Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

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Luxor / Aswan

Ship Information

The Sonesta St. George I Nile Cruise is a 5-star luxury cruise with a distinctively “turn of the century” French style, elegantly designed and launched in 2006. This all-suite cruise offers the ultimate in comfort, elegance, and design with 47 deluxe cabins, 9 Presidential Suites, and one Royal Suite, all featuring the highest quality furnishings and upscale amenities.

Highlights

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

Accommodation

  • 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

Other Facilities

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

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.

 

Included
  • 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.
Excluded
  • Any extra and personal spending.
  • Beverages.
  • Tipping for cruise crew, drivers and tour guide.
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Prices
Price per Person per Trip

Summer Rates Per Person (May- Sep)

Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
1076
1659
5 Days/4 Nights
1336
2090

Winter Rates Per Person (Oct-April)

Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
1501
2309
5 Days/4 Nights
1886
2940

Prices policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Children policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Reviews

star rating  Quality vs trust 100% - Daniel is a person that we can trust for the organisation and quality. He was proposing good deal. The most important, is was taking in consideration comment to make correction... read more

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May 10, 2024

star rating  2 day private Luxor trip from Hurghada  - Our 2 day private tour to Luxor was very well organized with a great balance between sightseeing and rest from the heat. Our driver Hany was very mindful and polite... read more

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May 4, 2024

star rating  Trustworthy  - EZ Tour is trustworthy. Our guides Andrew, Mina and the funny guy in Edfu and Abanoub were pleasant and we can laugh with them. ThankUVeryMuch

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February 20, 2024

star rating  A sensational and unforgettable trip to Egypt.  - Daniel from EZ Tours is probably the nicest and best tour guide in the world. My daughter and I sailed down part of the Nile in a beautiful dahabyia craft.... read more

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January 28, 2024

star rating  Great tour  - Our tour with Ahmed was an absolute delight! Navigating through the wonders of Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, and Abu Simbel with him was an enriching experience. Ahmed's deep knowledge of... read more

avatar thumb Souha M
December 27, 2023

star rating  Experiencing Luxor and Aswan with Omar the last tour guide.  - Omar was our tour guide in Luxor and Aswan, he was very knowledgeable and explained everything very well. He was funny which made the experience more enjoyable. He put the... read more

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December 27, 2023

Nile River Cruises (FAQs)

In Egypt, you can have a very special experience to sail on the longest river in the world The Nile River“. To have such an exceptional tour, you need to be on board a Nile cruise keeping in mind that there are a lot of different Nile Cruises from different categories. The most recommended Nile cruise categories in Egypt are the 5 * and the 5 * High Deluxe categoriesPrices differ from one cruise to another based on the installations on each cruise and based on the time you would like to visit Egypt, to check all the Nile River Cruise possibilities with the different prices Budget, please check our best Nile Cruises suggested.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14c. Summer is ever hot and the winter is cool and mild but occasionally it becomes cold at night. The average low temperatures vary from9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate each along the coasts.

Keeping in mind that Egypt is a conservative society, dress moderately as you wich, but of course, light cotton clothes are preferred during the summer, and a cover for your head like a hat or scarf to protect you from the sun, a jacket for the winter nights will come in handy, and something comfortable for your feet like sneakers or a flip flop.

The best and the most suitable time to have a perfect Nile cruise holiday
, you’ll find that the period from the end of October till the middle of April is the best season ever to plan your Nile cruise holiday in.

You can choose any time between the mentioned period to have your holiday
but kindly notice that Easter and Christmas seasons in Egypt are considered the peaked seasons with the highest prices In all the year, so kindly put this in mind while planning your marvelous Nile Cruise vacation in the land of Pharaohs, still, you’ll get the most inimitable affordable tour prices from our side to enjoy the beast dream holiday.

There are two types of Nile cruises in Egypt, the first one is the private Nile river cruises also known as” Dahabiya” which has about 10 cabins, and the standard, more common group, the Nile cruises which has about 150 cabins equipped with everything a traveler could desire.

The Nile cruise is basically a fully equipped sailing hotel that holds a sun deck, a full entertaining center, an inner swimming pool, lounge bar, discotheque, a marvelous restaurant, a spa, beauty center, a laundry, gift shops, and a safe deposit box, and everything you would expect from a hotel.

 

 

 

The Nile Cruise sails between the two enchanting cities of Luxor and Aswan or vice versa where everyone can explore the divine Karnak temples Complex, the legendary Valley of the Kings, the mesmerizing Hatshepsut temple, the unique Kom Ombo temple the majestic Philae temple, the glorious Edfu temple, the Great unfinished obelisk, and various more.

 

 

 

The best activity by far is being on board a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the pure nature of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert on a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.

 

 

There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas, new years eve, and Easter.