Every Monday from Luxor & Friday from Aswan
Step aboard the luxurious Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise and explore the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt in comfort and style. This 5-star deluxe cruise offers spacious cabins with private balconies, elegant dining, and exceptional service as you sail between Luxor and Aswan. Discover iconic temples such as Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo, and Philae with expert-guided tours. Whether you're on a 4-day or 5-day journey, the Sonesta Moon Goddess promises an unforgettable Nile experience combining relaxation, culture, and history.
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
- Assistance of our personnel 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 sharing nile cruise group
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
- All service charges and taxes
- Any extras and personal spending
- Tipping
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan & Philae Temple
- 12:00: Embarkation before lunch
- 12:30: Lunch on board
- 13:30: Visit the beautiful Philae Temple by motorboat
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- 19:30: Captain’s welcome cocktail
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- 21:30: Nubian show
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
- 06:00: Sail to Kom Ombo
- 07:30: Breakfast on board
- 08:30: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- 10:00: Sail to Edfu
- 13:00: Lunch on board
- 14:30: Visit Edfu Temple
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- Sail toward Esna
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- 21:30: Galabia party
- Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple
Day 3: Luxor West Bank
- 03:30: Early sailing to Luxor
- 06:30: Breakfast on board
- 07:30: Explore the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
- 13:00: Lunch on board
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- 21:30: Belly dancer show
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Day 4: Luxor East Bank & Disembarkation
- 06:30: Breakfast on board
- 08:00: Disembark
- 08:30: Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Note: The itinerary is subject to minor changes based on navigation or operational factors; however, all planned site visits will be carried out.
Day 1: Luxor East Bank
- 12:00: Embarkation before lunch
- 13:00: Enjoy lunch on board
- 14:30: Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- 21:30: Belly dancer show
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Day 2: Luxor West Bank & Sail to Esna
- 06:30: Breakfast on board
- 07:30: Explore the West Bank: Valley of the Kings and Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon
- 13:00: Lunch on board as you sail to Esna
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- 19:30: Captain’s welcome cocktail
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo
- 05:00: Sail to Edfu
- 08:00: Breakfast on board
- 10:00: Visit Edfu Temple
- 12:30: Sail to Kom Ombo
- 13:00: Lunch on board
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- 18:00: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- 21:30: Galabia party
- Overnight in Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple
Day 4: Aswan & Nile Serenity
- 03:30: Sail to Aswan
- 06:30: Breakfast on board
- 07:30: Visit Philae Temple
- 14:30: Sail to Aswan Botanical Garden by motorboat
- 16:30: Afternoon tea
- 20:00: Dinner on board
- 21:30: Nubian show
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple, Botanical Garden
Day 5: Disembarkation
- 06:30: Breakfast on board
- 08:00: Disembarkation in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast
Note: The itinerary is subject to minor changes based on navigation or operational factors; however, all planned site visits will be carried out.
- Prices - Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge. Current prices are valid until September 30, 2025, excluding Easter and Christmas Holidays.
- Payment - Early Reservations are advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces. Booking is secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment.
- Transportation - Transport for all Nile Cruise Tours included air-conditioned vehicles. Wi-Fi, Bottled water, and an icebox are all included onboard whilst traveling by road. All are new vehicles of the latest design and technology.
- Food and drinks - Nile Cruise Boats offer lunch on arrival and breakfast on your departure. Onboard, all meals are included along with certain drinks. Alcoholic drinks served at the bar and restaurants are at an additional cost
- Excursions - Included are the sites en route including Luxor: Luxor and Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, along the Nile to Aswan including Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. In Aswan, High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
- Tour Guides - Are available to assist you with transfers to and from Airports, Hotels assisting at Airports with visas, tickets, and luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include the constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.
- Traveling with Children - Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples, and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Memphis Tours offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi-location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise, and the Red Sea Resorts.
- Wheelchair Travellers - Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance for customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides is always ready and available.
