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Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days Luxor Aswan

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days. Enjoy a 5-star boutique round-trip from Luxor with private balcony cabins and expert Egyptologist guides.

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days Luxor Aswan
  Luxor
Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Pickup Every Monday from Luxor
Overview Included Itinerary Prices

Experience the “Full Nile Experience” on the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days. This grand tour offers a round-trip journey from Luxor to Aswan and back, eliminating the need for domestic flights or trains between cities. With 100% balcony cabins, the Goddess Of The Moon Yacht serves as your private sanctuary for an entire week, allowing you to enjoy “Double the Views” as you sail past the same majestic landscapes at different times of day. Managed with the professional expertise of Bastet Travel, the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days ensures every moment of your journey is defined by personalized service, private transfers, and a profound connection to Egypt’s living history.

  • Full Cycle Navigation: Experience the Nile from Luxor to Aswan and back on a comprehensive 7-night voyage.
  • 100% Balcony Luxury: Every guest enjoys a private balcony sanctuary on the Sonesta Moon Goddess for the entire week.
  • Pure Relaxation & Leisure: The 8-day cycle provides a leisurely pace for deeper exploration and "Pure Relaxation" during the return leg.
  • Expert Intellectual Access: All private tours of the ancient wonders are led by a fluent English-speaking Egyptologist.

Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days & Luxor East Bank Introduction

Your journey begins in the heart of ancient Thebes, where the Karnak Temple Complex serves as a monumental introduction to the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days. This massive religious structure offers a zen reflection on the power of the Pharaohs, featuring the legendary Hypostyle Hall. During the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days, you will uncover the religious records of the Pharaohs before checking into your balcony suite, where the luxury of time allows you to witness the Nile's banks at a meditative pace.

Stepping from the grand East Bank to the sacred West, the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days reveals the Valley of the Kings. This royal necropolis is worth visiting for its vibrant burial chambers and royal tombs. Choosing the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days offers the unique value proposition of a full navigation cycle, ensuring your historical discovery is conducted with the academic authority and comfort provided by Bastet Travel.

Spectacular Highlights of the Journey

  • Valley of the Kings: Descend into the royal cemetery where the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom were laid to rest.
  • Karnak Temple: Stand in awe within the largest temple complex ever built by human hands.
  • Philae Temple: Experience the island-bound magic of the sanctuary of Isis on Agilika Island.
  • Edfu Temple: Explore the Temple of Horus, the most completely preserved cult temple in Egypt.
  • Kom Ombo Temple: Analyze the unique double design and ancient medical instruments depicted on the walls.
  • High Dam: Witness the engineering authority of the highest dam in Africa.
  • Luxor Temple: Discover the secrets of the great kings in this 3,400-year-old sanctuary.

What You Will Love About This Tour

You will be captivated by the narrative flow of this Nile Cruise From Luxor Aswan, where the return leg of the trip allows you to revisit the beauty of Upper Egypt at a deeper level. The emotional trigger of a sunset afternoon tea on your private balcony while sailing through the Esna Lock creates a profound connection to the river. This Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 7 Nights experience offers the ultimate benefit of total immersion, ensuring your historical exploration is defined by quiet grace and unrivaled comfort.

Everything Included in Your Experience

This all-inclusive Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days is meticulously designed by Bastet Travel to provide a seamless elite voyage. Your package includes 7 nights of 5-star deluxe full-board accommodation on the Goddess Of The Moon Yacht, private air-conditioned transfers, and the academic authority of an expert Egyptologist for all excursions. Your Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days also covers 21 gourmet meals, monument entry fees, and all service charges, ensuring a worry-free luxury experience from start to finish.

The Journey: A Detailed Story

Your story begins in Luxor with a tour of the Karnak and Luxor Temples (L, D). Day two reveals the West Bank's Valley of the Kings before sailing south (B, L, D). Day three focuses on the Edfu Temple and the vibrant Aswan Market (B, L, D). On day four, you visit the High Dam and Philae Temple (B, L, D). Day five uncovers the Unfinished Obelisk before a Nubian Night (B, L, D). Days six and seven feature the medical mysteries of Kom Ombo and a rediscovery of the Theban Necropolis (B, L, D), concluding with a final brunch on day eight (B).

Conclusion

Choose Bastet Travel for a professional high-authority voyage aboard the prestigious Sonesta Moon Goddess. Our Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days is the definitive choice for the discerning traveler seeking the luxury of time and a full navigation cycle.

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Included & Excluded

Included

  • 7 Dinner meals, 7 Lunch Meals, and 7 breakfast meals.
  • Service Charges & all taxes.
  • An Egyptologist fluent English-speaking tour guide accompanies you on all tours of the sites above itinerary.
  • 7 Nights accommodation onboard of 5-Star Luxury Nile Cruise (Luxor to Aswan) ( (Aswan to Luxor ) with full-board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Excluded

  • Tipping and Gratuities.
  • All optional tours are not unnamed in the above itinerary.
  • Personal needs, including calls and internet usage.
  • Entrance fees for all landmarks are named in the itinerary.

Tour Itinerary

The Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days commences with an authoritative look at the Karnak Temple, where the scale of ancient Egyptian ambition is revealed. We then proceed to the Luxor Temple, a site worth visiting for its cultural significance. After a private transfer to the Goddess Of The Moon Yacht, you can enjoy a peaceful reflection on your private balcony as you settle into your boutique home for the week.

After breakfast on the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days, we explore the West Bank, starting with the Valley of the Kings. This is an essential visit to witness the royal tombs and their beautifully preserved chambers. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. As the ship begins its journey south, you will enjoy afternoon tea from your balcony while crossing the Esna Lock.

The third day of the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days begins with a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the Edfu Temple, the most completely preserved temple in the country. After sailing south, you will enjoy a guided walking tour of Aswan’s vibrant market. This segment offers a profound connection to local culture, allowing you to discover traditional spices and atmosphere before an overnight stay in Aswan.

Today on the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days, we focus on the Philae Temple, reachable by water taxi. This island sanctuary offers a zen reflection on the Goddess Isis. We then visit the High Dam, providing a monumental perspective on modern engineering. In the afternoon, you will sail on a traditional boat to Kitchener Island, experiencing the unique beauty of its exotic botanical gardens.

After breakfast on the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days, we visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest of its kind. As the Goddess Of The Moon Yacht begins the return leg of its voyage, you will explore Kom Ombo at a leisurely pace. The evening is dedicated to a spectacular Nubian folkloric show, providing a high-energy atmosphere paired with an international dinner buffet.

The sixth day of the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days offers a deeper look at the Kom Ombo Temple, where you can analyze the ancient surgical instruments depicted on the walls. As we sail north toward Luxor, the boutique sophistication of the ship provides the perfect environment for relaxation. The night concludes with a festive Galabia party, a tradition of the Nile.

The allure of the West Bank returns with a visit to the Habu Temple and the worker's city at Deir el-Medina. This provides an authoritative look at the daily lives of ancient craftsmen. After returning to the Goddess Of The Moon Yacht, you can take a final walking tour of Luxor’s bazaars, ensuring you find the perfect treasures to take home from your grand tour.

Your Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days concludes with a final brunch on board. For those with late departures, a guide can assist with a visit to the Nobles Valley. Your elite voyage ends with a smooth private transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station, leaving you with a profound sense of discovery and the refreshed feeling of a perfectly executed 2026 holiday.

Group Pricing

From May to August:

Per adult in a single room
$4675
Per adult in a Double or Triple Room
$3272.5

From September to April:

Per adult in a single room
$5500
Per adult in a Double or triple room
$3850

Pricing Information

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Children's Policy
0 - 1.99 Years: Free of charge
3 - 5.99 Years: Pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 Years: Pay 50% of tour price
12+ years: Pay full tour price as per adult person
Note: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Child in one room)
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Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise 8 Days Luxor Aswan

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