Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

Duration

5 Days- 4 Days

Run Dates

Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan

Guide Language

English

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The 5-star luxury Nile river cruise Sonesta Moon Goddess offers tastefully decorated accommodations and 4 or 5 days itineraries between Luxor and Aswan. You will visit the best of Ancient Egypt in style and with comfort on one of the best Nile River Cruises. Come and see all the details!

Included :
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance 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 in group
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes
Excluded :
  • Any extras and personal spending
  • Tipping
4 days Aswan to Luxor (Friday to Monday)

Meet & assist at Aswan Airport or the railway station.Embarkation on Your Nile Cruise and take lunch on board.Visit the Temple of Philae.Afternoon Tea and enjoy your dinner on board watching the Nubian Folkloric Show.Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple, the dual temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. 

Then sail to Edfu and take Lunch on Board.Now will visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is the best-preserved of all.The cruise continues towards Esna while you enjoy the afternoon tea.Dinner on board while enjoying Egyptian Galabeya PartyOvernight aboard your Nile cruise in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

After breakfast, we will visit the Valley of the Kings, where dozens of pharaohs were buried during the

New Empire period; the site hides many tombs.

Across the valley, let's visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, a temple of unique architecture.

A quick stop by the Colossi of Memnon, the statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, and return to the ship for

lunch.

At night, have fun with a belly dance show on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Breakfast on board then the disembarkation. Finally, Visit East Bank (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temples); explore the Luxor Temple, built between 1400-1000 BC, followed by the Temple of Karnak, the largest in the world.Transfer to Luxor Airport or railway station.

Meals: Breakfast.

5 days from Luxor to Aswan (Every Monday to Friday)

We will welcome you upon your arrival and transfer you to the cruise.

After lunch on board, we will visit the Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the god Amun. Then the

Karnak Temple; the largest ancient religious complex in the world.

At night, have fun with the Belly Dance presentation on board and, after dinner, the Disco party.

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch and dinner

After breakfast, explore the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of dozens of pharaohs during

periods of the New Empire, such as Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.

Next, visit Queen Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple, which is unique in design and style.

Sail to Esna while taking lunch on board and your Afternoon TeaEnjoy welcome drinks from the captain. After dinner, enjoy the Disco Party.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sail to Edfu.

After breakfast on board, we will visit the Temple of Edfu, also known as the Temple of Horus.

Sail towards Kom Ombo, where you will visit the temple that served two gods: Sobek and Horus.

At night, have fun at the Galabeya Party, a traditional Egyptian dress.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Sail to Aswan.

Let's visit the Unfinished Obelisk, which most probably was ordered by Queen Hatshepsut.

Finally, we will sail to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

Afternoon Tea and enjoy your dinner on board watching the Nubian Folkloric Show.Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Breakfast on board- Disembarkation- Transfer to Aswan Airport or railway station.

Meals: Breakfast.

Prices
General Information

We make a donation to the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation for each booking reserved.

Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2026. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and up: adult price.

·         Notes :

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, therefore, making your booking a risk-free investment. 50% down payment is required for all Luxury and Unique products at the time of booking.

 Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcome but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.

·         In case you cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:

  • From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 15% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • 35% of the tour price if you cancel 60-31 days before arrival.
  • 50% of the tour price if you cancel 30-15 days before arrival.
  • 100% of the tour price if you cancel 14-1 days before arrival.
     

Additionally, airlines charge their fees, which are subject to the airlines' terms and conditions, and there's also a 5% bank fee on refunds. The cancellation policy may vary significantly for groups or unique itineraries.

Here, at Nile Cruise Vacation, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else, and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid for the tour package, or in some cases, your payment will be available as future travel credit and a travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically. Only flight cancellation/changing fees are charged, according to the airline's terms and conditions, and bank surcharge fees are applied to the deposit amount paid. Familiarize yourself with our full payment policy and cancellation and refund conditions.

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