Deluxe · Nile cruise
Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise
The Chateau Lafayette is a deluxe Nile cruise ship with an art-deco interior, a pool and a spa with a jacuzzi. It suits couples and design lovers who also enjoy lively evenings.
About the ship
Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise
The Chateau Lafayette is a deluxe Nile cruise ship with an art-deco interior, a pool and a spa with a jacuzzi. It suits couples and design lovers who also enjoy lively evenings.
The Chateau Lafayette stands out on the Nile for her modern art-deco design: clean lines, warm lighting and a central hall with a boutique feel. She is not the Lafayette river ship that sails in France. Junior cabins on the Main and Middle Decks measure about 20 square meters, and deluxe suites on the Lower Deck about 35. Every cabin has panoramic Nile views, its own air conditioning, a bathtub, a minibar and a safe. On top, a sun deck bar sits beside the pool, and a spa offers a jacuzzi and massages. Evenings bring belly dancing, a Nubian show and themed parties. That entertainment can be heard in some cabins, so light sleepers should ask for one away from the lounge.
The ship leaves Luxor on Mondays for 4 nights to Aswan and Aswan on Fridays for 3 nights to Luxor. Sightseeing covers Karnak and Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam and Philae. Published packages include full board, drinking water, towels and Wi-Fi, while other drinks, laundry, massages and tips are extra. Pick the Monday sailing if you fly into Luxor, and the Friday one if you land in Aswan.
- Duration options
- 3 nights · 4 nights · 7 nights
- Route
- Aswan ⇄ Luxor
- Type
- Deluxe · Cruise ship
Sailing schedule
Fixed programs, weekly departures
3 Nights from Aswan
- Departs
- Friday
- Route
- Aswan → Luxor
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights
4 Nights from Luxor
- Departs
- Monday
- Route
- Luxor → Aswan
- Duration
- 5 days / 4 nights
On board
Facilities & amenities
Ship facilities
Swimming pool
Sun deck bar
Spa with jacuzzi
Massage services
Indoor saloon
Bar area
Restaurant
Wi-Fi
Cabins & suites
Junior CabinAbout 20 m² on the Main or Middle Deck, with panoramic Nile views and a bathtub.
Deluxe SuiteAbout 35 m² on the Lower Deck, with panoramic Nile views.
Meals are full board, served as rotating buffets of international, Oriental and seafood dishes. Drinking water and a welcome cocktail are included; other drinks cost extra.
Facilities as listed by the operator; confirmed with your booking.
Why this cruise
What makes it different
Deluxe suites of about 35 m²
Pool beside a sun deck bar
Spa with jacuzzi and massage
Belly dancing, a Nubian show and themed parties
Wi-Fi included in published packages
Itineraries
Day by day, every program
Your routeAswan → Luxor
4days3nights
4 days / 3 nights
Aswan → Luxor
Day01Embark in Aswan
12:00 PM Board the ship in Aswan, receive your cabin keys and a welcome drink.
12:30 PM Lunch on board.
2:30 PM Visit the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis, reached by motor boat, and the Aswan High Dam.
Evening Optional felucca sail around the Nile islands.
7:30 PM Dinner on board; overnight in Aswan.
Day02Kom Ombo and Edfu
7:00 AM Breakfast on board.
9:00 AM Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris.
12:30 PM Lunch on board while sailing to Edfu.
3:00 PM Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
7:30 PM Dinner on board; overnight sailing to Luxor through the Esna lock.
Day03Luxor East and West Banks
6:30 AM Breakfast on board.
7:30 AM West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.
12:30 PM Lunch on board.
3:00 PM East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
7:30 PM Dinner on board; overnight in Luxor.
Day04Disembark in Luxor
7:00 AM Breakfast on board.
8:30 AM Check out and transfer to your hotel, the airport, or your next tour.
Times are a typical schedule and can change with river traffic and lock timings.
The ship sails 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan and 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor. Visits include Karnak, Luxor Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, the High Dam and Philae.
Rates & pricing
Prices on request
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Ask for a quoteFAQs
Questions people actually ask
How big are the cabins on the Chateau Lafayette?
Junior cabins are about 20 m² and deluxe suites about 35 m². Both have panoramic Nile views.
Is Wi-Fi free on the Chateau Lafayette?
Yes. Published packages list Wi-Fi as included, along with full board, drinking water and a welcome cocktail.
Which days does the Chateau Lafayette sail?
She leaves Luxor on Mondays for 4 nights and Aswan on Fridays for 3 nights.
Is there evening entertainment?
Yes. Evenings include belly dancing, a Nubian show and themed parties, so the ship is livelier than quiet boats.
What costs extra on board?
Tips, drinks beyond water, laundry and massages are not included in published packages.
