Nile Cruise · Aswan & Luxor
Sun Goddess Nile Cruise
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Tour Overview
The Sun Goddess Nile cruise is an all-suite ship where each suite opens onto a private terrace, so you can watch the river from your own outdoor space. We offer her on 3-night and 4-night sailings between Luxor and Aswan, departing Mondays and Fridays, with full board, private guided tours and site entrance fees in the fare.
Quick facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ship type | All-suite luxury cruiser, private terrace in every suite |
| Lengths we sell | 3 nights / 4 days; 4 nights / 5 days from Luxor |
| Departure days | Monday and Friday |
| Fares, October to April | 3 nights: $1,960 double, $2,880 single; 4 nights from Luxor: $2,140 double, $3,240 single (per person) |
| Guiding | Private sightseeing with an English-speaking guide |
Space without the top-tier price
Suites on the Nile usually cost a large premium. On the Sun Goddess every guest gets one, and the fares sit in the middle of our luxury range. That makes her a strong pick for couples who want room to spread out and a terrace for the quiet stretches of sailing, without paying the rates of the smallest boutique ships.
Getting the most from the route
Luxor holds the heaviest sightseeing: the East Bank temples and the tombs and temples of the West Bank, including Hatshepsut’s temple. Upriver, Edfu and Kom Ombo are short stops, and Aswan is slower and greener. The 4-night sailing from Luxor gives more breathing room for all of this. Sightseeing for your date is confirmed at booking.
Terrace suites also help in the hotter months: you can step outside at dawn or after sunset, when the light on the river is softest, and stay in the cool cabin through the middle of the day.
Fare inclusions
Meet and greet at the airport, private air-conditioned transfers, all meals on board, private tours in Luxor and Aswan, entrance fees to itinerary sites, service charges and taxes. You pay separately for international flights, the Egypt visa, optional tours, extras and tips.
Round out the trip
An early start for a Luxor hot air balloon ride is easy to add before boarding. For Cairo, our Cairo tours and excursions cover Giza and the museums. See other ships under luxury Nile cruises or all Nile river cruises, and contact our tailor-made team for a full itinerary.
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
October to April - 03 Nights / 04 Days
Double Cabin - Per Person
$1960
Single Cabin - Per Person
$2880
October to April - 04 Nights / 05 Days from Luxor
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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Sun Goddess Cruise: Before You Sail
Yes. It is an all-suite ship, and each suite has its own private terrace overlooking the Nile.
October to April: 3 nights cost $1,960 per person double or $2,880 single; 4 nights from Luxor cost $2,140 double or $3,240 single.
Mondays and Fridays. The 4-night sailing we price starts in Luxor.
We currently publish 3-night and 4-night fares only. Ask us if you want a longer sailing and we will check availability and price.
Yes. Private sightseeing tours in Luxor and Aswan with an English-speaking guide are included, along with entrance fees to the itinerary sites.
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“Our Egypt trip was perfectly organized with excellent guides, smooth transfers, and constant support from arrival until departure.”
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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”
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“Private transportation, responsive support, and flexible arrangements helped create a relaxing journey that exceeded all our expectations completely.”
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