Description

MS. Mayfair Nile Cruise 5 days – 4 nights

The exact daily operational schedule on board follows this timeline:

Monday: Day 1 (Luxor)

• 12:00 PM: Embarkation and check-in.
• 12:30 PM: Lunch on board.
• 02:00 PM: Guided tour of the East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples).
• 07:30 PM: Captain’s welcome cocktail and dinner.

Tuesday: Day 2 (Luxor to Edfu)

• 06:00 AM: Breakfast on board.
• 07:00 AM: Tour of the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon).
• 01:00 PM: Lunch on board while sailing toward Esna.
• 04:30 PM: Afternoon tea served on the sun deck while passing the Esna Lock.
• 07:30 PM: Dinner on board, followed by overnight docking in Edfu.

Wednesday: Day 3 (Edfu to Kom Ombo to Aswan)

• 07:00 AM: Breakfast on board.
• 07:30 AM: Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu by horse-drawn carriage.
• 10:00 AM: Sail to Kom Ombo.
• 01:00 PM: Lunch on board.
• 03:30 PM: Visit the dual Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo.
• 05:00 PM: Afternoon tea on deck while sailing to Aswan.
• 07:30 PM: Dinner on board followed by a traditional Galabia Party (Egyptian dress-up night).

Thursday: Day 4 (Aswan)

• 07:00 AM: Breakfast on board.
• 08:00 AM: Visit the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
• 01:00 PM: Lunch on board.
• 03:30 PM: Felucca boat ride on the Nile around Kitchener’s Island.
• 07:30 PM: Dinner followed by a Nubian Folkloric Show on board.

Friday: Day 5 (Aswan Disembarkation)

• 07:00 AM: Breakfast on board.
• 08:00 AM: Final check-out and disembarkation.
• Note: Guests heading to Abu Simbel typically depart the ship around 04:00 AM for the road trip, returning in time for final checkout

A standard 5-day, 4-night itinerary on the 5-star MS Mayfair sails from Luxor to Aswan, operating primarily on a weekly schedule. You will explore iconic ancient sites like the Valley of the Kings and Philae Temple while enjoying top-tier luxury amenities.

A typical day-by-day itinerary includes the following:

Day 1: Embarkation & Luxor East Bank

• Embarkation: Board the MS Mayfair before lunch in Luxor.

• Afternoon: Tour the Karnak Temple Complex and the illuminated Luxor Temple.

• Evening: Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

• Morning: Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Optional hot air balloon rides are often available at sunrise.

• Afternoon: Sail via the Esna lock to Edfu.

• Evening: Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.

Day 3: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

• Morning: Visit the incredibly well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu.

• Afternoon: Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique, symmetrical double temple shared by the gods Sobek and Horus.

• Evening: Sail to Aswan while enjoying afternoon tea and dinner.

Day 4: Aswan Sights & Nubian Culture

• Morning: Tour the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple.

• Afternoon: Take a traditional Felucca boat ride around the Aswan Islands.

• Evening: Dinner and entertainment (such as a Nubian Folkloric Show or Galabia Party) on board.

Day 5: Check-out & Excursions

• Morning: Breakfast on board and final check-out.

• Optional Excursion: Opportunity to take an optional tour by air or road to the spectacular Great Temple of Abu Simbel

Included in the Trip

• • Accommodation: 4 nights on the luxury ship with room amenities like a safety box, satellite TV, and a bathtub.

  • Full Board Meals: Daily buffet breakfast, buffet lunch, and sit-down à la carte dinners.

  • Guided Sightseeing: Standard excursions to major temples along the Nile led by a licensed, English-speaking Egyptologist.

  • Entrance Tickets: Admission fees for all core historical sites mentioned on the main schedule.

  • Local Transfers: Ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicles between the cruise ship, local airports, or train stations.

  • Taxes & Service Fees: All local port charges, service charges, and government taxes are included in the base rate. 

Not Included in the Trip

• Beverages: Soda, alcohol, and specialty coffees are usually charged separately (unless staying in top-tier Executive or Presidential suites).

• Tipping / Gratuities: Tipping for the cruise crew and tour guides is customary but excluded from the booking fee.

• Optional Excursions: Premium add-on tours like the Abu Simbel day trip or the Luxor Sunrise Hot Air Balloon ride require extra payment.

• Special Tomb Entries: Tickets to extra-fee areas inside historical sites, such as the King Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

• Travel Basics: International or domestic flights, Egyptian entry visas, and personal travel insurance.

• Personal Onboard Expenses: Onboard Wi-Fi upgrades, laundry services, spa/massage center access, and mini-bar consumption