Luxury Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise
Overview
Enjoy an unforgettable journey on a luxury Movenpick MS Sun Ray Cruise and explore the ancient beauty of Egypt on an iconic journey between the legendary cities of Luxor and Aswan. This unique experience blends lavish accommodation, impeccable service, fine dining, and stunning river views, creating the ultimate blend of relaxation, culture, and history while cruising down the famous Nile River.
This luxury Nile cruise is offered in two itinerary formats: either a 4-day/3-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor or a 5-day/4-night cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and each voyage offers carefully guided visits to Egypt’s finest antiquities in one of the luxurious Nile cruise experiences you deserve.
Whether it’s cruising north or south along the Nile, visits to the key sights such as the Temple of Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Temple of Philae and the Aswan High Dam are arranged, from some of the most spectacular structures to relaxing on the Nile, this luxury Nile cruise provides an incredible Egyptian trip you will remember forever.
| Schedule: Every Tuesday From Luxor & Monday From Aswan |
Cruise
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise Facilities
- 62 Luxury cabins and suites
- Elegant sun deck with panoramic Nile views
- Stylish lounge and bar area
- Fine dining restaurant serving international cuisine
- Outdoor relaxation spaces
- Swimming pool on sun deck
- Fitness area onboard
- WiFi access in public areas
- 24-hour reception and concierge service
- Laundry and housekeeping service
- Evening entertainment program
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Safety and security systems onboard
- Medical assistance on call
Suite Includes
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Large panoramic windows
- Comfortable seating area
- Satellite TV
- Minibar
- Safety deposit box
- Private bathroom with shower
- Hairdryer and toiletries
- Daily housekeeping service
- Elegant modern furnishings
- Writing desk or vanity area
- Telephone and in-room service access
Included
- Meet and greet services by our representatives at the airport or Railway station with a nominative sign
- Assistance of our Tour Manager during your stay
- Accommodation on board Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise on Full Board
- Private English/Portuguese/German/Spanish-speaking tour guide
- All sightseeing tours are private guided tours
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites in your Nile cruise itinerary
- Bottled water during the trips
- All transfers by a private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International and domestic flights
- Egypt visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary:
4 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Monday
Day 1: Welcome Aboard in Aswan – Luxury Nile Cruise Experience
Arrive in Aswan and step aboard the luxury Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile cruise. With modern style, superb service, and vast views over the Nile, your luxury Nile adventure awaits.
Check in and have lunch on board to enjoy a relaxing international buffet lunch accompanied by lovely Nile scenery, and then continue for sightseeing in Aswan, starting by visiting the High Dam, an engineering marvel, and then visiting the Temple of Philae, on the island where Isis had her worship, and finally, you will be marveled at visiting the Unfinished Obelisk.
Upon your return to the cruise, settle in before indulging in a sophisticated cocktail reception welcome. Spend your evening dining on a delightful full-course luxury meal aboard.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 2: Sailing the Nile – Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
In the early morning you will begin sailing to Kom Ombo with beautiful views along the Nile Valley from your luxury Nile cruise.
Following breakfast, explore the singular Temple of Kom Ombo devoted to Sobek and Horus the Elder with its symmetrical construction along the riverside.
Proceed with sailing towards Edfu, absorbing the landscapes of Upper Egypt. After lunch on board, disembark from your boat for a horse-drawn carriage ride to the awe-inspiring, well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus.
Continue sailing to Luxor through the town of Esna; unwind on the sundeck with a delightful afternoon tea. In the evening, dine al fresco in an onboard BBQ dinner and get ready for a traditional Egyptian Galabia Night!
Overnight onboard in Luxor.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 3: Luxor, The World’s Greatest Open-Air Museum
Begin the day with a breakfast onboard your luxury Nile cruise and then take a tour of Luxor's West Bank.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, where you will see the magnificent tombs of the ancient pharaohs; the great Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which has been dramatically carved out of the mountainside at Deir El Bahari; and the statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
Return onboard your Nile cruise ship for a leisurely lunch, and then visit the East Bank, where you will be fascinated by the huge Karnak Temple Complex, once a place of worship for a multitude of gods, and then the beautiful Luxor Temple.
In the evening, enjoy an oriental buffet dinner accompanied by a belly dance show on board your luxury cruise.
Overnight onboard in Luxor.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 4: Farewell from Luxor – End of Luxury Nile Cruise
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard the luxury Movenpick MS Sun Ray Cruise before check-out.
After disembarkation, our representative will assist with your transfer to Luxor International Airport or Railway Station, marking the end of your unforgettable Luxury Nile Cruise experience in Egypt.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
5 Days - Luxor / Aswan Every Thursday
Day 1: Luxor East Bank Discovery – Luxury Nile Cruise Experience Begins
Your adventure starts in Luxor, the ancient Thebes; this is where all ancient splendor is mixed with the sheer style of modern luxury Nile cruising. Your first day begins with boarding your luxury Nile cruise and entering a realm of refined hospitality, excellent services, and unparalleled Nile views.
Upon settling in your richly adorned suite, you are welcomed with an international cuisine buffet lunch onboard as you witness the majestic Nile.
In the afternoon we visit the East Bank of Luxor, we start with the colossal Karnak Temple, the biggest open air museum of gigantic pillars, sacred roads and magnificent obelisks; then you visit the exquisite Luxor Temple where immense statues and elaborate hieroglyphs shimmer in the bright afternoon sun.
Return to the cruise for dinner as the sun dips into the western horizon behind the silhouette of Luxor's Theban mountains; experience a delicious Italian cuisine buffet dinner as the lights of Luxor shine along the Nile.
Overnight onboard in Luxor.
Meals Included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 2:Luxor West Bank & Sailing the Nile
After breakfast on your luxury Nile cruise, take a transfer to the West Bank of Luxor.
Visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings, with intricately decorated tombs showing beliefs of the afterlife and ancient Egypt. Continue to the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an incredible structure hewn into the cliffs at Deir El Bahari. See the mighty Colossi of Memnon who stand guard over the desert.
Back on the cruise, as you sail toward Edfu, stop off to experience passing through the fascinating Esna Lock. Enjoy a Moroccan-inspired lunch onboard while sailing through the peaceful landscapes of Upper Egypt.
Enjoy the afternoon tea on deck, followed by the Captain's Welcome Cocktail; dinner is served at leisure in your luxurious dining room onboard.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Experience
Breakfast onboard the cruise ship, followed by a horse-drawn carriage to visit the superb temple of Horus in Edfu, probably the best-preserved temple in Egypt, which was consecrated to the falcon god.
Return to the ship, and sail to Kom Ombo after a high-class French buffet lunch with fantastic Nile scenery.
Visit in the afternoon the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to the falcon god Sobek and Horus the Elder, a spectacular riverside temple with a perfectly symmetrical design.
Sail to Aswan after afternoon tea on the sun deck. Evening, enjoy a BBQ dinner and Egyptian Galabia Night onboard your luxury Nile cruise.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Highlights – Philae Temple & Felucca Luxury Experience
Arrive in Aswan, where the Nile lazily winds its way between islands, among groves of palms and golden sands.
After breakfast on your luxury Nile cruise, you will be amazed by the Aswan High Dam and will take a motorboat trip to Philae Temple, home to the goddess Isis, which is truly magical and situated on a small island.
You will then continue to the astonishing Unfinished Obelisk, a fascinating, unmissed insight into the skill of stone workers in the past, before returning to your cruise ship for a sophisticated seafood dinner and then relaxing over a unique felucca ride around Kitchener's Island, where the best and most poetic scenes of Aswan will unfold around you.
In the evening you will savor an oriental buffet dinner while you witness a lively Nubian performance onboard.
Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Day 5: Farewell Aswan – End of Luxury Nile Cruise Journey
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard your luxury Nile cruise as the calm waters of Aswan create a peaceful farewell atmosphere.
After disembarkation, our representative will assist with your transfer to Aswan Airport or railway station.
Meals Included:
• Breakfast
Prices:
Prices
Notes:
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise Prices
Our tour rates are in US dollars per person per trip. You can also pay in Euro or GBP. Prices might vary during Christmas, New Year, and Easter Nile Cruise Vacations. We aim to provide the best rates and maintain their accuracy. Once you confirm the Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise, our rates remain fixed and may not change.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise Departure Points
The Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise departs from both Luxor and Aswan. We provide full transfer assistance from Luxor Airport, Luxor Train Station, Aswan Airport, and Aswan Train Station to the cruise ship boarding point.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise Cabin Types
The Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise offers standard double/twin cabins and superior cabins with upgraded Nile-view windows. Single occupancy supplements apply. Please request your preferred cabin type at the time of booking.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise Children Policy
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare, extra charges for your children may be applied.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise Payment Policy
To secure your desired program and ensure availability, we recommend making reservations as early as possible. A deposit of 25% of the total amount is required to secure your booking, except during the Christmas and New Year holidays when a deposit of 50% is necessary. This deposit will be deducted from your final payment. The remaining balance can be settled up to one week before your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival.
Additional Entry Tickets For Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise
Please note that the Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise doesn't include entrance fees to the special archaeological sites, such as entering the interior of the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Separate fees apply for these attractions.
Best Time to Sail
The ideal season for a Nile cruise is October to April when temperatures are comfortable (18–28°C). Summer travel (May–September) offers the best prices but higher daytime temperatures (35–42°C). The Nile is beautiful year-round and the temples can be visited in all seasons.
Solo Travellers
Solo travellers are welcome on the Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise. A single supplement applies to solo cabin occupancy. We can also try to arrange shared-cabin options for solo travellers on request — contact our team for details.
Accessibility
The Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise has limited accessibility for guests with mobility requirements. Please inform us of any accessibility needs at the time of booking so we can advise on suitability and assist with arrangements.
Health & Safety
All Around Egypt Tours Nile cruises operate in full compliance with Egyptian Tourism Authority standards. Our guides are licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and carry full professional credentials.
Cancellation Policy For Mövenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise
• Cancellations made from the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date will incur a 10% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date will incur a 20% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date will incur a 50% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
• Cancellations made between 14 and 1 day before your arrival date will incur a 100% cancellation fee of the entire tour price.
Furthermore, please note that cancellation fees may also apply to domestic flights within Egypt according to the airline's specific cancellation policy.
