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Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

  • 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Short Nile Cruises (3–4 nights)

From $1,549 per person

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Overview

Step aboard the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise and experience a voyage of timeless elegance along the Nile. This 5-star luxury vessel, launched in 2006, combines classic French décor with modern sophistication, creating an atmosphere of refined comfort. The ship features 47 deluxe cabins, 9 Presidential Suites, and 1 Royal Suite, each designed with exquisite furnishings, panoramic windows, and upscale amenities that ensure a serene and indulgent stay. Guests can enjoy a full-service spa, fitness center, fine dining restaurant, and nightly entertainment while sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Th

Step aboard the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise and experience a voyage of timeless elegance along the Nile. This 5-star luxury vessel, launched in 2006, combines classic French décor with modern sophistication, creating an atmosphere of refined comfort. The ship features 47 deluxe cabins, 9 Presidential Suites, and 1 Royal Suite, each designed with exquisite furnishings, panoramic windows, and upscale amenities that ensure a serene and indulgent stay. Guests can enjoy a full-service spa, fitness center, fine dining restaurant, and nightly entertainment while sailing between Luxor and Aswan. The journey includes visits to Egypt’s most celebrated landmarks such as Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, and the High Dam. Every moment aboard the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise is a blend of luxury, history, and unforgettable discovery.

Duration
4 Days / 3 Nights
Languages
English, Spanish
Vessel
5-star Nile cruiser

Itinerary

Day-by-day plan.

  1. Begin your adventure by boarding the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise before lunch. After settling into your elegant cabin or suite, enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on board. In the afternoon, explore the impressive High Dam, followed by a scenic motorboat ride to the enchanting Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis.

    Return to the ship for afternoon tea and the Captain’s welcome cocktail reception, then savor dinner on board. The evening concludes with a lively Nubian folklore performance as you spend your first night docked in Aswan.

    • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Aswan

  2. Set sail early toward Kom Ombo to visit the remarkable twin temple honoring both Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Continue your journey to Edfu while enjoying lunch on board. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, followed by dinner and a festive Galabeya Party celebrating Egyptian culture.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Onboard

  3. Arrive in Luxor early in the morning. After breakfast, explore the West Bank, beginning with the Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, a masterpiece of ancient architecture, and stop for photos at the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon tea, then enjoy dinner and a captivating belly dance show in the evening.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Luxor

  4. After breakfast, disembark and visit the monumental Karnak Temple, the largest religious complex in Egypt, followed by a tour of Luxor Temple, beautifully aligned with the Nile. This marks the conclusion of your luxurious Nile journey aboard the Sonesta St. George Cruise.

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Stay: —

  5. Board the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise before lunch and settle into your suite. After lunch, embark on an afternoon tour of Luxor’s East Bank, visiting the grand Karnak Temple and the magnificent Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for afternoon tea, followed by dinner and an evening belly dance performance.

    • Meals: Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Luxor

  6. After breakfast, cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch as it sails toward Esna. Enjoy afternoon tea and attend the Captain’s cocktail reception in the evening.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Onboard

  7. In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, then continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Explore the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder. Return to the ship for dinner and enjoy the lively Galabeya Party onboard.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Onboard

  8. Arrive in Aswan early and enjoy breakfast before visiting the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. Return to the cruise for lunch and afternoon tea on the sundeck. The evening features dinner and a Nubian folklore show.

    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    • Stay: Aswan

  9. Enjoy your final breakfast on board before disembarking in Aswan. Guests with additional time may choose an optional excursion to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most awe-inspiring ancient monuments.

    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Stay: —

Tour map

Stops along this itinerary.

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What's included

Included

  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure at the airport or railway station
  • Accommodation on board the Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise on a full-board basis
  • Professional tour guide fluent in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
  • All sightseeing tours conducted as private guided excursions
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water provided during excursions
  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • All applicable service charges and taxes

Not included

  • Optional excursions
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

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