Farah Nile Cruise Between Luxor and Aswan
Farah Nile Cruise is a deluxe Nile ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan on classic Upper Egypt itineraries. The current operating pattern is a 4-day / 3-night sailing from Aswan on Friday and a 5-day / 4-night sailing from Luxor on Monday, with the exact departure date reconfirmed before booking.
Farah is designed around a refined onboard experience, combining natural dark-wood finishes, hand-polished stone, Egyptian cotton linens and river-facing accommodation with a relaxed range of activities between sightseeing stops. If you are comparing ships on the same route, browse our full Nile Cruises collection.
Cabins and Suites
The ship offers deluxe cabins together with Royal Suites. Published ship information lists cabin amenities including LCD television, minibar, private safe, internet connection, a private bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer, and individually controlled air conditioning. Tea and coffee-making facilities are also available in the cabins and suites.
Cabin inventory is published inconsistently across current cruise materials, so the exact cabin or suite category available for your sailing is confirmed at the time of reservation rather than relying on a fixed fleet count.
Dining and Onboard Experience
Farah places particular emphasis on the experience between excursions. Guests can enjoy à la carte dinner service, Egyptian cooking classes led on board, a library featuring works by Paulo Coelho, and a telescope on the sun deck for stargazing while sailing through the Nile Valley.
Other published facilities include a gym, sauna and steam room, massage services at an additional charge, and Wi-Fi connectivity subject to the mobile network while the ship is sailing.
4-Day and 5-Day Nile Cruise Routes
The two principal routes connect Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor. The Aswan-to-Luxor program normally runs for 4 days / 3 nights, while the Luxor-to-Aswan program normally runs for 5 days / 4 nights. Sightseeing varies by direction but commonly covers major highlights such as Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.
For another luxury ship operating the Luxor-Aswan corridor, you can also compare the Mayfair Nile Cruise. For route-planning advice before choosing a vessel, see our guide to cruises on the Nile River in Egypt.
Booking Farah Nile Cruise
Rates and cabin availability vary by sailing date, season and occupancy. Pure Nile Tours therefore reconfirms the current selling rate, cabin category and final operating schedule before payment. Your booking confirmation will also specify the included sightseeing, transfers and meal plan for the selected itinerary.
Overview
The Farah Nile Cruise is one of the most distinctive 5-star deluxe ships sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Its name says it all — Farah means Happiness and Joy in Arabic, and that philosophy shapes everything about the experience on board. Launched in 2010, the Farah carries just 58 guests across 56 Deluxe Cabins and 2 Royal Suites, keeping the atmosphere intimate and the service genuinely personal.
What sets the Farah apart is the character of its onboard life: hands-on cooking classes led by the ship’s own chef, a telescope on the sundeck for stargazing over the desert, a Paulo Coelho library for quiet afternoons on the river, and live music in the lounge each evening. Every cabin features a private bathroom with bathtub, an espresso machine with unlimited capsules, a mini-bar, and individual air conditioning. The ship also holds private moorings in both Luxor and Aswan — no other vessel is berthed alongside yours, giving unobstructed river views from every angle.
Two itinerary options are available: a 4-day / 3-night cruise departing Aswan every Friday from $999 per person (summer season), and a 5-day / 4-night cruise departing Luxor every Monday from $1,299 per person (summer season). Winter prices (October–April) start from $1,539 per person. Both packages include full-board dining, all temple entrance fees, a private Egyptologist guide, and air-conditioned transfers throughout.
Highlights
- 5-star deluxe boutique ship — just 58 guests across 56 Deluxe Cabins (22 m²) and 2 Royal Suites (44 m²)
- Private moorings in Luxor & Aswan — no neighbouring vessels alongside, unobstructed Nile views
- Espresso machine with unlimited capsules, bathtub, mini-bar, and safe box in every cabin
- Unique onboard experiences: cooking classes, live music, sundeck telescope & Paulo Coelho library
- À la carte dinners with special vegetarian menus — above-standard dining on the Nile
- Sauna, steam room, gym, and à la carte massage included in ship facilities
- Private licensed Egyptologist guide — all temple entrance fees included
- Iconic sites: Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor Temple, Karnak, Valley of the Kings & more
