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Luxury Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise: Magical 5 Days
$1,050/
Per PersonLuxury Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise will explore the amazing treasures of Upper Egypt. The wonderful Egypt Tours Gate is the best travel agency in Egypt that will provide all our clients with the best luxury services, including a tour guide specialized in Egyptology, a distinguished upscale Nile cruise, and a private air-conditioned car during this wonderful Nile cruise.
A trip. All our guests will have a fantasy journey to enjoy the perfect combination of amazing sightseeing and peaceful relaxation on board one of the best 5-star luxury Nile cruise ships. Embark on a Nile cruise on Sanctuary Sun Boat III and descend on the majestic ancient landmarks of Luxor and Aswan, namely the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel Temples and more.
Let your dreams come true with unstoppable locations of unparalleled elegance and style with the best in exquisite amenities, quality services and unparalleled world-class 5-star accommodations for a life-changing trip.
Book this enchanting luxury Nile Cruise and discover the living miracles of Egypt.
Why The Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise?
It has been voted several times as one of the 100 most beautiful boats in the world by readers of Condé Nast magazine.
Choose from seven and ten night excursions, led by the best Egyptologists.
Award-winning chefs.
Only 18 cabins, allowing for an intimate and personal Nile cruise.
The first boat in over 15 years to cruise from Cairo to Aswan, opening up new sites for guests including the Beni Hassan Rock Tombs.
Included and Excluded
- 4 nights accommodation on Nile Cruises.
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Our staff assist you during your stay and excursions.
- All transfers are in a modern, luxurious, air-conditioned private car.
- All Nile cruises are as mentioned in your itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all tourist attractions in and between Luxor and Aswan.
- An English speaking tour guide during your cruise ship excursions (group size is 1 – 8 maximum).
- One complimentary bottle of water per day per person.
- All service fees and taxes.
- International Air-Fair.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Tipping.
- Any Personal spending.
- Any Optional activities.
Highlights of the Tour
- Visit Karnak Temple.
- Explore Luxor Temple.
- Visit the Valley of the Kings.
- Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut.
- View the Colossi of Memnon.
- Sail to Edfu.
- Visit Edfu Temple by carriage.
- Sail to Kom Ombo.
- Explore Kom Ombo Temple.
- Enjoy scenic Nile cruising.
- Sail to Aswan.
- Visit Philae Temple.
- Explore the Unfinished Obelisk.
- Visit the High Dam.
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion.
Tour Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Luxor airport or station, our representative will transfer you to your Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise via a private air-conditioned van. Boarding before 12:00 noon. In the afternoon, you will discover the eastern bank of Luxor including the Karnak Temple Complex, the largest structures ever built in human history. The main building is the building of the god Amun-Ra, as it was considered the house of the god on earth.
The oldest structure dates back to the Middle Kingdom, but there are some references that indicate previous buildings dating back to the Third Dynasty. Later, you will move on to visit Luxor Temple, built by one of the kings of the Twelfth Dynasty, and completed by the famous King Ramesses II. This temple is located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the chief/primary god Amun-Ra. After completing your daily tour, you will be transferred back to your ship to rest and refresh. At night, an Egyptian folklore show will be played by the staff.
Dinner and overnight stay on aboard of Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise in Luxor will be provided.
Note: If your arrival time to Luxor is very early, we will start the tour directly upon arrival as the check-in time for the cruise is at 12:00 PM and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting in the lobby for check-in.
Meals Included:
Lunch
Dinner
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Breakfast on board the Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise ship. Then you will begin your magical tour of Thebes, the Holy Land, by exploring the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, which is considered the royal cemetery of the Kings of Thebes and the rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs lived. Buried. After that, move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el-Bahari. This temple is considered one of the finest architectural examples in ancient Egypt because it is completely carved into the mountain.
At the end of the tour, you will visit the two statues of Memnon belonging to King Amenhotep III. You will then return to your ship for lunch.
Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on aboard of the cruise.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
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Have breakfast on board the Nile Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you on a mysterious journey into the land of secrets. This guided tour begins today with a visit to one of Egypt’s most magnificent temples, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, considered one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. Then you will return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to Kom Ombo.
In the afternoon, you’ll move on to explore Kom Ombo Temple, where the gods Sobek and Haroeris were worshiped for a time. Return to your ship and enjoy your lunch.
Enjoy the sun deck and view the unique landscape of the mighty Nile River. On its banks, ancient Egyptian civilization arose and flourished.
Dinner will be served on board Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise while sailing to Aswan. Arrival late in the evening to Aswan and overnight.
Meals Included:
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast will be served on aboard of Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise your ship. Later, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the greatest city of Aswan, including the High Dam built by Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the flooding of the Nile. After that, you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by steamboat until arriving at Agilika Island, where you will visit the Temple of Philae, which was built in the Roman Gayco era and was dedicated to the goddess Isis (mother of God Horus). Finally, you will be taken to visit one of Aswan’s wonderful tourist attractions, the unfinished obelisk, which was made of red granite and was dedicated to the god Amun-Ra. After completing your daily tour, you will return to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served to you on board of Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise. At night, free for leisure. Dinner and overnight on aboard of Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise in Aswan. Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner
Check out after breakfast on aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile cruise. Then our representative will drive you to Aswan airport – station to take your flight to Cairo. Optional tour: Excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel either by private bus or domestic plane: You will meet our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you by private air-conditioned bus to Abu Simbel, which is located south of Aswan on the west bank of the Nile River, 180 miles south of the first waterfall in Nubia region. The site was known as Maha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had small rock-cut chapels in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit the temples of Abu Simbel built by the famous King Ramesses II. The largest temple was called the Great Temple. It was built by Ramesses II and dedicated to the popular god Rahorakhty. While the smaller temple was dedicated to King Ramses II himself and his beautiful wife, Queen Nefertari. After completing your day tour, you will drive back to Aswan. You arrive in Aswan and will be transferred by private air-conditioned bus to your chosen hotel there to check-in, rest and refresh, or transfer to Aswan Airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo. Meals Included: Breakfast
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Frequently Asked & Questions
Pricing varies based on cabin type and season. Contact our booking team for current rates and special offers. Get a Quote
We offer multiple duration options, typically ranging from 3 to 7 nights. Our most popular itinerary is the 4-night cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
Key highlights include:
Visits to ancient temples like Karnak and Luxor
Exploration of the Valley of the Kings
Tours of Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
Excursion to the Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple
Onboard amenities include:
Luxurious cabins with Nile views
Gourmet dining experiences
Sun deck with swimming pool
Spa and fitness center
Lounge bar and library
Yes, guided excursions to major attractions are included in your package. These are led by expert Egyptologists who bring ancient history to life.
Our refund policy varies based on the timing of cancellation. Generally, full refunds are available for cancellations made 60+ days before departure. View Full Policy.
Yes, complimentary Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the Sanctuary Sun Boat III Nile Cruise ship. However, signal strength may vary along the Nile.
Pack light, comfortable clothing for warm weather. Bring modest attire for temple visits, and don’t forget swimwear for the onboard pool. Evening wear is smart casual.
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