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Le Fayan Suites

All-suite sailing along the Luxor–Aswan Nile

Le Fayan Suites is a Nile cruise ship operated by Le Fayan Suites. It has 37 cabins and 37 suites for up to 73 guests and sails itineraries of 3, 4 or 7 nights on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan.

Good to know

All-suite sailing along the Luxor–Aswan Nile. A five-star, all-suite ship of 37 suites for around 73 guests, cruising the Luxor–Aswan Nile for travellers who value space and privacy.

Class Luxury flagshipsCabins 37 · up to 73 guestsRoute Luxor → Aswan

Operator: Le Fayan Suites
Accommodation: 37 cabins · 37 suites
Guests: Up to 73
Decks: 5
Dimensions: 75 × 14.25 m
Route: Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae; Abu Simbel optional
Trip length: 3 · 4 · 7 nights
Departures: Departs every Friday from Aswan for 3 or 7 nights, and every Monday from Luxor for 4 or 7 nights.
Wi-Fi: Complimentary Wi-Fi provided to all guests throughout the ship.

About Le Fayan Suites

Le Fayan Suites is an all-suite ship carrying around 73 guests across five decks. Thirty-six Luxury Suites of 39 m² feature large windows and French balconies, while a single 58 m² Royal Suite adds a private terrace with a jacuzzi, a king bed and a separate lounge and dining area.

A calm palette and restrained furnishings carry through the reception, lounge bar, main restaurant and wellness centre. The kitchen blends international and Egyptian cooking, with outdoor deck dining and in-room dining available, while the sun deck holds a swimming pool, deck chairs and a poolside bar. The wellness centre offers massage rooms and a gym with commercial-grade equipment, and complimentary Wi-Fi reaches throughout the ship.

Itineraries run three nights from Aswan to Luxor, four nights from Luxor to Aswan and seven-night sailings from either city, calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, with Abu Simbel offered as an optional excursion.

Highlights

All-suite ship, Luxury Suites from 39 m²
Royal Suite with private terrace jacuzzi
Sun-deck pool with poolside bar
Wellness centre with massage rooms and gym
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship

At sail

Day by day

Le Fayan Suites sails 2 published programmes. Its own route: Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae; Abu Simbel optional Departures departs every friday from aswan for 3 or 7 nights, and every monday from luxor for 4 or 7 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.

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 Le Fayan Suites 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: Luxury Suite (Le Fayan Suite) - 36 units, 39 sqm, large windows / French balconies
Royal Suite - 1 unit, 58 sqm, private terrace with jacuzzi, king bed, separate lounge and dining table
Dining: Main restaurant - 'meticulously curated menus' blending international and Egyptian cuisine
Lounge Bar
Outdoor deck dining
In-room dining until midnight
Facilities: Reception
Lounge Bar with panoramic river views
Restaurant
Sun deck with swimming pool, deck chairs and poolside bar
Wellness centre with massage rooms
Gym with commercial-grade equipment
Elevator
24-hour doctor on call
Conference room, max 12 persons
Laundry and housekeeping
Spa · pool · gym: Wellness centre with massage rooms and holistic therapies; spa with jacuzzi; outdoor swimming pool on the sun deck; gym with commercial-grade equipment. The Royal Suite has its own private terrace jacuzzi.
Itineraries: 3 nights - Aswan to Luxor
4 nights - Luxor to Aswan
7 nights - from Aswan or from Luxor

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What guests say

Independent traveller reviews of Le Fayan Suites, quoted with attribution — we don’t collect these ourselves.

4.7 out of 5via Tripadvisor (214)

★★★★★
“Our 4-day Nile Cruise on Le Fayan was nothing short of extraordinary—truly the highlight of our Egyptian adventure. From the moment we stepped aboard until our final farewell in Aswan, every detail was thoughtfully curated, making this an experience we'll cherish forever.”
— Susan Lin · via Tripadvisor

Good to know

Le Fayan Suites questions, answered

How much does Le Fayan Suites cost?

Advertised rates start from US$1,025 per person for 3 nights; prices vary by season and cabin.

How many cabins does Le Fayan Suites have?

37 cabins and 37 suites, for up to 73 guests.

What route does Le Fayan Suites sail?

Luxor, Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae; Abu Simbel optional, departing Departs every Friday from Aswan for 3 or 7 nights, and every Monday from Luxor for 4 or 7 nights..

What's included on Le Fayan Suites?

Full board plus transfers, private excursions, entrance fees, English-speaking guide (max 8 pax), daily water, service charges and taxes