Overview
Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo over 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days, Movenpick MS Sun Ray Nile Cruise is a Nile cruiser — cabins run full board and the sightseeing calls follow a fixed, published programme. The published sailing days are Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan — we check availability for your travel window directly with the operator. Published onboard features for this vessel include onboard laundry service, an onboard gift shop and a sun deck. The itinerary includes guided time at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. From $1,250. Cabin category, season and any holiday supplement are confirmed in writing before payment.
Why You Will Love This Trip
- Luxor and Aswan sailing options
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temple calls
- Full-board cabin accommodation
- Guided sightseeing with an Egyptologist
Ship Facts — Mövenpick MS Sun Ray
- Official name: Mövenpick MS Sun Ray
- Operator: Mövenpick
- Cabins: 66
- Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
- Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
- Departures: Every Thursday from Luxor & Monday from Aswan
- Tour type: Small Group Tour
Cabin types
- Classic cabin — 20 sqm — Nile-facing porthole cabin
- Superior cabin — 20 sqm — Panoramic windows
- Deluxe cabin — 20 sqm — Panoramic windows
- Junior suite — 34 sqm — Panoramic windows
- Deluxe suite — 37 sqm — Panoramic windows
- Executive suite — 39 sqm — Panoramic windows
On-board facilities
- Spacious restaurant seated up to 132 guests with luxurious lounge.
- Swimming pool, sun deck with recreation area and bar.
- Library, reading and playing room.
- Jewelry & Gift Shop.
- Internet through the USB modem.
- Bar & Discotheque.
- Laundry & Valet
- Individual temperature control.
- Private Bath with a bath tub in all cabins & Hair dryer in bathrooms.
- Satellite, LCD T.V. & music TV channel.
- In House Video channel and Video player .
- Safe deposit boxes & international line will be through the reception desk.
- Mini bar “stocked on request”.
- Non smoking cabins and internal telephone.
- Smoke Detector System Panel.
- 02 Life Jackets in each Cabin.
- Escape Map in each cabin.
- Reception cocktail .
- Daily D.J.
- Fancy Dress Galabeya Party.
Detailed Itinerary
Your sailing programme
The published duration options are 4 / 5 / 8 Days. Choose your direction, length and cabin from the price table, and we confirm the day-by-day timings when you book.
Luxor East Bank
Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with your guide, exploring the monumental courts and ceremonial spaces of ancient Thebes. Return to the vessel after the visit.
Luxor West Bank
Explore the Valley of the Kings, the terraced Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon with your guide. These visits connect royal burial traditions with the temples of the West Bank before the onward sailing.
Esna and the river passage
Continue through Esna on the Nile route. The Esna lock crossing is timed with river traffic.
Edfu: Temple of Horus
Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu and discover its courtyards, reliefs and sanctuary with your guide.
Kom Ombo: the double temple
Step ashore at Kom Ombo to explore the riverside double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Your guide explains its paired spaces and reliefs before the journey continues along the Nile.
Aswan sightseeing
Discover the Aswan High Dam, the granite quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, reached by boat.
Disembarkation and onward transfer
Disembark at the end of your cruise. Your onward transfer is timed to suit your hotel, flight or train.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
- Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
- Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
- Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
- Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
- Service charges and taxes
- The tour price includes all standard admission tickets required for the visits and activities listed in this itinerary. Optional visits and special-access upgrades outside the listed itinerary cost extra.
Excluded
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Drinks and personal expenses
- Tips for the crew and guide
- Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
- Holiday supplements unless included in writing
- Domestic and international airline tickets are not included.
Cabin Fares by Duration and Season
Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.
| Duration | Season | Cabin | Price per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $1,250 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $1,280 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $1,999 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $1,725 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $1,775 |
| 3 Nights 4 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $3,100 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Triple Cabin | $1,550 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Double Cabin | $1,590 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | May to August | Single Cabin | $2,310 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Triple Cabin | $2,125 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Double Cabin | $2,175 |
| 4 Nights 5 Days | September to April | Single Cabin | $3,750 |
Pricing Information
The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.
Children Policy
Child rates depend on age, room occupancy and the hotel or cruise policy. Send each child age for a confirmed quote.
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