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Cruises Aswan - Luxor
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MIN TRAVEL under License No.
593 - category (A) - since 1986 as a
pioneer member of the Tourist
Chamber and the Egyptian Association
of Tour Operators in Egypt.
Sonesta Nile Cruises | Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise | Sonesta
Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Nile River Cruises
If
you thought that a trip to Egypt meant only a visit to the Pyramids,
then think again, as going to Egypt and missing out on the Nile River
Cruises is indeed regrettable! This beautiful African nation has a lot
to offer and if you are looking to enjoy a true blend of luxury and
adventure then do avail the Nile River Cruises.
The
Nile River Cruises give the tourists a peek into the Egyptian village
life. The countryside, still very ancient in the way that people live
in clay huts, plough fields manually and use animal pulled carts as
vehicles, can be viewed first hand by the passengers while sunbathing
on the deck of a cozy ship.
Depending
on your choice, you can avail of cruises of short or long duration.
The shorter trips, lasting for a three or four days usually Nile
River Cruise Ship
between Luxor and Aswan. The longer cruises, lasting maybe a couple of
week or even more journey further north to Dendera. So if you chose
a long Nile River cruise, the attractions would include:
Trips
to Cairo, home to the pyramids
Museums
and other historical places
A
brief voyage to Abu Simbel, the most southern part of Egypt
A Nile
River Cruise holiday on the river Nile can be a memorable experience.
If you are looking for a relaxing vacation in Egypt, surrounded by the
luxuries of comfort, avail the big ships that substitute as floating
hotels (Nile River Cruises Ships). Spacious rooms, modern amenities
and lip smacking gourmet…it will indeed be a trip to remember.
However if the adventurous spirit in you calls out, you can try
traveling on the Nile feluccas. These narrow boats will not be as
luxurious as the big ships, but sleeping on the deck and having
sailors double as cooks has its own charm, and if this kind of a
holiday calls out to you, you will have a great time!
The Nile
River Cruises are available all year round, but in mid April, locks on
the Nile are shut because of water levels. The best time to go on a
cruise on the Nile is October to March when all the locks are open and
the weather is nice and cool.
So plan a
cruise holiday on the River Nile and get set to experience the land of
the pyramids closely.
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise
&
Guest Services
Large single sitting restaurant
Large lounge with bar
Boutiques & gift shops
Room service available until midnight
Safe deposit box in each room
Laundry services
Modern fire alarm & water sprinkler systems
Advanced fresh water purification system
Sonesta Sun
Goddess Nile Cruise
& Restaurant
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise
&Cabin & Suite Facilities
48 standard cabins & 2 presidential suites
Private balconies
Private bathroom with full-size bath tubs
Color television & Radio with music channels
Internal telephone
Central A/C with individual control
Sonesta Sun
Goddess Nile Cruise
& Room
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise
& Recreational Services
Swimming pool & jogging track
Sun deck with bar & BBQ facilities
Casino & discotheque
Billiards, tennis table & fitness room
Folkloric shows & various parties
Belly dancing
Sonesta Sun
Goddess Nile Cruise
& Sundeck
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Route:Aswan
/ Luxor
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Sailing dates:Tuesday & Saturday
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Duration:
04 nights / 05 day
Day 1:
Aswan
Embarkation - Lunch on board - Sail on the Nile by
Felucca
around
Kitchener island
and
Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Afternoon tea - Dinner on board &
Nubian Folklore
Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 2:
Aswan
Breakfast on board- Visit the
High Dam,
the
Granite Queries
and the
Temple of Philae
- Sail to Kom Ombo at 12.00 - Lunch on
board - Visit the Temple shared by the two gods
Sobek
and
Haroeies
in Kom Ombo - Sail to Edfu - Afternoon tea - Captain's welcome
cocktail (smart casual attire) Dinner on board and disco. Overnight
in Edfu.
Day 3:
Edfu / Esna / Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit the
Temple of Horus
in Edfu - Sail to Luxor - Lunch on board - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on
board &
Galabiya Party.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit West Bank - the
Valley of Kings
and
Queens,
the
temple of Queen Hatshepsut
at Dier El-Bahari and the
colossi of Memnon
facing the Nile- Lunch on board - Visit
Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board and Belly Dance Show. Overnight in
Luxor.
Day 5:
Luxor
Breakfast onboard - Disembark after breakfast.
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Route: Luxor
/ Aswan
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Sailing dates:Tuesday & Saturday
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Duration:
04 nights / 05 day
Day 1:
Luxor
Embarkation before lunch - Lunch on board - visit
Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board &
Belly Dance Show
- Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2:
Luxor
breakfast on board - Visit the West Bank - The
Valley of Kings & Queens,
the
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
at Dier El- Bahari and the
Colossi of Memnon
facing the Nile - Lunch on board - Sail to Edfu - Afternoon Tea -
Captain's welcome Cocktail (smart casual attire) - Dinner on board.
Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3:
Edfu / Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board - Visit the Temple shared by the two gods
Sobek
&
Haroeies
in Kom Ombo - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board &
Galabya party.
Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 4:
Aswan
Breakfast on board - Sail to Aswan - Visit the
High Dam,
the
Granite Queries
and the
Temple of Philae
- Lunch on board - Sail on the Nile by Felucca around
Kitchener's Island
and
Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board &
Nubian Folklore
Show. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5:
Aswan
Breakfast on board - Disembark after breakfast.
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Route: Aswan
/ Luxor
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Sailing dates:
Wednesday
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Duration:
06 nights / 07 day
Day 1:
Aswan
Embarkation - buffet lunch - introduction & reception - visit
Kitchener island
and
Agha Khan Mausoleum
by felucca- Afternoon Tea - buffet dinner and
Nubian Folklore Show-
overnight in Aswan.
Day 2:
Aswan
Breakfast on board - Visit the
High Dam,
the
Granite Querries
and the
Temple of Philae
- Sail to Kom Ombo at 12.00 - Lunch on board - Visit the Temple
shared by the two Gods
Sobek
and
Haroeies
in Kom Ombo - Sail to Edfu - Afternoon Tea - Captain's Welcome
(smart casual attire) - Dinner on board and
Disco.
Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3:
Edfu / Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit the
Temple of Horus
in Edfu - sail to Luxor - Lunch on board - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on
board &
Galabya Party.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit West Bank - the
Valley of Kings & Queens,
the
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
at Deir El-Bahari and the two
colossi of Memnon
facing the Nile - Lunch on board - Visit
Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board and
Belly Dance Show.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Sail to
Kena
- Lunch on board - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board & Disco.
Overnight in Kena.
Day 6:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit the
temple of Dandara
by bus from Kena - Lunch on board - Sail to Luxor - Afternoon Tea -
Dinner on board &
Disco.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 7:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Disembark after breakfast.
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Route: Luxor
/ Aswan
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Sailing dates:
Wednesday
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise & Duration:
06 nights / 07 day
Day 1:
Luxor
Embarkation before Lunch - Lunch on board - Sail to
Kena
at 12.00 - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board &
Disco.
Overnight in Kena.
Day 2:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit the Temple
of Dandara
by bus from Kena - Lunch on board - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board
&
Disco.
overnight in Luxor.
Day 3:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit
West Bank
at 11.00 - The
Valley of Kings & Queens,
the
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
and the two
colossi of Memnon
- Lunch on board - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board &
Belly Dance Show.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4:
Luxor
Breakfast on board - Visit
Karnak & Luxor Temples
at 06.00 - Lunch on board - Sail to
Edfu
- Afternoon Tea - Captain's
Welcome Party (Smart casual attire) Dinner on board. Overnight in
Edfu.
Day 5:
Edfu / Kom Ombo
Breakfast on board - Visit the
Temple of Horus
in Edfu - Sail to Kom Ombo - Lunch on board - Visit the Temple
shared by the two Gods
Sobek
and
Haroeies
in Kom Ombo - Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board &
Galabiya Party.
Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 6:
Aswan
Breakfast on board - Sail to Aswan - Visit the High Dam, the
Granite Queries
and the
Temple of Philae
- Lunch on board - Sail on the Nile by Felucca around
Kitchener Island
&
Agha Khan Mausoleum
- Afternoon Tea - Dinner on board -&
Nubian Folklore Show.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7:
Aswan
Breakfast on board - Disembark after breakfast.
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise&
Include
Sonesta Sun Goddess Nile Cruise &
Exclude
Full board meals
Sightseeing as in itinerary
Guided tours during cruise by licensed Egyptologist
Entrance fees for sightseeing tours
Local taxes
Transfer
To & from Nile Cruise
International
& domestic flights
Tourist
VISA
Tips
for tour guides
Single
Double
Triple
Senator Suite
Applicable Dates
$ 128.-
$ 80.-
$ 72.-
$ 320.-
30.05.2006 till 30.09.2006
Note: Rates are per person /
per night & based on full board basis. Cruise services start
and end at embarkation points - transfers to and from
embarkation points are NOT included in above rates.
Also the Sonesta Moon will be on dry dock as of Cruise may
02nd ,2006 & will be back into operation as of cruise July
15th , 2006.
Tour To Abu Simbel - Trip To Abu Simbel & The Abu Simbel temples
Tour to Abu Simbel . . . a witness turned to stone
as evidence to posterity of the power of the divine Pharaoh.
The Abu Simbel temples were carved out of a mountain on the west bank of
the Nile. There are two: the colossal temple of Ramsis, which was
dedicated to the Egyptian gods Ra-Horakhty, Amun and Ptah, and to the
deified pharaoh himself. The smaller temple of Nefertari was dedicated
to Hathor, the cow-headed Egyptian goddess of love. In the doorway to
the main temple are four statues of Ramsis, each more than 20 meters
high, accompanied by smaller statues of the Queen Mother and Nefertari.
Above the doorway stands a figure of the falcon-headed sun-god
Ra-Horakhty. Inside, eight statues of Ramsis hold up the roof of the
Hypostyle Hall; the relief's on the wall show the pharaoh victorious in
various battles. In the next hall, Ramsis temple and Nefertari temple
are shown in front of the gods and the solar baroques that will carry
them to the underworld. The innermost chamber is the sacred sanctuary,
where the gods (including Ramsis) sit on their thrones. Twice a year;
every February 22nd and October 22nd at sunrise, light penetrates the
temple and illuminates the faces of these figures.
If you decide to stay overnight
at Abu Simbel, the Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show is truly
memorizing; you will not want to miss this incredible display of history
reflecting off the massive stone monuments with laser lights and
amphitheater quality background music. Abu Simbel Sound & Light Show
is performed every night at the Karnak Temple. At dusk, enjoy a magical
experience as floodlit buildings are silhouetted against the volcanic
rocks and surrounding water. Let your imagination take you back in time
to experience how the ancient Pharaohs might have lived. For complete
details for this optional tour excursion
There are evening more that one of Abu Simbel
Sound & Light Show available in Aswan at the Philae Temple and in
Luxor at the Karnak Temple. Some Nile River cruise schedules afford you
time for optional land tour excursions.
Depending
on your choice, you can avail of cruises of short or long duration.
The shorter trips, lasting for a three or four days usually 
A Nile
River Cruise holiday on the river Nile can be a memorable experience.
If you are looking for a relaxing vacation in Egypt, surrounded by the
luxuries of comfort, avail the big ships that substitute as floating
hotels (Nile River Cruises Ships). Spacious rooms, modern amenities
and lip smacking gourmet…it will indeed be a trip to remember.
However if the adventurous spirit in you calls out, you can try
traveling on the Nile feluccas. These narrow boats will not be as
luxurious as the big ships, but sleeping on the deck and having
sailors double as cooks has its own charm, and if this kind of a
holiday calls out to you, you will have a great time!
The Nile
River Cruises are available all year round, but in mid April, locks on
the Nile are shut because of water levels. The best time to go on a
cruise on the Nile is October to March when all the locks are open and
the weather is nice and cool.
