5* Luxury - Operator’s Rating - Monday Departures - Full Board

Sonesta Nile Goddess Overview

The Sonesta Nile Goddess is an elegant and sophisticated Nile cruise ship, offering luxurious accommodation and facilities.

Sonesta Nile Goddess Cabins

The Sonesta Nile Goddess boasts 47 air-conditioned Deluxe cabins and there also 2 Senator suites and 4 Presidential suites. Each cabin features private bathroom with full-size bathtub, direct dial telephone, a hairdryer, safe, mini bar, music system, plasma TV and wireless internet connection.

Deluxe cabins and Senator suites feature a panoramic window, while Presidential suites offer a private terrace.

Sonesta Nile Goddess Itinerary

Monday

Depart from the UK for your flight to Luxor. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your chosen Nile cruise boat for an evening check-in. Overnight in Luxor.

Tuesday

In the morning, visit the Luxor Museum, home to many magnificent remains from the Pharaohnic period, including pieces from the tomb of Tutankhamun’s tomb. In the afternoon, visit the majestic Temple of Karnak, the largest ancient religious site in the world, and the well preserved Temple of Luxor on the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Wednesday

In the morning, visit the awe-inspiring highlights of the West Bank. These include the Valley of the Kings, burial place of ancient Kings and Nobles and one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites; the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail via Esna Lock* to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Thursday

In the morning, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, built of golden sandstone blocks and one of Egypt’s best preserved temples. Continue along the majestic Nile to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the fascinating Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in the afternoon, before continuing on to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Friday

After breakfast, spend the day exploring the sights of Aswan. Start with a visit to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, painstakingly relocated after the building of the Dam to the island of Agilika. In the afternoon, take a relaxing trip on a felucca past the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight in Aswan.

Saturday

Spend the morning at leisure in Aswan, enjoying the relaxed atmosphere. There is also the option of a trip to breathtaking Abu Simbel (at additional cost). In the afternoon, sail from Aswan to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Sunday

In the morning, sail from Edfu to the modern city of Esna. Visit the Temple of Khnum at Esna before crossing the lock and continuing on to Luxor in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.

Monday

After breakfast, disembark your cruise boat and transfer to Luxor airport for your return flight to the UK, or, if you’re extending your holiday with a stay in Luxor, the Red Sea or elsewhere in Egypt, for your resort transfer.

Itinerary subject to change if local conditions dictate this to be necessary.