Sonesta Star Goddess Luxury Nile Cruise

In the morning, your private Egyptologist guide will pick you up by a modern A/C vehicle from Aswan Train Station or the airport and drive you to check in the 5-star Luxury Sonesta Star Goddess Nile cruise to enjoy lunch aboard. Then, you will start the 3 Nights Sonesta Star Goddess itinerary by exploring the sightseeing in Aswan, which includes:

Aswan High Dam:

Construction of the High Dam began in 1960 and was completed 10 years later. The dam is 3,830 meters long and 111 meters high, with a base width of 980 meters. The dam is made up of 17 million cubic meters of rock and has a storage capacity of 169 billion cubic meters of water.

Philae Temple:

Philae Temple, known as Isis Temple, is an incredible example of ancient Egyptian architecture and a must-see destination for anyone visiting Egypt. With its beautiful carvings and intricate decorations, the temple is a testament to the incredible achievements of the ancient Egyptians and a reminder of their enduring legacy.

We will drive you to the Sonesta Star Goddess Nile cruise for a Nubian folkloric show and a delightful dinner. Overnight on board the cruise ship.

Wake up for a delightful breakfast and enjoy a wonderful morning onboard the cruise as it sails by noon to Kom Ombo. Savor a delectable open buffet lunch and afternoon tea break before the ship docks in Kom Ombo to visit:

Kom Ombo Temple:

The unique feature of Kom Ombo Temple is that it is actually two temples in one. The temple is symmetrically divided into two parts, each with its own entrance, hypostyle hall, and sanctuary. One half of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, while the other half is dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

You will return to the cruise to continue your Sonesta Star Goddess itinerary from Aswan to Luxor as it sails to Edfu. You will experience the Nile River while attending the Galabiya party and a fabulous onboard dinner. Overnight in Edfu.

The third day of your 3-night Luxury Nile Cruise includes an early morning start for a delicious breakfast and a personal guided trip to witness the legacy of Edfu:

Edfu Temple:

Edfu Temple was constructed on the site of an earlier temple from the Old Kingdom period (c. 2686-2181 BCE), which had been dedicated to Horus. The Ptolemaic temple was built on a grand scale, with towering walls and massive columns. The temple is dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky and war.

Savor a delicious lunch meal as the cruise sails to Luxor. The cruise docks in Luxor while you enjoy a Whirling Dervish and belly dance show and a traditional dinner aboard. Overnight in Luxor.

After breakfast, you will check out from the Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise, then you will join your personal tour guide to explore the best of Luxor East and West Banks:

Karnak Temple:

Karnak Temple complex includes the Avenue of Sphinxes, a long road lined with hundreds of sphinx statues that once connected the temple to the Luxor Temple, and the Sacred Lake, a large artificial lake that was used for religious ceremonies.

Lunch awaits you at one of the best traditional restaurants in Luxor, then you will continue to the treasures of the Luxor West Bank:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple:

Queen Hatshepsut Temple, also known as Djeser-Djeseru, is an ancient temple in Luxor. It is regarded as one of the most impressive temples in Egypt, both for its architectural design and its historical significance.

Valley of the Kings:

The Valley of the Kings is a fascinating archaeological site, as it is the final burial place. The most famous tomb in the valley is that of King Tutankhamun, which was discovered in 1922 by British archaeologist Howard Carter. The tomb contained a wealth of treasures, including the pharaoh’s gold funerary mask, which has become an iconic symbol of ancient Egypt.

Colossi of Memnon:

The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that stand in front of Amenhotep III’s mortuary temple.

Finally, we will transfer you to Luxor Airport, train station or your hotel in Luxor to conclude your Sonesta Star Goddess Cruise experience.

Our representative will meet you at Luxor Airport or the train station in an air-conditioned vehicle to begin your 4 nights Sonesta Star Goddess itinerary with our personal guide, who will drive you to board the Luxury Sonesta Star Goddess to have lunch aboard.

First up, you will dive into the history of the Karnak Temple Complex, whose construction began in the Middle Kingdom and continued through the New Kingdom period, making it one of the oldest and most significant religious sites in ancient Egypt.

After that, you will head to explore the fascinating Luxor Temple, full of its own mysteries, before you are taken to the Nile Cruise, where you can relax for afternoon tea, dinner, and some sort of belly dance shows. You’ll spend the night on the cruise, soaking in the beauty of the Nile.

Wake up for a delightful breakfast onboard and prepare yourself for a new chapter of your Sonesta Star Goddess itinerary from Luxor to Aswan by exploring the magnificent attractions of the legendary city of Luxor. The first stop will be at Queen Hatshepsut Temple; It is one of the greatest achievements of the New Kingdom and is an important example of ancient Egyptian architecture, which was designed by the architect Senenmut.

The second spot will be the Valley of the Kings, home to the tombs of pharaohs and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom, dating back to the 16th century BC, and finally to the Colossi of Memnon. The Sonesta cruise starts sailing to Esna, and lunch and dinner meals are served onboard.

Overnight on the cruise ship.

Continue your 4-night Luxury Nile Cruise by sailing to Edfu at dawn and join your personal guide to witness Edfu Temple; It is one of the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temples and a must-visit destination, which is dedicated to Horus, the god of the sky and war. Lunch on board and a relaxing tea break as the vessel sails to Kom Ombo.

Explore Kom Ombo Temple; this legacy is devoted to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon-headed god. The Sonesta cruises the Nile to Aswan as you indulge in a delightful dinner and enjoy a Galabiya party.

Overnight in Aswan.

After an onboard breakfast, you will be escorted by your private guide to cover the monuments of Aswan, such as Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and explore Aswan High Dam, which had a significant impact on the region, providing hydroelectric power, flood control, and irrigation in Egypt and Sudan. Lunch is served on the Sonesta Star Goddess, and you spend the rest of the day onboard.

Overnight in Aswan.

Check out and disembark the cruise after breakfast and we will transfer you to Aswan Airport/railway station to conclude your Sonesta Nile cruise in Egypt.