US$9800

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11 Nights on Darakum Nile Cruise

Embarking on an 11-night Darakum Nile cruise from Cairo to Luxor is a captivating journey that takes travelers on a remarkable exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders.

Tour Details

THE ROUTE

Cairo to Luxor

JOURNEY TIME

12 Days / 11 Nights

GROUP TYPE

Private

TOUR CLASS

5 Stars

THE PACE

Leisurely

EXPERIENCE COST

from: USD$9800 pp

Door-to-Door Pick up

We pick up all our guests from their hotel or airport terminal.

An Unforgettable Adventure: 11 Nights Aboard Darakum

Embarking on an 11-night Darakum Nile cruise from Cairo to Luxor is a captivating journey that takes travelers on a remarkable exploration of Egypt’s ancient wonders. This extended voyage offers an unrivaled opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich heritage of this storied land while enjoying the utmost luxury and comfort. Join us as we embark on this extraordinary adventure, unveiling the hidden treasures and timeless beauty of Egypt’s past.

Tour Itinerary

1st day: Embarkation on the cruise in Cairo.

Dinner on board (Light Dinner).
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Cairo.

2nd day: Pyramids Tour:

06:00 Breakfast on board.
07:00 Visit Pyramids & Sphinx
11:30 Lunch on board (international Buffet)
12:30 Visit to the Egyptian Museum
15:30 Fire Drill
16:30 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board (International Buffet)
21:00 Takht (Egyptian Music)
Overnight in Cairo.

3rd day: More of Cairo and Giza Tours:

06:00 Breakfast on Board
07:00 Visit Memphis & Sakkara
11:30 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
12:30: Visit Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Coptic museum, and Jewish synagogue.
19:00 Manager Cocktail Party
19:30 Dinner on board (Set Menu)
Music in the bar
Overnight in Cairo

4th day: Sail to Beni Suef

07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Full-day sailing to Beni Suef.
13:00 Lunch on board (international Buffet)
16:30 Tea Time
19:30 Egyptian Wine Tasting on Board
20:00 Dinner on board. (B.B.Q.)
Music in the bar
Overnight in Beni Suef.

5th day: Sail to Minya

05:00 Sail to Minya
07:00 Breakfast on board
12:30 Lunch on board (Set menu – Egyptian Tablya)
16:30 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board (Italian Buffet)
21:00 Music in the bar
Overnight Minya.

Day 6: Beni Hassan Tours:

05:00 Breakfast on board
06:00 Visit Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein
12:30 Lunch on board (International Light buffet)
13:30 Visit Beni Hassan tombs to visit the 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).
16:00 Back to the boat
16:30 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board (Set Menu)
21:00 Folkloric Show.
Overnight Minya.

7th day: Tel El Amarna Tours:

05:00 Sail to Tel El Amarna, the home of the ‘Amarnian experience.’
07:00 Breakfast on board.
10:00 Visit the northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The Northern Palace, The the small temples of Aten
13:30: Sail to Assyut
Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat (the guide will of course provide some explanation on the importance of the
monastery)
Lunch on board (international Buffet)
16:30 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board (Egyptian Buffet)
Galabeya Party
Overnight Assyut.

8th day: sail to Sohag:

05:00 Sail to Sohag (8 hours).
07:00 Breakfast on board
13:00 Lunch on board (set menu: Egyptian Tablya)
16:30 Tea Time
19:30 Dinner on board (international Buffet)
Music in Bar
Overnight in Sohag.

9th day: Sail to Balyana:

03:30 Sail to El Balyana
07:00 Breakfast on board
09:30 Visit Abydos temple, the holy city of Osiris, God of the Dead, and the new kingdom temple of Seti I
11:30 Back to the boat and sail to Naga Hammadi via Naga Hammadi Bridges
13:00 Lunch on board (Set menu: Moroccan)
16:30 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board (B.B.Q)
21:00 Quiz Night.
Arrive and overnight in Naga Hammadi.

10th day: sail to Qena and visit Dendara Temple:

05:00 Early sail to Qena
07:30 Breakfast on board
10:00 Visit Dandarah Temple, which is a 20-minute’ drive.
13:00 Return to the boat and sail to Luxor.
13:30 Lunch on board (seafood Buffet)
16:00 Cookery lesson on board
16:30 Tea Time
19:30 Dinner on board (Italian Buffet)
21:00 Belly Dancer.
Overnight in Luxor.

11th day: Luxor:

06:00 Breakfast on board
07:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of Kings + Hatshepsut Temple).
12:30 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
14:00 Visit East Bank (Luxor & Karnak Temples)
19:30 Dinner on board (international Buffet)
Music in the bar
Overnight in Luxor.

Last day: Disembark:

07:00 Breakfast on board
13:00 International Buffet
08:00 Disembarkation.

** Slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control**

End of the 11 Nights on Darakum Nile Cruise

Tour Inclusions

Tour inclusions 11 Nights on Darakum:

11 full-board nights of lodging on board the Nile cruises.
Upon arrival and departure, greet and help customers
Assistance from our staff throughout your visit and any excursions
Every transport is made in a contemporary, luxurious car with air conditioning.
Every Nile Cruise tour listed in the schedule is private
Entrance fees to all attractions in and between Luxor and Aswan
English-speaking tour guide for your cruise excursions (maximum group size is 8)
Complementary One bottle of water for each person, per day
All transfers are made using A/C cars with trained drivers.
All taxes and service fees

Tour Exclusions

Additional meals and drinks.
Every personal outlay, including laundry, etc.
Tipping the driver, tour guide, etc.
Any optional tours could be required.

Tour Highlights

11 Nights on Darakum tour highlight:

Cairo Highlights

Pyramids & Sphinx
the Egyptian Museum
Memphis & Sakkara
Coptic Cairo including the Hanging Church, Coptic museum, and Jewish synagogue.

El Minya Highlights

Tuna El Gebel & Ashmunein
Beni Hassan tombs to visit the Tomb of Baqet III (BH15), Tomb of Khety (BH17), Tomb of Amenemhet (BH2), Tomb of Khnumhotep II (BH3)
Tel El Amarna
the northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The Northern Palace, The Small temples of Aten
Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat
monastery)

Luxor Highlights

Abydos temple, the holy city of Osiris.
Dandarah temple.
West Bank (Valley of Kings + Hatshepsut Temple).
East Bank (Luxor & Karnak Temples)

Prices

Price is Quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $
2 to 3 people: $9800
4 to 6 people: $
7 to 15 people: $

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