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Mövenpick MS Hamees
8 days | Egypt
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt aboard the Mövenpick MS Hamees. Enjoy seven nights on the legendary River Nile as you sail from Luxor to Aswan and back. This classic Nile cruise combines fascinating archaeological discoveries with leisurely days on the water, revealing magnificent temples, royal tombs, and timeless riverside landscapes.
Your adventure begins in Luxor, the gateway to some of ancient Egypt’s greatest treasures. You will cross to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens, as well as the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. As you sail south through Esna towards Edfu and Kom Ombo, you’ll discover remarkable temples along the way before arriving in Aswan.
In Aswan, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, and enjoy a relaxing sail around Kitchener Island aboard a traditional felucca. The cruise also includes onboard experiences such as afternoon tea, a welcome reception cocktail, a traditional Galabia Egyptian Night, a Nubian show, and a belly dance performance.
Your journey concludes with a return to Luxor, where the monumental Karnak and Luxor Temples provide a memorable finale to your exploration of the Nile Valley.
What We Love
- Luxury Vessel
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Experience a Nubian Folkloric show
- Explore the Kom Ombo TemplDiscover Karnak and Luxor Temples
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At a Glance
Duration:
7 Nights
Board Basis:
Full Board
Star Rating:
5 star
Cruise Type:
Nile Cruise
Number of Cabins:
66 Cabins
Start / Finish:
Luxor – Luxor
Departures:
This cruise departs on a weekly basis on a Monday from Luxor.
Optional Extras:
- Hot Air Balloon Ride
- Abu Simbel by Road
- Abu Simbel by Air
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Day 1 |
Embarkation In Luxor
Your Nile adventure begins in Luxor, where embarkation aboard Mövenpick MS Hamees takes place from approximately 12:00.
Settle into your accommodation and familiarise yourself with the ship before enjoying lunch on board at approximately 13:00. The remainder of the afternoon is free from scheduled sightseeing, giving you time to relax after your arrival and begin enjoying the atmosphere of life on the Nile.
In the evening, enjoy dinner on board at approximately 19:30 before your first overnight stay aboard MS Hamees in Luxor.
Overnight aboard Mövenpick MS Hamees in Luxor
Settle into your accommodation and familiarise yourself with the ship before enjoying lunch on board at approximately 13:00. The remainder of the afternoon is free from scheduled sightseeing, giving you time to relax after your arrival and begin enjoying the atmosphere of life on the Nile.
In the evening, enjoy dinner on board at approximately 19:30 before your first overnight stay aboard MS Hamees in Luxor.
Overnight aboard Mövenpick MS Hamees in Luxor
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2 |
Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu
Begin your day with an early breakfast on board before setting out at approximately 07:00 to discover the extraordinary archaeological treasures of Luxor's West Bank.
Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and Queens, the ancient burial grounds associated with Egypt's royal dynasties. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, one of the principal monuments included in today's sightseeing programme.
Return to MS Hamees for lunch at approximately 13:00, as the ship begins sailing south towards Edfu via Esna Lock. Spend the afternoon watching the timeless landscapes of the Nile Valley pass by, with afternoon tea served at approximately 16:30.
This evening, join your fellow guests for a Welcome Reception Cocktail at approximately 19:00, followed by dinner at 19:30.
The ship remains overnight in Edfu.
Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and Queens, the ancient burial grounds associated with Egypt's royal dynasties. Continue to the magnificent Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, one of the principal monuments included in today's sightseeing programme.
Return to MS Hamees for lunch at approximately 13:00, as the ship begins sailing south towards Edfu via Esna Lock. Spend the afternoon watching the timeless landscapes of the Nile Valley pass by, with afternoon tea served at approximately 16:30.
This evening, join your fellow guests for a Welcome Reception Cocktail at approximately 19:00, followed by dinner at 19:30.
The ship remains overnight in Edfu.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3 |
Kom Ombo, Edfu & Sail to Aswan
Following an early breakfast, enjoy another day combining sightseeing with leisurely cruising along the Nile.
MS Hamees is scheduled to sail towards Kom Ombo at approximately 09:00, with lunch served on board at around 12:30. During the afternoon, visit Kom Ombo Temple, one of the important ancient temple sites along the river.
Return to the ship and continue sailing south towards Aswan via Edfu. The supplied itinerary also schedules a visit to Edfu Temple during today's programme.
Enjoy afternoon tea during the day's sailing before returning aboard for dinner at approximately 19:30.
The evening continues with a lively Galabia Egyptian Night at approximately 21:00, offering an opportunity to enjoy a traditional-themed experience aboard the ship before retiring for the night in Aswan.
MS Hamees is scheduled to sail towards Kom Ombo at approximately 09:00, with lunch served on board at around 12:30. During the afternoon, visit Kom Ombo Temple, one of the important ancient temple sites along the river.
Return to the ship and continue sailing south towards Aswan via Edfu. The supplied itinerary also schedules a visit to Edfu Temple during today's programme.
Enjoy afternoon tea during the day's sailing before returning aboard for dinner at approximately 19:30.
The evening continues with a lively Galabia Egyptian Night at approximately 21:00, offering an opportunity to enjoy a traditional-themed experience aboard the ship before retiring for the night in Aswan.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4 |
Aswan, Philae Temple & Felucca Sailing
After breakfast, set out at approximately 08:00 to discover two of Aswan's principal landmarks.
Begin with the Aswan High Dam, an important feature of the city's modern landscape, before continuing to the beautiful Temple of Philae, one of the key ancient sites included in your Nile cruise itinerary.
Return to MS Hamees for lunch at approximately 13:00 before heading back onto the Nile for a more leisurely experience.
At approximately 15:00, board a traditional felucca for a relaxing sail around Kitchener Island. Travelling aboard one of these traditional sailing boats provides a wonderfully different perspective of Aswan and its picturesque Nile scenery.
Return to the ship for dinner at approximately 19:30 before enjoying a Nubian show at around 21:00, bringing another memorable day on the Nile to a close.
Begin with the Aswan High Dam, an important feature of the city's modern landscape, before continuing to the beautiful Temple of Philae, one of the key ancient sites included in your Nile cruise itinerary.
Return to MS Hamees for lunch at approximately 13:00 before heading back onto the Nile for a more leisurely experience.
At approximately 15:00, board a traditional felucca for a relaxing sail around Kitchener Island. Travelling aboard one of these traditional sailing boats provides a wonderfully different perspective of Aswan and its picturesque Nile scenery.
Return to the ship for dinner at approximately 19:30 before enjoying a Nubian show at around 21:00, bringing another memorable day on the Nile to a close.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5 |
Aswan
Enjoy a relaxed day aboard MS Hamees while the ship remains in Aswan.
Breakfast is served from approximately 07:00, followed by a day without scheduled sightseeing in the supplied itinerary. This provides a welcome opportunity to slow the pace after several days of exploration and enjoy the facilities and surroundings of your Nile cruiser.
Spend time relaxing on board and appreciating the scenery of Aswan before enjoying lunch at approximately 12:30.
Later, settle in for another peaceful evening on the Nile, with dinner served at approximately 19:30.
MS Hamees remains in Aswan overnight before beginning the return journey north the following morning.
Breakfast is served from approximately 07:00, followed by a day without scheduled sightseeing in the supplied itinerary. This provides a welcome opportunity to slow the pace after several days of exploration and enjoy the facilities and surroundings of your Nile cruiser.
Spend time relaxing on board and appreciating the scenery of Aswan before enjoying lunch at approximately 12:30.
Later, settle in for another peaceful evening on the Nile, with dinner served at approximately 19:30.
MS Hamees remains in Aswan overnight before beginning the return journey north the following morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6 |
Aswan to Luxor via Kom Ombo, Edfu & Esna
The return journey towards Luxor begins in the early hours, with MS Hamees scheduled to sail towards Kom Ombo at approximately 03:00.
Breakfast is served from around 06:00 before the ship continues towards Edfu at approximately 08:30. Enjoy the morning aboard as you travel north through the landscapes of Upper Egypt.
After lunch at approximately 12:00, MS Hamees continues its journey towards Luxor via Esna at around 15:00.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on board and watching the Nile Valley unfold around you, with afternoon tea served during the sailing towards Esna at approximately 16:30.
Dinner is served at around 19:30, followed by another Galabia Egyptian Night at approximately 21:00.
Arrive in Luxor for your overnight stay.
Breakfast is served from around 06:00 before the ship continues towards Edfu at approximately 08:30. Enjoy the morning aboard as you travel north through the landscapes of Upper Egypt.
After lunch at approximately 12:00, MS Hamees continues its journey towards Luxor via Esna at around 15:00.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on board and watching the Nile Valley unfold around you, with afternoon tea served during the sailing towards Esna at approximately 16:30.
Dinner is served at around 19:30, followed by another Galabia Egyptian Night at approximately 21:00.
Arrive in Luxor for your overnight stay.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7 |
East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)
Enjoy breakfast aboard MS Hamees before spending the morning at leisure. Lunch is served at approximately 13:00, ahead of an afternoon dedicated to the monumental treasures of Luxor's East Bank.
At approximately 14:30, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of the principal ancient sites included within the cruise programme. Together, these magnificent temple complexes provide a memorable conclusion to the sightseeing element of your Nile journey.
After exploring the East Bank, return to MS Hamees for your final evening aboard. Dinner is served at approximately 19:30, followed by a belly dance show at around 21:00.
Spend your final night aboard the ship in Luxor.
At approximately 14:30, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of the principal ancient sites included within the cruise programme. Together, these magnificent temple complexes provide a memorable conclusion to the sightseeing element of your Nile journey.
After exploring the East Bank, return to MS Hamees for your final evening aboard. Dinner is served at approximately 19:30, followed by a belly dance show at around 21:00.
Spend your final night aboard the ship in Luxor.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8 |
Luxor (Disembark)
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard MS Hamees from approximately 07:00 before preparing to disembark.
Check-out is scheduled for approximately 08:00, bringing your seven-night journey along the Nile to an end.
Depart with memories of ancient royal burial grounds, magnificent temples, the landscapes of Aswan and memorable days spent sailing between some of Egypt's greatest historic destinations.
Check-out is scheduled for approximately 08:00, bringing your seven-night journey along the Nile to an end.
Depart with memories of ancient royal burial grounds, magnificent temples, the landscapes of Aswan and memorable days spent sailing between some of Egypt's greatest historic destinations.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
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