Embark on a luxurious journey through time aboard the Mövenpick MS Darakum Long Nile Cruise, a floating masterpiece of comfort and elegance. Glide along the legendary Nile and explore Egypt’s most iconic sites, including Luxor’s Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Dendera Temple, Tel al-Amarna, Beni Hassan, the Egyptian Museum, and the Giza Pyramids.
The cruise combines spacious cabins, panoramic Nile views, a swimming pool, gym, and spa, with exquisite dining featuring authentic Egyptian and international cuisine. Expert guides bring history to life as you witness daily river life and ancient wonders unfold.
This extended itinerary goes beyond standard cruises, connecting Cairo to Aswan and revealing lesser-known treasures of Middle Egypt, making it a truly immersive journey for history enthusiasts. The Mövenpick MS Darakum is more than a cruise, it’s a luxurious, unforgettable adventure through the heart of Egypt.
Your tour guide will meet and assist you upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport (arrival procedures), and then he will escort you to the hotel by an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. Arrive at the hotel for a smooth check-in.
Enjoy breakfast before checking-out from your hotel, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred by an air-conditioned vehicle to board your Egypt Nile cruise. Embark the cruise in Luxor and enjoy music at the bar.
Set out from your cruise at 7:00 in the morning to enjoy a day tour in Luxor. Start by visiting the West Bank of Luxor to see Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Then at 14:00 move to the East bank of Luxor to visit the famous Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Back to the Nile cruise where you will enjoy a Belly Dancer onboard.
Enjoy your breakfast onboard and sail from Luxor to Qena to enjoy a visit to Dendara Temple. Return to your cruise in Qena and enjoy contest party onboard.
Breakfast onboard and then your cruise will leave Qena and sail to Sohag via Naga Hammadi Bridge and Abu Homar’s Lock. Sail to El Balyana and have your lunch onboard, then visit Abydos Temple. Relish Treasure Hunt onboard, then you will arrive at Sohag.
This morning, your Nile boat will cross Sohag bridge sailing to Tel El Amarna via Asyuit’s Lock. Have your lunch onboard while sailing to Tel El Amarna.
Overnight onboard your cruise in Tel El Amarna.
Set out from your Nile cruise at 7:00 in the morning to enjoy a tour to Tel El Amarna to visit Tomb of Ahmose (EA3), Tomb of Meryre (EA4), Tomb of Pentu (EA5), Tomb of Panehesy (EA6), and Royal Tomb of Akhenaten (EA26). Also, visit the Great Palace of King Akhenaten, the Small and Great Temples of Aten. Later, you will have a visit to Tuna El Gebel and Ashmunein. Back to the cruise and enjoy Folkloric Show onboard.
Overnight onboard your cruise in Minya.
Enjoy your breakfast and then you will leave your cruise to visit 4 tombs at Beni Hassan. It will take half an hour to drive from Minya dock to visit Tomb of Baqet III (BH15), Tomb of Khety (BH17), Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3). Return to your Nile cruise to sail to Beni Suif while enjoying Galabya Party onboard. Arrive at Beni Suif.
Overnight onboard your cruise in Beni Suif.
Sail to Cairo in the morning to enjoy a day tour visiting Coptic, Islamic and Old Cairo.
Overnight onboard your cruise in Cairo.
Set out from your cruise to enjoy a day tour in Cairo to the Egyptian Museum, the incredible Giza Pyramids, and the Great Sphinx. Back to the cruise and enjoy Takht (Oriental Music) onboard.
Disembarkation after enjoying your breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure
The prices are in US dollars per person for each trip and remain valid until April 30, 2026. Please inquire about prices during the Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents. If your tour package includes airfare then extra charges for your children may apply.
To secure your spot, a 25% down payment is required for most tours, covering hotels, cruises, domestic flights, and other services. For luxury and unique travel, a 50% deposit is needed. You can pay the remaining balance up to two days before your arrival or with cash upon arrival directly to your tour manager. This provides a flexible and convenient booking process.
If you need to cancel your trip, the following fees will apply:
please note that airlines may have their own cancellation fees, which are determined by their specific policies. Any refunds will also be subject to a 5% bank processing fee. For special itineraries or group bookings, the cancellation terms may vary.
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