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Mövenpick MS Darakum
13 days | Egypt
The 5-star Nile cruise vessel Mövenpick MS Darakum is a luxury cruise ship of just 44 cabins and 8 suites. The ship’s Moroccan décor gives it a unique and opulent feel that is sure to delight its guests. This cruise ship offers a different itinerary and sailing experience from that of most standard Nile cruises. The Mövenpick MS Darakum’s main itinerary is a 14-night journey from Egypt’s capital city, Cairo, to Aswan. Guests aboard this ship will have the opportunity to explore the Nile in a deeper sense than on any other boat, gaining a rich appreciation of the River Nile and its wonders without feeling rushed.
What We Love
- Luxury Vessel
- Nile Highlight
- Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Optional Hot Air Balloon ride
- Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel
Holiday Types ByDesign
Athena
Senior Reservations
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Hayley
Reservations
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Rebecca
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We love creating perfect holidays for our clients. Start planning your dream trip today by talking to one of our Destination Specialists.
Rachael
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We love creating perfect holidays for our clients. Start planning your dream trip today by talking to one of our Destination Specialists.
Charlotte
Senior Reservations
We love creating perfect holidays for our clients. Start planning your dream trip today by talking to one of our Destination Specialists.
Leanne
Reservations Manager
We love creating perfect holidays for our clients. Start planning your dream trip today by talking to one of our Destination Specialists.
Caroline
Reservations
We love creating perfect holidays for our clients. Start planning your dream trip today by talking to one of our Destination Specialists.
At a Glance
Duration:
9 Nights
11 Nights
12 Nights
14 Nights
Board Basis:
Full Board
Star Rating:
5 star
Cruise Type:
Nile Cruise
Number of Cabins:
52 Cabins
Start / Finish:
9 Nights: Luxor – Cairo
11 Nights: Cairo – Luxor
12 Nights: Aswan – Cairo
14 Nights: Cairo – Aswan
Departures:
Departs on set dates depending on rotation.
Optional Extras:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Abu Simbel by Road
- Abu Simbel by Air
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Why we like it
Day 1 |
Embarkation In Luxor
On your arrival into Luxor airport you will be met & transferred to your chosen Nile Cruise boat for embarkation, followed by dinner on board and music at the bar. Overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2 |
West Bank-East Bank-Luxor
After breakfast on board you will explore the West Bank visiting Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Lunch will follow on board then a visit to the East Bank, including the Karnak and Luxor Temples. In the evening you will enjoy the Managers Cocktail Party, with dinner and belly dancing to follow. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3 |
Qena-Naga Hammadi
In the morning you will enjoy breakfast as you sail to Qena. Lunch will be served on board before you visit the Dendara Temple. You will return to the ship in Qena and sail to Naga Hammadi. Dinner will be enjoyed on board, with music in the bar. Overnight in Naga Hammadi.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 |
El Balyana-Sohag
In the morning the boat will sail to El Balyana via Abu Homar’s bridge with breakfast on board. Late morning you will visit the Abydos Temple and have lunch on board as you sail to Sohag. Dinner on board followed by a Galabeya party and Egyptian wine tasting. Overnight in Sohag.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5 |
Tel El Amarna
In the morning you will be sailing to Tel El Amarna with breakfast on board. On arrival at Asyout’s lock you will have lunch on board and pass the lock sailing to Tel El Amarna. You will arrive at Amarna in time to visit Amarna Visitor Centre with a presentation on Akhenaten and Nefertiti. This will then follow with a cooking lesson on board and dinner in the evening. Overnight in Tel El Amarna.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 |
Minya
Following your breakfast on board you will visit Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein. Visit Tel El Amarna tombs, visit northern tombs Tomb of Ahmose (EA3), Tomb of Meryre (EA4), Tomb of Pentu (EA5), Tomb of Panehesy (EA6), and Royal Tomb of Akhenaten (EA26). The Great Palace of King Akhenaten, The Small and great temples of Aten (Approx. 3 hours visit). In the afternoon you will return to the boat for lunch and sail to Minya. In the evening you will enjoy dinner and a folkloric show on board. Overnight in Minya.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7 |
Beni Suif
Enjoy your breakfast on board, before visiting Beni Hassan (4 tombs) Half an hour drive from Minya dock (25 KM.) to visit Tomb of Baqet III (BH15) Tomb of Khety (BH17), Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3) (Approx. 2-hour visit).In the afternoon you return to the boat for lunch and sail to Beni Suif. Lunch is served on board, followed by dinner and a quiz night. Overnight in Beni Suif.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8 |
Cairo
In the morning you will enjoy your breakfast and lunch on board, before you visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Coptic museum and Jewish synagogue. Dinner will be served on board and followed by Takht (oriental music). Overnight in Cairo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9 |
Cairo
After breakfast on board you will explore the magnificent sites of Cairo, including the Pyramids, the Sphinx before lunch on board. After lunch you will visit the Egyptian museum and enjoy dinner on board with music in the bar. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 10 |
Disembark in Cairo
After breakfast you will disembark for your flight home or extend your stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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