Sonesta Sun Goddess
Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
4-8 Days
Luxury
5 Stars
The Sonesta Sun Goddess is a five-star luxury Nile cruise offering three-, four-, and seven-night itineraries between Aswan and Luxor. The vessel features 30 spacious suites, each with a private balcony and panoramic views, with convenient docking directly in front of Luxor Temple and at the Nile Dream Dock in Aswan across from the Aswan Sporting Club. The cruise combines refined interiors, exceptional service, and world-class amenities.
Availability
- 5 Days / 4 Nights β Luxor to Aswan β Departs Every Monday
- 4 Days / 3 Nights β Aswan to Luxor β Departs Every Friday
- 8 Days / 7 Nights β Luxor and back to Luxor β Departs Every Monday
Highlights
- β¦30 spacious suites
- β¦Private balconies
- β¦Private terrace with sitting area
- β¦Panoramic Nile views
- β¦In-room dining available until midnight
- β¦Prime docking location in front of Luxor Temple
- β¦Nile Dream Dock in Aswan
- β¦Free arrival and departure private airport transfers
Facilities
Itinerary
Choose your preferred itinerary
Day 1 β Monday
Overnight in Luxor- 12:00Check-in.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Belly Dance Show.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 2 β Tuesday
Overnight in Esna- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 12:30Sailing to Esna.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Captain's Welcome Cocktail.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 3 β Wednesday
Overnight in Kom Ombo- 03:30Sailing to Edfu.
- 07:30Breakfast on board.
- 10:30Sailing to Kom Ombo.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:00Afternoon tea.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
- 21:30Gallabeya Egyptian Night.
Day 4 β Thursday
Overnight in Aswan- 03:30Sailing to Aswan.
- 07:30Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Nubian Folkloric Show.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 5 β Friday
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Check-out after breakfast.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Day 1 β Friday
Overnight in Aswan- 12:00Check-in.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Captain's Welcome Cocktail.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
- 21:30Nubian Folkloric Show.
Day 2 β Saturday
Overnight in Esna- 04:30Sailing to Kom Ombo.
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 09:30Sailing to Edfu.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 16:00Sailing to Esna.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
- 21:30Gallabeya Egyptian Night.
Day 3 β Sunday
Overnight in Luxor- 03:30Sailing to Luxor.
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:30Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Whirling Darvish & Belly Dance Show.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 4 β Monday
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Check-out after breakfast.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Day 1 β Monday
Overnight in Luxor- 12:00Check-in.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Belly Dance Show.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 2 β Tuesday
Overnight in Esna- 06:00Breakfast on board.
- 12:30Sailing to Esna.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Captain's Welcome Cocktail.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 3 β Wednesday
Overnight in Kom Ombo- 03:30Sailing to Edfu.
- 07:30Breakfast on board.
- 10:30Sailing to Kom Ombo.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:00Afternoon tea.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
- 21:30Gallabeya Egyptian Night.
Day 4 β Thursday
Overnight in Aswan- 03:30Sailing to Aswan.
- 07:30Breakfast on board.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Nubian Folkloric Show.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 5 β Friday
Overnight in Aswan- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 12:30Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Captain's Welcome Cocktail.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
- 21:30Nubian Folkloric Show.
Day 6 β Saturday
Overnight in Esna- 04:30Sailing to Kom Ombo.
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 09:30Sailing to Edfu.
- 13:00Lunch on board.
- 16:00Sailing to Esna.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
- 21:30Gallabeya Egyptian Night.
Day 7 β Sunday
Overnight in Luxor- 03:30Sailing to Luxor.
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 13:30Lunch on board.
- 17:30Afternoon tea.
- 19:30Whirling Darvish & Belly Dance Show.
- 20:00Dinner on board.
Day 8 β Monday
- 07:00Breakfast on board.
- 08:00Check-out after breakfast.
Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control.
Pricing
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor β’ 4 Days / 3 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Presidential Suite | $2,070 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Executive Suite | $3,945 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Royal Suite | $4,140 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Presidential Suite | $2,700 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Executive Suite | $5,190 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Royal Suite | $5,385 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan β’ 5 Days / 4 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Presidential Suite | $2,760 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Executive Suite | $5,260 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Royal Suite | $5,520 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Presidential Suite | $3,600 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Executive Suite | $6,920 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Royal Suite | $7,180 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
Luxor - Esna - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor β’ 8 Days / 7 Nights
| Season | Room Occupancy | Price / Person | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Presidential Suite | $4,830 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Executive Suite | $9,205 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| October, November & December 2026 + January, February, March & April 2027 | Double Royal Suite | $9,660 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Presidential Suite | $6,300 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Executive Suite | $12,110 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
| Christmas, New Year & Easter | Double Royal Suite | $12,565 | Full Board, Service charges and taxes |
Optional Extras
Light Sightseeing Program
The Temples of Karnak, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam and Philae Temple. Includes transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
- Small group / person
- $365
- Private (couple) / person
- $580
- Private (single traveler)
- $675
Full Sightseeing Program
The Temple Complex of Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, El Deir El Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut Temple), Edfu Temple by horse carriage, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam and Philae Temple. Includes transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
- Small group / person
- $695
- Private (couple) / person
- $715
- Private (single traveler)
- $1,280
Return to Egypt Sightseeing Program
Dier El Madina, Habu Temple, Valley of the Nobles, Temple of Hathor in Dandara by road, Edfu or Kom Ombo Temple, Kalabsha Temple, and the Botanical Gardens by Felucca sailing boat or motor boat subject to weather permission. Includes transfers, entrance fees and tour guide fees.
- Small group / person
- $665
- Private (couple) / person
- $690
- Private (single traveler)
- $1,275
Private Transfers
From Luxor
| Hotel - Hotel | $7 |
| Luxor - Hurghada | $60 |
| Luxor - El Gouna | $66 |
| Luxor - Aswan | $50 |
| Luxor - Marsa Alam | $72 |
From Aswan
| Hotel - Hotel | $9 |
| Aswan - Luxor | $50 |
| Aswan - Hurghada | $125 |
| Aswan - Marsa Alam | $100 |
Minimum 2 travelers. Priced one way.
What's Included
Includes
- Arrival and departure private airport transfers in Luxor and Aswan
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation on Full Board basis
- Free welcome drink upon arrival
- Assistance of personnel during the stay
- Safe deposit
- All service charges and taxes
Excludes
- Sightseeing programs
- Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Booking Policies
Rates
- Board basis
- Full Board
- Single supplement
- 70%
- Room allocation
- Triple rooms are based on an extra bed added in either a Large or Twin-bedded suite, with a maximum of 1 extra bed per suite. Rooms are allocated on a run-of-the-house basis.
- Surcharges
- No surcharge guarantee
Children
- Under 6
- 100% off β Sharing parents' cabin; an extra bed can be provided for an additional $100 per night.
- 6 to under 12
- 50% off β Sharing parents' cabin, maximum one child per suite.
- Separate cabin
- Children from 12 years old and over are charged full fare. One child between 5 and under 12 years old accommodated with one adult is charged as one Double suite.
Payment
- Deposit
- 25% β Within 48 hours of receiving the booking confirmation and invoice
- Balance due
- 61 days before travel
Cancellation charges are determined according to the cancellation schedule provided in the booking confirmation and based on the number of days between receipt of written cancellation notice and the scheduled departure date. Provider-specific payment and cancellation terms may apply.
Changes after invoice are subject to availability and any further costs incurred. Requests should be made by the original booker and may be required in writing.
Good to Know
Sonesta Sun Goddess reserves the right to amend the day-to-day itinerary as required by the Nile authority. Changes will be communicated to the tour operator in advance whenever possible and may be communicated on a day-to-day basis during the cruise.
If a tour or any part of it must be cancelled while the traveler is at the holiday destination, an alternative tour of equivalent quality will be offered.
In the event of cancellation due to force majeure circumstances such as war threats, global health pandemics, or other events beyond reasonable control, a full refund will be provided for the affected travel services.
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