Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

The Sonesta St. George is a 5-star, all-suite Nile cruise ship sailing between Luxor and Aswan. It was launched in 2006 and is styled on turn-of-the-century French design. It carries 57 rooms in total: 47 deluxe cabins, 9 Presidential Suites and one Royal Suite. It runs two itineraries: 4 days / 3 nights from Aswan to Luxor, and 5 days / 4 nights from Luxor to Aswan. Summer rates start at $1,076 per person sharing a double cabin for three nights. Winter rates for the same cabin start at $1,320 per person.

Punti salienti

On this luxurious cruise, you will visit some of Egypt’s most iconic sites:

• Karnak Temple
• Luxor Temple
• Valley of the Kings
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari
• Colossi of Memnon
• Temple of Horus in Edfu
• Temple of Kom Ombo
• The Unfinished Obelisk
• Philae Temple
• High Dam

Sonesta St. George I Nile Cruise Facilities

Sistemazione

• Main dining room, sun deck bar, lounge, panoramic lounge, piano bar
• Nightly entertainment
• Sun deck with an oversized pool, shallow water extension, and Jacuzzi
• Spa & wellness center with gym, massage services, sauna, and steam bath
• Daily guided sightseeing excursions
• Dry cleaning service
• Plasma screen TV with the latest technology and a live sailing channel
• Double-glass panoramic French windows for fresh Nile breezes
• Internet access
• Direct-dial telephone
• Individual climate control
• Electronic door locks
• Mini-bar
• Safe
• Hairdryer
• Bathrooms equipped with a spa unit including steam bath, Jacuzzi, and water massage

Altri servizi

• WiFi
• Pool
• Air conditioning
• Private bath with shower
• TV
• Mini bar
• 24-hour doctor availability
• Gift shop

Itinerario della crociera

Day 1: Embark in Luxor – Luxor East Bank

Check in to your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, where you will be welcomed by the reception staff. On arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Lunch will be served on board in the restaurant. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served on board followed by Belly dancer and Folkloric Show.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank – Sail to Esna

After a delicious breakfast on board, our tour of the West Bank will begin with a visit to Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, we will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon. Following the morning sail to Esna, enjoy lunch on board the boat. Afternoon tea will be served on board during the cruise to Esna. In the evening, a gourmet dinner will be served on board.

Day 3: Edfu & Cruising to Kom Ombo

Sail to Edfu. Enjoy breakfast on board, followed by a visit to the Temple of Edfu. Lunch will be served on board while cruising to Kom Ombo. After lunch, visit the temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Return to your Nile Cruise boat where afternoon tea will be served in the lounge. Tonight’s entertainment will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyyas”. Dinner will be buffet of Egyptian specialties.

Day 4: Philae temple & Felucca Sailing

Sail to Aswan. A breakfast buffet will be served on board, after which you will have the morning at your leisure. Enjoy lunch on board, followed by a short motorboat ride to visit the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next, we proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. You will also have a chance take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets will be provided). Tonight’s farewell dinner will be a gala dinner. Enjoy a Folkloric show and a Dervish show after dinner.

Day 5: Disembark in Aswan

Buffet breakfast on board and check out at 8:00 AM.

4 Day Aswan to Luxor

Day 1: Embark in Aswan – Philae Temple

Board your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, where you will be welcomed by the reception staff . On arrival, you will have the opportunity to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. This will be followed by a visit to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. Lunch will be served on board. This afternoon you will have the chance to take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (weather permitting, life jackets will be provided). Tonight, A gourmet dinner will be served on board. Enjoy a Folkloric Show and a Dervish Show after dinner.

Day 2: Cruising the Nile – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples.

Breakfast on board. Cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo – dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. Enjoy lunch, while you cruise to Edfu, upon arrival explore the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Once you return to the boat, continue to enjoy your cruise onward to Esna, Afternoon tea will be served while you cruise the Nile. Tonight will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyya”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by oriental music and dancing for everyone.

Day 3: Luxor West Bank Tour

Early morning, sail to Luxor. A breakfast buffet will be served on board. This morning, visit the west bank of Luxor. Begin with a visit to Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, we will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon. Lunch will be served on board in the restaurant. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served on board followed by Belly dancer and Folkloric Show.

Day 4: Disembark in Luxor – Luxor East Bank

Breakfast will be served on board, check out at 8:00. your tour guide will guide you round the strikingly graceful Temple of Karnak, dedicated to the god Amun – and then onwards to the Temple of Luxor.

Cosa è incluso

• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
• Airport or Train station transfers.
• Qualified tour guide.
• Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.
• Visit Karnak temples, Luxor temple , the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Temples at Edfu and Kom-Ombo, the temple of Isis on the island of Philae in Aswan.
• All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to all sights as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicl.

Cosa non è incluso

• Any extra and personal spending.
• Beverages.
• Tipping for cruise crew, drivers and tour guide.

Condizioni sui prezzi

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip. Christmas, New Year and Easter are charged at the high season rates shown below.

Tariffe

Tariffe estive a persona (mag. – set.)

Tariffe invernali a persona (ott. – apr.)

Tariffe alta stagione a persona (Natale, Capodanno e Pasqua)

Children. The first child under 6 years old sharing the parents’ cabin travels free of charge. From 6 to 11.99 years old a child is charged 50% of the per-person rate in a double cabin. A maximum of one child may share the parents’ cabin.