Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be met and assisted, then transferred to board the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise. Check-in is available before noon. After enjoying lunch on board, set out for an afternoon of sightseeing beginning with the High Dam of Aswan, a landmark achievement that reshaped the Nile’s flow and transformed the region. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board in Aswan

Start the day with breakfast on board as the cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Visit the distinctive double temple dedicated to Sobek (the crocodile god) and Haroeris (Horus the Elder), noted for its balanced layout and fascinating carvings connected to mythology, ancient medicine, and timekeeping. Continue sailing to Edfu, with lunch served on board while you take in the changing Nile scenery. Later, ride by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, widely regarded as the best-preserved temple in Egypt, with imposing pylons and detailed reliefs recounting Horus’s struggle against Seth. Return to the ship for dinner, followed by an Egyptian folkloric show presented by the crew. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board

After breakfast, arrive in Luxor and head to the West Bank of Thebes for a guided exploration of its legendary monuments. Begin at the Valley of the Kings to see the tombs of ancient pharaohs carved deep into the desert cliffs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, a striking multi-level sanctuary set against the mountain backdrop. On the return, pause to view the Colossi of Memnon, the towering statues that once guarded a vast, now-vanished temple complex. Back on board, enjoy lunch and a free afternoon to relax, perhaps on the sun deck. Dinner is served on board as the cruise remains docked in Luxor for the night. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board in Luxor

After breakfast and check-out, set off for your final guided visits on Luxor’s East Bank. Explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex, an extraordinary collection of sanctuaries, obelisks, and monumental columns. Then continue to Luxor Temple, admired for its graceful design and long-standing spiritual importance. After completing the tour, you will be transferred onward in Luxor to your next destination. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Not included

Board the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise in Luxor before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon, begin your guided exploration with two of Egypt’s most celebrated monuments: the Karnak Temple Complex, famed for its immense columns and sacred lake, followed by the elegant Luxor Temple, especially striking in the late-day light. Return to the ship for dinner and evening entertainment on board. Meals: Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board in Luxor

Enjoy breakfast on board, then head out with your guide to Luxor’s West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch as the ship begins sailing, passing through Esna Lock on the way toward Edfu. Spend time taking in the calm landscapes of Upper Egypt from the sun deck. In the evening, attend the Captain’s welcome cocktail before dinner is served on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board

After breakfast, disembark to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, renowned for its remarkable state of preservation. Return to the ship and enjoy lunch on board while sailing toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, tour the Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double sanctuary devoted to Sobek and Haroeris, and be sure to visit the nearby Crocodile Mummification Museum. Back on board, enjoy a Galabeya party, followed by dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board

Arrive in Aswan early in the morning. After breakfast, explore the city’s main highlights, starting with the High Dam, then visiting the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island, and continuing to the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Optional tours are available, including a felucca ride on the Nile or a cultural visit to a traditional Nubian village. Return to the ship for lunch and enjoy a relaxed afternoon on board. Dinner is served in the evening, followed by a Nubian show. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Overnight: On board in Aswan

Have breakfast on board before disembarkation. An optional excursion is available to the Abu Simbel Temples, the monumental rock-cut sanctuaries of Ramses II and Nefertari. Travel by private car to see this iconic site before concluding your Nile cruise experience. Meals: Breakfast Overnight: Not included