M/S Movenpick Darakum Long Nile Cruise

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Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

All Language

About this tour

Enjoy the magnificent Long Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo, discovering unique destinations along the Nile including El Minia, Tel El Amarna, Tuna El Gabal, and Qena, where you will visit Abydos and Dendera before continuing to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings and Aswan’s Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis.

This extended Nile journey offers the opportunity to explore some of Egypt’s most remarkable historical sites while sailing through the heart of the country aboard the M/S Movenpick Darakum, a five-star deluxe Nile cruise.

Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 50 days before departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of accommodation.

Highlights

  • Long Nile Cruise aboard M/S Movenpick Darakum
  • Cruise between Luxor and Cairo
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple
  • Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples
  • Visit Dendera Temple
  • Discover Abydos Temple
  • Explore Tel El Amarna
  • Visit Tuna El Gabal and Ashmunein
  • Discover the tombs of Beni Hassan
  • Explore Coptic Cairo
  • Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum
  • Full-board five-star deluxe Nile Cruise

Included/Excluded

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation aboard a 5-star Deluxe Nile Cruise on a full-board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions mentioned in the itinerary, sharing the cruise group
  • Entrance fees to all sightseeing detailed in the itinerary
  • Professional tour guide during excursions, sharing the cruise group
  • Domestic air ticket
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, Nile Cruise crew, and other services

Itinerary

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will meet and assist with the Misr Travel representative before checking in for your domestic flight to Luxor.

Upon arrival in Luxor, transfer to the cruise for embarkation.

Enjoy music in the bar before spending the night onboard.

Overnight: Luxor
Cruise: M/S Movenpick Darakum

06:00 – Breakfast on board

07:00 – Visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.

12:30 – Lunch on board.

14:00 – Visit the East Bank, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

19:30 – Manager's Cocktail Party.

20:00 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy a belly dancer performance.

Overnight: Luxor

07:00 – Breakfast on board and sail to Qena.

13:00 – Lunch on board.

14:00 – Visit Dendera Temple.

Return to the ship in Qena and sail toward Naga Hammadi, passing through the bridges and lock.

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy music in the bar.

Overnight: Naga Hammadi

05:00 – Sail to El Balyana via Abu Homar's bridge and lock.

07:00 – Breakfast on board.

10:00 – Visit Abydos Temple.

13:00 – Lunch on board and sail to Sohag.

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy a Galabeya Party and Egyptian Wine Tasting.

Overnight: Sohag

Sail from Sohag toward Tel El Amarna via Asyout's lock.

07:00 – Breakfast on board.

10:00 – Arrive at Asyout's lock.

13:00 – Lunch on board.

Pass through the lock and continue sailing toward Tel El Amarna.

Upon arrival at Amarna, visit the Amarna Visitor Centre at the mooring point, including a presentation on Akhenaten and Nefertiti.

Enjoy a cookery lesson on board.

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Overnight: Tel El Amarna

06:15 – Breakfast on board.

07:15 – Visit the Tel El Amarna tombs, including:

  • Tomb of Ahmose (EA3)
  • Tomb of Meryre (EA4)
  • Tomb of Pentru (EA5)
  • Tomb of Panehesy (EA6)
  • Royal Tomb of Akhenaten (EA26)
  • The Great Palace of King Akhenaten
  • The Small and Great Temples of Aten

Approximate visit: 3 hours.

12:00 – Return to the boat and lunch on board.

13:00 – Visit Tuna El Gabal and Ashmunein.

16:00 – Return to the boat and sail to Minya.

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy a folkloric show.

Overnight: Minya

06:00 – Breakfast on board.

07:00 – Visit Beni Hassan, approximately 25 km from Minya dock.

Visit:

  • Tomb of Baquet III (BH15)
  • Tomb of Khety (BH17)
  • Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2)
  • Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3)

Approximate visit: 2 hours.

11:30 – Return to the boat and sail to Beni Suif.

12:30 – Lunch on board.

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy Quiz Night.

Overnight: Beni Suif


06:00 – Sail to Cairo.

07:00 – Breakfast on board.

13:00 – Lunch on board.

14:00 – Visit Coptic Cairo, including:

  • The Hanging Church
  • Coptic Museum
  • Jewish Synagogue

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy Takht Oriental Music.

Overnight: Cairo


06:00 – Breakfast on board.

07:00 – Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.

12:30 – Lunch on board.

13:30 – Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

19:30 – Dinner on board.

Enjoy music in the bar.

Overnight: Cairo

After disembarkation, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight.

Note: Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control

Durations

9 days 8 nights

Languages

All Language

Frequently asked questions

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking and forms part of the final payment. Full payment is due 30 days before the tour begins. If payment is not received within this period, the booking may be cancelled.

Tour prices and dates are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards and wire transfers are accepted, with no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.

Cancellation fees are calculated according to the date the cancellation request is received:

  • 45 days before arrival: 6% bank transaction fee
  • 40–30 days: 25% of the total tour price
  • 29–15 days: 50%
  • 14–7 days: 75%
  • 7–1 day: 100%

Cancellation requests must be submitted by email and include the passenger's name and passport number.

The children policy is:

  • 0–1.99 years: Free
  • 2–4.99 years: 25% of the tour price
  • 5–11.99 years: 50%
  • 12+ years: Full adult price

This policy applies to children sharing their parents' rooms. If the package includes an air flight or sleeping train, an additional charge may apply according to the applicable flight or train policy.

Yes. A single supplement is available for travelers who prefer private accommodation while traveling with the group. This provides a private room for every night of the tour.

The number of single rooms is limited, so early booking is recommended

We recommend booking as early as possible, preferably 50 days before departure. Reservations received within 30 days of departure are subject to accommodation availability.

Tour's Location

Luxor

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