Trip highlights
- Aswan: Philae Temple and the High Dam, as described in the daily programme.
- Kom Ombo and Edfu temple visits during the river journey.
- Luxor East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Choice of Standard Cabin or operator-published 35 m² Deluxe Suite.
Overview
Chateau Lafayette offers a choice between a Standard Cabin and a Deluxe Suite. Its own accommodation pages list the Deluxe Suite at 35 m² and describe individual air-conditioning controls, a television, minibar and private safe. The room category matters when comparing this ship with another Nile cruise: a suite quotation should not be treated as the same offer as a standard cabin.
A three-night journey from Aswan
This programme starts in Aswan, visits Kom Ombo and Edfu during the sailing section and finishes with Luxor’s East and West Bank sites. It includes full-board cruise accommodation, the listed private vehicle transfers and an English-speaking Egyptologist. Monument entrance fees, extra meals and beverages, optional tours and tips are excluded.
Details to settle before booking
Ask for the Standard Cabin or Deluxe Suite to be named in the confirmation, along with the sailing date and accommodation arrangement for your party. No cabin location or quietness guarantee is made here. Compare the cabin options with Esmeralda, or return to the deluxe cruise selection.
Vessel references checked 30 October 2026: operator’s Standard Cabin page and Deluxe Suite specifications. The operator’s standard-cabin size descriptions are inconsistent, so no fixed standard-cabin area is quoted here.
Itinerary
Day 01Embarkation in Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple
Meet your tour representative at Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel. Transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Enjoy lunch onboard, then depart with your licensed Egyptologist guide to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering triumph of modern Egypt, and the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island. Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 02Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Edfu
Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing down the Nile toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon-headed god. Explore the nearby Crocodile Museum before returning to the ship. Continue cruising toward Edfu while enjoying lunch on deck. Afternoon tea and dinner onboard as the ship docks near Edfu for the night.
Day 03Edfu Temple – Sail to Luxor (East Bank)
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete ancient temple in Egypt. Return to the ship and sail through the historic Esna Lock toward Luxor. After lunch onboard, explore Luxor's East Bank, visiting the immense Karnak Temple complex with its forest of 134 colossal columns, followed by the majestic Luxor Temple illuminated in the evening. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 04West Bank & Disembarkation in Luxor
Savor breakfast on the ship before checking out. Cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore the world-renowned Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest in richly painted rock-cut tombs. Continue to the stunning terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Luxor Airport or your Luxor hotel with cherished memories of the Nile.
What is included
Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Accommodation on the Nile Cruise on a Full Board basis.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide during tours.
- Bottled mineral water during daily tours.
- All taxes and service charges.
Not included
- Entrance fees to sightseeing sites.
- International airfare.
- Extra meals and beverages.
- Optional tours.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, etc.).
- Tipping.
Questions about this trip
Can I request a Deluxe Suite on Chateau Lafayette?
A Deluxe Suite is a room category published by the operator, with a listed area of 35 m². Availability and the supplement need to be confirmed for your sailing date.
Are all Chateau Lafayette standard cabins a fixed published size?
The operator’s standard-cabin page gives inconsistent size descriptions. Confirm the specific cabin category and its measurements before relying on an area comparison.
Are temple tickets included in this Chateau Lafayette offer?
No. The package lists monument entrance fees as excluded. Full-board accommodation, guiding and the specified transfers are included, while optional excursions need a separate agreement.
