Trip highlights
- Aswan: Philae Temple and the High Dam, as described in the daily programme.
- Kom Ombo and Edfu temple visits during the river journey.
- Luxor East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- Luxor West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
- Sonesta: 47 Deluxe Cabins, 2 Senator Suites and 4 Presidential Suites.
Overview
Nile Goddess is listed by Sonesta with 47 Deluxe Cabins, two Senator Suites and four Presidential Suites. The operator identifies private terraces for the Presidential Suites; that should not be read as a promise of an outdoor terrace in every cabin. Sonesta also states that cabins and suites are non-smoking, with smoking limited to open areas.
What the four-day Nile Goddess route includes
The programme offered here begins in Aswan, continues through Kom Ombo and Edfu and ends in Luxor. The East Bank and West Bank visits are set out in the daily itinerary. Full-board accommodation, the specified transfers, English-speaking guiding, tour water and the listed taxes are included. Optional activities, extra meals and beverages and personal expenses are separate.
Choose the accommodation that matches your priorities
Ask for the exact cabin or suite category and its confirmed features before booking. A Presidential Suite request is a different accommodation choice from a Deluxe Cabin. If you are comparing a larger suite with another vessel, see Esmeralda’s accommodation options as well as the deluxe cruise list.
Vessel reference checked 30 October 2026: Sonesta Nile Goddess specifications. The package below has its own inclusion list and starting price.
Itinerary
Day 01Embarkation in Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple
Meet your tour representative at Aswan Airport, train station, or your hotel. Transfer in a private air-conditioned vehicle to board your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Enjoy lunch onboard, then depart with your licensed Egyptologist guide to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering triumph of modern Egypt, and the magnificent Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and relocated stone by stone to Agilkia Island. Return to the ship for dinner and an overnight stay in Aswan.
Day 02Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Edfu
Enjoy breakfast onboard while sailing down the Nile toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris the falcon-headed god. Explore the nearby Crocodile Museum before returning to the ship. Continue cruising toward Edfu while enjoying lunch on deck. Afternoon tea and dinner onboard as the ship docks near Edfu for the night.
Day 03Edfu Temple – Sail to Luxor (East Bank)
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete ancient temple in Egypt. Return to the ship and sail through the historic Esna Lock toward Luxor. After lunch onboard, explore Luxor's East Bank, visiting the immense Karnak Temple complex with its forest of 134 colossal columns, followed by the majestic Luxor Temple illuminated in the evening. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 04West Bank & Disembarkation in Luxor
Savor breakfast on the ship before checking out. Cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore the world-renowned Valley of the Kings, where ancient pharaohs were laid to rest in richly painted rock-cut tombs. Continue to the stunning terraced Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and stop for photos at the towering Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Luxor Airport or your Luxor hotel with cherished memories of the Nile.
What is included
Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Accommodation on the Nile Cruise on a Full Board basis.
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide during tours.
- Bottled mineral water during daily tours.
- All taxes and service charges.
Not included
- International airfare.
- Extra meals and beverages.
- Optional tours.
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, etc.).
- Tipping.
Questions about this trip
Does every Nile Goddess cabin have an outdoor terrace?
No such promise is made here. Sonesta explicitly identifies private terraces for the four Presidential Suites. Confirm the facilities of the particular cabin or suite category you request.
How many cabin and suite categories does the operator list?
Sonesta lists 47 Deluxe Cabins, two Senator Suites and four Presidential Suites. A category being listed does not mean that it is available on every sailing.
What smoking policy does Sonesta publish for Nile Goddess?
The operator states that cabins and suites are non-smoking and that smoking is allowed only in open areas. Ask the vessel about the current designated areas if this affects your cabin choice.
