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Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise Tour

Aswan

Overview

Duration

4 Days 3 Nights

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

1-15

Run

Daily

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise Tour is a top-notch 5-star Nile cruiser, that provides exceptional luxury. The 52 cabins and suites are not only sumptuously furnished but also come with a private balcony, allowing you to enjoy a personal view of the beautiful Nile Valley. The entire cruise ship, including common areas, is designed with tasteful decor to enhance your overall experience.

Sonesta Moon Goddess Luxurious Nile Cruises

  • Philae temple
  • The High Dam
  • Kom Ombo temple
  • Edfu temple
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Karnak temple
  • Luxor temple
  • Colossi of Memnon
  • Hatshepsut temple

Upon arrival at Aswan pick you up from any place from your choice in Aswan (Airport – Station – Hotel) then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to start our visit

Witness Temple of Philae

Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.

Next step continues to visit: Aswan High Dam

Egypt’s modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
-Check in Nile Cruise.
-Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast pick up from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Abu Simbel (Optional)

The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of RamssessII.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.

Next step continues to visit Temple of Kom Ombo

Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley’s most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder

-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and then continue sailing to Edfu
-Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast pick up from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Edfu Temple
the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise
-Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast, check-out & pick up from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Valley of the Kings:

The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture, which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon

The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank.

Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple

Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it’s large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly ‘home’ of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.

Then Drop off point in any place at Luxor from your choice in Luxor (Airport – Station – Hotel)

Meals: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Luxor met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:

Witness Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town. Also known as the Southern Sanctuary, its main function was during the annual Opet celebrations, when the statues of Amun, Mut and Khonsu were brought from Karnak, along the Avenue of Sphinxes, and reunited here during the inundation.

Then proceed to witness Karnak Temple
Karnak is an extraordinary complex of sanctuaries, kiosks, pylons and obelisks dedicated to the Theban triad but also to the greater glory of pharaohs. The site covers more than 2 sq km; it’s large enough to contain about 10 cathedrals. At its heart is the Temple of Amun, the earthly ‘home’ of the local god. Built, added to, dismantled, restored, enlarged and decorated over nearly 1500 years, Karnak was the most important place of worship in Egypt during the New Kingdom.

-After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
-Check in Nile Cruise.
-Overnight on-board Nile Cruise.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:

Witness Valley of the Kings,
The magnificence of the grandeur of architecture, which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. You will visit 3 tombs excluding Tomb of King Tutankhamun.

Move on to enjoy the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
It was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately from 1490 to 1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt.

On the way visit: Collossi of Memnon
The two faceless Colossi of Memnon, originally representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III, rising majestically about 18m from the plain, are the first monuments tourists see when they visit the west bank. These magnificent colossi, each cut from a single block of stone and weighing 1000 tonnes, sat at the eastern entrance to the funerary temple of Amenophis III, the largest on the west bank. Egyptologists are currently excavating the temple, and their discoveries can be seen behind the colossi.

After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
– Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to visit:

Edfu by horse carriage
the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god  Horus revenge the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.

 Temple of Kom Ombo
Standing on a promontory at a bend in the Nile, where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank, is the Temple of Kom Ombo, one of the Nile Valley’s most beautifully sited temples. Unique in Egypt, it is dedicated to two gods: the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris (from har-wer), meaning Horus the Elder

After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
– Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast pickup from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Temple of Philae
Built to honor the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped. The cult of Isis continued here until at least AD 550. The boat leaves you near the Kiosk of  Nectanebo, the oldest part, and the entrance to the temple is marked by the 18m-high first pylon with reliefs of Ptolemy XII NeosDionysos smiting enemies.

Next step continue to visit: Aswan High Dam
Egypt’s modern example of construction on a monumental scale, the controversial Aswan High Dam, 13km south of Aswan, contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, one of the world’s largest artificial lakes.

After this trip you will be transferred to Nile Cruise and stay overnight.
– Overnight on-board Nile Cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After enjoying the breakfast check out from Nile Cruise and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to visit:

Abu Simbel (Optional)
The two Temples of Abu Simbel, with their unique style, are considered to be the masterpieces of ancient Egypt. They reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom. The Egyptian government and UNESCO decided to co-operate in order to save these temples from the flood. The Temple of Ramsses II was dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Her-Akhtey, Amun-Re, and to Ramsses II himself. The great Abu Simbel temple is also called The Sun Temple of RamssessII.The Temple of Queen Nefertari is also Called Temple of Hathor who was the wife of the Sun God so in a symbolic way, the two Temples, that of Ramsses II and that of Nefertari, bring Ramesses II, Nefertari, Hathor and the Sun God together as one.
Then transfer to Aswan Airport by car with air conditioning.

Meals: Breakfast

-End of our service

  • Pick up point in Luxor from: Airport, Station, Hotel
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers to/from Nile Cruise by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation in Nile Cruise.
  • All sightseeing tours (Private Tours)
  • All Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
  • English speaking Egyptologist guide during your trips
  • Bottled water during the trip
  • All service charges and taxes
  • All entrance fees are included which dictated in the itinerary.
  • Drop off point in Aswan: Airport, Station, Hotel
  • Tipping
  • Personal Expenses
  • All Extra entrance fees: Tickets (Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I, etc)
  • Drinks and any personal expenses.

3 Nights Accommodation Plan

MAY – SEP OCT – APR
SINGLE $1338 $1923
DOUBLE $1189 $1729

4 Nights Accommodation Plan

MAY – SEP OCT – APR
SINGLE $1546 $2326
DOUBLE $1432 $2152

FAQs

Is Luxor worth visiting?
Absolutely, Luxor is well worth visiting. Luxor is ancient Egyptian Capital. ... In ancient times, the city was known as home to the god Amun, a deity who became associated with Egyptian royalty. Luxor has the most important temples in Egypt. So If you want to see iconic sites such as the Valley of the King's, Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, Luxor Temple, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Tombs of the Nobles, and Luxor. So don't miss the opportunity to visit Luxor.
What is the most famous museum in Aswan?
The most famous museum in Aswan is the Nubian Museum
How much should I tip?
Tipping is serious business in Egypt. It is good to give between 5 and 10% tips directly to the waiter in a restaurant. A few Egyptian pounds would be appropriated for a small favor, like carrying luggage or parking a car. If you want to tip your tour guide and vehicle driver is totally optional but should be considered if you're provided with great service. If you decide to tip feel free to give what you think your experience was worth.
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