15 Days Long Nile Cruise Cairo - Aswan

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Cairo and check-in the Nile Cruise

Welcome to Egypt home of history. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our courteous and professional representatives who will arrange ground transportation to the M/S Darakum Movenpick Nile Cruise Nile Cruise.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 02: Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum

Explore the wonders of Egypt including the Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren, and Mekaura) and continue your tour to the Egyptian Museum which is famous for Tut-Ankh-Amun Golden Mask. Overnight in Cairo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 03: Sail to Beni Suef

Set sail for the small quaint village of Beni Suef known for cotton-spinning and carpet making. Enjoy a special Guest Show and overnight in Beni Suef

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 04: Hawara and Maydoum Pyramids

Stop in Fayoum and discover Hawara Pyramid and Maydom Pyramid. Then back to your Nile boat to sail to Cairo. Overnight in Beni Suef

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 05: Sail to Al Minya and Tuna Al Gabal

Sail to Al Minya after lunch and visit the magnificent monuments and join in a Treasure Hunt as you explore the ancient site of Tuna Al Gabal. Overnight in Al Minya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06: Tel Al Amarna and Beni Hassan

Explore Tell Al Armana with its more than 25 rock tombs. The tombs were built with complex chambers and halls to confuse robbers who may enter to plunder their treasure. Visit Beni Hassan, an elaborate burial ground for high ranking officials, it features 39 tombs cut out of rocks with 4 open to visitors for exploration. Overnight in Al Minya

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07: Sail to Asyut

Continue sailing on the Nile to the bustling town of Asyut, a modern city known for its production of pottery, ivory carvings, leather articles and woven fabrics. Relax and enjoy the music in the bar. Overnight in Asyut

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 08: Sail to Sohag and visit Abydos Temple

Sail to Sohag once a major Coptic Christian center in Egypt. Stop by Abydos a sacred place in ancient Egyptians where you will learn its secrets. Overnight in Sohag

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 09: Sail to Qena

Enjoy a full day on the Nile then set sail for the town of Qena, famous for the ruins of Dendara. Revel in the contests and parties while on board. Spend the night in Qena

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Visit Dandara and Sail to Luxor

Stop by the masterfully preserved temple of Dandara which was dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Stop by Abydos a sacred place in ancient Egyptians where you will learn its secrets. Then continue the journey on the Nile to the city of Luxor. Spend the night in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut Temple

Unravel the most famous sites of Luxor’s West Bank and discover the Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut Temple of the powerful female Pharaoh. Spend the night in Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Visit the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Sail to Edfu

Visit the East Bank of the Nile and stop by the breathtaking Karnak and Luxor Temples, the largest temple complex built by man. Set sail south to Edfu and overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Edfu, Kom-Ombo and sail to Aswan

Stop by the Temple of Edfu said to be the best-preserved temple in Egypt and only second to Karnak in its grandeur. Sail to Kom-Ombo to visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo which is actually two temples built in one. With one side dedicated to the crocodile god and the other to Falcon head god. Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: High Dam, Philae Temple and the Nubian Museum

While in Aswan enjoy one of the most memorable tours of the city, get a bird’s eye view of the city at the High Dam. Here you will see a view like no other atop the 364ft tall structure. Stop by Philae Temple which dedicated to the goddess Isis with its many shrines and sanctuaries. Visit the Nubian Museum before returning to the Nile Cruise. Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Disembarkation and final departure from Aswan International Airport

Enjoy the morning aboard the cruise then disembark to Aswan airport for your return flight. If you have a late departure let us know as special arrangements can be made for you.

Meals: Breakfast