Important notes

• Meal Plan

  Prices include breakfast, lunch and dinner on board the MS Darakum, breakfast in Cairo, Luxor and Sharm.

• Accommodation

  Standard cabins are located on the lower decks and Superior cabins are located on the upper decks. Junior suites are located at the front of the vessel on the upper decks and have sloping windows.

• Gratuities

  For guides and boat crew we recommend tipping at the end of your cruise.

• Travel Tips

Itinerary

• Nile Cruise: 7 nights

Day 1

Depart from Heathrow on EgyptAir and upon arrival embark your ship MS Darakum. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 2

During your early morning visit to the East Bank, see the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor, built in honour of the Egyptian sun god Amun Ra. Walk through the majestic hypostyle hall with its magnificently painted pillars and gaze at the collective work of 13 centuries of successive pharaohs. Sail to Edfu watching life on the banks of the Nile pass by. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 3

This morning visit the stunning temple of Horus in Edfu, the most well-preserved temple in Egypt. In fact, original coloured paint still remains from 2000 years ago. Sail to Kom Ombo, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, set on a beautiful site on the banks of the Nile. Continue sailing to Aswan.

Day 4

After breakfast marvel at the High Dam, an amazing feat of engineering built to provide electricity for rural areas of Egypt. Visit an ancient quarry where you will see an obelisk broken during carving. Finally, visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis, situated on a small island on the Nile. After lunch enjoy some time to explore the beautiful and ancient sights of Aswan situated on the First Cataract of the Nile, or take a leisurely and scenic sail in a felucca. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 5

Today is free for you to explore Aswan or alternatively partake in an optional excursion (at extra cost) by air to Abu Simbel and the temple built by Ramses II. After being moved to save it from flood waters, visitors can explore the temples and have a chance to stand at the feet of the colossal statues of Ramses II, which are over 20 feet high. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6

Set sail for Luxor and stay overnight.

Day 7

This morning visit the West Bank and see the Colossi of Memnon who once guarded the Mortuary Temple but now stand alone. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens, entering temples still covered in original paintings and colours. Make a stop at the Temple of Hatshepsut, the only female pharaoh and visit an ancient temple built in a strangely modern style. Drive to Qena and visit Dendera Temple which has scenes on the external wall portraying the famous Queen Cleopatra and her son Caesareon. Drive back to the boat to relax.

Day 8

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your EgyptAir flight to Heathrow.

Extensions

Cairo & Cruise

This Is An Ideal Way To Combine A Cruise With A Stay In Cairo To See The Magical Sights Of Egypt.

Day 1

Egyptair Flight From Heathrow. On Arrival Transfer To The Four Seasons At The First Residence Cairo For Three Nights. You May Prepurchase A Private Tour To The Pyramids.

Day 4

Egyptair Flight To Luxor To Embark The Ms Darakum And Follow The Main Itinerary As Detailed Above.

Day 11

Egyptair Flight To Heathrow Arriving Later The Same Day.

Cruise & Luxor & Sharm

This Triple Centre Holiday Is A Great Combination To Experience The Fabulous Sights Of Egypt And End With A Relaxing Beach Stay On The Red Sea.

Day 8

Following The Cruise, Transfer To The Sheraton Luxor For Three Nights In A Standard Room.

Day 11

Egyptair Flight To The Red Sea And Transfer To The Splendid Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh For Three Or More Nights.

Day 14

Egyptair Flight To Heathrow Via Cairo Arriving Later The Same Day.