3 Night Nile Cruise & 2 Nights At St. George Hotel Luxor, Egypt

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Enjoy a 3-night cruise for 2 guests staying in a Deluxe Cabin on board the Sonesta St George, staying on a full board basis (3 meals as well as daily teatime and tea & coffee during meals at the restaurant only). Followed by 2-nights for 2 guests staying in a Standard Room with Nile View at Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor on the banks of the River Nile, including daily breakfast. Cruise starts from Aswan on a Friday for 03 nights, then the winner will check in at the Hotel in Luxor on Monday. Cruise and stay are valued at approximately $2,400 USD / £1,800 GBP*. Please note the winner will be required to separately pay for all additional purchases including further meals, drinks, spa treatments, excursions etc.

Auction stay dates: to be booked in advance and taken before 01 November 2021, subject to availability.

The river Nile runs from Luxor to Aswan, offering up religious sites and temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Esna on its banks and the best way to discover these ancient landmarks is to cruise. One of the most elegant ships on the Nile is the Sonesta St George, this ship is one of the most elegant and popular of the luxury ships on the Nile. It cruises from Luxor to Aswan, offering guests luxurious plush interiors and beautiful design.

This beautiful ship boasts a full-service spa, restaurant, bars, panoramic lounge, beautiful sun deck with views over the Nile, swimming pool with shallow water extension and Jacuzzi, wellness center with gym, sauna, and steam bath as well as nightly entertainment and guided excursions. All the cabins and suites offer pure luxury for guests, with all amenities designed to the highest standards. The lobby area is extremely ornate with a grand design fit for royalty, giving a glorious first impression on boarding the boat. Beautiful paintings adorn each cabin along with the lobby, restaurant, and lounge areas.

In terms of dining, breakfast and lunch buffets have the reputation of being excellent, as does the Egyptian dinner evening. The ship also offers a dry-cleaning service, fully purified water, filtered and softened before distribution, plus there is a doctor on call.

The winner and their guest will be going on a cruise between Aswan to Luxor with the following itinerary:

Day 1 – Friday
Embarkation before lunch at 12:00 PM.
Lunch on board
Visit the High Dam, Philae temple & Sail on the Nile by Motorboat Afternoon tea
Captain’s Welcome Cocktail
Dinner on board
Nubian Show
Overnight in Aswan
Day 2 – Saturday
Breakfast on board
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo Sail to Edfu
Lunch on board
Visit Edfu Temple.
Dinner on board
Sail to Esna
Egyptian Galabeya Party
Overnight in Esna
Day 3 – Sunday
Early morning sail to Luxor
Breakfast on board
Visit the West Bank – The Valley of the Kings and Queens, The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi Memnon.
Lunch on board
Afternoon tea
Dinner on board
Belly Dancer
Overnight in Luxor
Day 4 – Monday
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation at 08:00 am.
Visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples)

Please note slight changes might occur to the itinerary due to circumstances beyond the operator’s control.

The winner and their guest will be staying in a Deluxe Cabin which features the highest quality furnishings and most upscale amenities. Amenities include plasma screen TV, equipped with the latest technology and featuring a live sailing channel, double-glass panoramic French windows that open to bring in fresh breezes from the Nile, internet access, individual climate control, electronic door locks, mini-bar, safe, and bathrooms equipped with spa unit; including steam bath, Jacuzzi and water massage.

Following the cruise, the winner will enjoy 2 nights at the five-star Sonesta St. George on the banks of the Nile. Nestled in a city of ancient pharaonic treasures, the luxurious Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor redefines magnificent contemporary style.

The hotel boasts 322 guest rooms and suites combining eternal style with generous comfort, each offering richly decorated marble bathrooms and soft lavish fabrics to create a highly relaxing atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the sweeping terrace with majestic views of the Nile, a sumptuous health spa, an array of fine dining choices, and every amenity to please the most discerning traveler.

In terms of dining, the hotel offers an impressive eight restaurants, bars, lounges and cafes each offering creative dining experiences using the finest and freshest ingredients.

The winner and their guest will be staying in a Standard Room with Nile View. All guest rooms feature well-appointed bathrooms, in-room business facilities and separate seating area. Amenities include LCD TV, high-speed Internet access, individual climate control, electronic door locks, mini-bar, and safe.

Terms and Conditions

Luxury Travel Diary terms and conditions apply. *This auction item is valued at approximately $2,400 USD by Sonesta St George & St. George Hotel Luxor, Egypt – please note this valuation is the list price provided to Luxury Travel Diary by the Auction Prize Provider and should be used as a guide only as cheaper discounted rates may be available. No cash alternative is available. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, promotion or discount. This auction item excludes flights and transport – you will need to arrange and pay for your own flights / transportation to and from your home to Sonesta St George & St. George Hotel Luxor, Egypt to coincide with your bookings. Your stay is subject to availability, must be booked in advance and taken before 01 November 2021. Please note any associated taxes / resort fees / entrance fees etc. and all additional purchases will be collected from the winner by the relevant property at the time of booking your stay or on departure and will not be deducted from the amount bid for the item. Winners must pay for their auction item in full via PayPal within 48 hours of the auction end. The full Terms of our auctions can be found here. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Luxury Travel Diary will not be liable for any loss or damage arising out of the winners’ use or enjoyment of the prize; and the winner acknowledges that Luxury Travel Diary accepts no responsibility whether directly or indirectly for any claims whatsoever arising in respect of the prizes provided by third party providers or sponsors.