is relaxed by day, with light, breathable fabrics recommended for the warm Egyptian climate. Evenings lean towards smart casual for dinners and events, and modest, shoulder-covering attire is appreciated when visiting temples, mosques and other sacred sites.
