Sonesta Star Goddess Luxury Nile Cruise

The new Luxurious Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise Ship sails between Aswan and Luxor.

The ship contains 33 units that are spacious suites, each one has a private balcony that is named after famous composers, giving it a luxurious touch of elegance and sophistication. The ship comprises 27 deluxe Beethoven Suites (each 40m), 4 lush Mozart Suites (each 35m), and 2 superior Chopin Suites (each 52m). All the Suites are non-smoking. Smoking is only allowed in open areas.

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary 4 nights, 5 days from Luxor to Aswan. (each Saturday from Luxor to Aswan)

 Day 1: Arrival in Luxor

We will wait for you at Luxor Railway station or at Luxor Airport.

You will be welcomed by our tour guide, moving to your Nile cruise to check-in and after Lunch, you will start your tour visiting the east bank exploring Karnak temple (the biggest temple in Egypt) Which was built by many Pharaohs and dedicated to God Amon-Ra, enjoy visiting the great columns hall with 134 columns with its beautiful colors, which are recently restored the obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the sacred lake. then by Sunset enjoy the visit to Luxor temple with its fascinating statues and obelisks.

Overnight in Luxor

Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour – Navigation to Edfu

Today, you have a great day to visit the valley of the kings, the Pharaoh’s cemetery with 63 tombs of the famous Pharos of the new kingdom. then you are going to visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Continuing to The Colossi of Memnon which are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. After lunch, the cruise will navigate to Edfu via the water lock in Esna enjoying a tasty dinner on board.

Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Optional tour: Hot air balloon in Luxor

Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast on your Nile cruise, you will visit Edfu Temple or Hours Temple, the best-preserved Temple, which is dedicated to the god Horus.

Then navigate to Kom Ombo lunch & Tea Time on board, Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, you will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god Then Continue sailing to Aswan enjoying dinner on Board.

Overnight in Aswan

Day 4: Aswan Tour

After breakfast you will visit the High Dam Arabic Al-Sadd al-ʿĀlī, rockfill dam across the Nile River, proceeding to the Temple of Philae, which was an ancient center for the cult of Isis. Continuing your tour to the Granite quarry which is known by the unfinished obelisk to see how the Pharaohs made the obelisks, Then back to your Nile cruise ship.

Optional trip to the Nubian village with a motorboat

Overnight in Aswan

Day 5: Abu Simbel and Disembarkation

You have the chance to visit the magnificent rock-cut temple of Abu Simbel, which was built by the great Pharaoh Ramses II. You will have a safe drive with our guide and our driver to reach the two temples, enough enjoyable time to visit the site and drive back to Aswan. Optional Tour

Disembarkation from your cruise and Departure.

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Itinerary 3 nights, 4 days from Aswan to Luxor. (each Tuesday from Aswan to Luxor)

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan

We will wait for you at Aswan Railway station or at Aswan Airport.

You will be welcomed by our tour guide, moving to your Nile cruise to check-in and after Lunch, you will start your tour visiting the High Dam Arabic Al-Sadd al-ʿĀlī, rockfill dam across the Nile River, proceeding to the Temple of Philae, which was an ancient center for the cult of Isis. Continuing your tour to the Granite quarry which is known by the unfinished obelisk to see how the Pharaohs made the obelisks, Then back to your Nile cruise ship.

Optional trip to the Nubian village with a motorboat

Day 2: Abu Simbel and navigation to Kom ombo

You have the chance to visit the magnificent rock cut temple of Abu Simbel, which was built by the great Pharaoh Ramses II. You will have a safe drive with our guide and our driver to reach the two temples, enough enjoyable time to visit the site and drive back to Aswan. Optional Tour

During Lunch time the cruise will navigate to Kom Ombo enjoying Tea time on the Sun deck, where Tea, Coffee and cakes will be served. Upon arrival in Kom ombo you will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god Then Continue sailing to Edfu enjoying oriental dinner, and Galabia party on Board.

Overnight in Edfu

Day 3: Edfu Temple and navigation to Luxor

Then navigate to Luxor via the water lock in Esna

Upon arrival in Luxor tour to Karnak and Luxor temple

visiting the east bank exploring Karnak temple (the biggest temple in Egypt) Which was built by many Pharaohs and dedicated to God Amon-Ra, enjoy visiting the great columns hall with 134 columns with its beautiful colors, which are recently restored the obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the sacred lake. then by Sunset enjoy the visit to Luxor temple with its fascinating statues and obelisks.

Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Tour to the west bank of Luxor and disembarkation

Today, you have a great day to visit the valley of the kings, the Pharaoh’s cemetery with 63 tombs of the famous Pharos of the new kingdom. then you are going to visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Continuing to The Colossi of Memnon which are two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Back to your cruise and checkout.

What's 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.
• The assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.

What's Not Included

• Any extras and personal spending.
• Beverages.
• Tipping for Cruise crew, drivers, and tour guide.

Prices Policy

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

Rates

Summer Rates Per Person (May – Sep)

Winter Rates Per Person (Oct – April)