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The Mövenpick MS Darakum offers elegance and contemporary design so you can best enjoy your Nile cruise. This is an opportunity to enjoy truly long cruises that mix both famous attractions and less famous gems that will enrich your experience. It is the perfect fit for those who want to have a fulfilling experience between Luxor and Aswan at the same time that comfort is not behind.
Your tour manager will meet you at the airport. He will assist you and take you to your hotel.
Enjoy a Welcome Drink.
After breakfast you will be taken to the airport for your flight to Luxor, where a representative will meet you and escort you to the cruise.
Enjoy the facilities and relax on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
You will visit the Valley of the Kings, burial place of several pharaohs, followed by the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, that has an original style.
Explore the Karnak Temple; the complex houses many temples and was built over 2 thousand years.
Next, visit the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the deity Amun.
Have fun with a Belly Dancer show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Qena.
In Qena you will visit the majestic temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and whose state impresses - original colours can still be seen.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The cruise will sail to El Balyana via Naga Hammadi Bridge and Abu Homar's Lock.
You will visit the Abydos Temple, the temple of Seth I.
Sail to Sohag.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
The cruise will cross Sohag bridge and sail to Tel El Amarna via Asyuit’s Lock.
Enjoy lunch on board while sailing to Tel El Amarna.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
In Tel El Amarna, the site of the ruins of the city of Akhenaten, you will visit the Tomb of Akhenaten, the temples of Aten and the Great Palace of the King, as other tombs (Ahmose's, of Meryre's, Pentu's, and Panehesy's).
Enjoy a Folkloric Show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Once we arrive in Beni Hassan, we will drive for 1h until reaching the Minya dock. We will visit the Tomb of Baqet III, Tomb of Khety, Tomb of Amenemhet, and Tomb of Khnumhotep II.
Return to the cruise and sail to Beni Suif.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Cairo.
Enjoy a day tour in Cairo and visit Old Cairo, that contains the Coptic and Islamic part of the city.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit the Egyptian Museum, that has a fabulous collection of Ancient Egypt's items.
Next, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Great Sphinx.
Enjoy an evening of Oriental music on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Check-out after breakfast. Our representative will transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at the airport upon your arrival, then take you to your cruise.
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast on board, you will visit Old Cairo, that contains the Coptic and Islamic area of the city.
Enjoy a cocktail party on board with Oriental Music.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
After breakfast on board you will visit the Pyramids of Giza, the greatest attraction of Egypt, followed by Sphinx.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then we will go to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt; nowadays an open air museum.
Next, let's explore Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, one of the oldest in Egypt.
Return to the cruise. Enjoy a Cocktail Party and dinner on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Full day sailing to Beni Suef (almost 12 hours).
Guest Show and overnight in Beni Suef.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to and overnight in Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit Tuna El Gebel and Ashmunein.
Sail to Beni Hassan, where you will visit the tomb of Baqet III, Khety, Amenemhet, and Khnumhotep II.
Enjoy a Folkloric Show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Tel El Amarna. Upon your arrival you will take an approximately 2h drive to the tombs of Ahmose,
Meryre, Pentu, and Panehesy. You will also visit the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, his Great Palace of King Akhenaten and the small and great temples of Aten.
Return to the cruise and sail to Assyut.
Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the Monastery from the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Sohag.
Have fun at the Black & White Party.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Full day sailing to El Balyana
Visit Abydos Temple, the temple of Seth I.
Sail to Qena via Naga Hammadi Bridges. Have fun at the Contest Party.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Sail to Luxor while enjoying Belly Dancing show.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial place of kings in the New Kingdom, followed by the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Next, visit the Karnak Temple, the largest ancient temple in the world, and the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Check-out after breakfast.
We will take you to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. A representative in Cairo will take you to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport to catch your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Once you arrive at the Cairo Airport, our representative will meet 7 assist you, then escort you to your hotel.
Enjoy a Welcome Drink.
After breakfast you will be escorted to the airport to catch the flight to Aswan, where you will be met by our representative who will accompany you to the cruise.
Enjoy the facilities of the cruise and the leisure time.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit the High Dam, built in the 60's to solve the Nile floods.
Next, visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and the Nubian Museum.
Enjoy a Cocktail Party and Nubian Show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Horus (falcon-headed and Sobek (crocodile-headed).
Sail to Edfu. Enjoy a Guest Show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit to Edfu Temple dedicated to the god Horus.
Sail to Luxor via Esna Lock.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit the Valley of the Kings, burial place of pharaohs, then the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a temple of unique architecture.
Visit Karnak, a complex of many temples, and Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun.
Enjoy a Belly Dance show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Qena.
Visit the Dendara Temple, a beautiful temple that still displays original colours and is dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Enjoy a contest Party on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Naga Hammadi via Naga Hammadi Bridge and Abu Homar’s Lock.
Sail to El Balyana.
Visit Abydos Temple, dedicated to Seth I.
Sail to Sohag.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Tel El Amarna via Asyuit’s Lock.
Enjoy your lunch and time on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Tour in El Amarna: visit the tombs of Ahmose, Meryre, Pentu, Panehesy, and Royal Tomb of Akhenaten.
Visit also the Great Palace of King Akhenaten, the small and great temples of Aten, Tuna El Gebel and Ashmunein.
Enjoy a Folkloric Show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Beni Hassan to the tombs of Baqet III, Khety, Amenemhet, Khnumhotep.
Sail to Beni Suif.
Enjoy a Galabya Party on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Cairo.
Visit Coptic, Islamic and Old Cairo
Return to the ship. Enjoy Takht Music (Oriental Music) on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit the Egyptian Museum and the largest collection of pharaonic artefacts.
Visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the great Sphinx.
Enjoy Takht Music on board the cruise (Oriental Music).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Check-out after breakfast. You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, then you will be taken to the Nile Cruise.
Meals: Dinner
Visit the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt's greatest attraction, as the famous Sphinx.
Lunch on board, then visit the Egyptian Museum.
Enjoy an evening of Takht (Oriental Music).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit Memphis, the former capital of Ancient Egypt, and Sakkara, where is the Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser.
Lunch on board, then visit Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum and Jewish synagogue.
Return to the cruise and enjoy a Cocktail Party.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Beni Suef, approximately 12 hours sailing from Cairo.
Enjoy a guest show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Minya.
Arrive in Minya after lunch.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit Tuna El Gebel and Ashmunein.
Lunch on board and visit to Beni Hassan to see the tombs of Baqet III, Khety, Amenemhet, and Khnumhotep II.
Enjoy a Folkloric Show.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Sail to Tel El Amarna to visit the tombs of Ahmose, Meryre, Pentu, Panehesy,and the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten.
You will also see the Great Palace of King Akhenaten and the small and great temples of Aten.
Return to the cruise ship and sail to Asyut. Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Enjoy your free time on board while sailing to Sohag, an 8 hours trip.
Have fun at the Black and White Party.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit Abydos Temple, the temple of Seth I.
Sail to Qena via Naga Hammadi Bridges.
Enjoy a Contest party on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit Dendera Temple in Qena, dedicated to the goddess Hathor and that still displays original colors.
Enjoy a Belly Dance show on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Explore the Valley of the Kings, a burial place that hides dozens of royal tombs, such as Tutankhamun's.
Visit the unique temple of Queen Hatshepsut Temple.
Return to the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Explore the incredible Karnak Temple, a complex that houses many temples, followed by the Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II.
Enjoy a Galabeya Party (Traditional Egyptian dress) on board.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus and the best-preserved in Egypt.
Sail to Kom Ombo for visiting the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek.
Sail to Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Visit to the High Dam, built in the 60's.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, followed by the Nubian Museum.
Enjoy a Nubian Show on board the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Check-out after breakfast. You will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.
At Cairo Airport you will be assisted to take your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Mosques and all other places of worship occupied a high and greatly respected place in the hearts of most Egyptians There aren’t really special clothes to be put on while visiting a mosque in Egypt; however, conservative attire would be highly recommended. In some mosques, women will be asked to cover their hair and perhaps their arms and legs. Both women and men will be asked to remove their shoes before entering a mosque.
Usually, the check-in time is at 11:00 AM after breakfast and before Lunch. As most Flights arrive much earlier, Immediate access to your cabin will be provided if available. If the option is unavailable, however, you will kindly be asked to wait until check-in time. A good way to kill time and make the most of the previous situation is to start your tours early in your trip.
Normally, Nile Cruise Check out Time is at 8:00 or 9:00 AM right after Breakfast. However, if your Flight or Train is running late, all the cruise facilities are under your beck & call, except the Cabin and the Restaurant. Moreover, you can safely keep your luggage onboard your designated Cruise and explore the city until your flight/train departure time.
The two standard meal plan variations for a Nile Cruise is All-inclusive & Full Board with the Latter being the most common. Full Board options include all meals in either a Set menu of Buffet form, served at a fixed time with the meals & food with quality and variety differing depending on the quality of the cruise itself. Items that are not included in the meal plan are beverages except for the breakfast tea, coffee, juice, afternoon tea are all complimentary & free of charge. As for the Second meal plan criteria, The all-inclusive meal plan that includes all types of alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks
For The Nile Cruise Crew: Usually, there are around 50 to 70 employees onboard the cruise ship and all contribute to make your trip a wonderful journey. Considering this fact, it's advisable to Equally distribute the tip amongst the crew. Although there's a strict rule against tipping during the trip a great way to do it is to leave an envelope at the cruise reception with the total amount which they will divide equally amongst the crew members. In conclusion, tipping is an act of courtesy and not obligatory by any means.