After breakfast, transfer to the Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival in Luxor, board your Nile Cruise.
The newest ship of the Sonesta Nile fleet is the Sonesta St George 1 Cruise or Farah Nile cruise. Noted as one of the most elegant ships on the Nile, the cruise offers a full-service spa and fitness center, restaurant, bars, nightly entertainment and guided excursions.
The cruise offers luxurious accommodations that provide the ultimate in comfort, elegance and design. All accommodations feature: Plasma screen TV, equipped with the latest technology and featuring a live sailing channel, Double-glass panoramic french windows that open to bring in fresh breezes from the Nile, Internet access, Direct-dial telephone, Individual climate control, Electronic door locks, Mini-bar, Safe, Hair dryer, Bathrooms equipped with spa unit; including steam bath, Jacuzzi and water massage.
Enjoy Lunch on board followed by a visit to the East Bank - Temple of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak.
Luxor Temple:
In an unforgettable excursion, visitors drive to the Luxor Temple. Many festivals were celebrated in Thebes. The Temple of Luxor was the center of the most important one, the festival of Opet. Built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, which was held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the current royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor temple.
Karnak Temple:
Karnak was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, god of Thebes then.
The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu and Amun, are enclosed in enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun at the center.
Enjoy Afternoon Tea, Dinner and Entertainment on board the cruise.
Overnight on the Sonesta St. George I Nile River Cruise (Deluxe Cabin) (4 Nights)
Accommodation:
Sonesta St. George I Nile River Cruise On the Nile Luxor, Egypt -Tel: +20 1 0088 8383