Mayflower Nile Cruise
A Nile cruiser with comfortable cabins, a sun deck, lounge bar, dining room, and shore excursions between Luxor and Aswan.
The short answer
Mayflower is a 5-Star Luxury Nile cruise ship. Embark in Aswan on a Friday for 3 nights to Luxor or a 7-night round trip, or in Luxor on a Monday for 4 nights to Aswan or a 7-night round trip. Rates are on request: send us your dates for a live price.
02Overview
A first look
The Nile slips past your panoramic window in bands of green, ocher, and water as the Mayflower Nile Cruise leaves Luxor or Aswan. In the lounge bar, the river sets the pace; between sailing days, you step ashore with our Egyptologists to stand beneath the columns of Karnak Temple, enter the Temple of Horus at Edfu, or look across the Valley of the Kings.
Discovery Tours Egypt, a licensed Egyptian tour operator, selects and arranges the cruise, shore excursions, and local support, with the practical details confirmed before embarkation.
Routes
Where this ship sails
Each route this ship sails. The direction changes the order of the temples, the number of nights and which city you fly out of.
Cabin pricing
Rates on request
We don't have current published rates for this ship. Send us your dates and we'll come back with a live price for the cabin you want.
On board
Detailed itinerary
- 1
Board at Luxor and enjoy lunch on board before visiting Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then begin sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu and the double temple at Kom Ombo, then sail on to Aswan.
- 4
Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. An optional flight or drive to Abu Simbel can be arranged.
- 5
A relaxed day at Aswan: sail by felucca around Elephantine Island and Kitchener’s Island, or visit a Nubian village, before the vessel turns north.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Luxor with time for any West Bank sites not yet seen, or relax on the sun deck as you moor for the final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Luxor for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Luxor and settle into your cabin over lunch. In the afternoon visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex of ancient Egypt, and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.
- 2
Cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. The vessel then begins sailing south towards Edfu.
- 3
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, then sail on to Kom Ombo and its double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing to Aswan, where the ship moors for the night.
- 4
The ship lies moored at Aswan. Guests visiting Abu Simbel leave before dawn, by road or by air, for the two rock temples Ramesses II cut into the cliff, returning aboard around midday. The afternoon is at leisure on board.
- 5
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan. The morning then covers Aswan itself: the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae reached by motor launch, and the granite Unfinished Obelisk, before your onward transfer.
- 1
Board your Nile cruiser at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Isis at Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
Sail north to Kom Ombo for its double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then continue to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Sail on towards Luxor.
- 3
Reach Luxor and cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 4
After breakfast visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then disembark for your onward transfer.
- 1
Board at Aswan and enjoy lunch on board, then visit the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk.
- 2
A relaxed day at Aswan by felucca around Elephantine and Kitchener’s Islands, or a Nubian village visit. An optional Abu Simbel excursion can be arranged.
- 3
Sail north to Kom Ombo for the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris, then Edfu for the Temple of Horus.
- 4
At Luxor, cross to the West Bank for the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 5
Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank, then the vessel begins its return sailing south.
- 6
- 7
Arrive back at Aswan with time to relax on board or take an optional excursion before your final night.
- 8
After breakfast, disembark at Aswan for your onward transfer.
Bundled in
- Sun deck
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Spa center
- Restaurant
- Main lounge
- Boutique and jewelry shop
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- Internet corner / WiFi in public areas
- Library
- Reception
Add before or after your cruise
The ship sails between Luxor and Aswan. The Pyramids, and most flights home, are in Cairo. These short add-ons join the two.
After you dock
Aswan to Cairo flight and one hotel night
Two nights in Cairo with a day in Alexandria
3-Day Egypt Short Break: Cairo & Luxor
3-Day Cairo & Alexandria Tour
3-Day Luxor Tour from Marsa Alam
3-Day Cairo Tour from Sharm El Sheikh- 3-Day Luxor & Cairo Tour from Hurghada
2-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Stay
3-Day Luxor to Cairo Post-Cruise Tour with Alexandria
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The route
Luxor and Aswan
- EdfuThe Temple of Horus
- Kom OmboThe Temple of Sobek
Choose your direction
- Luxor → Aswan4 nightsupstream, against the current
- Aswan → Luxor3 nightsdownstream, with the current
- Round-trip7 nightsreturn to Luxor or Aswan
Snapshot
Good to know
- Destinations
- Luxor · Edfu · Kom Ombo · Aswan
Before you go
What to pack & wear
What to bring
- Valid passport and printed booking voucher
- Sunhat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen SPF30 or higher
- Comfortable walking shoes with grip
- Lightweight daypack or crossbody bag
- Reusable water bottle (empty for airport security)
- Medication and basic first-aid items
What to wear
- Lightweight, loose-fitting clothing for hot days
- Long sleeves or a light scarf for sun and temples
- Covered shoulders and knees for mosques and some temples
- Comfortable closed shoes for temple decks and tomb steps
- A light sweater for cooler evenings on the river
Children & families
Children 0–5.99 years travel free; children 6–11.99 years pay 50% of the adult fare; children 12 years and older pay the full adult price. Children must share a cabin with their parents, with a maximum of one child per cabin; two or more children require a separate cabin. Cots and extra bedding depend on the vessel assigned, and strollers are practical on board but may be difficult to use on some quays and temple forecourts. Please contact us with exact ages at time of booking so we can confirm availability and bedding options.
Accessibility
Who can join this
The vessel and shore excursions involve uneven surfaces, cobbles, stone steps, and short flights of stairs at temples and tombs, so a reasonable level of mobility is required. On board, cabins are typically reached by a single stairway and a passenger lift may not be available on every vessel; please advise us if you require a lower-deck cabin close to the gangway. Shore excursions include walking on narrow temple ramps and sandy riverbanks, and some sites have steps without handrails. Wheelchair users can be accommodated with advance notice, but full independent wheelchair access at every shore site is not guaranteed due to historic-site infrastructure and local quays. We are a licensed Egyptian tour operator and we arrange transfers and assistance on arrival; please tell us about mobility aids, and we will confirm which vessel and landing facilities are suitable before booking.
– Responsible travel
How we travel here
We use air-conditioned coach transfers to and from the embarkation port arranged with Egyptian-owned transport companies; on the Nile, the vessel sails using its standard diesel engines and local crew employed by the cruise line. We contract local Egyptologists, guides, and small-scale service suppliers in Luxor and Aswan, paying per-tour fees rather than through pooled subcontractors, which channels revenue to local professionals. Single-use plastics are discouraged on board where the supplier permits refillable water stations; we will confirm bottle-refill arrangements at time of booking. Shore-excursion partners include licensed local guides and small craft operators, and we encourage respectful behaviour at archaeological sites to reduce wear on stone surfaces. Please tell us about any dietary needs so we can notify the cruise kitchen in advance.
Licensed Egyptologist guides
State-licensed, and people we have worked with for years
Fair wages on the ground
Drivers + guides paid above market
Site preservation
We follow the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities' site rules: marked paths, no touching reliefs
Local teams, real help
Our own offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Marsa Alam and Sharm El Sheikh
If plans change
Cancellation and refunds
If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy
Last updated Product ID: CRU-NIL-824139
At a glance
- Length
- 3, 4 or 7 nights
- Embarks
- Mon in Luxor · Fri in Aswan
- Board
- Full Board
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