Sonesta Star Goddess
The trip
About this boat
Sonesta Star Goddess is a premium luxury Nile cruise experience that offers an unforgettable way to explore Egypt’s iconic attractions between Luxor and Aswan. Sailing in beautifully appointed suites with private balconies, this elegant ship lets you relax in comfort while soaking up views of the Nile and ancient wonders.
Onboard, guests enjoy fine dining, guided excursions, and world‑class service that perfectly complements luxury tours of Egypt. The Sonesta Star Goddess itinerary typically includes visits to historic temples and sites such as Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, and the High Dam. Travelers seeking Sonesta Star Goddess reviews will find a mix of feedback, with many praising the ship’s elegance and route, while some mention service issues on specific sailings.
Sonesta Star Goddess price varies by season, cabin type, and cruise length, beginning from approximately mid‑range to luxury price points per person. This cruise pairs beautifully with Classic Egypt Tours, Egypt Nile Cruises, and can be ideal for Tours for Solo travelers looking to explore famous landmarks in Egypt with ease.
Onboard
What the boat gives you
Free WiFi
Swimming Pool
Private bath
Laundry
Safe Box
Smart TV
Gift Shop
Mini Bar
Air Condition
Also on board
- In-suite dining available until midnight
- International telephone line and Internet access
- Panoramic windows
- Bathrooms equipped with full-size bathtub
- Private terrace
- Individual climate control
- Golden Plate of Crystal Hygiene Company
- Internet corner & Wi Fi with charge.
- Major credit cards are accepted on board
- Individual safes in each cabin
- Laundry & dry cleaning facilities
- Sound proof on all decks & Ultra violet water treatment
Day by day
Itinerary
3 Nights Itinerary
Your route at a glance
Day 1
Aswan City Tour
Day 2
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Day 3
Luxor West Bank
Day 4
Check Out & Luxor East Ban…
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Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or the train station, our representative will greet and assist you and then transfer you to your Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you on a fantastic tour of the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.
After your tours, you will be transferred to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan to embark with lunch, afternoon tea, and overnight in Aswan.
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A scenic sail to Kom Ombo passes through the modern architecture of the stunning Aswan Bridge with breakfast on board the Nile cruise boat. When you arrive in Kom Ombo, your tour guide will accompany you to the temple that the gods Sobek and Haeroris share.
After your wonderful tour, lunch on board will be followed by sailing to Edfu for your time at the Temple of Horus (Edfu Temple).
Afternoon tea will be served on the upper deck while sailing to Luxor via Esna Lock, where you can witness local life and take some unforgettable photos.
Dinner and overnight on board the Nile cruise ship in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
After arriving in Luxor, breakfast will be served onboard your Nile cruise ship, followed by your guided tour with a beautiful look at ancient Egypt along the east bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Karnak and Luxor temples. You will then be transferred to the Nile cruise in Luxor for lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on board overnight on the Nile cruise in Luxor.
Please Note: There is free time to discover Luxor in the afternoon
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Disembarking from the cruise After breakfast, your tour guide will take you to visit the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon with free time at leisure in Luxor and then you will be transferred to Luxor airport or train station for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
4 Nights Itinerary
Your route at a glance
Day 1
Luxor East Bank
Day 2
Luxor West bank
Day 3
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Day 4
Aswan City Tour
Day 5
Check out
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Our representative will greet and assist you when you arrive at Luxor Airport or the train station.
Then, your Egyptologist will accompany you on a fantastic journey along the east bank of the Nile in Luxor to the most famous historical landmarks known as the Karnak Temple and Luxor temple. Once you have completed your guided tour, you will be transferred to the Nile cruise ship in Luxor for boarding, including lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner on your Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Please Note: There is an optional sound and light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor.
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Enjoy a lovely breakfast on the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan before heading to the West Bank with your Egyptologist guide.
Take a fascinating journey back in ancient Egyptian history with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon, followed by a transfer back to the cruise ship in Luxor. You will spend the afternoon sailing along the ancient Nile to Edfu through the attractive lock in Esna, where you will have the opportunity to observe local life and take unforgettable photos.
Once you arrive in Esna, you can enjoy a wonderful dinner on the Nile cruise ship while mooring overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
After a good night's sleep, breakfast will be served onboard the Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, followed by your next wonderful tour with your guide.
Start your tour today by going to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, then return to the cruise to sail to Kom Ombo with lunch on the Nile River cruise boat. Your guide from the world of Egyptology will accompany you to visit the temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the gods Sobek and Harris, then sail to Aswan via the impressive Aswan Bridge to the magnificent lights of the Aswan Tombs of the Nobles with dinner and overnight.
On board the Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
Another exciting day awaits you after enjoying breakfast on the Cruise. Your tour guide will accompany you on a fantastic tour of the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Philae Temple in Aswan.
Then you will be transferred to your Nile cruise boat in Aswan for lunch and afternoon tea and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Cruise -
Disembark after breakfast with free time to explore the beautiful city of Aswan with its famous Nubian culture, then transfer to the Aswan airport or train station for departure.
Please Note: There is an optional flight to Abu Simbel (highly recommended) from Aswan by a private air-conditioned vehicle or by EgyptAir to explore the magnificent temples of King Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari of Abu Simbel and then return to Aswan for free time in Aswan on your own.
Meals: Breakfast
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
- ✓4 or 3 nights accommodation on Nile Cruises on an FB basis
- ✓Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
- ✓All transfers in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle
- ✓All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
- ✓English-speaking tour guide on board the cruise (share group tours)
- ✓One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
- ✓All transfers are by A-C vehicles with qualified drivers
- ✓All service charges and taxes
✕ Not included
- ✕Entry visa to Egypt
- ✕Any additional meals and drinks
- ✕All personal expenses like laundry etc.
- ✕Tipping to the guide, driver, cruise crew etc
- ✕Any optional tours & activities
Rates
Cabin rates
3 Nights
From September to April
- In double cabin $1401
- In single cabin $2209
- Child Sharing Parents Cabin $700
Price per adult
4 Nights
From September to April
- In double cabin $1786
- In single cabin $2840
- Child Sharing Parents Cabin $893
Price per adult
Travelling with children
What each age pays of the adult rate
| Up to 2 years | Free |
| Age from 2 and below 6 years | 25% of adult |
| Age from 6 up to 11 years | 50% of adult |
| Ages 12 and Up | Adult rate |
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a group
Your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your dates
The balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%
Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hours
Confirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
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Good to know
Additional information
- Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
- You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
- For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
- After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
- Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
- Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
- Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
- Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
- For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
- Additional transport that you require.
- Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
- In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
- We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
- Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
- Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
- Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
- Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
- Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
- A valid Passport for 6 months
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Sanitizer gel
- Water holder
- Bug spray
- Warm clothes in winter
- Cotton clothes in summer
- A hat
- Travel adaptor
- Camera
- Umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- Medication
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