US$8650

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9 Nights on Darakum Nile Cruise

This extended voyage offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore treasures along the Nile River

Tour Details

THE ROUTE

Luxor to Cairo

JOURNEY TIME

10 Days / 9 Nights

GROUP TYPE

Private

TOUR CLASS

5 Stars

THE PACE

Leisurely

EXPERIENCE COST

from: USD$8650 pp

Door-to-Door Pick up

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

Darakum Nile Cruise: 9 Nights Voyage

Embarking on a 9 Nights on Darakum Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo is a once-in-a-lifetime journey that allows travelers to immerse themselves in the captivating wonders of Egypt. This extended voyage offers an extraordinary opportunity to explore the ancient treasures along the Nile River while indulging in the utmost luxury and comfort. Join us as we embark on this epic adventure, unveiling the hidden gems of Egypt’s storied past. Exploring Egypt’s Treasures on a 9 Nights on Darakum Nile Cruise from Luxor to Cairo.

Tour Itinerary

1st day: Luxor Check-in:

17:00 Embarkation on the cruise in Luxor and Overnight.
19:30 Dinner on Board (International Buffet\ light dinner for late arrival)
Music in the bar.
Overnight in Luxor.

2nd day: Luxor Tours:

06:00 Breakfast on Board
07:00 Visit the West Bank (Valley of Kings + Hatshepsut Temple).
12:30 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
14:00 Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples).
19:30 Managers Cocktail Party
20:00 Dinner on board (International Buffet)
21:00 Belly Dancer.
Overnight in Luxor.

3rd day: Dendara Temple Tour:

07:00 Breakfast on board and sail to Qena.
11:30 Fire Drill
13:00 Lunch on board (international buffet)
14:00 Visit Dendara Temple
16:00 Back to Ship in Qena & sail to Naga Hammadi .
17:00 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board (B.B.Q.)
Music in the bar
Passing the bridges in Naga Hammadi
Overnight in Naga Hammadi

4th day: Explore Abydos Temple:

05:00 Sail to El Balyana via Abu Homer’s bridge & lock
07:00 Breakfast on board
10:00 Visit Abydos Temple
12:30 Sail to Sohag
13:00 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
16:30 Tea time
19:00 Egyptian Wine Tasting
19:30 Dinner on board. (Egyptian Buffet)
21:00 Galabeya Party
Overnight Sohag

5th day: Sail to Tel El Amarna:

03:50 Sail from Sohag to Tel El Amarna, the home of the ‘Amarnian experience via
Asyout’s lock
08:00 Breakfast on board
Pass the lock and sail to Tel El Amarna
13:00 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the
boat (guide will of course provide some explanation on the importance of the
monastery)
17:00 Tea time
19:00 Cookery Lesson on board
19:30 Dinner on board (B.B.Q)
Overnight Tel El Amarna

6th day: El Minya Tours:

05:30 Breakfast on board
06:45: Visit the northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The
Northern Palace, The Small temples of Aten.
Visit Ashmunein & Tuna El Gabal
14:30 Lunch on board (international Buffet) during the sail to Minya
17:00 Tea time
19:00 Dinner on board
21:00 Folkloric show on board
Overnight in Minya.

7th day: Beni Hassan Tours:

06:00 Breakfast on board
07:00: 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).
11:30 Back to the boat and sail to Beni Suif.
12:30 Lunch on board ( Sea Food Buffet)
17:00 Tea time
19:30 Dinner on board ( B.B.Q.)
21:00 Quiz Night
Arrive& Overnight Beni Suif

8th day: Sail to Cairo:

06:00 Sail to Cairo
07:00 Breakfast on board
13:00 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
14:00 Coptic Cairo tour including the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum & Jewish
Synagogue
19:30 Dinner on board (International Buffet)
21:00 Takht (Egyptian Music).
Overnight Cairo

9th day: Pyramids and Museum Tours:

06:00 Breakfast on board
07:00 Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.
12:30 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
13:30 Visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
19:30 Dinner on board (Set Menu)
Music in the bar
Overnight in Cairo.

Last day: Disembark:

07:00 Breakfast on board
13:00 Lunch on board (International Buffet)
Disembarkation.

End of the 9 Nights on Darakum Nile Cruise

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

Tour Inclusions

09 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

West Bank (Valley of Kings + Hatshepsut Temple).
East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples).
Dendara Temple
Abydos Temple
Stop in front of Prince Tawdrous Monastery to view the monastery from the boat
the northern tombs of Tel El Amarna, the Royal Tomb of Akhenaten, The Northern Palace, and the small temples of Aten.
Visit Ashmunein & Tuna El Gabal
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).
Coptic Cairo tour including the Hanging Church, Coptic Museum & Jewish
Synagogue
the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.
the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Prices

Price is Quoted per person in USD

Solo Traveler: $
2 to 3 people: $8650
4 to 6 people: $
7 to 15 people: $

Feel free to share your comments with us so we can make your tour tailored to your liking by adding or removing tours from the itinerary to suit your preference and requirements.

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Secure Payment & Deposits

Make monthly little deposits for your Holiday Package. Final Payment due 20 days prior.

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12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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