Mövenpick MS Darakum Cruise

The Movenpick MS Darakum is one of the largest vessels on the River Nile, featuring a stunning Moroccan design. Enjoy a swimming pool, sun deck, and gym, along with various recreational areas. Experience themed parties onboard for added fun! Set sail between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, taking in all the famous sites along the way while cruising in comfort and style. For availability and sailing dates, please send us an email.

Important Info

Tour Duration: 14 Days
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Scheduling: All week

Tour Description

Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you for your transfer to your hotel by A/C vehicle. Check in at your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Flight to Aswan/Embarkation
After breakfast and check-out, transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Meet your guide and embark on your Nile cruise. Relax and enjoy music in the bar.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast, your guide will take you to the High Dam and Philae Temple. In the afternoon, visit the Nubian Museum. Return to the cruise for a cocktail party and Nubian show.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Sailing to Kom Ombo and Edfu
Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard as you sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temples before continuing to Edfu.
Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Edfu Temple/Sailing to Luxor
Visit the Edfu Temple in the morning, then sail to Luxor via Esna Lock.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Luxor Sightseeing Tour
Explore the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatchepsut Temple. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Enjoy a belly dancing show onboard.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7: Sailing to Qena/Dendera and Abydos
Sail to Qena and visit Dendera Temple. Return to the cruise for a contest party.
Overnight in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8: Sail to Sohag
Sail to Naga Hammadi, visiting Abydos Temple along the way. Enjoy a treasure hunt onboard while sailing to Sohag.
Overnight in Sohag.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9: Sail to Minya
Sail to Tel El Amarna and relax onboard.
Overnight in Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10: Minya Sightseeing Tour
Visit the Tombs of Akhenaton and Tuna El Gebel. Return to the cruise for a folkloric show.
Overnight in Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11: Beni Hassan/Sailing to Beni Suif
Visit the tombs at Beni Hassan, then sail to Beni Suif while enjoying a Galabya party.
Overnight in Beni Suif.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 12: Fayoum/Sailing to Cairo
Visit the Dahshour Pyramids and Maydom, then sail back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 13: Pyramids/Egyptian Museum
Visit the Egyptian Museum and the Giza Pyramids, then enjoy Oriental music onboard.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 14: Disembarkation and Final Departure
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast.

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.