Sonesta Star Goddess

Sonesta Star Goddess
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Cruise Options:
3 nights        Aswan – Luxor        each Friday
4 nights        Luxor – Aswan        each Monday
7 nights        Aswan – Aswan      each Friday
7 nights        Luxor – Luxor           each Monday


An all-suite, luxury stylish modern cruiser, all suites have terraces. The Star Goddess offers sophisticated hospitality with a personal service.

Accommodation: Sonesta Star Goddess feature 33 stylish suites named after famous composers; 27 Beethoven suites with a lounge area; 4 Mozart suites and 2 Chopin suites located on the upper deck. Each suite has panoramic windows opening to a private terrace, air-conditioning, minibar, TV, safe and bathroom with bathtub.

Facilities: Spa & fitness centre, massage services, sauna and steam bath.

Dining: The main dining room located on the lower deck serves buffet meals and a la carte dinners. Enjoy a cocktails and beverages at the Sun Deck Bar and also barbecue specialities. The Lounge bar feature a dance floor and serves light meals and a wide range of cocktails. 

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Please use the guide below to view the Itinerary 's on offer for this Cruise.

3 Nights from Aswan to Luxor

Day 1    Aswan
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and “Nubian Folkloric Show” in the evening. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2    Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo and after breakfast visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Edfu. After lunch visit the Edfu Temple. Sail to Esna and after dinner an evening entertainment. Overnight in Esna.
Day 3    Luxor – West Bank
Sail to Luxor and after breakfast visit the West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Lunch on board and visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. “Belly Dance Show” in the evening and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4    Luxor
After breakfast Luxor disembark.

4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan

Day 1    Luxor
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. “Belly Dance Show” in the evening and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2    Luxor – West Bank – Esna
After breakfast visit the West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Sail to Esna and after lunch free time. Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. Dinner on board, evening entertainment and overnight in Esna.
Day 3    Edfu – Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple after breakfast. Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and “Galabeya Party” in the evening. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 4    Kom Ombo – Aswan – High Dam
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple after breakfast. Sail to Aswan and after lunch visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and “Nubian Folkloric Show” in the evening. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5    Aswan
After breakfast Aswan disembark.

7 Nights from Aswan to Aswan

Day 1    Aswan
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. Dinner on board and “Nubian Folkloric Show” in the evening. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2    Kom Ombo – Edfu – Esna
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo and after breakfast sail to Edfu. After lunch visit the Edfu Temple and sail to Luxor. After dinner on board enjoy “Galabeya Party”.
Day 3    Luxor – West Bank
Sail to Luxor and after breakfast visit the West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After lunch visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. “Belly Dance Show” in the evening and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4    Luxor
After breakfast visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. Lunch on board and afternoon free time. After dinner an evening entertainment and overnight in Luxor.
Day 5    Luxor - Esna
Early morning sail to Esna and after breakfast free time. Lunch on board and afternoon free time. After dinner enjoy an evening entertainment. Overnight in Esna.
Day 6    Kom Ombo
Breakfast and lunch on board and day at leisure. Sail to Kom Ombo. Dinner on board, evening entertainment and overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 7    Kom Ombo – Aswan
After breakfast visit the Kom Ombo Temple and sail to Aswan. After lunch on board sail on the Nile by Felluca around Agha Khan Mausoleum). Dinner, evening entertainment and overnight in Aswan.
Day 8    Aswan
After breakfast Aswan disembark.

7 Nights from Luxor to Luxor

Day 1    Luxor
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. “Belly Dance Show” in the evening and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2    Luxor – Esna
After breakfast sail to Esna. Lunch on board and Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party. Dinner on board, evening entertainment and overnight in Esna.
Day 3    Edfu – Kom Ombo
Visit the Edfu Temple after breakfast. Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and “Galabeya Party” in the evening. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 4    Aswan – High Dam
Sail to Aswan after breakfast. Lunch on board and visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and “Nubian Folkloric Show” in the evening. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5    Aswan
Free morning after breakfast. Lunch on board and sail on the Nile by Felucca boat around Agha Khan Mausoleum. After dinner an evening entertainment and overnight in Aswan.
Day 6    Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor - Esna
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo and after breakfast visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Edfu. After lunch sail to Luxor. Dinner on board, evening entertainment and overnight in Esna.
Day 7    Luxor – West Bank
Sail to Luxor and after breakfast free time. After lunch visit the West Bank – Valley of the Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Dinner on board, evening entertainment and overnight in Luxor.
Day 8    Luxor
After breakfast Luxor disembark.

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Please note that our Nile Cruise are currently not available to book online. Please call our specialists on 020 8574 4000

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Mosaic’s Tailor Made holidays offer the opportunity to soak up the culture and atmosphere of multiple destinations, put together into a vacation individually tailored to meet your requirements. We believe that your holiday should be truly unforgettable, so we plan your journey in detail using our expert knowledge of the chosen locations. We offer a choice of accommodation options and will ensure you receive the highlights of each destination. To make this as simple as possible; just call us, tell us what you want, and we will create your itinerary.

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Nile cruising is not like conventional ocean cruising, with the distance covered between Aswan and Luxor being only 240km. The boats provide a comfortable and scenic base from which to explore the historic sites. Sightseeing tends to be early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds of the day and can also mean strenuous walking. A lack of proper docking facilities in places may require disembarkation on planks, over rocks and up steep inclines.

Low Water levels on the Nile due to the closure of the Esna Lock and delays at the locks can, on occasion, change the itinerary. Often at short notice - The lock at Esna is scheduled to close for approximately two weeks in early December and for the month of June every year. Please contact our consultants for further information.

Aswan

Aswan is larger, but much quieter than Luxor, it is Egypt’s southernmost city and one of her most beautiful, sitting alongside some of the best stretches of the Nile.Situated on the first Cataract of the Nile and offering visitors year round sun, Aswan, is also pleasantly warm in Winter. It is within easy reach of the Nubian Temples on the shore of Lake Nasser, such as the Temple of Philae, the unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam. Abu Simbel is also accessible from Aswan and is well worth a visit. Watching the feluccas meander down the Nile as the sun sets is an experience you’re unlikely to forget.

Edfu

The modern city of Edfu on the West bank of the Nile lies close to the remains of the ancient settlement of Tell Edfu where you will find the remnants of a small provincial step pyramid. Here you will also find the Temple of Horus. This completely preserved Ptolemaic temple was built during the reign of Cleopatra VII.

Esna

Once called the City of the Fish, famous for the abundant Nile Perch, Esna sits on the West bank of the Nile. Here ancient and modern Egypt meets. Esna is home to the red sandstone Temple of Khnum, an ancient Egyptian place of worship dedicated to the ram headed God Khnum and the modern canal lock system and barrage which controls the annual floods. The tourist bazaar is a must for those looking to pick up a local treasure.

Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo is an agricultural town that lies on an ancient trade route between Nubia and the Nile Valley. The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique double temple, with two symmetrical sides. One half dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the other dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

Luxor

Luxor is unique among the world’s cities; originally built on the site of ancient Thebes, it is home to some of the most spectacular ancient sites the world has to offer. The West Bank of the Nile boasts the valley of the Kings, dotted with the tombs of the Pharaohs, and the inspiring Temple of Karnak, which is one of the larger temple complexes still in existence. The smaller Luxor Temple is in the centre of town. The area around Luxor is full of historical interest, whilst the town itself offers a great selection of first class hotels from which you can explore the area.

Qena

Standing on the East Bank of the Nile, Qena is famous for its pottery and proximity to Dendera. Dendera is home to the Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt, built to celebrate the goddess of love, joy and beauty. Qena is also an important stop over for those travelling to the Red Sea.

The Philae Temple

The Philae Temple sits on an island in the middle of the Nile River. The temple contains monuments of various eras, extending from the Pharaohs to the Caesars and is said to be one of the burial places of Osiris. Philae was not only an important sacred place but also a significant centre of commerce and trading between the ancient Nubians and Egyptians.

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