Day 1 Depart New York
Leave New York tonight on the EgyptAir overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2 Arrive Cairo
Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day 3 Cairo | Meals: BL
Begin the day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum for a look at some of Egypt's history. Then it's on to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the seven wonders of the world. A visit to the Solar Boat Museum offers a view of this dramatic discovery which took over 10 years to reconstruct.
Day 4 Cairo | Meals: BL
A drive along the desert road takes you on a day trip to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great.
Day 5 Cairo-Abu Simbel-Aswan (Embark) | Meals: BLD
Fly to Abu Simbel this morning to visit the magnificent Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. An engineering marvel, the great temple was moved up the hillside to save it from flooding when Aswan's High Dam was built. Then fly back to Aswan where you embark on your Nile Cruise. After lunch we sail around Elephantine Island.
Day 6 Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu | Meals: BLD
This morning, visit Aswan's High Dam, the ancient Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Later, we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Graeco-Roman style Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile God. Standing serenely on a hilltop, the site offers an incredible view over the Nile. Continue sailing to Edfu.
Day 7 Edfu-Esna-Luxor | Meals: BLD
Today an exhilarating carriage ride takes you through town to the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Second largest of Egypt's temples (after Karnak), the Temple was built on the site of the massive struggle between Horus, son of Isis and Seth, brother of Osiris. Return to your ship and sail to Luxor via the Esna Lock.
Day 8 Luxor (Disembark)-Cairo | Meals: B
This morning you cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank, where you'll explore the astonishing and extensive New Kingdom city of "Thebes". Sightseeing includes the Valley of the Kings and Queens where some 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs have their palatial resting places hewn into the sheer rock; the Colossi of Memnon, two huge seated statues of Amenhotep III. Afternoon visit of Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues and obelisks built over many centuries and dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Later, take the short flight to Cairo where you overnight.
Day 9 Cairo-Depart
Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight back to New York, arriving later this afternoon.
Leave New York tonight on the EgyptAir overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2 Arrive Cairo
Welcome to the Land of the Pharaohs! Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Royal Esadora
Royal Ruby
Cairo: Inter-Continental Pyramids ParkMovenpick PyramidsInter-Continental Pyramids Park
The spectacular Pyramids Park Resort Cairo is the perfect place to make a base for exploring nearby Cairo and its many attractions. The usual InterContinental facilities are exceeded by the superb location of the resort, a stone's throw from the Pyramids of Giza. The resort offers first class service in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
All 470 rooms and duplex suites are perfectly appointed, they are equipped with every amenity to make your stay comfortable including individually controlled air conditioning, TV with international movie and satellite channels, direct dial telephone, mini bar, 24 hour room service and a large balcony with views of the resort's landmark swimming pool or the lush gardens. The resort features an incomparable array of dining options offering French, Italian, Lebanese and International cuisine. For meetings and conferences planners, the resort's eight function rooms are equipped with the latest in presentation and communication technology and can accommodate up to 600 guests. Other facilities and services include a fully equipped 24 hours business center, children playground, a Wellness Club that features a 24 hours fully equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room. the recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, football court and an outdoor jogging track.
Dining:
Al Shorfa, Buffet Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool and lush gardens, offers sumptuous buffets for breakfast and dinner. Open from 06.30-11.00 and 18.00-23.00.
Wadi Al Arayesh Lebanese Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Dinner
Offers a wide variety of authentic Lebanese food in a typical oriental atmosphere. Open from 18.00-23.00.
La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
Location: In Hotel - poolside
Serves: Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool, provides an array of homemade pasta and pizza specialities. Open from 18.00-23.00.
Le Pistou restaurant
Location: In Hotel - Poolside
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
The pool side terrace, featuring French Provencal cuisune & mouthwatering barbecue. Open daily from 12:00 noon till midnight.
Cafe Blanc
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Refreshment lounge, offering tea, coffee and fresh juices. Open from 07.00-23.00.
Zanzibar Cafe
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
In the heart of the lobby with indoor/outdoor seating, offering a variety of pastries, crepes, exotic fruit juices and ice cream. Open 24 hours.
×Sofitel SphinxMovenpick Pyramids
Only a short distance from Giza at the foot of the Pyramids lies the Moevenpick Resort. Designed as a bungalow village set in luxuriant gardens, the complex is the ideal venue for business meetings or unforgettable holidays. Just 25 minutes from Cairo, and with easy access to the new industrial areas around the city, the hotel was fully renovated in 2002.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bathroom Phone
CNN or News
Cable TV
Color TV
Direct Dial Phone
Electrical Adapters
Hair Dryer
High Speed Internet
Mini Bar
Private Bath
Radio
Remote TV
Safe
Spare Electrical Outlet Desk with Lamp
Work Desk with Lamp
×Sofitel Sphinx
The Sofitel Le Sphinx is located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport. This 5 star hotel, offering 280 luxury rooms and suites, is the perfect base for a range of cultural and touristic activities not to mention shopping. For sports and recreation, tennis, horse riding, golf, the casino, a gym with free use of the steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are all available close to the hotel.
Room(s) : 280
Non-smoking rooms : 12
Total number of suites : 10
Total number of apartments : 4
Reduced mobility rooms : 2
Number of free children in parent's room : 1
Room fittings :
Audible smoke alarms
Dead bolt in rooms
220/240 V AC
Airconditioning
Safe deposit box in room
Minibar
Satellite/cable colour TV
Telephone
RJ 11 outlet
Smoke alarm in room
Bathroom fittings :
Bathtub
Hair dryer in bathroom
Make-up/magnifying mirror
Room service :
Hot dishes
Cold snacks
Weekday hours :
24 Hours
Weekend hours :
24 Hours
4 bar(s)
LA PYRAMIDE BAR :
Opening hours : 11:00-01:00
PHILAE BAR :
Opening hours : 09:00-06:00
EL TEKIA BAR :
Opening hours : 07:00-22:30
DISCO BAR : Close for Ramadan from mid September to mid October
Opening hours : 22:00-03:00
2 Restaurant(s)
ALEXANDRIA : Outside restaurant with live music during dinner time. International buffet and � la carte menus served with Egyptian specialities. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Opening hours : 24 Hours
Type of cuisine : International
ROMEO AND JULIETTE : This Mediterranean restaurant features a unique decoration with. Large selection of pizzas and Pastas, buffet salad and dessert for dinner. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Terrace
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Days closed :
Midday : Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Opening hours : 12:00-23:00
Type of cuisine : Mediterranean
×First Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta Moon GoddessSonesta Sun GoddessSonesta Moon Goddess
The Sonesta Moon Goddess is 5-star cruise ship and was built in 2000 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 4-deck ship measures 72 meters in length, 11.40 meters in height and 14.20 meters in width. The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence POLSKI and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
There are 48 standard cabins with sliding glass doors opening to private balconies and 2 presidential suites with private lounges. All cabins feature:
* Private, direct-dial Telephone
* Individual Climate Control
* Hairdryer
* Mini-bar
* Safety Deposit Box
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathrooms equipped with Bathtubs
Moon Goddess Restaurants and Bars
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner, and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving light meals for lunch and dinner plus a wide range of cocktails and beverages.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Moon Goddess Facilities and Services
Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* International Telephone Line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with bar service
* Jogging Track
* Spacious Gym
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multilingual employees are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×Cairo: Cairo Marriott HotelSonesta Sun Goddess
The Sonesta Sun Goddess is a 5-star cruise ship built in 1993 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 5-deck ship measures 77 meters (252 feet) in length, 11 meters (36 feet) in height and 14 meters (45 feet) in width.
The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.) and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
The Sun Goddess offers 58 standard cabins, 2 Senator Suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Royal Suite with private lounge. All cabins feature:
* Panoramic Windows
* Private direct-dial Telephone
* Hairdryer
* Safety Deposit Box
* Mini-bar
* Music System
* Individual Climate Control
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathroom with full-size Bathtub
Bars & Restaurants
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving a wide range of cocktails and beverages as well as light meals for lunch and dinner.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Other Ship Facilities & Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* Fully-equipped Conference Room for up to 16 persons (round table)
* International Telephone line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with Bar Service
* Billiards
* Table Tennis
* Massage Room offering therapeutic and relaxation treatments
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multi-lingual staff are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×
Grand HyattPremier Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta St. Georges
Sonesta Star Goddess
Cairo: Four Seasons
Day 3 Cairo | Meals: BL
Begin the day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum for a look at some of Egypt's history. Then it's on to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the seven wonders of the world. A visit to the Solar Boat Museum offers a view of this dramatic discovery which took over 10 years to reconstruct.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Royal Esadora
Royal Ruby
Cairo: Inter-Continental Pyramids ParkMovenpick PyramidsInter-Continental Pyramids Park
The spectacular Pyramids Park Resort Cairo is the perfect place to make a base for exploring nearby Cairo and its many attractions. The usual InterContinental facilities are exceeded by the superb location of the resort, a stone's throw from the Pyramids of Giza. The resort offers first class service in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
All 470 rooms and duplex suites are perfectly appointed, they are equipped with every amenity to make your stay comfortable including individually controlled air conditioning, TV with international movie and satellite channels, direct dial telephone, mini bar, 24 hour room service and a large balcony with views of the resort's landmark swimming pool or the lush gardens. The resort features an incomparable array of dining options offering French, Italian, Lebanese and International cuisine. For meetings and conferences planners, the resort's eight function rooms are equipped with the latest in presentation and communication technology and can accommodate up to 600 guests. Other facilities and services include a fully equipped 24 hours business center, children playground, a Wellness Club that features a 24 hours fully equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room. the recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, football court and an outdoor jogging track.
Dining:
Al Shorfa, Buffet Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool and lush gardens, offers sumptuous buffets for breakfast and dinner. Open from 06.30-11.00 and 18.00-23.00.
Wadi Al Arayesh Lebanese Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Dinner
Offers a wide variety of authentic Lebanese food in a typical oriental atmosphere. Open from 18.00-23.00.
La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
Location: In Hotel - poolside
Serves: Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool, provides an array of homemade pasta and pizza specialities. Open from 18.00-23.00.
Le Pistou restaurant
Location: In Hotel - Poolside
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
The pool side terrace, featuring French Provencal cuisune & mouthwatering barbecue. Open daily from 12:00 noon till midnight.
Cafe Blanc
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Refreshment lounge, offering tea, coffee and fresh juices. Open from 07.00-23.00.
Zanzibar Cafe
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
In the heart of the lobby with indoor/outdoor seating, offering a variety of pastries, crepes, exotic fruit juices and ice cream. Open 24 hours.
×Sofitel SphinxMovenpick Pyramids
Only a short distance from Giza at the foot of the Pyramids lies the Moevenpick Resort. Designed as a bungalow village set in luxuriant gardens, the complex is the ideal venue for business meetings or unforgettable holidays. Just 25 minutes from Cairo, and with easy access to the new industrial areas around the city, the hotel was fully renovated in 2002.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bathroom Phone
CNN or News
Cable TV
Color TV
Direct Dial Phone
Electrical Adapters
Hair Dryer
High Speed Internet
Mini Bar
Private Bath
Radio
Remote TV
Safe
Spare Electrical Outlet Desk with Lamp
Work Desk with Lamp
×Sofitel Sphinx
The Sofitel Le Sphinx is located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport. This 5 star hotel, offering 280 luxury rooms and suites, is the perfect base for a range of cultural and touristic activities not to mention shopping. For sports and recreation, tennis, horse riding, golf, the casino, a gym with free use of the steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are all available close to the hotel.
Room(s) : 280
Non-smoking rooms : 12
Total number of suites : 10
Total number of apartments : 4
Reduced mobility rooms : 2
Number of free children in parent's room : 1
Room fittings :
Audible smoke alarms
Dead bolt in rooms
220/240 V AC
Airconditioning
Safe deposit box in room
Minibar
Satellite/cable colour TV
Telephone
RJ 11 outlet
Smoke alarm in room
Bathroom fittings :
Bathtub
Hair dryer in bathroom
Make-up/magnifying mirror
Room service :
Hot dishes
Cold snacks
Weekday hours :
24 Hours
Weekend hours :
24 Hours
4 bar(s)
LA PYRAMIDE BAR :
Opening hours : 11:00-01:00
PHILAE BAR :
Opening hours : 09:00-06:00
EL TEKIA BAR :
Opening hours : 07:00-22:30
DISCO BAR : Close for Ramadan from mid September to mid October
Opening hours : 22:00-03:00
2 Restaurant(s)
ALEXANDRIA : Outside restaurant with live music during dinner time. International buffet and � la carte menus served with Egyptian specialities. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Opening hours : 24 Hours
Type of cuisine : International
ROMEO AND JULIETTE : This Mediterranean restaurant features a unique decoration with. Large selection of pizzas and Pastas, buffet salad and dessert for dinner. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Terrace
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Days closed :
Midday : Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Opening hours : 12:00-23:00
Type of cuisine : Mediterranean
×First Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta Moon GoddessSonesta Sun GoddessSonesta Moon Goddess
The Sonesta Moon Goddess is 5-star cruise ship and was built in 2000 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 4-deck ship measures 72 meters in length, 11.40 meters in height and 14.20 meters in width. The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence POLSKI and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
There are 48 standard cabins with sliding glass doors opening to private balconies and 2 presidential suites with private lounges. All cabins feature:
* Private, direct-dial Telephone
* Individual Climate Control
* Hairdryer
* Mini-bar
* Safety Deposit Box
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathrooms equipped with Bathtubs
Moon Goddess Restaurants and Bars
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner, and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving light meals for lunch and dinner plus a wide range of cocktails and beverages.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Moon Goddess Facilities and Services
Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* International Telephone Line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with bar service
* Jogging Track
* Spacious Gym
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multilingual employees are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×Cairo: Cairo Marriott HotelSonesta Sun Goddess
The Sonesta Sun Goddess is a 5-star cruise ship built in 1993 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 5-deck ship measures 77 meters (252 feet) in length, 11 meters (36 feet) in height and 14 meters (45 feet) in width.
The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.) and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
The Sun Goddess offers 58 standard cabins, 2 Senator Suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Royal Suite with private lounge. All cabins feature:
* Panoramic Windows
* Private direct-dial Telephone
* Hairdryer
* Safety Deposit Box
* Mini-bar
* Music System
* Individual Climate Control
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathroom with full-size Bathtub
Bars & Restaurants
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving a wide range of cocktails and beverages as well as light meals for lunch and dinner.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Other Ship Facilities & Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* Fully-equipped Conference Room for up to 16 persons (round table)
* International Telephone line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with Bar Service
* Billiards
* Table Tennis
* Massage Room offering therapeutic and relaxation treatments
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multi-lingual staff are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×
Grand HyattPremier Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta St. Georges
Sonesta Star Goddess
Cairo: Four Seasons
Day 4 Cairo | Meals: BL
A drive along the desert road takes you on a day trip to Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Royal Esadora
Royal Ruby
Cairo: Inter-Continental Pyramids ParkMovenpick PyramidsInter-Continental Pyramids Park
The spectacular Pyramids Park Resort Cairo is the perfect place to make a base for exploring nearby Cairo and its many attractions. The usual InterContinental facilities are exceeded by the superb location of the resort, a stone's throw from the Pyramids of Giza. The resort offers first class service in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
All 470 rooms and duplex suites are perfectly appointed, they are equipped with every amenity to make your stay comfortable including individually controlled air conditioning, TV with international movie and satellite channels, direct dial telephone, mini bar, 24 hour room service and a large balcony with views of the resort's landmark swimming pool or the lush gardens. The resort features an incomparable array of dining options offering French, Italian, Lebanese and International cuisine. For meetings and conferences planners, the resort's eight function rooms are equipped with the latest in presentation and communication technology and can accommodate up to 600 guests. Other facilities and services include a fully equipped 24 hours business center, children playground, a Wellness Club that features a 24 hours fully equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room. the recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, football court and an outdoor jogging track.
Dining:
Al Shorfa, Buffet Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool and lush gardens, offers sumptuous buffets for breakfast and dinner. Open from 06.30-11.00 and 18.00-23.00.
Wadi Al Arayesh Lebanese Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Dinner
Offers a wide variety of authentic Lebanese food in a typical oriental atmosphere. Open from 18.00-23.00.
La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
Location: In Hotel - poolside
Serves: Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool, provides an array of homemade pasta and pizza specialities. Open from 18.00-23.00.
Le Pistou restaurant
Location: In Hotel - Poolside
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
The pool side terrace, featuring French Provencal cuisune & mouthwatering barbecue. Open daily from 12:00 noon till midnight.
Cafe Blanc
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Refreshment lounge, offering tea, coffee and fresh juices. Open from 07.00-23.00.
Zanzibar Cafe
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
In the heart of the lobby with indoor/outdoor seating, offering a variety of pastries, crepes, exotic fruit juices and ice cream. Open 24 hours.
×Sofitel SphinxMovenpick Pyramids
Only a short distance from Giza at the foot of the Pyramids lies the Moevenpick Resort. Designed as a bungalow village set in luxuriant gardens, the complex is the ideal venue for business meetings or unforgettable holidays. Just 25 minutes from Cairo, and with easy access to the new industrial areas around the city, the hotel was fully renovated in 2002.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bathroom Phone
CNN or News
Cable TV
Color TV
Direct Dial Phone
Electrical Adapters
Hair Dryer
High Speed Internet
Mini Bar
Private Bath
Radio
Remote TV
Safe
Spare Electrical Outlet Desk with Lamp
Work Desk with Lamp
×Sofitel Sphinx
The Sofitel Le Sphinx is located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport. This 5 star hotel, offering 280 luxury rooms and suites, is the perfect base for a range of cultural and touristic activities not to mention shopping. For sports and recreation, tennis, horse riding, golf, the casino, a gym with free use of the steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are all available close to the hotel.
Room(s) : 280
Non-smoking rooms : 12
Total number of suites : 10
Total number of apartments : 4
Reduced mobility rooms : 2
Number of free children in parent's room : 1
Room fittings :
Audible smoke alarms
Dead bolt in rooms
220/240 V AC
Airconditioning
Safe deposit box in room
Minibar
Satellite/cable colour TV
Telephone
RJ 11 outlet
Smoke alarm in room
Bathroom fittings :
Bathtub
Hair dryer in bathroom
Make-up/magnifying mirror
Room service :
Hot dishes
Cold snacks
Weekday hours :
24 Hours
Weekend hours :
24 Hours
4 bar(s)
LA PYRAMIDE BAR :
Opening hours : 11:00-01:00
PHILAE BAR :
Opening hours : 09:00-06:00
EL TEKIA BAR :
Opening hours : 07:00-22:30
DISCO BAR : Close for Ramadan from mid September to mid October
Opening hours : 22:00-03:00
2 Restaurant(s)
ALEXANDRIA : Outside restaurant with live music during dinner time. International buffet and � la carte menus served with Egyptian specialities. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Opening hours : 24 Hours
Type of cuisine : International
ROMEO AND JULIETTE : This Mediterranean restaurant features a unique decoration with. Large selection of pizzas and Pastas, buffet salad and dessert for dinner. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Terrace
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Days closed :
Midday : Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Opening hours : 12:00-23:00
Type of cuisine : Mediterranean
×First Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta Moon GoddessSonesta Sun GoddessSonesta Moon Goddess
The Sonesta Moon Goddess is 5-star cruise ship and was built in 2000 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 4-deck ship measures 72 meters in length, 11.40 meters in height and 14.20 meters in width. The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence POLSKI and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
There are 48 standard cabins with sliding glass doors opening to private balconies and 2 presidential suites with private lounges. All cabins feature:
* Private, direct-dial Telephone
* Individual Climate Control
* Hairdryer
* Mini-bar
* Safety Deposit Box
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathrooms equipped with Bathtubs
Moon Goddess Restaurants and Bars
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner, and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving light meals for lunch and dinner plus a wide range of cocktails and beverages.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Moon Goddess Facilities and Services
Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* International Telephone Line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with bar service
* Jogging Track
* Spacious Gym
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multilingual employees are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×Cairo: Cairo Marriott HotelSonesta Sun Goddess
The Sonesta Sun Goddess is a 5-star cruise ship built in 1993 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 5-deck ship measures 77 meters (252 feet) in length, 11 meters (36 feet) in height and 14 meters (45 feet) in width.
The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.) and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
The Sun Goddess offers 58 standard cabins, 2 Senator Suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Royal Suite with private lounge. All cabins feature:
* Panoramic Windows
* Private direct-dial Telephone
* Hairdryer
* Safety Deposit Box
* Mini-bar
* Music System
* Individual Climate Control
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathroom with full-size Bathtub
Bars & Restaurants
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving a wide range of cocktails and beverages as well as light meals for lunch and dinner.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Other Ship Facilities & Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* Fully-equipped Conference Room for up to 16 persons (round table)
* International Telephone line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with Bar Service
* Billiards
* Table Tennis
* Massage Room offering therapeutic and relaxation treatments
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multi-lingual staff are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×
Grand HyattPremier Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta St. Georges
Sonesta Star Goddess
Cairo: Four Seasons
Day 5 Cairo-Abu Simbel-Aswan (Embark) | Meals: BLD
Fly to Abu Simbel this morning to visit the magnificent Temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. An engineering marvel, the great temple was moved up the hillside to save it from flooding when Aswan's High Dam was built. Then fly back to Aswan where you embark on your Nile Cruise. After lunch we sail around Elephantine Island.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Royal Esadora
Royal Ruby
Cairo: Inter-Continental Pyramids ParkMovenpick PyramidsInter-Continental Pyramids Park
The spectacular Pyramids Park Resort Cairo is the perfect place to make a base for exploring nearby Cairo and its many attractions. The usual InterContinental facilities are exceeded by the superb location of the resort, a stone's throw from the Pyramids of Giza. The resort offers first class service in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
All 470 rooms and duplex suites are perfectly appointed, they are equipped with every amenity to make your stay comfortable including individually controlled air conditioning, TV with international movie and satellite channels, direct dial telephone, mini bar, 24 hour room service and a large balcony with views of the resort's landmark swimming pool or the lush gardens. The resort features an incomparable array of dining options offering French, Italian, Lebanese and International cuisine. For meetings and conferences planners, the resort's eight function rooms are equipped with the latest in presentation and communication technology and can accommodate up to 600 guests. Other facilities and services include a fully equipped 24 hours business center, children playground, a Wellness Club that features a 24 hours fully equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room. the recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, football court and an outdoor jogging track.
Dining:
Al Shorfa, Buffet Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool and lush gardens, offers sumptuous buffets for breakfast and dinner. Open from 06.30-11.00 and 18.00-23.00.
Wadi Al Arayesh Lebanese Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Dinner
Offers a wide variety of authentic Lebanese food in a typical oriental atmosphere. Open from 18.00-23.00.
La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
Location: In Hotel - poolside
Serves: Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool, provides an array of homemade pasta and pizza specialities. Open from 18.00-23.00.
Le Pistou restaurant
Location: In Hotel - Poolside
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
The pool side terrace, featuring French Provencal cuisune & mouthwatering barbecue. Open daily from 12:00 noon till midnight.
Cafe Blanc
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Refreshment lounge, offering tea, coffee and fresh juices. Open from 07.00-23.00.
Zanzibar Cafe
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
In the heart of the lobby with indoor/outdoor seating, offering a variety of pastries, crepes, exotic fruit juices and ice cream. Open 24 hours.
×Sofitel SphinxMovenpick Pyramids
Only a short distance from Giza at the foot of the Pyramids lies the Moevenpick Resort. Designed as a bungalow village set in luxuriant gardens, the complex is the ideal venue for business meetings or unforgettable holidays. Just 25 minutes from Cairo, and with easy access to the new industrial areas around the city, the hotel was fully renovated in 2002.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bathroom Phone
CNN or News
Cable TV
Color TV
Direct Dial Phone
Electrical Adapters
Hair Dryer
High Speed Internet
Mini Bar
Private Bath
Radio
Remote TV
Safe
Spare Electrical Outlet Desk with Lamp
Work Desk with Lamp
×Sofitel Sphinx
The Sofitel Le Sphinx is located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport. This 5 star hotel, offering 280 luxury rooms and suites, is the perfect base for a range of cultural and touristic activities not to mention shopping. For sports and recreation, tennis, horse riding, golf, the casino, a gym with free use of the steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are all available close to the hotel.
Room(s) : 280
Non-smoking rooms : 12
Total number of suites : 10
Total number of apartments : 4
Reduced mobility rooms : 2
Number of free children in parent's room : 1
Room fittings :
Audible smoke alarms
Dead bolt in rooms
220/240 V AC
Airconditioning
Safe deposit box in room
Minibar
Satellite/cable colour TV
Telephone
RJ 11 outlet
Smoke alarm in room
Bathroom fittings :
Bathtub
Hair dryer in bathroom
Make-up/magnifying mirror
Room service :
Hot dishes
Cold snacks
Weekday hours :
24 Hours
Weekend hours :
24 Hours
4 bar(s)
LA PYRAMIDE BAR :
Opening hours : 11:00-01:00
PHILAE BAR :
Opening hours : 09:00-06:00
EL TEKIA BAR :
Opening hours : 07:00-22:30
DISCO BAR : Close for Ramadan from mid September to mid October
Opening hours : 22:00-03:00
2 Restaurant(s)
ALEXANDRIA : Outside restaurant with live music during dinner time. International buffet and � la carte menus served with Egyptian specialities. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Opening hours : 24 Hours
Type of cuisine : International
ROMEO AND JULIETTE : This Mediterranean restaurant features a unique decoration with. Large selection of pizzas and Pastas, buffet salad and dessert for dinner. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Terrace
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Days closed :
Midday : Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Opening hours : 12:00-23:00
Type of cuisine : Mediterranean
×First Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta Moon GoddessSonesta Sun GoddessSonesta Moon Goddess
The Sonesta Moon Goddess is 5-star cruise ship and was built in 2000 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 4-deck ship measures 72 meters in length, 11.40 meters in height and 14.20 meters in width. The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence POLSKI and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
There are 48 standard cabins with sliding glass doors opening to private balconies and 2 presidential suites with private lounges. All cabins feature:
* Private, direct-dial Telephone
* Individual Climate Control
* Hairdryer
* Mini-bar
* Safety Deposit Box
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathrooms equipped with Bathtubs
Moon Goddess Restaurants and Bars
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner, and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving light meals for lunch and dinner plus a wide range of cocktails and beverages.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Moon Goddess Facilities and Services
Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* International Telephone Line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with bar service
* Jogging Track
* Spacious Gym
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multilingual employees are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×Cairo: Cairo Marriott HotelSonesta Sun Goddess
The Sonesta Sun Goddess is a 5-star cruise ship built in 1993 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 5-deck ship measures 77 meters (252 feet) in length, 11 meters (36 feet) in height and 14 meters (45 feet) in width.
The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.) and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
The Sun Goddess offers 58 standard cabins, 2 Senator Suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Royal Suite with private lounge. All cabins feature:
* Panoramic Windows
* Private direct-dial Telephone
* Hairdryer
* Safety Deposit Box
* Mini-bar
* Music System
* Individual Climate Control
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathroom with full-size Bathtub
Bars & Restaurants
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving a wide range of cocktails and beverages as well as light meals for lunch and dinner.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Other Ship Facilities & Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* Fully-equipped Conference Room for up to 16 persons (round table)
* International Telephone line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with Bar Service
* Billiards
* Table Tennis
* Massage Room offering therapeutic and relaxation treatments
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multi-lingual staff are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×
Grand HyattPremier Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta St. Georges
Sonesta Star Goddess
Cairo: Four Seasons
Day 6 Aswan-Kom Ombo-Edfu | Meals: BLD
This morning, visit Aswan's High Dam, the ancient Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Later, we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Graeco-Roman style Temple of Sobek, the Crocodile God. Standing serenely on a hilltop, the site offers an incredible view over the Nile. Continue sailing to Edfu.
Accommodation Choices
Value Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Royal Esadora
Royal Ruby
Cairo: Inter-Continental Pyramids ParkMovenpick PyramidsInter-Continental Pyramids Park
The spectacular Pyramids Park Resort Cairo is the perfect place to make a base for exploring nearby Cairo and its many attractions. The usual InterContinental facilities are exceeded by the superb location of the resort, a stone's throw from the Pyramids of Giza. The resort offers first class service in a comfortable and relaxed setting.
All 470 rooms and duplex suites are perfectly appointed, they are equipped with every amenity to make your stay comfortable including individually controlled air conditioning, TV with international movie and satellite channels, direct dial telephone, mini bar, 24 hour room service and a large balcony with views of the resort's landmark swimming pool or the lush gardens. The resort features an incomparable array of dining options offering French, Italian, Lebanese and International cuisine. For meetings and conferences planners, the resort's eight function rooms are equipped with the latest in presentation and communication technology and can accommodate up to 600 guests. Other facilities and services include a fully equipped 24 hours business center, children playground, a Wellness Club that features a 24 hours fully equipped gym, sauna, Jacuzzi, steam room. the recreational facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, floodlit tennis court, football court and an outdoor jogging track.
Dining:
Al Shorfa, Buffet Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool and lush gardens, offers sumptuous buffets for breakfast and dinner. Open from 06.30-11.00 and 18.00-23.00.
Wadi Al Arayesh Lebanese Restaurant
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Dinner
Offers a wide variety of authentic Lebanese food in a typical oriental atmosphere. Open from 18.00-23.00.
La Terrazza Ristorante Italiano
Location: In Hotel - poolside
Serves: Dinner
Overlooking the swimming pool, provides an array of homemade pasta and pizza specialities. Open from 18.00-23.00.
Le Pistou restaurant
Location: In Hotel - Poolside
Serves: Lunch | Dinner
The pool side terrace, featuring French Provencal cuisune & mouthwatering barbecue. Open daily from 12:00 noon till midnight.
Cafe Blanc
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Refreshment lounge, offering tea, coffee and fresh juices. Open from 07.00-23.00.
Zanzibar Cafe
Location: In Hotel - main building
Serves: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
In the heart of the lobby with indoor/outdoor seating, offering a variety of pastries, crepes, exotic fruit juices and ice cream. Open 24 hours.
×Sofitel SphinxMovenpick Pyramids
Only a short distance from Giza at the foot of the Pyramids lies the Moevenpick Resort. Designed as a bungalow village set in luxuriant gardens, the complex is the ideal venue for business meetings or unforgettable holidays. Just 25 minutes from Cairo, and with easy access to the new industrial areas around the city, the hotel was fully renovated in 2002.
Room Amenities
Air Conditioning
Bathroom Phone
CNN or News
Cable TV
Color TV
Direct Dial Phone
Electrical Adapters
Hair Dryer
High Speed Internet
Mini Bar
Private Bath
Radio
Remote TV
Safe
Spare Electrical Outlet Desk with Lamp
Work Desk with Lamp
×Sofitel Sphinx
The Sofitel Le Sphinx is located in a magnificent park at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, 35 km from Cairo international airport. This 5 star hotel, offering 280 luxury rooms and suites, is the perfect base for a range of cultural and touristic activities not to mention shopping. For sports and recreation, tennis, horse riding, golf, the casino, a gym with free use of the steam bath, sauna and Jacuzzi are all available close to the hotel.
Room(s) : 280
Non-smoking rooms : 12
Total number of suites : 10
Total number of apartments : 4
Reduced mobility rooms : 2
Number of free children in parent's room : 1
Room fittings :
Audible smoke alarms
Dead bolt in rooms
220/240 V AC
Airconditioning
Safe deposit box in room
Minibar
Satellite/cable colour TV
Telephone
RJ 11 outlet
Smoke alarm in room
Bathroom fittings :
Bathtub
Hair dryer in bathroom
Make-up/magnifying mirror
Room service :
Hot dishes
Cold snacks
Weekday hours :
24 Hours
Weekend hours :
24 Hours
4 bar(s)
LA PYRAMIDE BAR :
Opening hours : 11:00-01:00
PHILAE BAR :
Opening hours : 09:00-06:00
EL TEKIA BAR :
Opening hours : 07:00-22:30
DISCO BAR : Close for Ramadan from mid September to mid October
Opening hours : 22:00-03:00
2 Restaurant(s)
ALEXANDRIA : Outside restaurant with live music during dinner time. International buffet and � la carte menus served with Egyptian specialities. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Opening hours : 24 Hours
Type of cuisine : International
ROMEO AND JULIETTE : This Mediterranean restaurant features a unique decoration with. Large selection of pizzas and Pastas, buffet salad and dessert for dinner. Access for disabled guests to the restaurant.
Terrace
Air conditioning
Non smoking area
Days closed :
Midday : Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday,Sunday
Opening hours : 12:00-23:00
Type of cuisine : Mediterranean
×First Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta Moon GoddessSonesta Sun GoddessSonesta Moon Goddess
The Sonesta Moon Goddess is 5-star cruise ship and was built in 2000 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 4-deck ship measures 72 meters in length, 11.40 meters in height and 14.20 meters in width. The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence POLSKI and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
There are 48 standard cabins with sliding glass doors opening to private balconies and 2 presidential suites with private lounges. All cabins feature:
* Private, direct-dial Telephone
* Individual Climate Control
* Hairdryer
* Mini-bar
* Safety Deposit Box
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathrooms equipped with Bathtubs
Moon Goddess Restaurants and Bars
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and dinner, and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving light meals for lunch and dinner plus a wide range of cocktails and beverages.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Moon Goddess Facilities and Services
Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* International Telephone Line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with bar service
* Jogging Track
* Spacious Gym
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multilingual employees are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×Cairo: Cairo Marriott HotelSonesta Sun Goddess
The Sonesta Sun Goddess is a 5-star cruise ship built in 1993 in Cairo by Belgian interior designer Jose Vanden Bossche. The 5-deck ship measures 77 meters (252 feet) in length, 11 meters (36 feet) in height and 14 meters (45 feet) in width.
The ship was awarded the Certificate of Excellence from the American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.) and classified as A-1 river service.
Guest Cabins
The Sun Goddess offers 58 standard cabins, 2 Senator Suites, 1 Presidential Suite and 1 Royal Suite with private lounge. All cabins feature:
* Panoramic Windows
* Private direct-dial Telephone
* Hairdryer
* Safety Deposit Box
* Mini-bar
* Music System
* Individual Climate Control
* Television and Movie Program
* Bathroom with full-size Bathtub
Bars & Restaurants
Main Dining Room
Serving breakfast, lunch buffet and � la carte dinners.
Lounge
Serving a wide range of cocktails and beverages as well as light meals for lunch and dinner.
Sun Deck Bar
Overlooking the Nile, offering refreshing cocktails all day until sunset.
Entertainment
Discotheque, Belly Dance Show, Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party, fancy Galabya Party and Nubian Folkloric Show.
Other Ship Facilities & Services
* In-room Dining available until midnight
* Water is fully purified, filtered and softened before distribution
* Barbecue area on deck
* Fully-equipped Conference Room for up to 16 persons (round table)
* International Telephone line and Internet access
Fitness and Recreation
* Outdoor Swimming Pool with Bar Service
* Billiards
* Table Tennis
* Massage Room offering therapeutic and relaxation treatments
Dress
Daytime - casual; evening - smart casual. Shorts are not permitted at dinner or for the Captain's Welcome Cocktail Reception.
Taxes and Gratuities
12% Service Charge, 5% Sales Tax and 2% City Tax.
Check-In/Out
Check-in 11:00 a.m.
Check-out 08:00 a.m.
Credit Cards
American Express, MasterCard, Visa and JCB are accepted.
Currency
Egyptian Pound, U.S. Dollar and Euro are accepted.
Language
Arabic is the official language but English, Italian and Spanish are widely spoken. Multi-lingual staff are available to assist.
Electricty
220 volts, AC, 50 cycles.
×
Grand HyattPremier Plus
3 Night Nile River Cruise: Sonesta St. Georges
Sonesta Star Goddess
Cairo: Four Seasons
Day 7 Edfu-Esna-Luxor | Meals: BLD
Today an exhilarating carriage ride takes you through town to the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Second largest of Egypt's temples (after Karnak), the Temple was built on the site of the massive struggle between Horus, son of Isis and Seth, brother of Osiris. Return to your ship and sail to Luxor via the Esna Lock.
Day 8 Luxor (Disembark)-Cairo | Meals: B
This morning you cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank, where you'll explore the astonishing and extensive New Kingdom city of "Thebes". Sightseeing includes the Valley of the Kings and Queens where some 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs have their palatial resting places hewn into the sheer rock; the Colossi of Memnon, two huge seated statues of Amenhotep III. Afternoon visit of Luxor and Karnak Temples, a holy city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues and obelisks built over many centuries and dedicated to the God Amon-Ra, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu. Later, take the short flight to Cairo where you overnight.
Day 9 Cairo-Depart
Transfer to the airport this morning for your flight back to New York, arriving later this afternoon.
