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Farah Nile Cruise

French-balcony cruising between Luxor and Aswan

Farah Nile Cruise is a Nile cruise ship operated by Avalon Waterways (charter/marketing operator), built 2011 and refurbished 2019. It has 62 cabins and 2 suites for up to 124 guests and sails itineraries of 3 or 4 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

French-balcony cruising between Luxor and Aswan. A 2011-built five-star ship of 62 staterooms and two royal suites for up to 124 guests, cruising the Luxor–Aswan Nile with French-balcony cabins.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 62 · up to 124 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Avalon Waterways (charter/marketing operator)
Accommodation: 62 cabins · 2 suites
Guests: Up to 124
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 71 m
Built: 2011 · refit 2019
Route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan. Sites: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut / Deir el-Bahri, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple. Abu Simbel and Nubian village as optional excursions.
Trip length: 3 · 4 nights
Departures: Every Friday from Aswan (3 nights) and every Monday from Luxor (4 nights).
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi, with internet outlets in cabins.

About Farah Nile Cruise

Launched in 2011, Farah spreads 62 staterooms and two Royal Suites across five decks and carries up to 124 guests. Deluxe staterooms measure 22 m² with a French balcony, while the Royal Suite reaches 40 m² with a separate lounge and bedroom.

The main restaurant serves buffet breakfast and lunch and à la carte dinners, with special vegetarian menus, while the lounge bar hosts evening entertainment. On the sundeck are a swimming pool, a pool bar and a telescope for stargazing, and the ship adds a complimentary sauna, steam room and gym, a library and à la carte massage treatments. Interactive Egyptian cooking classes with the executive chef and theme nights round out the on-board programme.

Sailings run three nights from Aswan to Luxor and four nights from Luxor to Aswan, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with longer Cairo-and-Nile combinations also available and Abu Simbel offered as an optional excursion.

Highlights

French-balcony staterooms from 22 m²
Sundeck pool, pool bar and stargazing telescope
Complimentary sauna, steam room and gym
Egyptian cooking classes with the executive chef
Library and à la carte massage treatments

At sail

Day by day

Farah Nile Cruise sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan Departures every friday from aswan (3 nights) and every monday from luxor (4 nights).. The order of the temples is fixed by the river, so what changes between programmes is the direction and how much is fitted into each day.

Luxor to Aswan, 4 nightsusually departs Monday

Day 1
Luxor, embark and the east bank
Board before lunch. The two east-bank temples in the afternoon, when the light is best at Karnak.
Visits Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 2
The west bank, then sail through the Esna lock
An early start for the tombs, then the boat sails south and passes the Esna lock, often in the evening. Moor at Edfu.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn
Day 3
Edfu and Kom Ombo
Edfu at first light, usually reached by horse-drawn carriage from the mooring. Sail to Kom Ombo, whose double temple sits directly above the water.
Visits Edfu · Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan
The Aswan cluster, usually in one morning, with a felucca sail among the islands in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk · felucca
Day 5
Disembark
Breakfast on board and disembarkation, typically by 08:00. Abu Simbel is a pre-dawn add-on, not part of the sailing.
Optional Abu Simbel by road or air

Aswan to Luxor, 3 nightsusually departs Friday

Day 1
Aswan, embark
Board before lunch, then the Aswan cluster in the afternoon.
Visits High Dam · Philae · Unfinished Obelisk
Optional felucca among the islands
Day 2
Kom Ombo and Edfu
Sail north. Kom Ombo sits at the mooring; Edfu is a short carriage ride inland.
Visits Kom Ombo · Edfu
Optional Abu Simbel, pre-dawn by road or air
Day 3
Through Esna to Luxor, east bank
The Esna lock can hold the fleet for a while; the east-bank temples follow on arrival.
Visits Esna lock · Karnak · Luxor Temple
Day 4
West bank and disembark
Check out after breakfast, then the west bank before departure.
Visits Valley of the Kings · Hatshepsut · Colossi of Memnon
Optional hot-air balloon at dawn

Day structure aggregated from the published itineraries for this class of boat and direction. Operators shift a call by half a day and the Esna lock queue moves everything; confirm the running order for your departure.

Cabin pricing

Rates by season

Indicative per-person USD rates from the agencies we track, whose published fares for this boat differ by more than 5%, so the published range is shown rather than a single figure. Your exact fare depends on dates and cabin — we quote every sailing live, with no booking fee to ask.

4 days / 3 nights · Aswan to Luxor (Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor)

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$1,762–$1,960	$1,500
Single cabin (sole use)	$2,996	$2,400–$2,644
Triple cabin (per person)	$1,727	$1,524

5 days / 4 nights · Luxor to Aswan (Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan)

Cabin	High season · Sep–Apr	Low season · May–Aug
Double cabin (per person)	$2,480–$2,656	$1,900–$2,107
Single cabin (sole use)	$4,000–$4,516	$2,800–$3,282
Triple cabin (per person)	$2,603	$2,065

Cabins are allocated by the operator at confirmation; tell us your preferred deck and we will ask.
Longer itineraries are priced as the sailings combined, confirmed on your quote.

The fine print

What's included and what isn't

Many ship fares bundle guided shore excursions with an Egyptologist; it varies by package, and your quote states exactly what applies.

Included

Accommodation aboard Farah Nile Cruise in the cabin booked
Meals aboard per the boat's published programme
Sun deck, pool, spa, gym and lounge throughout
Wi-Fi on board

Not included

Drinks beyond water, tea and coffee served with meals
Gratuities for the crew
Temple entrance fees and Egyptologist guiding, unless your package states them
Transfers and extensions such as Abu Simbel, unless quoted

The boat in detail

Cabin categories: Deluxe Cabin / Stateroom with French balcony - 22 sqm (240 sq ft)
Royal Suite - 40 sqm (430 sq ft), with separate lounge and bedroom
Dining: Main restaurant with 'postmodern interiors adorned with stainless and crystals' - open buffet breakfast and lunch, a la carte dinner
Lounge Bar - contemporary atmosphere with evening entertainment and dancing
Special vegetarian menus available
Sundeck / pool bar
Facilities: Sundeck swimming pool and pool bar
Gym / fitness centre
Sauna and steam room (complimentary)
Massage centre / spa (a la carte)
Library - described as the 'Paulo Coelho library'
Telescope on the sundeck for stargazing
Farah Lounge Bar and Library Lounge
Boutique / gift shop
Hairdresser
Medical centre on board / 24-hour doctor
24-hour reception
Laundry service
Interactive Egyptian cooking classes with the executive chef
Theme nights (Egyptian, Barbecue, Italian)
Nightly entertainment shows
Spa · pool · gym: Swimming pool on the sun deck; complimentary sauna, steam room and gym; massage/spa treatments charged a la carte.
Itineraries: 3 nights / 4 days: Aswan to Luxor (Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor)
4 nights / 5 days: Luxor to Aswan (Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan)
8 days: Cairo & Nile cruise combination
9-10 day round-trip programmes from Cairo including Luxor and Aswan

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Farah Nile Cruise, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.9 out of 5via Tripadvisor (624)

★★★★★
“We came all the way from Spain and, honestly, this has been the best experience of our lives.”
— Silvia Q · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Farah Nile Cruise questions, answered

How much does Farah Nile Cruise cost?

Advertised rates start from US$1,089 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Farah Nile Cruise have?

62 cabins and 2 suites, for up to 124 guests.

What route does Farah Nile Cruise sail?

Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan. Sites: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut / Deir el-Bahri, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple. Abu Simbel and Nubian village as optional excursions., departing Every Friday from Aswan (3 nights) and every Monday from Luxor (4 nights)..

What's included on Farah Nile Cruise?

Full board accommodation, private A/C airport transfers, all excursions in the itinerary, meet and assist, all entrance fees Luxor-Aswan. Excludes extra meals/beverages, tips, optional tours.