Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise
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
Experience luxury on the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. Enjoy elegant accommodations, private balconies, a spa, pool, and fine dining as you explore Luxor and Aswan. Book your unforgettable Nile journey today!
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
What's 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
What's Not Included
- Any extras and personal expenses
- Tipping (gratuities for guides and drivers)
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)
Rates
Summer Rates Per Person (May – Sep)
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, triple cabin | $750 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, double cabin | $820 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – single cabin | $1,221 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, triple cabin | $940 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, double cabin | $1,018 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – single cabin | $1,511 |
Winter Rates Per Person (Oct – April)
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, triple cabin | $950 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – per person, double cabin | $1,020 |
| 4 days / 3 nights – single cabin | $1,510 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, triple cabin | $1,243 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – per person, double cabin | $1,318 |
| 5 days / 4 nights – single cabin | $1,931 |
