Feast your eyes by the amazing sceneries of the Nile River and visit the Aswan which served as the southern frontier during the Pharaonic Period. Unleash your inner with Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise and visit the main attractions in the city such as Philae Temple which was built approximately in 690 B.C and contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines, like For Millennia, the Bed of Pharaoh or Trajan’s Kiosk and more. Philae rose to prominence during the Ptolemaic Dynasty as the center of the cult of the goddess Isis. Move to explore the High Dam which was considered to be an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s, construction of the dam began in 1960 and was completed in 1968.
Take Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise with us and reward yourself watching the outstanding sights you have only been able to imagine before. Choose to sail from Aswan to Luxor and vice versa and entertain yourself by the beautiful surroundings of Aswan which is distinguished by the amazing natural beauty in addition to being home to some of Egypt's most historic sites. Scout around the High Dam which was built to protect Egypt from the annual flooding of the Nile River and considered the greatest achievement in the modern history of Egypt. One of Nubia’s most important monuments sites is Philae Temple which was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis. This sacred site was venerated from the Pharaonic era up to the Greek, Roman, and Byzantine periods with each ruler adding their own stamp onto the stones here. Enjoy Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner on board your cruise and next day prepare yourself to have a magical sailing to Kom Ombo Temple. Unleash your inner with Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise and get to know more about the Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple constructed during the Ptolemaic period, which lasted from 108 to 47 BC. Due to the conflict between Sobek and Horus, the ancient Egyptians felt it necessary to separate their temple spaces within one temple. Start sailing to Edfu Temple which is considered to be one of the most beautiful and preserved Temples in Egypt. The origins of the Temple probably date back to the Second Intermediate Period, but the actual Temple only dates back to Ptolemaic times.
Explore the glory of the Ancient Egyptians while sailing to Luxor which was the Thebes of the ancient Egyptians, the capital of Egypt during the Middle and New Kingdoms. Get excited with Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise and explore the vast splendor of the Valley of the Kings, where the most famous Pharoah of all, King Tutankhamun, was buried. It is a valley in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom. Move to visit the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut which reflects clear ideas about the serious conflict between Hatshepsut, and her nephew and son in law, Tuthmosis III, since many of her statues were destroyed, and the followers of Tuthmosis III damaged most of her Cartouches, after the mysterious death of the queen. Watch the glory of the two huge statues of Colossi of Memnon which are a pair of giant statues made of stone that are located in the Theban Necropolis in Luxor. Explore Karnak Temple which was the cult center dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu and the largest religious building ever constructed. Karnak Temple includes many singular temples, dedicated to Amun, his wife (Mut), and their son (Khonsu), the moon deity. The temple starts with the avenue of the Rams, representing Amun: symbol of fertility and growth.
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04 Days / 03 Nights
Saturday Luxor / Aswan
Saturday:
Embarkation to Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise before Lunch, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, Belly dance show, Enjoy music in the lounge, overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Sunday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Next visit to Valley of the Queens, Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Edfu, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Captain's welcome cocktail, Enjoy music in the lounge, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise.
Monday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), feast your eyes once your Cruise sailing from Edfu to Kom Ombo, arrive Kom Ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Sail to Aswan, enjoy Egyptian Galabya party, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise.
Tuesday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, disembarkation after breakfast, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple.
05 Days / 04 Nights
Tuesday Aswan / Luxor
Tuesday:
Embarkation to Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise before Lunch, Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener's Island & Agha Khan, Lunch is waiting for you on board, Afternoon Tea, Nubian Folkloric Show, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Wednesday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Start to scout the fabulous High Dam, the Granite Quarries, Feast your eyes by watching the glory of Philae Temple, feast your eyes at the time your Cruise Sailing to Kom Ombo, scout the glorious of Kom Ombo Temple, finally transfer back to your Nile Cruise, then sail to Edfu, Lunch is waiting for you on board, Afternoon tea, enjoy Captain's welcome cocktail, Dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise.
Thursday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, visit the ravishing Temple of Horus in Edfu, next sail to Luxor, Lunch included on board, Afternoon Tea, enjoy Egyptian Galabeya Party, dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise.
Friday:
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Unleash your soul between Valley of the Kings, Next visit to Valley of the Queens, then proceed to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary , Lunch included on board, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Afternoon Tea, Enjoy music in the lounge, dinner and overnight on board Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise.
Saturday:
Disembarkation from Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile Cruise after tasting the flavor of your breakfast on board.
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