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Sonesta St. George
Sonesta St. George
The Sonesta St George is a quintessentially luxurious and elegant vessel sailing on the River Nile. Recently renovated, the lavish lobby, classic dining room, refined lounge and piano bars and well-appointed bedrooms combine to create the feel of a blissful and classical floating 5* hotel. Dining on board comprises a buffet breakfast and lunch and an a la carte dinner with evening entertainment (on most nights) can be enjoyed in the lounge bar. Dress code for evening meals (smart/long trousers essential). For guests’ further enjoyment, there is a large swimming and sundeck and a spa and wellness centre where one can relax after a day full of adventure.
Sonesta St. George Facilities:
The main dining room serves a buffet breakfast and lunch and a la carte dinner
Sun Deck Bar serves cocktails and beverages
Lounge Bar
Piano Bar
Free Welcome drink upon arrival
Free tea & coffee during meals inside restaurants
Daily fresh juices during breakfast
Open buffet served during breakfast, lunch and a la carte menu during dinner, except the night of Galabeya Party
Nightly entertainment is held in the Lounge Bar
Oversized pool with Jacuzzi
Sun Deck
Spa and wellness centre with gym, massage, sauna and steam bath
Dry cleaning service
FREE WiFi throughout the ship
Laundry Service* - [* = At an Extra Charge]
Daily afternoon tea time
The 47 Deluxe cabins and 9 Presidential Suites on board the St. George vessel provide guests with luxurious and comfortable accommodation with quality furnishings and upscale amenities.
All accommodation features a plasma 43-inch TV, panoramic French windows, internet access, direct dial telephone, air conditioning, mini-bar*, safe, hair dryer and a bathroom equipped with a spa unit which includes a steam bath, Jacuzzi and water massage.
Complimentary fruit basket upon arrival, daily mineral water and tea and coffee service facility which is refilled daily.
Typical Itinerary:
| Day | Details |
|---|---|
| Day one | Embarkation before lunch at midday followed by lunch on board and then free time to familiarise yourself with the boat. Take afternoon tea before more time at leisure. Dinner is taken in the evening followed by some live entertainment, belly dancing and an Egyptian folkloric show. Overnight in Luxor. |
| Day two | In the morning enjoy your breakfast on board before visiting the Westbank, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Memnon. Lunch is taken on board. Set sail for Esna whilst enjoying free time, afternoon tea and the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail reception. Dinner is served on board followed by a disco. Overnight in Esna. |
| Day three |
Set sail to Edfu whilst enjoying your breakfast. Visit the Edfu Temple and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch is served on board followed by free time, afternoon tea, dinner and a Galabeya Party. Overnight in Kom Ombo. |
| Day four | Set sail for Aswan. After breakfast visit the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. Take lunch on board and then sail on the Nile by motorboat around Kitchener's island. Afternoon tea is followed by free time, dinner and then a Nubian Show. Overnight in Aswan. |
| Day five | Enjoy a day at leisure on board whilst also taking breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. In the evening enjoy the Nubian show. Overnight in Aswan. |
| Day six |
Breakfast on board whilst sailing to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival visit, the Temple shared by 2 Gods, Sobek and Haerories. Set sail to Edfu whilst taking lunch and followed by afternoon tea. Continue on to Esna where you will have dinner on board and then an Egyptian Galabeya party. Overnight in Esna. |
| Day seven | Sail to Luxor with breakfast, lunch and dinner on board. Visit the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples). Afternoon tea and dinner on board with a belly dancer. Overnight in Luxor. |
| Day eight | Enjoy your final breakfast on-board before disembarkation. You will then be transferred to the airport or to a hotel if you have booked an extended stay. |