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Three compelling itineraries linking the ancient city of Thebes and the Land of Gold
7 NIGHTS
Luxor – Luxor
DAILY ADVENTURES
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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4 NIGHTS
Luxor - Aswan
DAILY ADVENTURES
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
3 NIGHTS
Aswan - Luxor
DAILY ADVENTURES
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
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Take a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Embark on a unique journey and visit ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens. See the majestic Abu Simbel and the romantic Philae temple. Chose a Nile Cruise tour aboard one of the luxury Mayfair Cruises. Book a cruise trip of 3 nights, 4 or 7 nights, with a guided tour and see forgotten temples, ancient treasure chambers and giant monumnets.
Overview & Cruise Map
Sail back in time with Mayfair Cruises as you embark on a unique journey along the Nile ! Join us on discovery tour of Egypt’s pharaonic heritage including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis & the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Choose from three luxurious well-appointed ships each with its own distinctive design as well as three different itineraries to suit your travel plans.
‍The map displays the most-visited sites in Upper Egypt along our sailing route including some optional excursions. See detailed itinerary for more information.‍‍‍
Visit Ancient Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor‍
Colossal Monuments
Luxor Temple or Ipet Resyt (The southern sanctuary) was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as opposed to the many temples dedicated to the Egyptian pantheon.
Hidden Treasure Chambers
Panoramic shot of the solar barque and Naxos of Nectanebo II in the sanctuary at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Majestic Temples
Kom Ombo’s Temple of Horus & Sobek
Experience a Felucca
Sail on a Felucca across untouched natural landscapes in Aswan
Irreplaceable Structures
Trajan’s Kiosk near the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, Aswan. The structure was rescued and relocated from Philae Island by UNESCO in the 60s.
Overview & Cruise Map
Sail back in time with Mayfair Cruises as you embark on a unique journey along the Nile ! Join us on discovery tour of Egypt’s pharaonic heritage including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis & the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Choose from three luxurious well-appointed ships each with its own distinctive design as well as three different itineraries to suit your travel plans.
‍The map displays the most-visited sites in Upper Egypt along our sailing route including some optional excursions. See detailed itinerary for more information.‍‍‍
Visit Ancient Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor‍
Colossal Monuments
Luxor Temple or Ipet Resyt (The southern sanctuary) was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as opposed to the many temples dedicated to the Egyptian pantheon.
Hidden Treasure Chambers
Panoramic shot of the solar barque and Naxos of Nectanebo II in the sanctuary at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Majestic Temples
Kom Ombo’s Temple of Horus & Sobek
Experience a Felucca
Sail on a Felucca across untouched natural landscapes in Aswan
Irreplaceable Structures
Trajan’s Kiosk near the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, Aswan. The structure was rescued and relocated from Philae Island by UNESCO in the 60s.
Overview & Cruise Map
Sail back in time with Mayfair Cruises as you embark on a unique journey along the Nile ! Join us on discovery tour of Egypt’s pharaonic heritage including two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis & the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae. Choose from three luxurious well-appointed ships each with its own distinctive design as well as three different itineraries to suit your travel plans.
‍The map displays the most-visited sites in Upper Egypt along our sailing route including some optional excursions. See detailed itinerary for more information.‍‍‍
Visit Ancient Tombs
Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, near the Valley of the Kings in Luxor‍
Colossal Monuments
Luxor Temple or Ipet Resyt (The southern sanctuary) was dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship as opposed to the many temples dedicated to the Egyptian pantheon.
Hidden Treasure Chambers
Panoramic shot of the solar barque and Naxos of Nectanebo II in the sanctuary at the Temple of Horus in Edfu
Majestic Temples
Kom Ombo’s Temple of Horus & Sobek
Experience a Felucca
Sail on a Felucca across untouched natural landscapes in Aswan
Irreplaceable Structures
Trajan’s Kiosk near the Temple of Isis on Agilkia Island, Aswan. The structure was rescued and relocated from Philae Island by UNESCO in the 60s.