Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Sonesta Star Goddess Luxury Nile Cruise
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- Licence No. 121
Tour Overview
Every room on the Sonesta Star Goddess is a suite with its own balcony, which is unusual on the Nile and the main reason to book her. There are 33 suites, each themed on a classical composer, and the ship sails between Luxor and Aswan on 3-night and 4-night cruises leaving on Mondays and Fridays.
Why the balcony matters
Much of a Nile cruise is spent watching the banks slide by: palm groves, villages, sugar cane, the desert edge. On ships with picture windows you go up to the sun deck for that. Here you can step out of your own suite with a coffee at sunrise, which makes the quieter sailing hours as rewarding as the temple visits.
Prices, September to April
- 3 nights / 4 days: $1,960 per person in a double cabin, $2,880 single.
- 4 nights / 5 days: $2,140 per person in a double cabin, $3,240 single.
The difference between the two lengths is only $180 per person sharing, so the extra night is good value if your schedule allows it.
Good fit for
Couples, honeymooners and friends traveling together who want suite space at a price below the top of the luxury range. With only 33 suites, the ship stays small enough that boarding, dining and sightseeing never feel crowded.
On the river
A standard Luxor and Aswan cruise covers the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the West Bank, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan’s sights such as Philae. We confirm the exact visits for your sailing when you book. The fare includes airport meet and greet, private transfers, full board, private guided tours with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the listed sites, and taxes. Flights, the visa, optional tours and tips are excluded.
There is no cabin grade to upgrade into here, since every guest already has a balcony suite. The choices that change your trip are the sailing length and the departure day, so settle those first and we will check availability.
Adding to the cruise
For Cairo and the pyramids before or after, look at our pyramids and Nile cruise tours. Compare the Star Goddess with other ships on the luxury Nile cruise page or the full Nile cruise list, and use tailor-made tours if you want dates or lengths we do not list.
Tour Highlights
English-Speaking tour guide/leader
All transfers by air-conditioning vehicle
Meet at the airport upon arrival
4/3 Nights Nile cruise
Meals mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Packages
04 Days / 03 Night From Aswan
On arrival, you will be met and escorted to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering. Continue by boat to Agilkia Island to explore the exquisite Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its beautifully preserved sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise, where lunch is served on board, followed in the evening by an international buffet dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double sanctuary dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board.
Later, explore the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the finest surviving temples of ancient Egypt. In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board your cruise.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a privately guided exploration of Luxor’s East Bank. Visit the vast Karnak Temple, a monumental complex built over centuries, before continuing to Luxor Temple, once connected by a grand avenue of ram-headed sphinxes.
These extraordinary sites together embody Luxor’s enduring reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of its most remarkable archaeological landscapes.
Return to your Nile cruise in the afternoon. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia celebration on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. Continue with a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank, beginning with the legendary Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, beautifully set against the desert cliffs, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the Theban plain for more than three thousand years.
Following your visit, transfer to Luxor Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast.
05 Days / 04 Night From Aswan
Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to your Nile cruise for embarkation.
Later, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s East Bank, home to the magnificent Temple of Karnak, a vast complex built over centuries by generations of pharaohs. Continue to the graceful Luxor Temple, once connected to Karnak by a ceremonial avenue of ram-headed sphinxes. Together, these monuments define Luxor’s reputation as the world’s greatest open-air museum and one of the most remarkable archaeological landscapes in existence.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation : Overnight onboard
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to Luxor’s West Bank. Explore the renowned Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set dramatically against the cliffs of the Theban mountains, and pause at the monumental Colossi of Memnon, which have stood guard over the plain for more than three millennia.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a continental buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, sail toward Edfu, passing through the Esna Lock. On arrival, visit the remarkable Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and considered one of the best-preserved temples of the ancient world.
Return to your Nile cruise for lunch on board as the journey continues along the Nile toward Kom Ombo. Visit the distinctive Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
After the visit, return to your cruise and continue sailing toward Aswan.
In the evening, enjoy an international buffet dinner on board.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided visit to the impressive High Dam, a landmark of modern Egyptian engineering that transformed the country’s irrigation and energy supply. Continue with a scenic boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and renowned for its graceful sanctuaries and reliefs.
Return to your Nile cruise for the afternoon.
In the evening, enjoy a relaxed Galabia evening accompanied by an oriental dinner on board.
Meals: Overnight onboard
Accommodation: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport or the train station for your onward journey.
Accommodation: Overnight onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Inclusions
- Meet and greet service by our representatives upon your airport arrival
- All transfers via private air-conditioned vehicle
- Accommodation on the Nile Cruise ship full board
- Private sightseeing tours in Luxor & Aswan (listed on itinerary)
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned on the itinerary
- All meals mentioned on the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Any optional tours
- Any extras not mentioned in the program
- Tipping.
Tour Prices
September To April - 03 Nights / 04 Days
Double Cabin / Per Person
$1960
Single Cabin / Per Person
$2880
September To April - 04 Nights / 05 Days
Double Cabin / Per Person
$2140
Single Cabin / Per Person
$3240
Important Notes
👨👩👧 Delta Tours Child Policy:
- 0 – 1.99 years: Free of charge (except for flight tickets where airline rules apply).
- 2 – 5.99 years: Pay 25% of adult price (if there is a flight tickets).
- 6 – 11.99 years: Pay 50% of adult price (sharing parents’ room/cabin).
- 12 years and above: Considered an adult and pay full price.
Notes:
- Child discounts apply when sharing a room/cabin with two full-paying adults.
- If a child requires a separate room, the full adult rate applies.
- Some tours, cruises, or hotels may have different rules; in that case, the stricter policy applies.
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Sonesta Star Goddess: Your Questions
Yes. The ship has 33 suites and each one has a private balcony.
From September to April, 3 nights are $1,960 per person double or $2,880 single, and 4 nights are $2,140 double or $3,240 single.
Departures are on Mondays and Fridays, on 3-night and 4-night sailings between Luxor and Aswan.
For $180 more per person sharing, the 4-night cruise adds a full extra night aboard and a less rushed pace of sightseeing.
Full board, private guided tours in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to the itinerary sites, private transfers, and service charges and taxes.
Yes. We can add a trip to Abu Simbel by road or by air from Aswan before or after the cruise.
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“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”
Luciano M
“Professional service, knowledgeable guides, and excellent communication made our experience smooth, enjoyable, and completely stress-free throughout."”
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Maria S.
“Excellent organization, punctual drivers, and friendly staff created an unforgettable experience across Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile Valley”
Peter D.
“Knowledgeable Egyptologists and carefully planned sightseeing tours made every destination fascinating, educational, and easy to explore comfortably”
Laura C
“Private transportation, responsive support, and flexible arrangements helped create a relaxing journey that exceeded all our expectations completely.”
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