Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

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Schedule

Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan

Duration

4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days

Pickup/ Drop off

Luxor / Aswan

Ship Information

The Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise is a 5-star luxury river cruiser that offers unparalleled comfort and elegance as you sail between the breathtaking ancient sites of Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy exquisite accommodations with top-notch furnishings, premium amenities, and exceptional service. The cruise features 49 luxurious cabins with sliding glass doors that open to private balconies, as well as 4 presidential suites with private lounges, ensuring a truly remarkable experience on the Nile.

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise Facilities

Accommodation:

  • Cabins with sliding glass doors leading to private balconies
  • Fully air-conditioned cabins
  • Wireless internet access
  • Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
  • Satellite color TV
  • Smoke and fire detectors in each cabin
  • In-room safe
  • Telephone system with international calling
  • 24-hour doctor on call
  • Spa center offering massages
  • Swimming pool, bar, and sun deck
  • Spacious gymnasium
  • Laundry service and housekeeping
  • In-room dining available until midnight
  • Main dining room, lounge, and sun deck bar
  • Nightly entertainment
  • Fully purified, filtered, and softened water

Other Facilities:

  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Swimming pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom with shower
  • TV
  • Mini bar
  • 24-hour doctor on call
  • Gift shop
  • All major credit cards accepted
Cruise Itinerary

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

4 Days / 3 Nights Program (Every Friday)

Day 1: Arrival and Aswan Tour Upon your arrival in Aswan, our English-speaking representative will meet and greet you, then transfer you in a private air-conditioned van to your luxurious Nile cruise ship. Check-in is available before 12:00 PM. Begin your journey with a delightful lunch on board. After lunch, visit the High Dam, constructed by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 to control Nile flooding. Next, sail on a motorboat to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and built during the Graeco-Roman period. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, made from red granite and dedicated to the god Amun Ra. Return to the ship for a leisurely evening in Aswan. [L-D]

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you arrive in Aswan early, we will start the tour immediately to avoid waiting for check-in.

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu Enjoy breakfast on board, then join your Egyptologist guide to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship for lunch on the sun deck, where you can admire the scenic Nile landscape. In the afternoon, experience a chariot ride to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. After the tour, relax on board. Dinner and an Egyptian Folkloric Show will be held in the evening. [B-L-D]

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Luxor West Bank Start your day with breakfast on the cruise, followed by a tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery for Theban kings and rulers. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, an architectural marvel carved into the mountainside. Conclude the tour with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon, statues of King Amenhotep III. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise. [B-L-D]

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Luxor East Bank and Departure After breakfast, check out at 8:00 AM and begin your tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest temple complex in the world. End your tour with a visit to the Luxor Temple, built by the 12th Dynasty king and completed by Ramses II. After the tour, you will be transferred by private A/C van to your chosen location in Luxor, concluding our services. [B]

Meals Included: Breakfast

5 Days / 4 Nights Program (Every Monday)

Day 1: Arrival and Luxor East Bank Tour Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Nile cruise in a private A/C van. Embarkation is available before 12:00 PM. In the afternoon, visit the Karnak Temples Complex, the largest structures ever built by mankind, and the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun Re. Return to the ship for rest and refreshment. An Egyptian folkloric show will be presented in the evening. [L-D]

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Note: If you arrive in Luxor early, we will start the tour immediately to avoid waiting for check-in.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour Enjoy breakfast on the Nile cruise, then explore Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is free for leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. [B-L-D]

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo After breakfast, join your guide for a tour of the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the ship for lunch while sailing to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Enjoy the scenic views of the Nile from the sun deck. Dinner is served on board while sailing to Aswan, arriving late in the evening for an overnight stay. [B-L-D]

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Aswan Tour Begin your day with breakfast on board, followed by a tour of Aswan with your Egyptologist guide. Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy afternoon tea on board. Spend the evening at leisure in Aswan. [B-L-D]

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Departure Check out after breakfast. Our representative will transfer you to Aswan airport or station for your departure to Cairo. [B]

Meals Included: Breakfast

Optional Tour: Excursion to Abu Simbel Temples, either by private coach or domestic flight. Visit the Abu Simbel Temples, built by Ramses II and dedicated to the god Rahorakhty and Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan for your onward journey.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Included
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • Support from our staff throughout your stay and excursions
  • Complimentary WiFi onboard the cruise
  • Daily replenished minibar with mineral water, soft drink, and juice (1 bottle of mineral water, 1 soft drink, 1 can of juice)
  • All transfers in a modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on a 5-star cruise on a full board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as specified in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes
Excluded
  • Any extras and personal expenses
  • Tipping (gratuities for guides and drivers)
From:

750

Prices
Price per Person per Trip

Summer Rates Per Person (May- Sep)

Per Person in Triple Cabin
Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
750
820
1221
5 Days/4 Nights
940
1018
1511

Winter Rates Per Person (Oct-April)

Per Person in Triple Cabin
Per Person in Double Cabin
Per Single Cabin
4 Days/3 Nights
950
1020
1510
5 Days/4 Nights
1243
1318
1931

Prices policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars Per person Per Trip in Double Cabin except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays(Christmas date 20 Dec To 7 Jan & Easter date 30 March To 20 April)

Children policy

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge | 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person. Notes: Child policy is applied to child who share room with his parents, Cruise boat Cabin fit 2 adults and 1 child only. 2 Adult + 2 Children’s Same Rate as 4 Adults ( Can Stay in Two Double Cabins or One Suite Cabin)

Pricing policy

Space will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 50 %. This deposit forms part of your final payment.
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

avatar thumb Vincent-toulouse-31
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

avatar thumb Ekaterina S
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

avatar thumb philip s
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.