Discover archaeological treasures, magnificent deserts, and breathtaking views aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. Visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Goddess Hathor in Denderah, complete with a massive stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages, and towering columns inscribed with hieroglyphs. Enjoy an incredible “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, with a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyya” with a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties, followed by oriental music and dancing for everyone. Explore the Temple of Karnak, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame Cathedral.
Highlights
Visit the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings
Discover the extraordinary Temple of Horus
Ride on a felucca around the spectacular Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens
Admire the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive on your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat, the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, and be welcomed by the reception staff. Lunch is served on board followed by a visit to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings. Also visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the Nile River, pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for its haunting voices at dawn. In the evening be greeted by your Boat Manager for a cocktail reception and review your cruise program for the upcoming days. Enjoy local Egyptian wine and beer, as well as a selection of canapés, followed by a gourmet dinner.
Breakfast will be served on board. This morning, your Egyptologist will guide you around the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum at Esna. The beautifully preserved Great Hypostyle Hall was built during the reign of the Roman Emperor Claudius; it was excavated from the silt that had accumulated through centuries of annual Nile floods and is about nine meters below present-day street level. Continue to enjoy your cruise onward to Edfu, while enjoying your lunch. Afternoon tea will be served in the lounge. You will also have the chance to take part in an Egyptian cooking lesson, as you continue cruising to Kom Ombo. Tonight, there will be an “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, a chance to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyyas”. Dinner will be a lavish buffet of Egyptian specialties.
A breakfast buffet will be served on board, followed by a morning visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where, in ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Return to the boat and enjoy your cruise to Aswan. Lunch will be served on board. Enjoy your afternoon tea in the lounge. Tonight’s dinner will be a gala dinner, with white gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine.
A breakfast buffet will be served on board, after which you will have the morning at your leisure. Enjoy lunch on board followed by an afternoon at leisure where you can enjoy the facilities onboard, including the pool, games room and gymnasium. Tonight’s dinner will be a gala dinner, with white-gloved waiters serving gourmet cuisine. Enjoy a Folkloric Show and a Dervish Show after dinner.
Enjoy a breakfast buffet before spending the morning at leisure to enjoy the facilities on board, including the pool, games room and gymnasium. After lunch on board, take a ride on a felucca (a typical Egyptian sail boat, weather permitting) around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (life jackets are provided). Afternoon tea is served in the lounge. Enjoy local Egyptian wine and beer, as well as a selection of canapés, followed by a gourmet dinner.
A breakfast buffet will be served on board, followed by a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. This will be followed by a visit to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still holds a huge unfinished obelisk. Enjoy lunch, while you cruise to Kom Ombo. Spend the afternoon at leisure and enjoy the facilities on board, including the pool, games room and gymnasium. Afternoon tea will be served while you cruise to Edfu. Enjoy an Egyptian buffet menu for tonight’s dinner with the chance for guests to dress up in traditional Egyptian “galabeyya”.
A breakfast buffet will be served on board. This morning, explore the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Return to your boat and enjoy sailing to Esna. Lunch will be served while sailing. Use this afternoon to enjoy all the facilities on board. Continue sailing to Luxor, while having your afternoon tea. Tonight, a delicious dinner is served on board.
Enjoy breakfast on board. Spend this morning at leisure. Lunch will be served on board followed by a morning visit to West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings. You will have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the Nile River, you will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. Return to your cruise where afternoon tea will be served.
Tonight’s farewell dinner will be on board the ship in Luxor. Enjoy a belly dancer performance and a whirling dervish show.
Day 9: Luxor | Disembark
1 Breakfast
A buffet breakfast will be served on board, before check-out at 8:00.
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Nile Deck Cabin
49.2- 59.1 ft². King or twin beds. A/C, window, private bath with shower & hairdryer, satellite TV & in-house movies, and mini-bar.
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Main Deck Cabin
49.2- 59.1 ft². King or twin beds. A/C, window, private bath with shower & hairdryer, satellite TV & in-house movies, and mini-bar.
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Bridge Deck Cabin
49.2- 59.1 ft². King or twin beds. A/C, window, private bath with shower & hairdryer, satellite TV & in-house movies, and mini-bar.
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Promenade Deck Cabin
49.2- 59.1 ft². King or twin beds. A/C, window, private bath with shower & hairdryer, satellite TV & in-house movies, and mini-bar.
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Presidential Suite
124.7 ft². King or twin beds. A/C, window, private bath with bathtub & hairdryer, satellite TV & in-house movies, and mini-bar.
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Royal Suite
180.4 ft². King or twin beds. Balcony, A/C, window, private bath with bathtub & hairdryer, satellite TV & in-house movies, and mini-bar.
Notes
Beverage Packages
The following beverage packages can be purchased on board:
24-Hour Unlimited Beverage Package (90 USD per person per night): Includes local wine, local beer, soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, and mineral water.
Unlimited Beverage Packages During Meals Only (60 USD per person per night): Includes local wine, local beer, soft drinks, juices, mineral water.
Children’s Beverage Package (35 USD per child per night): Includes mineral water, soft drinks, juices.
Accommodation Information
- Sun Boat IV has 34 Cabins, 2 Presidential Suites and 2 Royal Suites. Triple cabin accommodation is only available in Nile Deck Cabins, and in the Presidential and Royal Suites.
- Nile Adventure has 26 Cabins, 2 Junior suites and 2 Presidential. Triple cabin accommodation is only available in Nile Deck Cabins, and in the Presidential.
Single Occupancy
All single occupancy bookings are subject to the single rates listed.
Children Policy
Children aged 10 and over are welcome on board all Sanctuary boats. Children aged 15 and younger are required to share a cabin with at least one adult.
Child Rates
One child aged up to and including 15 years sharing a Nile Deck Cabin, Presidential Suite or Royal Suite with two adults pays the child rate listed for Sanctuary Sun Boat IV. On all other occasions children pay the adult rate.
Initial deposit is 20% non-refundable, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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