Movenpick Darakum Nile Cruise

Welcome to Aswan. Upon your arrival, enjoy a private transfer to the Mövenpick MS Darakum cruise ship. Check-in and enjoy your first lunch on board. In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to visit the famous Aswan High Dam, followed by a short boat ride to explore the beautiful Philae Temple on Agilkia Island. Return to the ship for dinner and enjoy a relaxing evening docked in Aswan.

The ship sets sail northwards early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board while watching the beautiful Nile views. First, you will visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple, a double sanctuary located right on the riverbank, and see the nearby Crocodile Museum. Return to the ship for lunch while sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival, take a traditional horse carriage to visit the well-preserved Edfu Temple. Dinner will be served on board as the ship sails through Esna Lock toward Luxor.

After breakfast, start your tour by exploring the famous West Bank of Luxor. Visit the spectacular tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the unique terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the massive twin statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, return to the East Bank to explore the giant columns of the Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully lit Luxor Temple at dusk. Enjoy an authentic Egyptian theme evening and a fine dinner on board.

Savor your final breakfast looking out over the Nile River from the main restaurant. At 08:00 AM, smoothly check out and disembark from the Mövenpick cruise ship. Our team will assist you with your luggage and provide a comfortable private transfer directly to the Luxor airport or train station for your journey home.

Your journey begins in historic Luxor. After a comfortable transfer from the station or airport, check into your room on the Mövenpick MS Darakum and enjoy a fresh lunch on board. Spend your afternoon discovering the East Bank wonders. Tour the grand Karnak Temple Complex and stand inside its massive Hypostyle Hall. In the evening, visit the beautifully lit Luxor Temple before returning to the ship for a welcome dinner and overnight stay docked in Luxor.

Start your day with a rich breakfast before crossing the river to the West Bank. You will explore the ancient tombs in the Valley of the Kings, visit the unique terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and pause to take photos by the giant twin Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, return to the ship and relax on the sundeck as we sail through the Esna Lock toward Edfu. Enjoy a fine dinner on board.

This morning, take a traditional horse carriage ride through Edfu to visit the towering Temple of Horus, Egypt’s most complete intact cult temple. Return to the ship for lunch while cruising along the river bends toward Kom Ombo. By late afternoon, step ashore to examine the double reliefs at Kom Ombo Temple, discovering the unique stories of Sobek and Horus. End the night with a thrilling Egyptian theme party and a fine dinner as we sail to Aswan.

Wake up to the beautiful scenery of Aswan. After a hearty breakfast, explore the monumental Aswan High Dam, a true achievement of modern engineering. Next, board a local boat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis. In the afternoon, enjoy complete peace on a traditional wooden Felucca sailboat, catching the soft winds around Elephantine Island before your final grand farewell dinner onboard.

Enjoy your final breakfast looking out over the timeless Nile landscapes through the ship’s windows. Reflect on five days of premium hospitality and great historical discovery. At 08:00 AM, check out and disembark from the Darakum cruiser. Our team will handle your bags and provide a private complimentary transfer directly to Aswan’s airport or train station for your journey home.