Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise for 04 Nights

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Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise gives you the opportunity to sail in French-style grand luxury as you capture the sights, sounds and wonders of ancient Egypt

Duration

1 Day Trip

Tour Type

Private

Transportation

Bus

Description

Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise gives you the opportunity to sail in French-style grand luxury as you capture the sights, sounds and wonders of ancient Egypt’s myths and mysteries on a breathtaking voyage between Luxor and Aswan on the majestic Nile River for three, four or seven nights.

This state of the art cruise ship offers world-class upscale hospitality and personalized service leaving you with truly memorable experiences of a lifetime. The ship has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the German Bureau of Shipping and classified as A1 River Service.

The Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise offers its guests very exclusive accommodation that combine refined comfort, elegance and splendor. 49 cabins, 09 presidential suites and 01 Royal Suite set in a picturesque interior design. All cabins and suites feature 23 LCD televisions with 16 international channels, double glass panoramic French windows, wireless internet access, direct-dial telephone, individual climate control, electronic door locks, min-bar, safe and hair dryer. In-cabin bathrooms are fitted with spa unit equipped with steam, Jacuzzi and water massage.

Revive and unwind in the oversize pool fitted with shallow water extension and Jacuzzi on the spacious teak wood Sun Deck that overlooks the spectacular scenery.

Experience the utmost relaxation in the soothing surroundings of the fully equipped Spa & Wellness Center. Table tennis, and hair salon are available as well as laundry.

The Sonesta St. George prides on its five-star international cuisine offering a wide variety of a la carte menus and sumptuous breakfast and lunch buffets served in the main dining room in an atmosphere of style and sophistication. The marvelously decorated Piano Bar serves a variety of cocktails and beverages accompanied by live music. Special barbecue dinners are served on the Sun Deck. The Panorama Lounge, an authentic elegant lounge is the place for quite time and reading; and is also available for special functions or meetings.

At night, you can enjoy a wide range of cocktails and beverages at the main lounge, characterized by its classical motifs that decorate the walls and ceiling with unique framed gold-plated painting; this unique place offers nightly live entertainment including belly dancing, Captain’s welcome cocktail party, fancy Galabeya party and Nubian folkloric show.

Daily guided excursions are arranged on your behalf to ancient Egyptian sites to visit the Karnak Temples Complex, Temple of Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Horus in Edfu, Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, the Granite Quarries, sailing on the Nile by felucca around the Botanical Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum in Aswan.

Facilities

Plasma screen TV, equipped with the latest technology and featuring a live sailing channel
Double-glass panoramic French windows that open to bring in fresh breezes from the Nile
Internet access
Direct-dial telephone
Individual climate control
Electronic door locks
Mini-bar
Safe
Hair dryer
Bathrooms equipped with spa unit; including steam bath, Jacuzzi and water massage
Main dining room, sun deck bar, lounge, panoramic lounge, piano bar
Nightly entertainment
Sun deck
Oversize pool with shallow water extension and Jacuzzi
Spa & wellness center with gym, massage services, sauna and steam bath
Dry cleaning service

Included/Excluded

Meet and assist by our representatives in Luxor & Aswan.
Accommodation on board the Nile Cruise based on FULL Board.
Private transfer to the Nile Cruise ship and vice versa.
Private Egyptologist, English-speaking tour guide.
Entrance fees to all the indicated sites.
All service charges and taxes.
Private Sightseeing Tours.

Entry Visa to Egypt.
International or/and domestic flight tickets.
Extras on board like “SPA, laundry, telephone, extra meals, etc”.
Tipping to “Company Representatives, Guide, Driver, etc.”
Any optional tours may require.

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Monday (Lunch & Dinner)

Morning time, you will be met by our local representative in Luxor, who will transfer you by private Air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise. After lunch, you will join our tour guide to visit Temple of Karnak, constructed over a period of more than one thousand years. We will then visit Luxor Temple, which was established around the 14th century BC and the construction continued for many years afterwards by Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and others kings. After the tour, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for rest and refresh. Evening time is free at leisure on your own to relax on board or we can offer an (optional) tour to attend the Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple, one of the remarkable shows in Egypt. Finally, we will get back to our Nile Cruise for overnight.

Day 02: Tuesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Energizing breakfast will be served on board. After that, we will visit Valley of the Kings, the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. Our next visit of the day will be to Temple of Deir El Bahari, constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut. On our return way to the cruise, we will visit the Colossi of Memnon, the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of king Amenhotep III. Finally, we will transfer you to your Nile Cruise.

Day 03: Wednesday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Energizing breakfast will be served on board before our full day tour. Our Nile Cruise ship will land at the location of the city of Edfu, where we will visit the Temple of Horus, constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of the god Horus, the avenger of his father. After this marvelous visit, we will get back to our Nile Cruiser for lunch, rest and refresh. We will then proceed to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, established in the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman Era. Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile cruise ship for rest and refresh. Evening time, Egyptian folklore show will be operated by the staff.

Day 04: Thursday (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Breakfast meal will be served on board. After that, you will prepare yourself to join your expert tour guide to explore the wonderful city of Aswan. Our first visit of the day will be to the High Dam, which was constructed by the former president, Gamal Abdel Nasser to store the water, and then generate a large volume of the electricity. We will then ride in a motorboat to visit Temple of Philae, constructed in the 3rd century BC in the Greco Roman era as the cult center of the goddess Isis. Our last visit will be to the Unfinished Obelisk, which was found in the granite quarry in the Southern part of Aswan. After the day tour, we will drive back to our Nile cruiser, so we can enjoy the tasty lunch. Evening time is free at leisure on your own to relax on board or we can offer an (optional) tour to attend the Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple, where you can learn more about the temple and about the kings who left their objects there. Finally, we will get back to our Nile Cruise for overnight.

Day 05: Friday (Breakfast)

Check out after breakfast. “Depends on the schedule of your flight”, you’ll be met by our local representative in Aswan, who will transfer you by private Air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport in order to catch your flight to your next destination, where our services will be ended.

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