Nile Cruises — Egypt by Boreas

Le Fayan — Luxury Nile Cruise Ship

A Nile cruise ship sailing between Aswan and Luxor. Four room types, a pool sundeck, a spa and a gym.

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4
Room categories
3–7
Nights
Nile cruise
Aswan ⇄ Luxor
Vessel & route
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Pool sundeck
Le Fayan Nile cruise ship moored on the Nile Le Fayan — sundeck plunge pool and sunbeds Le Fayan — Presidential Suite living area with river view

Le Fayan sails the Nile between Aswan and Luxor. Pick a Deluxe Room, Junior Suite, Family Suite or the Presidential Suite, all with Nile views. Relax by the pool, dine on Egyptian flavors, and tour the temples with an Egyptologist.

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Specifications
4
Room categories
3–7
Nights
Nile cruise
Vessel type
Aswan ⇄ Luxor
Route
Mon · Thu
Departures
12:00 / 8:00
Check-in / out

Departs Aswan on Mondays (3 or 7 nights) and Luxor on Thursdays (4 or 7 nights).

Accommodation

Four room types. All have Nile views.

Deluxe Room
Nile-view window

Floor-to-ceiling Nile window.

Junior Suite
King bed · Nile-view windows

King bed, large bathroom, Nile-view windows.

Family Suite
King bed · Private balcony

King bed plus a sofa that turns into kids’ beds. Living area and private balcony.

Presidential Suite
Separate bedroom · Jacuzzi

Separate bedroom with a king bed, living and dining area, jacuzzi and separate shower.

Le Fayan — Deluxe Room with twin beds and panoramic Nile window Le Fayan — Junior Suite double bed Le Fayan — Family Suite bedroom and sofa
Inside the Presidential Suite

A separate bedroom, a living and dining area, and a marble bathroom.

Le Fayan — Presidential Suite marble bathroom Le Fayan — Presidential Suite lounge Le Fayan — Presidential Suite king bed with Nile window Le Fayan — breakfast in the Presidential Suite
Onboard
Le Fayan — sundeck plunge pool
Sundeck & pool

Rooftop pool, jacuzzi and sunbeds. Open all day.

Le Fayan — sundeck bar
Sundeck bar

A bar by the pool with shaded seating.

Le Fayan — main restaurant
Restaurant

Egyptian-inspired menus, buffet breakfast and wine. Dinner under the stars on request.

Le Fayan — lounge bar
Lounge bar

Drinks, books, board games and movies.

Le Fayan — spa treatment room
Spa

Two massage beds, a sauna and a shower.

Le Fayan — reception and lobby
Reception

A marble lobby. Your key and welcome pack are ready on arrival.

Also on board: a gym and a library.

Entertainment & Experiences
  • Belly dance show
  • Galabeya party
  • Nubian folkloric show
  • Aswan nature reserve boat trip
  • Nubian house visit
  • Hot air balloon (optional)

Private-hours site visits available on request.

Itinerary
5 Days / 4 Nights · Luxor to Aswan

Four nights from Luxor to Aswan, with an Egyptologist guide at every stop.

Day1

Thursday · Luxor

  • Check-in from 12:00 PM, then lunch
  • Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple
  • Dinner and entertainment, overnight in Luxor
Day2

Friday · Luxor West Bank · Edfu

  • Optional hot air balloon ride
  • Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
  • Lunch, then sail to Edfu via Esna Lock
  • Dinner and entertainment, overnight in Edfu
Day3

Saturday · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan

  • Edfu Temple, by horse carriage
  • Lunch, then Kom Ombo Temple
  • Sail to Aswan, dinner and entertainment, overnight there
Day4

Sunday · Aswan

  • Philae Temple
  • Boat tour of the Aswan nature reserve and a Nubian house visit
  • Dinner and entertainment, overnight in Aswan
Day5

Monday · Aswan · Disembarkation

  • Optional Abu Simbel visit
  • Breakfast, check-out by 8:00 AM

Also: 3 nights from Aswan, and 7 nights from either port. Itineraries may change.

On the itinerary
  • Egyptologist guide at every site
  • Meals as listed
  • Evening entertainment
Optional & on request
  • Abu Simbel excursion
  • Hot air balloon ride
  • Private-hours visits to major sites
  • Airport transfers
Good to Know
Check-in & check-out Check-in from 12:00 PM. Check-out by 8:00 AM.
Dietary needs Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free available. Tell us when you book.
Outside food & drink No outside drinks or unsealed food on board.
Currency & payment Onboard prices are in Egyptian pounds. You can pay in USD, EUR or GBP, or with Visa or Mastercard.
Medical care A doctor is on call, with first responders on board.
Smoking Smoking on the sundeck only.
Connectivity Internet may be patchy while sailing.
Guiding Egyptologist guide at every site.

Independently owned and operated. Represented by Boreas — you book and travel through Boreas, with the vessel’s own crew running the cruise.

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Le Fayan — guest beside the ship's hull Le Fayan — rack of lamb with quinoa and vegetables Le Fayan — fresh fruit platter by the pool