MS Chateau Lafayette

The MS Chateau Lafayette offers a 5-star experience with a rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre sun terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy river views, air-conditioning and private bathrooms with bathrobes.

Located a few steps from Luxor Temple and a 12-minute walk to Luxor Train Station, the cruise is 8 km from Luxor International Airport. Nearby attractions include Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.

The MS Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise is available with our packages that start from just £1499pp, click here for more details and contact our Egypt Experts to book.

Sail the Nile River onboard MS Chateau Lafayette and experience the greatness of Egyptian hospitality while visiting some of Egypt’s most fascinating sites. Guests will enjoy the facilities and services available such as restaurant serving buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. The bar and deck offer the idyllic setting to relax and enjoy a drink while enjoying the scenes of the glorious River Nile.

MS Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruises depart every Monday and offer comfortable surroundings and good service. Excellent food is served in the boat’s dining room. A bar is also available. On-board entertainment includes belly dancing, a Nubian Show and an Oriental Party. There is also a TV lounge with a choice of videos and games. A swimming pool and sundeck with loungers allow for relaxation. Jewellery, handicrafts and souvenirs are available from the gift shop.

Experience 5000 years of history on a Nile Cruise.

Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt on a cruise along the famous River Nile. Each cruise includes an expertly guided itinerary and accommodation on modern, Nile Cruises, offering the highest standards of comfort and convenience. Your cruise commences in Luxor with its stunning temples and the nearby Valley of the Kings, home to Tutankhamun’s tomb, before sailing upstream to experience some of Egypt’s best preserved monuments at Kom Ombo and Aswan.

A Nile Cruise is an amazing experience, but you can make it even more amazing by combining your cruise with a stay in Luxor or a relaxing break at one of our Red Sea Riviera resorts. To find out more about our Nile Cruises and Cruise & Stay packages, just get in touch with one of our friendly ‘Egypt Experts’ for a bespoke quote.

MS Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise Itinerary:

Day 1 – Embark your cruise ship, unpack your bags & get comfortable then enjoy a welcome meeting and 5-star dinner with overnight stay on board in Luxor.

Day 2 – Luxor (Nile Cruise). Visit of the East Bank, Karnak and Luxor Temples opportunity. Lunch on the cruise. Noon time sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu.

Day 3 – Nile Cruise sailing around 9am to Kom Ombo and visit Sobek Temple opportunity. After visit sailing to Aswan with arrival around 21hrs, dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 4 – Morning in Aswan with opportunity to visit the High Dam, Philea Temple and Felucca trip on the Nile. Afternoon at leisure with chance to explore Aswan, try the excursion to the Nubian village or have a ride on a camel along the Nile arranged by the guide on the spot. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Day 5 – Early morning (optional) visit to the famous temple of Abu Simbel in the south of Aswan or you can just spend a relaxed morning on the sun deck. Afternoon sailing (around 14 hrs) back north to Edfu and arrival (around 21hrs) overnight on board in Edfu.

Day 6 – In the morning sailing to Esna, around (10hrs) with chance to visit Temple of Khnum. Then time to relax and enjoy the cruise sailing downstream to Luxor, (arrival 1430hrs). Afternoon possibility to join the tour to the heart of the city of Luxor. Overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 7 – Morning opportunity to explore West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Evening visit to the sound and light show at Karnak Temple (optional), then stay overnight on board in Luxor.

Day 8 – Breakfast on the cruise then transfer to your home bound flight or possible extension at beach hotel in Hurghada or Marsa Alam.

This is a sample itinerary and may differ slightly from real experience depending on weather, time of year or unforeseen circumstances.

During your cruise you can choose to join the professional Egyptologist guided excursions, relax on the boat or disembark & spend your time exploring Egypt your own way.

Full Sightseeing Package From £290pp Includes: (bookable in advance and on the spot): Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamen), Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, KomOmbo Temple, Khnum Temple in Esna, Philae Temple in Aswan, High Dam of Aswan. English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) at all tours. All ground transportation by modern A/C vehicles.

Light Sightseeing Package From £230pp Includes: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, KomOmbo Temple, Khnum Temple in Esna, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam. English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) at all tours. All ground transportation by modern A/C vehicles.