Sonesta Moon Goddess from Luxor 8 Days 2024/2025

Saturday - Check in and Luxor Tour

Arrival date

Your Nile Cruise will begin once you arrive in Luxor. Allow enough time to get to the port where your cruise will depart. You'll have some free time after boarding and checking in. A superb supper is provided aboard the ship at about 1:00 p.m.

After lunch, travel to Luxor's East Bank with the rest of your tour group to view the spectacular Luxor Temple and the massive Karnak Temple complex, two of the world's most important ancient ruins. This city was once a temple-filled metropolis with a 2,000-year history.

After your tour, return to the ship for afternoon tea and a spectacular Folkloric Show. In the evening, dinner is served.

Sunday - Luxor west bank

Luxor sightseeing

To begin, savor a delicious breakfast aboard the cruise ship while breathing in the fresh Nile air on a gorgeous morning. In an air-conditioned private vehicle, your Egyptologist transports you to Luxor's west bank. It is the pharaohs' afterlife world, according to Egyptian legends, where they transit the pharaonic subterranean tunnels that lead to the Valley of the Kings as would-be gods.

Then a beautiful temple appears in the heart of a mountain. Hatshepsut Temple is dedicated to Hatshepsut, Egypt's greatest pharaoh. On your way back to the boat, the Colossi of Memnon, two pharaonic giants, appear miraculously.

You'll be treated to a magnificent meal before boarding the cruise ship and sailing through Esna Lock.

While cruising to Edfu, enjoy afternoon tea and refreshments in the lounge.
Finally, relax aboard your Edfu-bound cruise ship with a great dinner.

Monday - Edfu Temple

Nile cruise sailing

To begin, this day trip starts with a thrilling adventure. First and foremost, savor your cruise ship breakfast. Your Egyptologist will next take you on a horse-drawn carriage excursion to Horus's home, Edfu Temple. The temple looks to have been recently finished, as it is in excellent condition.

After that, look at the brilliantly colored memorials of key historical events. Your Egyptologist will next take you on your Nile Cruise, where you will conclude your wonderful adventure to Kom Ombo.

Enjoy floating in the Nile while observing the beautiful meadows of the Nile Valley. While sailing to Aswan, take advantage of your cruise's gourmet lunch and afternoon tea.

Then spend the night in Aswan, Egypt, on a cruise ship that includes a Galabia celebration and a sumptuous brunch.

A free walking tour of Aswan's streets and the spicy open-air market, which will fascinate you with its unique ambiance, is available.

Finally, dinner will be served during your cruise.

Tuesday - Aswan City

Aswan sightseeing

Begin your day trip at Aswan, which is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. Following a delicious breakfast on board your Nile Cruise, your Egyptologist will take you to the High Dam, a massive building project that is considered one of the twentieth century's biggest mysteries. Nasser Lake, the world's largest man-made lake, can be seen.

You and Osiris will then sail to Isis's home, the Philae Temple. Your Egyptologist will take you by water taxi to Philae Temple, where you will first see the Nubians.

Then sit back and relax on the Nile Cruise board while you eat.

After a leisurely boat trip through tropical fruit trees, exotic flowers, and old trees with beautiful birds, visitors arrive at the Aga Khan Mausoleum, a majestic Fatimid edifice on Kitchener Island.

Finally, spend the night at Aswan after a pleasant night and dinner on your cruise ship.

Wednesday - Nile Cruise sailing

Aswan day tour

To begin, the cruise ship at Aswan provides breakfast. Your Egyptologist then leads you to this pharaonic engineering site, where the pharaohs' lines on the Unfinished Obelisk may still be visible, revealing a mystery about one of the pharaonic architectural challenges. In terms of size, it is the largest.

The Spicy Market and streets of Aswan are also free to visit. A relaxing tour of Kom Ombo is followed by a delicious lunch.

Finally, an evening aboard your cruise ship with Nubian entertainment and dinner will be spectacular.

Thursday - Sailing to Kom Ombo

The Kom Ombo Temple

A day in Sobek's palace, where you'll learn about the first pharaonic hospital and how ancient Egyptians treated their injured while viewing medical instruments. Kom Ombo Temple is the name of the temple. But first, have a nice breakfast on the deck of the cruise ship.

After that, your Egyptologist will take you to Kom Ombo Temple. After that, take a boat to Edfu for a delicious lunch. Afternoon tea is included in the relaxing trip to Luxor.

Onboard your cruise ship, enjoy a delectable supper and a galabia celebration. Relax in your spacious cabins as the cruise ship docks in Luxor for the night.

Friday - Luxor City

Luxor sightseeing

The allure of West Luxor calls you once more. First and foremost, a cruise ship breakfast is required. Then visit Luxor's Theban Necropolis to learn how Ramses II constructed his gigantic memorial temple, complete with massive statues and amazing pharaonic architecture, to last for millions of years.

It's a full-fledged pharaonic metropolis, complete with actual ancient Egyptian monuments, everyday items, and Egyptian-style streets. During your Egypt tour, you'll discover about royal tomb laborers, marvel builders, and pharaonic traditional archaeological items with stunning embellishments. The town's name is Deir el-Medina. Then there's Hapu Temple, which is very stunning.

Your Egyptologist joins you on your Nile Cruise after a delicious supper.

After that, take a free walking tour of Luxor's streets and bazaars.

Finally, a Nile night cruise with food and entertainment will be held. This evening, unwind and relax in your cabin.

Saturday - Check-out

Check out

Board the cruise ship at 8:00 a.m. for a delicious brunch before disembarking. You can then explore the Nobel Valley with the guidance of your Egyptologist, depending on your flight/train schedule.

Finally, our representative will bring you to the Luxor railway station or Luxor airport, where you will join a domestic or international aircraft (according to your choice). We're excited to finish all of your paperwork so you can leave in style, with fond memories of your seven-night Nile cruise.

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