MS Mayfair Nile Cruise

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Duration

4 or 5 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

The MS Mayfair Nile offers five gorgeous decks and exceptional service. Helpful, friendly personnel complements stylish public spaces, a big sundeck, and comfy accommodations. Even though you’ll see old landmarks along the way, you’ll appreciate it better in your floating hotel room. MS Mayfair’s Nile cruise visits Luxor or Aswan.

 

Trip Details:

Duration 5 Days 4 Nights or 4 Days 3 Nights
Tours Type Private Tours
Available Languages English – Spanish – Portuguese – German – French
Pick Up & Drop Off Luxor or Aswan
Cruise Schedule Monday Luxor to Aswan – Friday Aswan to Luxor
Cruise Standard 5* Ultra Deluxe

 

Guest Services:

  • Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
  • Spa – steam and sauna with aromatherapy and massage
  • Swimming pool bar
  • Nile Avenue Restaurant
  • Bel Air Lounge bar
  • Library, table games and business corner
  • Boutique, gift shop and hairdresser
  • First-aid clinic with medical service on call
  • Laundry and dry cleaning

Cabins:

Every Deluxe Cabin Features:

  • LCD televisions sets & satellite channels
  • Tea & coffee-making facilities
  • In-room safe & mini bar
  • In-house movie program & music system
  • Individually controlled air-conditioning system
  • Internet connection
  • Telephones with international direct dial
  • All bathrooms feature bathtubs and hair dryers
  • All cabins have French balconies
  • 220V Electricity
  • Connected cabins are available

Presidential Suites:

Indulgence is the key with M.S. Mayfair’s lavishly appointed spacious Presidential Suites equipped with a queen size bed. 
Relax on your comfortable sofa in a cozy living area and feel pampered in the state-of-the-art interiors composed of warm browns, beiges and fuchsia hues, all blending perfectly with the balcony’s soothing turquoise view.

Executive Cabins with Balcony:

Refined interiors and art deco details featured in our elegant cabins provide every facility for an ultimate luxury experience. 
Equipped with a queen-size bed and a breathtaking terrace overlooking the flowing Nile and unrivaled history drifting by, guests can indulge in a glass of sparkling wine as the day slips into night and captivating sunsets paint the sky.

 

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Included/Excluded

  • Accommodation on board 5* Ultra Deluxe MayFair Nile Cruise Full Board including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  • All Sightseeing tours mentioned in the above itinerary
  • Tours and Transfers by Modern Air-Conditioned private vehicle
  • Multilingual Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Main Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites
  • Mineral Water during each excursion
  • All Service Charges and taxes
  • Domestic Flight Tickets or Train Tickets
  • Optional Activities not mentioned at the above itinerary (Such as Abu Simbel Optional Trip, etc.,)
  • Optional Entrance Fees
  • Meals & Drinks during the excursions
  • Beverages & Water on board the Nile Cruise
  • Tipping
  • Personal Expenses
  • Anything not mentioned above

Itinerary

Day 1 Tour around the landmarks of Aswan / Embarkation / Felucca Ride in Aswan (Friday):

Once you arrive to Aswan International airport or Aswan railway station, and get outside the arrival hall of the airport or railway station, you will find our tour guide waiting you (outdoor) holding the sign of our company (Seba Tours Egypt) or a sign with your name, to greet you, then escorting you by the private air-conditioned vehicle in a day tour to visit the landmarks of Aswan, we will begin with a visit to Aswan's High Dam one of the marvels of the modern Egyptian history. It is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan., and tames the Nile River and utilizes the power of the river for a variety of social and economic causes. .It Contains 18 times the material used in the great pyramid of Cheops

Then, you will head the Bank of the Nile river to get into one of the motor boats to sail towards Agilika island to visit the beautiful Temple of Goddess Isis at Philae . The construction of the temple began during the reign of King Ptolemy II, and then other Ptolemaic Kings contributed by adding more parts to the main Temple. It was Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO's rescue project, which transferred the monuments block by block from Philae Island to Agilika Island. And it was dedicated to goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus.

After ending this amazing day tour, you will be transferred towards the Nile Cruise Docks , and our guide will help you with the Nile Cruise (M.S. MayFair) embarkation “Checking in” , then after leaving your luggage in your cabin, you will go the restaurant to have your lunch meal.

Afternoon, around the Sunset time, Seba Tours Egypt tour guide will escort you to sail one of the authentic traditional Felucca boats along the longest River in the World "The Nile”, enjoy the fresh river breeze , and during the ride, you will see the beautiful islands of Aswan such as Elephantine island , one of the largest islands in Aswan. Its name meant both 'elephant' and 'ivory' in ancient Egyptian, a reminder of the important role the island once played in the ivory trade. Elephantine was considered as cult center for god Khnum. During your boat ride, you will witness also the island where Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens are located. It’s  peaceful paradise, full of shady trees, beautiful flowers and unusual plants. The island is a haven for rare exotic birds of many kinds and their colorful plumage can be glimpsed in the branches of most of the trees. Also you can notice and take some photos to the nearby famous Mausoleum of Aga Khan.

After this gorgeous ride, you will be transferred back to the floating hotel to have dinner and stay overnight in Aswan.

Day 2 Aswan Leisure Day / Sail and Visit to Kom Ombo (Saturday):

You will spend some Leisure Time on board during the Day Time.

OR

Book an Optional tour in Aswan:

In the afternoon, you will have your lunch on board. And start sailing towards Kom-Ombo…Enjoy the navigation along the Nile river , and take some beautiful photos to the magnificent scenery on both sides of the Nile.

The next visit will be at Kom-Ombo Temple which is located on the bank of the Nile river, and you will reach it on foot (around 5 minutes walking from the boat). Kom-Ombo Temple which is an unusual double temple constructed during the Ptolemaic period; due to the conflict between Sobek and Horus, the ancient Egyptians felt it necessary to separate their temple spaces within one temple. The Kom Ombo temple has two entrances, two courts, two colonnades, two Hypostyle halls and two sanctuaries, one side for each god, The Southern part for the Falcon god "Haroeris", while the northern part for the Crocodile god "Sobek". The reliefs showing the medical tools (surgical instruments) is among the most intriguing features of the temple. It can be found in the building’s rear, in the passageway that surrounds the main area.. At the time the relief was carved, Egyptian medical science was almost certainly the most advanced in the world.

Ending the visit, and proceed sailing to Edfu . Have Dinner and stay overnight on board.  

Day 3 Edfu Sightseeing / Sail to Luxor / Luxor Temple Tour (Sunday):

 In the morning, our tour guide will accompany you to experience one of the authentic Horse-Drawn Carriage rides on your way to Edfu Temple. And upon arrival, you will start your visit to this Ptolemaic Temple and one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. the temple is dedicated to Falcon God Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris. The ancient Egyptians believed that the temple was built on top of the location where the infamous battle of Horus and Seth took place. It is an excellent example of traditional Egyptian elements with Greek influences mixed in. The walls of the temples have many beautiful reliefs depicting many stories from the ancient Egyptian mythology. The Temple was the center of several festivals sacred to Horus.

Ending our tour to Edfu temple and going back to the cruise, having the lunch and proceed to sail to Luxor .

After reaching Luxor. you will be picked up to visit Luxor Temple which is believed that one of the ancient Egyptian's festivals was held inside the temple as there are different scenes on the walls representing the celebration of the festival. Its inner part was built by King Amenhotep III while the outer part was built by King Ramses II. After entering the temple you will find a mosque called (Abu Al-Haggag) was built on the ruins of a church which were built inside the temple. To the rear of the temple there are chapels built by King Thutmosis III and Alexander the Great.

Then going back to the floating hotel to have dinner, enjoy folkloric show, and stay on board overnight in Luxor.

Day 4 Disembarkation / Luxor "West Bank Tour + Karnak Temple" (Monday):

After breakfast,  disembarkation Then heading to visit the archaeological sites of the ancient Egyptians on the west bank of the Nile including (Valley of the kings where you will see the well preserved tombs belonging to the kings of the new kingdom such as the great ruler Ramses II and the child King Tut Ankh Amon, The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut it's called "the Holy of Holies”. It is one the best architecture buildings. It consist of three levels connected with each other by ramps and has different scenes on its walls depicting the divine birth of the Queen and her Commercial expedition to Punt Land. The temple is mainly dedicated to worship the supreme god Amon-Ra, and the 2 Colossi of Memnun which are two massive statues representing King Amenhotep III in a seating Position).

After finishing this great tour among the Theban Necropolis , crossing the Nile River to the East Bank to visit Karnak Temple Complex which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Building at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic Period. It's a vast open-air museum, and the second largest ancient religious site in the world. It's mainly a place to worship the Theban triad (Gods Amun,his consort Mut, and their son Khunso).

After ending this adventure within 4 Days / 3 Nights, you will be dropped off at Luxor Airport or Railway Station, to catch your flight or Train to …Wishing you a safe trip.

Note: Itineraries may be changed in case of unexpected events caused by navigation circumstances, but this will only affect the sequences in the visits. Program will always be respected.

Day 1 Luxor (East Bank Tour) Monday:

Upon Arrival to Luxor airport or Luxor railway station Our Seba Tours Egypt tour guide will wait you outside holding a sign with your name or our company’s sign, then picking you up by the air-conditioned private vehicle to visit the two Massive temples on the eastern bank of the Nile. The first one is Karnak Temple Complex which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. Building at the complex began during the reign of Senusret I in the Middle Kingdom and continued into the Ptolemaic Period. It's a vast open-air museum, and the second largest ancient religious site in the world. It's mainly a place to worship the Theban triad (Gods Amon, his consort Mut, and their son Khunso).

The Second Temple is Luxor Temple which is believed that one of the ancient Egyptian's festivals was held inside the temple as there are different scenes on the walls representing the celebration of the festival. Its inner part was built by King Amenhotep III while the outer part was built by King Ramses II. After entering the temple you will find a mosque called (Abu Al-Haggag) was built on the ruins of a church which were built inside the temple. To the rear of the temple there are chapels built by King Thutmosis III and Alexander the Great.

Then going for the Nile Cruise embarkation (M.S. MayFair) to have lunch, enjoy folkloric show, having dinner and stay on board overnight in Luxor. 

Day 2 Luxor (West Bank Tour) Tuesday:

You will have breakfast, then you will be picked up to visit the archaeological sites of the ancient Egyptians on the west bank of the Nile including (Valley of the kings where you will see the well preserved tombs belonging to the kings of the new kingdom such as the great ruler Ramses II and the child King Tut Ankh Amon,The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut it's called "the Holy of Holies"..it is one the best architecture buildings ..it consist of three levels connected with each other by ramps and has different scenes on its walls depicting the divine birth of the Queen and her Commercial expedition to  Punt Land. The temple is mainly dedicated to worship the supreme god Amon-Ra  ,and the 2 Colossi of Memnun which are two massive statues representing King Amenhotep III in a seating Position).

Then going back to the floating hotel to have lunch, enjoy folkloric show and start sailing towards Edfu and stay overnight on board sailing 

Day 3 Edfu - Kom Ombo Sightseeing Tour Wednesday:

After arrival to Edfu having breakfast. Then you will go to witness the most complete and well-preserved temple in Egypt flanked by beautiful granite statues of the falcon god Horus. The Ptolemaic temple was dedicated to the falcon god "Horus". The reliefs that cover the walls, columns, and doorways of the temple constitute an extremely important source of information about ancient Egyptian religious and political thought. Among the most interesting of these reliefs tell the story of Horus exacting his revenge on Seth for the murder of his father, Osiris, an event that was re-enacted annually in the temple. Other reliefs recount the stages of the temple’s construction, and provide dates for the completion of different building elements.

Ending our tour to Edfu temple and going back to the cruise,  and proceed to sail to Kom-Ombo while having lunch. Upon reaching the area you will go to visit the unusual double built temple which is dedicated to the Falcon god "Haroeris"(the southern part) and the crocodile god "Sobek"(the northern part). It was built during the Ptolemaic era. The scene on the inner face of the rear wall of the temple is of particular interest, and probably represents a set of surgical instruments.

going back to the cruise, having the dinner  and proceed to sail to Aswan overnight.

Day 4 Sail to Aswan -Abu Simbel Tour (Optional) / Felucca Ride Thursday:

 You will spend some Leisure Time on board during the Day Time.

OR

Book an Optional tour to (Abu Simbel) as below:

In the early morning, (Note: You will request a Breakfast box to take it on the go before starting the tour), You will be picked up from your Nile Cruise in Aswan by the modern air conditioned vehicle with your Egytologist tour guide to start your trip towards Abu Simbel (around 3 Hrs. Driving) where you will visit the breathtaking two temples which were originally cut into a solid rock cliff, and built by the Great Egyptian King Ramses II. The relocation of the temples was a historic event in the 1960's. At that time, the temples were threatened by submersion in Lake Nasser when the High Dam was constructed. The Egyptian government with the support of UNESCO launched a world wide appeal to save these colossal landmarks. They were successfully dismantled and relocated to a spot 60 meters above the cliff where they had been initially built. The more famous of the two temples is dedicated to Ramses II and the smaller one to his favorite wife Nefertari. They were both built by Ramses II in the 13th century BC.

After ending this amazing trip, you will be transferred back to Aswan (around 3 Hrs. Driving) , and upon arrival afternoon, you will be dropped off at the floating hotel to take some rest and have your lunch on board.

Afternoon, around the Sunset time, Seba Tours Egypt tour guide will escort you to sail one of the authentic traditional Felucca boats along the longest River in the World "The Nile”, enjoy the fresh river breeze , and during the ride, you will see the beautiful islands of Aswan such as Elephantine island , one of the largest islands in Aswan. Its name meant both 'elephant' and 'ivory' in ancient Egyptian, a reminder of the important role the island once played in the ivory trade. Elephantine was considered as cult center for god Khnum. During your boat ride, you will witness also the island where Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens are located. It’s  peaceful paradise, full of shady trees, beautiful flowers and unusual plants. The island is a haven for rare exotic birds of many kinds and their colorful plumage can be glimpsed in the branches of most of the trees. Also you can notice and take some photos to the nearby famous Mausoleum of Aga Khan.

After this gorgeous ride, you will be transferred back to the Nile cruise to have dinner on stay overnight in Aswan.

 Day 5 Aswan Sightseeing / Disembarkation Friday :

 You will have your breakfast onboard. Then checking out, and our Seba Tours Egypt Egyptologist tour guide will escort you in a day tour to visit the landmarks of Aswan, we will begin with a visit to Aswan's High Dam one of the marvels of the modern Egyptian history. It is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan., and tames the Nile River and utilizes the power of the river for a variety of social and economic causes. .It Contains 18 times the material used in the great pyramid of Cheops

Then, you will head the Bank of the Nile river to get into one of the motor boats to sail towards Agilika island to visit the beautiful Temple of Goddess Isis at Philae . The construction of the temple began during the reign of King Ptolemy II, and then other Ptolemaic Kings contributed by adding more parts to the main Temple. It was Saved from a watery grave by UNESCO's rescue project, which transferred the monuments block by block from Philae Island to Agilika Island. And it was dedicated to goddess Isis, the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus.

After ending this adventure within 5 Days / 4 Nights, you will be dropped off at Aswan Airport or Railway Station, to catch your flight or Train to …Wishing you a safe trip.

Note: Itineraries may be changed in case of unexpected events caused by navigation circumstances, but this will only affect the sequences in the visits. Program will always be respected.

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)
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Language

English

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