Deluxe Cruises 3 · 4 nights

Chateau Lafayette

A 55-cabin, five-deck Deluxe cruiser (renovated 2019)

Cruise only · per person

3 nights from $750

4 nights from $900

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Cabins55

Decks5

In brief

Chateau Lafayette is a Deluxe Nile cruise ship of 55 cabins and suites on five decks, about 75 metres long and fully renovated in 2019. Every bathroom has a bathtub with a jacuzzi, internet is free, and there is a lift. It sails 3 nights Aswan to Luxor and 4 nights Luxor to Aswan. From $750 per person.

Overview

Why travellers choose the Chateau Lafayette

The ship

Chateau Lafayette was fully renovated in 2019. It is about 75 metres long, with five decks, and it is one of only four Deluxe ships we sell with a lift.

Cabins

Alongside the standard double cabins there are deluxe and superior suites of about 35 m². Every cabin has a bathroom with a bathtub and jacuzzi, individually controlled air-conditioning, an LED TV, a minibar, a telephone, a digital safe and free internet.

Life on board

The sun deck has a pool and a bar, and there is a spa. The main restaurant serves buffets with international, Oriental and seafood dishes, on a full-board basis.

						
						A jacuzzi bath in every cabinSuites of about 35 m² as well.
					
						Renovated in 2019About 75 metres long, on five decks.
					
						A lift between decksOne of four Deluxe ships we sell with one.
					
						Seafood on the buffetAlongside international and Oriental dishes.

Itineraries · 2 programs

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Two programs, same ship. Pick one, then scroll the days or press play — the boat sails to each stop as you go.

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Indicative rates

Rates by season · per person, standard cabin

Guide prices only — the exact rate depends on your date, cabin and how full the ship is. Your written quote always confirms the final figure before anything is held.

Season	Dates	3 nights	4 nights
Low	May – Aug	$750	$900
High	Sep – Apr	$925	$1,115

Infants 0–5 free · children 6–11: 50% sharing with 2 adults Groups of 10+: ask for special rates and a free tour leader place 20% deposit secures your booking · balance 30 days before arrival Free cancellation up to 45 days before arrival (60 days at Christmas & Easter)

No surprises

What's included on the Chateau Lafayette

Included 8 items

Accommodation in an outside cabin with private bathroom, air-conditioning and Nile view
Full-board meals — daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (buffet or set menu depending on ship)
Guided sightseeing at every temple stop with a licensed Egyptologist
All entrance fees for the standard itinerary (Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings)
Transfers between the cruise ship and the sightseeing sites
Welcome drink on arrival, afternoon tea daily, and bottled water on excursions
Onboard evening entertainment — galabeya party, folkloric shows, live music
All service charges and Egyptian VAT

Not included 6 items

International flights to Egypt and Egypt visa$30 USD on arrival for most nationalities
Domestic flights to Aswan or from Luxor (available as a paid add-on)
Optional excursions — Abu Simbel, hot-air balloon over the West Bank, Nubian village visit
Personal expenses (drinks other than tea/water, laundry, spa services, souvenirs)
Travel insurance (strongly recommended — most operators require it)
Gratuities for the cruise crew, guide and driver~$8-12 USD per day combined

Ship facts

Chateau Lafayette at a glance

Category: Deluxe Cruises
Cabins: 55 · about 25 m² each
Balcony: French balcony — floor-to-ceiling glass that slides open
Lift: Yes — a lift between the guest decks
Length · decks: 5 decks
Routes: 3 Nights Aswan to Luxor · 4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan
Payment: No online payment — a written quote first, then a deposit by bank transfer or a secure card link.

On board

Facilities & life on the Chateau Lafayette

Swimming Pool

Jacuzzi / Hot Tub

Spa & Wellness Center

Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Sun Deck

Free WiFi

In-cabin Safe

Minibar

In-cabin TV

Air Conditioning

Dining on board

The main restaurant serves buffets with international, Oriental and seafood dishes, on a full-board basis. Water with meals is included; other drinks are extra, and the exact board basis is on your written quote.

Full board Bar on board

Questions about this ship

Chateau Lafayette FAQ

How many cabins does Chateau Lafayette have?

55: standard double cabins plus deluxe and superior suites of about 35 m², over five decks.

Is there a lift on Chateau Lafayette?

Yes — it is one of four ships in our Deluxe category with a lift.

When was Chateau Lafayette renovated?

It was fully renovated in 2019.

What is the food like?

The main restaurant serves buffets with international, Oriental and seafood dishes, on a full-board basis. Drinks other than water are extra.

How much does a cruise on Chateau Lafayette cost?

From $750 per person sharing a double for 3 nights in the low season (May to August), and from $925 in the high season (September to April). 4 nights starts at $900. Christmas, New Year and Easter are priced separately.