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Overview
- Duration:4 days 3 nights
- Travelers:1 - 15 guests
- Tour Type:Group tour
Enjoy a luxurious Nile voyage aboard the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise, an elegant 5-star, all-suite ship styled with a “turn-of-the-century” French influence and launched in 2006. The cruise offers 47 deluxe cabins, 9 Presidential Suites, and 1 Royal Suite, all designed with upscale finishes and wide panoramic windows that frame the Nile’s scenery throughout the journey.
Life onboard is designed for comfort and indulgence, with a full-service spa and wellness center, a fitness area, refined dining venues, stylish lounges and bars, and nightly entertainment. As you cruise between Luxor and Aswan, your guided visits follow the classic highlights: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple at Deir El Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, and the High Dam.
Schedule: Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan.
Itinerary
Day 1: Monday – East Bank Treasures of Luxor
Embark the Sonesta St. George Cruise before lunch and get comfortable in your suite. Enjoy lunch on board, then head out for an afternoon exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the grand Karnak Temple and the magnificent Luxor Temple, rich with pylons, statues, and sacred history. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, then dine on board and enjoy an evening belly dance performance.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Luxor
Day 2: Tuesday – West Bank Royal Tombs & Sailing to Esna
After breakfast, cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a day of ancient royal sites. Tour The Valley of the Kings, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise, have lunch on board, and begin sailing to Esna. Later, enjoy afternoon tea, and in the evening attend the Captain’s cocktail reception.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 3: Wednesday – Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Sail early to Edfu, then visit the imposing Edfu Temple. After the tour, return to the ship and enjoy lunch as you continue cruising toward Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to two deities: Sobek and Horus the Elder. The day ends with dinner on board and a festive Galabeya Party.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: On board
Day 4: Thursday – Discover Aswan’s Heritage
Arrive in Aswan early and enjoy breakfast. Then begin your sightseeing with The High Dam Of Egypt and the Temple of Philae, reached by a scenic motorboat ride. Continue with another motorboat trip to the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. Return to the cruise for lunch, then relax with afternoon tea on the sundeck. Dinner is served in the evening, followed by a Nubian folklore show.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Aswan
Day 5: Friday – Disembarkation in Aswan
Enjoy breakfast on board, then disembark to conclude your Nile cruise experience. If you have extra time available, an optional tour to the Abu Simbel Temples can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Not included
Includes/Excludes
- Meet and be assist by our representatives at the airport or railway station
- Accommodation on board Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise on full board
- English/Portuguese/German/Spanish speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned, deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
- Any optional tours
- Personal Spending
- Tipping