The M/S Moon Goddess Nile Cruise

Cruise Category

Luxuries Class
Deluxe Cabins & Suites with private balcony

Cruise Schedule

Every Monday from Luxor for 04 nights
Every Friday from Aswan for 03 nights

Meals Included

Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Drinks are not included

Overview

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise offers 49 luxurious cabins with sliding glass doors opening to private balconies and four presidential suites with private lounge. All accommodations feature their own private balcony.

 

While sailing along the Nile, we will have few stops to visit the unique collections of our ancient and modern monuments, covering the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. In Luxor, scheduled visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temples Complex and Temple of Luxor are included.

 

Besides that, our dear guests who visit Egypt will have the chance to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, or the Crocodile Temple as Egyptians used to name it, and the well-preserved Temple of god Horus in Edfu.

 

Various optional tours are available upon your request. Our valued guests who are cruising the Nile for 03, 04 or 07 nights will have enough time to do at least one or two optional tours beside the regular tours to the historical sites in Aswan, Luxor and the sites located in between.

 

Among the optional tours we have are the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor, the Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Philae Temple, sailing by Felucca / sailing boat around the beautiful islands of Luxor and Aswan, or visiting the hidden collection of our Pharaonic sites such as the Valley of the Queens, the Ramsseum, Temple of Madinet Habu and the tombs of Deir El Madina in Luxor. However, in Aswan, we can regularly arrange for visits to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Kalabsha, the Nubian Museum and the natural site of Nubian Village.

Facilities

  • Direct-dial telephone
  • Individual climate control
  • Hairdryer
  • Mini-bar
  • Safety deposit box
  • Television and movie program
  • Bathrooms equipped with bathtubs
  • In-room dining available until midnight
  • Main dining room, lounge, sun deck bar
  • Fully-purified water, filtered and softened before distribution
  • Barbecue area on deck
  • Fitness and recreation areas
  • Outdoor swimming pool with bar service
  • Jogging track
  • Doctor available on call against charge

What’s included:

  • Meet and assist by our representatives in Luxor & Aswan.
  • Accommodation on board the Nile Cruise based on FULL Board.
  • Private transfer to the Nile Cruise ship and vice versa.
  • Private Egyptologist, English-speaking tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to all the indicated sites.
  • All service charges and taxes.
  • Private Sightseeing Tours.

What’s excluded:

  • Entry Visa to Egypt.
  • International or/and domestic flight tickets.
  • Extras on board like “SPA, laundry, telephone, extra meals, etc”.
  • Tipping to “Company Representatives, Guide, Driver, etc.”
  • Any optional tours may require.

Starts From

US $268.00

Per Person Per Night

Price Validity

Prices are quoted per person, per night, and valid during Summer Season, from 01 October 2022 to 30 April 2023. However, please note that in case of any increase in taxes, fuel or/and entrance fees, we will keep rights to amend prices accordingly to cover these surcharges.

 

Stay in the Know

The above-mentioned rates are quoted per person, in double Deluxe cabin, with private balcony, per night, for minimum seven nights cruise – including private Sightseeing tours.

 

Tour Highlights

The M/S Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise Ship – The Goddess Cruise Collection – The Karnak Temples Complex – Temple of Luxor – Valley of the Kings – Temple of Deir El Bahari – Colossi of Memnon – Temple of Edfu – Temple of Kom Ombo – The High Dam – Temple of Philae – The Unfinished Obelisk – Luxor – Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Itineraries

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Every Friday from Aswan to Luxor for 03 nights

Day 01:  Friday (Lunch & Dinner)

Welcome to Aswan (around the clock). Vantage Travels representative will meet and assist you to finish the arrival procedures, having your luggage checked he will escort you to the Nile cruise by deluxe vehicle air-conditioned (01st kind of transportation), at the cruise he will assist you check-in and confirm your pick up times for your tours, after rest you will visit the high dam & unfinished Obelisk by air conditioned vehicle, then you will use another kind of transportation (Motor Boat) (02nd kind of transportation) to visit Philae Temple which is located in Agilika Island, back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch & dinner.

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 02: Saturday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast you will walk for a few minutes (03rd kind of transportation) to visit the temple of Kom Ombo then back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch during sailing to Edfu, after arriving to Edfu you will enjoy amazing transfer to Edfu temple (Horus Temple) riding horse carriage (04th kind of transportation), back to your Nile cruise to enjoy dinner, sailing all the night to Luxor passing through Esna lock.

Overnight in Edfu

 

Day 03: Sunday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast you will start your journey to discover the Curse of the Pharaohs by visiting west bank of Luxor where the valley of kings – which had the royal tombs of kings during new kingdom – Hatshepsut temple – the only female ruled Egypt over 18 years, and colossi of Memnon then you will be driven back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch, in the afternoon you will enjoy the visit of the east bank of Luxor where the Karnak and Luxor temple are located. Back to your Nile cruise for Dinner.

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 04: Monday (Breakfast)

At the early morning and before breakfast you have a Possibility of an optional Hot Air Balloon excursion over the West Bank (additional cost) then back to the Nile cruise to enjoy your breakfast then check-out for final transfer to Luxor airport.

Farewell Day

Every Monday from Luxor to Aswan for 04 nights

Day 01: Monday (Lunch & Dinner)

Welcome to Luxor, (around the clock). Vantage Travel representative will meet and assist you to finish the arrival procedures, having your luggage checked he will escort you to the Nile cruise by deluxe vehicle air-conditioned (01st kind of transportation), at the cruise he will assist you check-in and confirm your pick up times for your tours, after Lunch you will enjoy the visit of the east bank of Luxor where the Karnak and Luxor temple are located then back to your Nile cruise for Dinner.

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 02: Tuesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

After breakfast you will start your journey to discover the Curse of the Pharaohs by visiting west bank of Luxor where the valley of kings – which had the royal tombs of kings during new kingdom – Hatshepsut temple – the only female ruled Egypt over 18 years –  and colossi of Memnon are located. Ending your tour, you will be driven back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch, tea time & dinner during sailing to Edfu passing through Esna lock.

Overnight in Edfu

 

Day 03: Wednesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Enjoy your breakfast on board, then start your journey with amazing transfer to Edfu temple (Horus Temple) riding horse carriage (02nd kind of transportation), Edfu temple consists of traditional elements of Egyptian Temples of the New Kingdom, together with a few Greek elements, back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch during sailing, afternoon you will walk for a few minutes (03rd kind of transportation) to visit the temple of Kom Ombo then back to your Nile cruise to enjoy dinner during sailing to Aswan

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 04: Thursday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Arriving to Aswan at the early morning, breakfast on board then enjoy visiting the high dam & unfinished Obelisk, then you will use another kind of transportation (Motor Boat) (04thkind of transportation) to visit Philae Temple which is located in Agilika Island, back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch & dinner.

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 05: Friday (Breakfast)

If your return flight to home afternoon, it will an opportunity to visit Abu Simbel temple or take felucca and visit the botanical garden & Nubian Village where you have an opportunity to see the Nile crocodile then back to your Nile cruise for check-out and final transfer to Aswan airport.

Farewell Day

Every Monday (Roundtrip) Luxor to Luxor for 07 nights

Day 01: Monday (Lunch & Dinner)

Upon arrival to Luxor International Airport, you’ll be met by our English-speaking representative, who will help and assist you in all formalities, collecting your luggage, etc. Later on, you’ll be transferred by private Air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise boat. The rest of the day is free at leisure on your own in Luxor, so you can enjoy our “optional” tours like Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temples Complex, where you will enjoy the Sound effects and Laser works. Dinner & overnight on board.

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 02: Tuesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Energizing breakfast will be served on board. After that, we will visit Valley of the Kings, the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. Our next visit of the day will be to Temple of Deir El Bahari, constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut. On our return way to the cruise, we will visit the Colossi of Memnon, the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of king Amenhotep III. Finally, we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise.

Overnight in Edfu

 

Day 03: Wednesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Energizing breakfast meal will be served on board before starting to your day tour. Our first visit of today will be to the location of the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the finest preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the land of the Nile. It was constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of the god Horus. After that, you will get back to the ship, so we can enjoy the lunch on board while sailing to the city of Aswan. Evening time a Galabeya Party will be operated by the staff on board the Nile Cruise. Dinner & overnight on board.

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 04: Thursday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Free morning on board, so you can enjoy the amazing view of the Nile while relaxing on Aswan! We can offer you a very interesting tour to the awesome temples of Abu Simbel, simply the greatest achievement of ancient Egypt. Constructed by king Ramses II, the two temples are cut out of rocks and buried under the sand for centuries before being discovered in the 19th century. The Great Temple was dedicated to the worship of god Rahorakhty, however, the Smaller one was dedicated to the worship of the king Ramses II himself and his beautiful wife, Queen Nefertari, after their known as a god and goddess by the late period. We can also offer you an attractive Sound & Light Show at Isis Temple (Philae), one of the most attractive sound and light shows in Egypt. You will then enjoy a special Dinner meal on board the Nile Cruise & Overnight in Aswan.

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 05: Friday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast meal will be served on board. After that you will prepare yourself to join your expert tour guide to explore the wonderful city of Aswan. Our first visit of the day will be to the High Dam, which was constructed by the former president, Gamal Abdel Nasser to store the water, then generate electricity. We will then ride in a motor-boat to reach Agilika island, where we can visit Temple of Philae, constructed in the 3rd century BC in the Greco Roman era as the cult center of the goddess Isis. After this marvelous tour in Aswan, we will transfer you back to the Nile Cruise to rest and refresh. After lunch, we will enjoy a felucca ride around the most attractive islands of Aswan including the Agha Khan Mausoleum and the Kitchener Island. We will then get back to our cruise ship to enjoy the marvelous Disco and Music Show. Dinner & overnight on board the Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 06: Saturday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Energizing breakfast meal will be served on board before the tour of today. Our Nile Cruise ship will land at the location of the impressive Temple of Kom Ombo, established in the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman era, the temple is dedicated to two gods, the local crocodile, Sobek and the famous eagle god, Haroeris. After your amazing visit, you will get back to the ship, so we can enjoy the delicious lunch on board while sailing towards Luxor. Afternoon is FREE at leisure on board. Dinner & overnight on board the Nile Cruise.

Overnight close to Luxor

 

Day 07: Sunday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

ABreakfast meal will be served on board. Later on, we will move to explore the east bank of Luxor including two marvelous temple complexes. Our first visit of the day will be to the Karnak Temples Complex, constructed over a period of more than one thousand years, almost all the impressive items of the Karnak we see today date back to the new kingdom specially the huge amazing columns of the hypostyle hall which are constructed by Ramses II, the greatest builder of ancient Egypt. We will then visit Luxor Temple, another startling temple which was established around the 14th century BC and the construction continued for many years afterwards by Ramses II, the well-known, Queen Hatshepsut, and many other Pharaohs from different periods. After the tour, we will transfer you back to your Nile Cruise ship for rest and refresh. The rest of the day is free at leisure on your own. Evening time a folkloric show will be operated on board. Dinner & overnight in Luxor.

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 08: Monday (Breakfast)

Check out after breakfast. Later on, you’ll be met by our representative, who will transfer you to your hotel in Luxor or to Luxor International Airport in order to catch your departure flight after spending few days exploring the amazing temples, tombs and unforgettable attractions.

Farewell Day

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