5-Day Nile Cruise aboard H.S Sonesta Sun Goddess get ready for this kind of extraordinary ride through the middle of ancient Egypt. You’ll be sailing between Luxor and Aswan, and somehow this cruise feels like it blends luxury with comfort, history, and scenery that just keeps stunning you, so you can truly get to know Egypt’s famous treasures while still having excellent service and those elegant little surroundings.
With the Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise, you really get a unique chance to wander the Nile’s wonders at a relaxed rhythm. As soon as you’re on board, you’re greeted in a refined, almost dreamy atmosphere, with cabins that are beautifully arranged, modern amenities, and those panoramic views right out over the timeless Nile River. Each morning you wake up to spectacular landscapes, then you can spend quiet time on the spacious sun deck, jump into a refreshing swim in the pool or just unwind in the elegant lounge while Egypt’s enchanting scenery drifts past you, slowly.Throughout this remarkable cruise, you’ll meet some of Egypt’s most well known ancient places with expert guided excursions. Go see the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, uncover the mysteries around the Valley of the Kings, admire the beauty of the Edfu Temple, stop by the distinct Kom Ombo Temple, and finally enjoy the unforgettable Philae Temple in Aswan. With every stop, there are new stories to hear, about pharaohs, ancient civilizations, and thousands of years of history, all layered together in a way that stays with you.Delicious meals, relaxing moments, and scenic views will be part of your everyday experience, making this journey not just a trip, but a memory to cherish. Egypt Nile Cruises offer a remarkable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt, combining luxury, history, and breathtaking scenery. Luxor Aswan Nile Cruises provide an extraordinary journey through the heart of ancient Egypt, combining history, culture, and relaxation.Tour Price:
Our prices are determined according to different seasons, package contents, and accommodation class, i.e., budget, tourist, deluxe, or luxury. However, please note that in case of an increase in fuel, taxes, and/or tourist site fees, we will keep the right to amend all prices accordingly and without prior notice.
Reservation:
In order to secure your booking, you are kindly requested to pay ONLY 50% of the total package price at the time of booking in order to secure the space at hotels, Nile Cruise ships, domestic flights, etc. The remaining balance is requested due 30 days before the arrival date for individuals. However, for groups, the remaining balance is requested 60 days before the arrival date to reconfirm the bookings.
Entry Visa:
Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they have the correct travel documents upon departure and that they have met all health requirements. Please check with the nearest consulate office for information concerning travel visas before you travel, and if you are required to obtain this or any other document in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Should you need to cancel your tour or any of its services, please notify us in writing.
Cancellation fees will apply as follows: “for the normal dates”:
Please note that during premium travel dates, most bookings may be non-refundable due to high demand and/or limited availability at certain hotels and Nile Cruise ships. We strongly recommend considering comprehensive travel insurance to protect your arrangements in the event of delays or cancellations.
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International and domestic airfares included in some of our tours—or added upon request—are based on non-refundable and non-changeable fares, even for business or first-class tickets, as they are offered at significantly discounted rates. Should you need to change or cancel your flight reservation after airline tickets have been issued, you will be responsible for any airline rebooking fees or cancellation penalties, which may be equal to the full original cost of the ticket(s).
Tipping:
In Egyptian society, tipping is customary and expected in daily life, especially for people working in the tourism field. It forms the biggest portion of their income. It is a kind of appreciation to tip someone or not, according to the service you receive from all the people working for you and involved in your trip, like drivers, guides, porters, tour company representatives, etc.
Upon your arrival in Luxor, you will be met by our representative and transferred in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise boat. After lunch on board, join your expert tour guide for a visit to the awe-inspiring Temple of Karnak, a monumental complex that took over a thousand years to complete. Continue to the elegant Luxor Temple, founded in the 14th century BC and expanded over time by Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and other great rulers of Egypt. After your tour, you will return to your Nile Cruise for an overnight.
Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy an energizing breakfast on board before setting out to explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the most magnificent and richly decorated tombs of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the stunning Temple of Deir El Bahari, an architectural masterpiece built during the reign of the 18th Dynasty by the legendary Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to your cruise, stop to admire the Colossi of Memnon the towering statues that are all that remain of the grand funerary temple of King Amenhotep III.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
An energizing breakfast will be served on board before we begin our full-day tour. Our Nile cruise will dock in Edfu, where we will explore the magnificent Temple of Horus, built by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC in honor of Horus, the avenger of his father. After this remarkable visit, we will return to the ship for lunch, rest, and refreshment. In the afternoon, we will continue to Kom Ombo to visit its unique temple, dedicated to two gods and constructed during the Ptolemaic period, later completed in the Roman era. Afterwards, we will return to the cruise for relaxation. In the evening, enjoy an authentic Egyptian folklore show performed by the ship’s talented staff. Overnight aboard the cruise.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast will be served on board before meeting your guide to explore Aswan. Visit the High Dam, then take a motorboat to Agilika Island to see the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. After lunch on the cruise, enjoy a relaxing felucca sail around Aswan’s islands, passing the Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island. After the tour, we’ll transfer you back to the Nile Cruise ship to have some rest. Evening time is yours to relax on board; however, we can offer you various optional tours to explore the city of gold. We can offer you either a Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple, or a walking shopping tour.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, disembark from the cruise. Later, our representative will transfer you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel, the train station, or the airport. This marks the end of our services, after what we hope has been a truly memorable journey through Upper Egypt.
Breakfast
