Mövenpick M/S Darakum Long Cruise from Cairo to Aswan 14 Nights - 15 Days Cruise

Duration

15 Days

Cruise Type

Nile Cruises

Location

Egypt

Overview

The Mövenpick MS Darakum is one of the largest vessels cruising the river Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Its Moroccan inspired design makes it stand out and it offers an unforgettable journey while cruising through 7,000 years of history. A variety of recreational activities are available including a swimming pool, sun deck with a recreational area, themed parties and a gym.

Included/Excluded

Accommodation for 14 nights based on Full board.

All Entrance fees to the museums and historical places wherever mentioned in the itinerary.

Bilingual speaking professional guidance throughout the journey,

All transfers mentioned in the program

Local taxes and VAT included in the quotation however any increase in the VAT rate by the government will be reflected in to the quotation accordingly

International and domestic airfare

Entry Visa

Any extras not mentioned

Tips and portage

Itinerary

Day 1

Cairo

• Embarkation on cruise in Cairo. • Dinner on board. (light dinner) • Music in the bar and Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Cairo - Pyramids , Sphinx and Museum

• Breakfast on board. • Visit Pyramids & Sphinx • Lunch on board (International Buffet) • Visit to the Egyptian Museum • Fire Drill • Tea time • Dinner on board (international Buffet) • Takht (Oriental Music) and Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3

Cairo - Coptic Cairo

• Breakfast on Board • Visit Memphis & Sakkara • Lunch on board (International Buffet) • Visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Coptic museum and Jewish synagogue. • Managers Cocktail Party • Dinner on board (Set Menu) Music in the bar and Overnight in Cairo

Day 4

Beni Suef

• Breakfast on board • Full day sailing to Beni Suef. • Lunch on board (International Buffet) • Tea Time • Egyptian Wine Tasting on Board. • Dinner on board (B.B.Q) Music in the bar and Overnight in Beni Suef.

Day 5

Minya

• Sail to Minya • Breakfast on board • Lunch on board (Set Menu - Egyptian Tablya • Tea Time • Dinner on board (Italian Buffet) • Music in the bar and Overnight Minya.

Day 6

Minya - Tel El Amarna

• Breakfast on board • Visit Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein • Lunch on board (International light buffet) • Visit Beni Hassan tombs to visit Tomb of Baqet III (BH15) Tomb of Khety (BH17)Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3) (one hour drive from Minya dock & Approx. 2-hour visit). • Back to the boat. • Tea time • Dinner on board (Set Menu) • Folkloric Show and Overnight Minya.

Day 7

Tel El Amarna - Assyout

• Sail to Tel El Amarna, the home of the 'Amarnian experience • Breakfast on board. • Visit northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The northern Palace, The Small temples of Aten. • Lunch on board (international Buffet) during Sail to Assyut • Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat (guide will of course provide some explanation on the importance of the monastery) • Tea Time • Dinner on board (Oriental Buffet) • Galabeya Party and Overnight Assyut.

Day 8

Sohag

• Sail to Sohag (8 hours). • Breakfast on board • Lunch on board. (Set Menu - Egyptian Tablya • Tea Time • Dinner on board (International Buffet) Music in Bar and Overnight in Sohag.

Day 9

Naga Hammadi

• Sail to El Balyana • Breakfast on board • Visit Abydos temple, the holy city of Osiris God of the Dead and the new kingdom temple of Seti I • Back to the boat and sail to Naga Hammadi via Naga Hammadi Bridges • Lunch on board (Set Menu Moroccan) • Tea Time • Dinner on board (B.B.Q) • Quiz Night Arrive & Overnight in Naga Hammadi

Day 10

Qena - Luxor

• Sail to Qena • Breakfast on board • Visit Dandarah temple which is a 20 minute’ drive. • Return to boat and sail to Luxor. • Lunch on board (Sea Food Buffet) • Cookery Lesson on Board • Tea Time • Dinner on Board (Italian Buffet) • Belly Dancer Show and Overnight in Luxor.

Day 11

Luxor

• Breakfast on board • Visit West Bank (Valley of kings + Hatshepsut Temple). • Lunch on board (international Buffet) • Dinner on board (international Buffet) Music in the bar and Overnight in Luxor.

Day 12

Luxor

• Breakfast on board • Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples). • Lunch on board (international Buffet) • Disembarkation after Lunch for Cairo / Luxor clients. • Sail to Edfu • Dinner on board (international Buffet) Music in the bar and Overnight Edfu

Day 13

kom ombo

• Breakfast on board • Visit Edfu temple. • Sail to Kom Ombo • Lunch Buffet (International Buffet) • Visit Kom ombo Temple • Tea time during sail to Aswan • Dinner on board (Oriental Buffet) Music in the bar and Overnight Aswan

Day 14

Aswan

• Breakfast on board • Visit High Dam & Philae temple. • Lunch on Board (International buffet) • Visit Nubian Museum. • Dinner on board (Set Menu) • Nubian Show and Overnight in Aswan.

Day 15

Aswan

• Breakfast on board • Lunch on board (international Buffet) and Disembarkation