Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Luxor

10 nights departing Monday 21st Mar 2022

Egypt, just the name is enough to set your imagination spinning back to the start of recorded human history – to a time when all-powerful Pharaohs controlled a mysterious and fabulously wealthy empire which lasted virtually intact for over 5,000 years! Our Nile cruise explores the mighty monuments, the intriguing history and the extraordinary artistic masterpieces from the greatest and oldest of all the ancient civilizations. We start in Cairo, the heart of modern-day Egypt. The largest city on the African continent and much-maligned for its traffic congestion, Cairo remains a fascinating f...

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	21st21	MarMar	202222	Cairo, Egypt, embark on the MS Movenpick Darakum
You should arrive at the airport to take your direct flight to Cairo. After our late evening arrival, we transfer to our home for the next 10 nights, the MS Mövenpick Darakum.
	22nd22	MarMar	202222	Cairo, Egypt
Today we drive out of the city towards the Giza plateau for our first close-up view of the Great Pyramids. The truly gigantic size of the three main pyramids only becomes fully apparent when they tower above you in all their majesty. For the more adventurous, entry into the pyramids is available at extra cost payable locally, but for the Great Pyramid of Cheops there’s a daily limit to the number of visitors and there’s no guarantee of an entry. A little further down the hill is the mighty Sphinx, the world’s largest free-standing sculpture. King ‘Tut’s’ tomb held so many treasures that it took 10 years to examine, photograph, catalogue and finally remove all 5,398 of them. The collection forms the centrepiece of the Egyptian Museum, without question one of the world’s greatest museums, a treasure-house overflowing with artefacts of remarkable ancient craftsmanship, ranging from the mundane to the mystical. The famous Royal Mummy room may be entered, upon payment of a small additional fee.
	23rd23	MarMar	202222	Cairo, Egypt
We head south to the pyramids at the necropolis of Saqqara. Soon the lush fields give way to barren desert and we see the giant ‘step’ pyramid looming above the palms. Built using smaller blocks than the Great Pyramids at Giza, it’s easy to see how the architecture of pyramid-building evolved from a simple square flat-topped mound upon which similar smaller mounds were added. This afternoon we’ll explore Old Cairo’s Christian history with a visit to the ‘Hanging Church’, built over a gateway to the Romanera Babylon fortress. We continue to the Coptic Museum and the nearby Ben Ezra synagogue, said to be where the Pharaoh’s daughter found Moses in his basket amongst the reeds.
	24th24	MarMar	202222	Cruising
	25th25	MarMar	202222	Al Minya, Egypt
After a sumptuous breakfast buffet, relax under one on one of the many comfortable shaded sun loungers or Balinese-style canopied day-beds as the unchanged landscape of the Nile Valley slips by. This afternoon we arrive in Minya where we will moor for two nights.
	26th26	MarMar	202222	Al Minya, Egypt
After breakfast, set out with a visit to Tuna El Gebel, the necropolis of Hermopolis, sacred to the Greek god Hermes and his Egyptian counterpart Thoth, god of writing and wisdom. Explore the tomb of Petosiris and the catacombs which once held thousands of mummified ibis and baboons. After lunch on board, we continue with a tour of the tombs at Beni Hassan, with wonderful views across the valley.
	27th27	MarMar	202222	Amarna, Egypt
This morning we arrive in Amarna, site of the short-lived capital of the Pharaoh Akhenaten and his queen Nefertiti. We’ll visit Akhenaten’s tomb, as well as those of some of his courtiers. We return to our ship in time for lunch and continue our journey, sailing by Egypt’s Coptic monasteries. We moor in Assyut overnight.
	28th28	MarMar	202222	Cruising
	29th29	MarMar	202222	Qena, Egypt
Abydos remains one of ancient Egypt’s most mysterious sites, with the Great Temple of Seti I as its centrepiece. Dedicated to the cult of Osiris, god of the dead, Abydos was a pilgrimage centre for thousands of years. The temple is known for its Gallery of the Kings, which lists all the pharaohs, as well as some hieroglyphs which look like modern machines! We sail on to Qena where we moor overnight.
	30th30	MarMar	202222	Luxor, Egypt
Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest. The temple of Hathor is one of the most complete and best-preserved in all of Egypt. Hathor was the Egyptian goddess of love, beauty, joy and healing, and her temple, although only completed in Roman times, nevertheless follows the architecture and style of much older temples. We sail the short distance to Luxor where we moor overnight.
	31st31	MarMar	202222	Luxor, Egypt, disembark the MS Movenpick Darakum
Since the early steamers visited Egypt in the nineteenth century, Luxor has remained a tourist hotspot. Situated on the east side of the Nile in the centre of The Nile Valley, Luxor is an ideal location for tours and trips to surrounding places of interest. An early start today as anyone opting for the shorter eleven-day itinerary will be transferred to Luxor airport for the flight home, via Cairo.

MS Movenpick Darakum

Launch Year

2008

Capacity

104

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

Top Deck

Upper Deck

Main Deck

Lower Deck

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Lower Deck Cabin

These cabins are 20 square meters, with two sealed windows facing the Nile. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style twins with fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.

Main Deck Cabin

These cabins are 20 square meters, with large picture-windows offering magnificent river views, with a panel that can be opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style and can be configured as a double or two twins, with the fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and an evening turn-down service. Clever design allows for all the wood-panelled bathrooms to have a bath with a fixed shower above, along with complimentary toiletries. A laundry service is also available.

Upper Deck Cabin

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	10 nights cruising on the Nile
	Fascinating daily tours & excursions with expert guides
	Exceptional dining from breakfast to midnight snacks
	Complimentary Wi-Fi
	Complimentary tea, coffee on-board
	Return overseas airport transfers
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

	Oceanview	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Sat 16th Apr 202216 Apr 22	3,199	4,184
Sat 16th Apr 202216 Apr 22	3,199	4,184
Thu 12th May 202212 May 22	3,099	4,004
Thu 12th May 202212 May 22	3,099	4,004
Tue 13th Sep 202213 Sep 22	3,299	4,374
Tue 13th Sep 202213 Sep 22	3,299	4,374
Sun 9th Oct 202209 Oct 22	3,399	4,474
Sun 9th Oct 202209 Oct 22	3,399	4,474
Fri 4th Nov 202204 Nov 22	3,714	4,584
Fri 4th Nov 202204 Nov 22	3,714	4,584
Wed 22nd Feb 202322 Feb 23	3,499	4,604
Wed 22nd Feb 202322 Feb 23	3,499	4,604
Mon 20th Mar 202320 Mar 23	3,499	4,604
Mon 20th Mar 202320 Mar 23	3,499	4,604
Thu 11th May 202311 May 23	3,199	4,214
Thu 11th May 202311 May 23	3,199	4,214
Wed 13th Sep 202313 Sep 23	3,699	4,904
Wed 13th Sep 202313 Sep 23	3,699	4,904
Sat 4th Nov 202304 Nov 23	3,899	5,124
Sat 4th Nov 202304 Nov 23	3,899	5,124