Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

The pick-up for your 3 nights Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile cruise itinerary starts from Aswan Airport or your address in Aswan by our professional tour guide, who will escort you to witness the marvels of Aswan city, which includes:

Aswan High Dam:

Aswan High Dam is a massive rock-filled dam located in Aswan. The dam was built across the Nile River between 1960 and 1970 to provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and it is one of the largest dams in the world.

Philae Temple:

The Temple of Isis is the most important part of the whole complex, and is dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple is surrounded by a massive wall, with a large gateway leading into the courtyard. The courtyard is lined with columns and features a large altar in the center.

You will check into the elegant Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise, have lunch, and attend Nubian folkloric shows on the ship. Overnight in Aswan.

As a continuation of your Luxury Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise, you will wake up to enjoy a delightful breakfast and a leisurely morning onboard the cruise as it sails by noon to Kom Ombo. Lunch is served, followed by tea time before the ship docks in Kom Ombo to visit:

Kom Ombo Temple:

It is situated on the east bank of the Nile River and is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. This temple is one of the most visited monuments due to its unique design and the fascinating history behind it.

The Sonesta Moon Goddess sails to Edfu while you are enjoying a Galabiya party and a fabulous onboard dinner. Overnight in Edfu.

After a morning breakfast, your Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise ship takes you on a private guided adventure to discover one of the most precious monumental treasures in Egypt:

Edfu Temple:

It was established during the Ptolemaic dynasty between 237 and 57 BCE. The temple is dedicated to the god Horus, one of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian religion, and is considered one of the most significant and impressive temples in ancient Egypt.

The Sonesta cruise starts sailing to Luxor during lunchtime, and it reaches Luxor around 17:00 hrs. Dinner onboard, Whirling Dervishes, and Belly Dance Show await you. Overnight in Luxor.

Check out from your Sonesta Moon Goddess cruise after a delectable breakfast, and you will join your personal guide to explore the most impressive attractions in Luxor:

Karnak Temple:

Karnak Temple was developed over different periods of ancient Egyptian history and was primarily dedicated to Amun, along with Mut and Khonsu. Karnak Temple is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture and engineering, and a testament to the power and wealth of the pharaohs who built it.

You will enjoy a delightful Egyptian lunch at a restaurant, then continue to the Luxor West Bank:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

It is built into a cliffside, on the west bank of the Nile River, and is dedicated to the god Amun. It served as a mortuary temple for Queen Hatshepsut. The temple complex consists of three levels connected by ramps and surrounded by terraces, courtyards, and porticos.

Valley of the Kings:

The Valley of the Kings is a famous ancient Egyptian burial site located in Luxor, Egypt. It is home to the tombs of pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, dating back to the 16th century BC. The site is situated on the west bank of the Nile River and is a popular tourist destination.

Colossi of Memnon:

The Colossi of Memnon remain a testament to the grandeur and power of ancient Egypt. They consist of twin towering stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood in the Theban Necropolis in Luxor, Egypt, for over 3,400 years.

After the tours are over, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport, train station or your hotel in Luxor to conclude your Sonesta Moon Goddess Cruise journey.

Your private tour guide will meet you at the train station in Luxor or at the airport to begin your 4-night Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile cruise itinerary. First, your Egyptologist will escort you to Karnak Temple. It consists of several temples, chapels, pylons, and other structures, all connected by a series of processional ways.

The most significant structures in the complex include the Great Temples of Amun, Khonsu, and Mut. Then, you will continue to Luxor Temple before you embark on the 5-star Sonesta Moon Goddess for lunch and a tea break on the Sundeck. Overnight in Luxor.

The 2nd day of the Sonesta Moon Goddess Luxor to Aswan itinerary includes a full day of sightseeing through the elegant treasures of Luxor West Bank. You will join your tour guide to explore Valley of the Kings, a marvelous collection of the tombs of pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, dating back to the 16th century BC.

Then, you will head to the Temple of Hatshepsut, which was commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for more than 20 years during the New Kingdom, and finally to the Colossi of Memnon. You will return to the ship to sail to Esna as you enjoy lunch and a tea break aboard.

The Sonesta Moon Goddess 4-night itinerary takes you to the next stop, Edfu, as the cruise sails at dawn. After breakfast, you will visit Edfu Temple. It is a stunning monument dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky and war. Discover the temple’s impressive pylons, vast hypostyle halls, and intriguing chambers adorned with ancient Egyptian mythology and religious scenes.

Enjoy lunch as the cruise sails to Kom Ombo Temple, devoted to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. It sails to Aswan as you indulge in a delightful dinner and enjoy a Galabiya party. Overnight in Aswan.

During your 4-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, you will experience the legacy of Aswan. You will visit the Temple of Philae, also known as the Temple of Isis, is an ancient temple complex located on an island in the Nile River in southern Egypt.

Then head to Aswan High Dam, which had a significant impact on the region, providing hydroelectric power and flood control. The Sonesta Moon Goddess offers a delightful lunch, and you will spend the rest of the day onboard. Overnight in Aswan.

The cruising journey ends today. After breakfast, you will disembark from the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise, and we will drive you to Aswan Airport/railway station to conclude your 4-night luxury Nile cruise.