Sonesta Nile Goddess River Cruise
Sail the majestic Nile River between Luxor and Aswan in the comfort and modern luxury of the 5-star Sonesta Nile Goddess River Cruise. This elegant and luxurious Nile River cruise ship offer 3, 4, 6 and 7 night trips cruising between the cities of Aswan and Luxor, exploring the landmark temples, tombs and ruins in the region. Guided tours highlight each day of the tour and are followed by delightful leisure activities aboard the ship. Enjoy upscale hospitality and watch 5,000 years of history unfold before you on an unforgettable journey through ancient Egypt.
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Accommodation and Amenities
The Sonesta Nile Goddess River Cruise includes 49 deluxe cabins, 4 Senator Suites and 4 Presidential Suites with private terraces, each room has an amazing Panoramic Windows for a view of the River Nile, has connecting cabins for families traveling together, private direct-dial telephone, private bathrooms with Hairdryer, in cabin safety box and a mini-bar. Each rooms boasts of entertainment and leisure amenities such as a music system, plasma televisions, Wireless Internet Connection, Individual Climate Control, bathroom with full-size bathtub and in-room dining available until midnight.
Ship Amenities
The Sonesta Nile Goddess River Cruise has amazing deck amenities for you to enjoy while on board the cruise. A main dining room, lounge and Sun Deck Bar where you can relax, enjoy nightly entertainment after each day tour, fully-equipped conference room that can accommodate up to 12 persons, a barbecue area on deck, international telephone line and internet connection, outdoor swimming pool with Bar Service and for the ultimate relaxation a spa which includes a gym room, massage, sauna & Jacuzzi.
Itineraries
4 Days and 3 Nights - Aswan to Luxor (Cruise starts Every Friday)
Day 1: Arrive in Aswan
Aswan is the ancient city of Swenet, which in antiquity was the frontier town of Ancient Egypt to the south. The stone quarries of ancient Egypt located here were celebrated for their stone, and especially for the granitic rock called Syenite. They furnished the colossal statues, obelisks, and monolith shrines that are found throughout Egypt, including the pyramids. On arrival at the Aswan airport or train station a 123EgyptTours.com will meet you for an assisted transfer by a private air conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise ship. After lunch join a guided tour of the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae with dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 2: Day Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu
After having breakfast on board the cruise, sail north to Kom Ombo the site of the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris. Return on board the vessel to enjoy lunch and continue sailing northward to Edfu the site of the most well preserved temple in Egypt. The Horus temple is dedicated to the Elder Horus god. After the tour return to the cruise and relax onboard on the way to Esna.
Day 3: Day Tour of Luxor
Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board the Nile cruise ship while sailing to Luxor. After enjoying lunch join a guided tour to visit the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. You will be transferred back to the Nile cruise ship for afternoon tea and dinner on board with overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor
Day 4: End of Tour
Your travel of the Nile River will conclude with you disembarking right after breakfast and prepare to see the other side of the Nile River in Luxor. This is the site of the landmarks such as the Valley of Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon with free time and leisure in Luxor a great shopping opportunity and then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or station for departure.
5 Days and 4 Nights - Luxor to Aswan (Cruise Starts Every Monday)
Day 1: Arrive in Luxor start of Cruise
Upon arrival we want to make sure that everything is convenient for your, a representative from 123EgyptTours.com will meet you and accommodate your transfer by an air-conditioned vehicle to Sonesta Nile Goddess River Cruise. After lunch together with your tour guide visit the Karnak and Luxor temples on the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Return to the ship for tea, dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 2: Enjoy Luxor
Enjoy breakfast at the restaurant prepared by the cruise’s world class chefs; transfer to the West side of the Nile to further explore what the City of Luxor has to offer. See the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Return onboard the ship for lunch and afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock. Dinner and overnight stay on board the Nile cruise vessel at Edfu.
Day 3: Explore Kom Ombo and Edfu
Midway through the cruise are the neighboring areas of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Experience Edfu first by visiting the Horus Temple known to be the best preserved temple in Egypt. Sail further south to Kom Ombo and see the unique dual Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris at Kom Ombo and then continue sailing to Aswan. Enjoy refreshments, dinner and overnight accommodation on board.
Day 4: Experience Aswan
As you reach Aswan known to be the southernmost city in Egypt join the guided tour to visit to the High Dam in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae temple with a visit to the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.
Day 5: Aswan and End of Tour
Disembark after breakfast and enjoy some free time for leisure in Aswan on your own and then transfer to the Aswan airport or train station for final departure.
8 Days and 7 Nights – Roundtrip Luxor (Cruise Starts Every Monday)
Day 1: Arrive in Luxor
Upon arrival in Luxor we will have one of our representatives meet you at the Luxor airport or train station, to assist you during your transfer by private air conditioned vehicle to the cruise for embarkation before lunch. Dinner and overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.
Day 2: Day tour in Luxor
The world class chefs of Sonesta Nile Goddess River Cruise will prepare a sumptuous breakfast, then after enjoying your meal, you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour to visit East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. Sail towards Esna and stay overnight in Esna.
Day 3: Day tour of Edfu and Kom Ombo
Sail towards Edfu and upon arrival join the guided tour to the amazing Horus Temple It is the second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak and one of the best preserved. After the tour sail to Kom Ombo while you enjoy afternoon refreshments, dinner, nightly entertainment and overnight on board.
Day 4: Day tour to Aswan
Enjoy Aswan as you visit the High Dam in Aswan, the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae temple. Ride a traditional Egyptian ship the felucca going to the Botanical garden by felucca overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.
Day 5: Optional Tour to Abu Simbel
This day is dedicated for relaxation aboard the ship but you can also join an optional tour to different destinations during the morning and the afternoon. In the morning join the optional visit to Abu Simbel. The Abu Simbel temples are two massive rock temples in Nubia, southern Egypt on the western bank of Lake Nasser. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments," which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae. In the afternoon visit the botanical Garden by Felucca.
Day 6: Day tour Kom Ombo
Sail early to Kom Ombo, to visit the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek – the crocodile headed god of fertility and Haroeris the elder Horus god. Sail north for an overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.
Day 7: Day Tour Luxor
Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the West Bank of the River Nile in Luxor where you can enjoy sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari and the Colossi Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and some free time on board. Dinner and overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.
Day 8: Disembarkation
After breakfast, disembark from your cruise. Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or station for departure.
Inclusions
Meet and assist personalized service upon arrival & departure.
Assistance of 123EgyptTours.com personnel during your stay and excursions.
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan.
Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
All taxes and service fees.
Exclusions
Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).
The Moevenpick Radamis I Nile Cruise Ship Adventure Tour will not cover any extras and personal expenses.