Mayflower Nile Cruise: Luxury Sailing Between Luxor and Aswan
Mayflower Nile Cruise is a luxury Nile ship from Mayfair Cruises, combining contemporary styling with classic river-cruise comfort. It is designed for travelers who want the essential Upper Egypt route with a strong onboard experience between sightseeing days.
The official operator currently offers three itinerary lengths: 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor, 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan, and a longer 7-night Luxor to Luxor program. Pure Nile Tours currently packages the two shorter directions as 4 Days / 3 Nights and 5 Days / 4 Nights options. Exact sailing dates, cabin availability and the final selling rate are reconfirmed for the requested travel date before booking.
Cabins, Suites & Onboard Facilities
Mayflower offers a broad mix of Deluxe Cabins, veranda cabins, Royal Suites and Presidential Suites. The ship’s public spaces are built around relaxed Nile views and include the Pasha Restaurant, Vizier Salon and Sultan Bar & Lounge.
The sun deck adds a swimming pool, two hot tubs and loungers for the sailing hours between temple visits. A spa with steam and sauna facilities, massages and wellness treatments provides another option for guests who want more than a sightseeing-only cruise.
3-Night and 4-Night Nile Cruise Routes
The shorter Aswan-to-Luxor itinerary begins in southern Egypt and follows the Nile north through Kom Ombo and Edfu before finishing with the major archaeological sites of Luxor. Depending on the confirmed program, sightseeing can include Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple.
The 4-night Luxor-to-Aswan itinerary follows the route south, giving guests an additional night aboard and a more gradual progression from ancient Thebes to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. Travelers comparing different ships and budgets can also use our guide to Nile cruises in Egypt and our Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan prices guide.
Who Is Mayflower Best For?
Mayflower is a strong choice for couples, families and first-time Egypt visitors who want a full-size luxury cruise with substantial leisure facilities. The pool, hot tubs, spa, restaurant and lounge spaces make it particularly suitable for travelers who want the ship itself to be an important part of the holiday rather than simply transportation between archaeological sites.
Compare Mayflower With Similar Nile Cruises
For another ship from the same luxury collection, compare Mayfair Nile Cruise. Travelers considering a current JAZ luxury product can also compare Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise and Jaz Regent Nile Cruise. For a smaller and slower sailing style, see our Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Mayflower fares vary by season, sailing date and accommodation category. Pure Nile Tours confirms the current rate before booking rather than presenting an older seasonal quotation as a guaranteed fare.
Overview
Mayflower Nile Cruise is a luxury Nile cruise operating the classic Luxor and Aswan route with a 4 Days / 3 Nights Aswan departure every Friday and a 5 Days / 4 Nights Luxor departure every Monday. The published source price starts from $859 per person for the 3-night Aswan program and from $1079 per person for the 4-night Luxor program.
The ship works well for travelers who want a modern full-board Nile cruise with guided sightseeing, comfortable accommodation and the essential temple route: Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, felucca sailing, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
Guests comparing similar routes may also review Mayfair Nile Cruise, Jaz Regent Nile Cruise, Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise and the full guide to cruises on the Nile River in Egypt.
Highlights
- Luxury Nile cruise sailing between Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor
- 4 Days / 3 Nights from Aswan every Friday starting from $859 per person
- 5 Days / 4 Nights from Luxor every Monday starting from $1079 per person
- Classic sightseeing route with Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple
- Full-board accommodation with private transfers and guided excursions as listed in the package
- Optional add-ons include Abu Simbel, Hot Air Balloon, Valley of the Queens, Dendera and Abydos
