Movenpick Darakum Nile Cruise Itinerary 10 days / 9 nights Luxor – Cairo
Experience the timeless magic of Egypt on the Mövenpick Darakum Nile Cruise, a 10-day journey from Luxor to Cairo that blends ancient wonders, cultural treasures, and luxurious river cruising. Your adventure begins in Luxor, where you board the cruise and enjoy a welcome dinner while taking in the scenic Nile views. The next day, explore the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, followed by the East Bank’s grand temples, with evenings featuring lively belly dancing performances.
Sailing northward, visit the impressive Dendara Temple in Qena and continue to Naga Hammadi for relaxing tea time on board. Discover Abydos Temple near El Balyana before arriving in Sohag, immersing yourself in Egypt’s deep historical roots. The journey continues to Tel El Amarna, the site of the Amarnian experience, where you view royal tombs, northern palaces, and temples, and witness the Prince Tawdrous Monastery from the river. Ashmunein and Tuna El Gabal reveal further glimpses into Egypt’s rich dynastic history.
In Minya, explore the Beni Hassan tombs, marveling at the tombs of Baqet III, Khety, Amenemhet, and Khnumhotep II, before sailing to Beni Suif. Cultural experiences continue as you reach Cairo, with visits to Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church, the Coptic Museum, and the Jewish Synagogue. No trip to Egypt is complete without witnessing the iconic Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, followed by the treasures of the Egyptian Museum.
Throughout the cruise, guests enjoy a perfect balance of exploration and relaxation, with daily meals on board, comfortable accommodations, and scenic sailing through the Nile’s majestic landscapes. This journey offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience Egypt’s history, culture, and beauty in luxurious comfort, leaving travelers with lasting memories of the world’s most legendary river and its ancient civilization.
Sailing Dates:
30th September 2024
26th October 2024
10th February 2025
8th March 2025
3rd, 29th April 2025
4th, 30th September 2025
26th October 2025
Included/Excluded
- Accommodation on board the Mövenpick Darakum Nile Cruise throughout the journey
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board
- Guided excursions to all listed temples, tombs, museums, and historical sites
- Entrance fees to all visited attractions
- Transfers between cruise docks and sightseeing locations
- Professional English-speaking tour guides during all excursions
- Sightseeing tours in Luxor, Minya, Tel El Amarna, and Cairo
- Taxes and service charges
- Navigation through locks and scenic Nile sailing as per the itinerary
- International and domestic flights (unless specified)
- Optional activities or excursions not listed in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise crew
Tour Plan
Check-In Luxor.
Dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.
06:00 Breakfast on Board.
07:00 Visit West Bank -Valley of the Kings&Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El Deir El Bahari).
12:30 Lunch on board.
14:00 Visit East bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples).
19:30 Dinner on board.
21:00 Belly dancer show & Overnight in Luxor.
07:00 Breakfast on board.
10:30 Sailing to Qena.
13:00 Lunch on board.
16:00 Visit Dendara Temple.
17:00 Back to Ship in Qena & sail to Naga Hammadi. Tea time.
20:00 Dinner on board. Overnight in Naga Hammadi.
05:00 Sail to El Balyana via Abu Homar’s bridge & lock.
07:00 Breakfast on board.
10:00 Visit Abydos Temple.
12:30 Sail to Sohag.
13:00 Lunch on board.
19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight Sohag.
03:50 Sail from Sohag to Tel El Amarna, the home of the Amarnian experience via Asyout’s lock.
08:00 Breakfast on board. Pass the lock and sail to Tel El Amarna
13:00 Lunch on board. 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)
19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight Tel El Amarna
05:30 Breakfast on board.
06:45 Visit northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, the northern Palace, and the Small temples of Aten. Visit Ashmunein & Tuna El Gabal.
14:30 Lunch on board during the sail to Minya.
19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Minya.
06:00 Breakfast on board.
07:00 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).
11:30 Back to the boat and sail to Beni Suif.
12:30 Lunch on board.
19:30 Dinner on board. Arrive & Overnight Beni Suif.
06:00 Sail to Cairo.
07:30 Breakfast on board.
12:30 Lunch on board.
14:00 Coptic Cairo tour including the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum & Jewish Synagogue.
19:30Dinner on board. Overnight in Cairo.
06:00 Breakfast on board.
07:00 Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.
12:30 Lunch on board.
13:30 Visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
19:30 Dinner on board. Overnight in Cairo.
07:00 Breakfast on board.
13:00 Lunch on board. Disembarkation.
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