14 nights onboard MS Movenpick Darakum

Wonders of the Nile: Cairo to Aswan

Our Nile cruise explores the mighty monuments, the intriguing history and the extraordinary artistic masterpieces from the greatest and oldest of all the ancient civilizations. We start in Cairo - the largest city on the African continent, Cairo remains a fascinating fusion of western, Islamic and Christian culture, all mixed up with something a lot more ancient. Right in the centre of Cairo, the Egyptian Museum houses so many priceless treasures. We’ll also visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, just south of Cairo and built over 4,600 years ago, this is Egypt’s first proper pyramid, and is now considered to be the oldest stone building in the world. After two days of relaxing sailing on the world’s longest river our tour continues with visits to the tombs of Beni Hassan, followed by one of the most imposing temples in all of Egypt, at Abydos. Our exploration continues with the temple of Hathor at Dendera, built during the time of the Ptolemies, heirs to Alexander the Great’s empire. From here, we continue to the well-known sights of Luxor and beyond. Luxor, known as Thebes in ancient times, was centred around the two great temple complexes of ancient Egypt – Karnak and Luxor. These are both on the East bank of the Nile and dedicated to the sun god, Amun Ra, the giver of life. The West bank, where the sun sets, was reserved for the tombs and funerary temples of the Pharaohs, their families and high officials. We also see the temple of Kom Ombo, plus one of Egypt's greatest modern achievements - the Aswan High Dam.

Leaving from: Cairo

Cruise ship: MS Movenpick Darakum

Visiting: Cairo • Cairo • Cairo • Beni Suef •

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Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.

Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.

The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.

104

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2008

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72m

Length

15m

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Cruise Itinerary

Days 1 - 3

Cairo, Egypt

Day 4

Beni Suef, Egypt

Days 5 - 7

Al Minya, Egypt

Day 9

Abydos, Egypt

Day 10

Luxor, Egypt

Day 11

Aswan, Egypt

Day 12

Edfu, Egypt

Days 13 - 15

Aswan, Egypt

Days 1 - 3

Cairo, Egypt

Day 4

Beni Suef, Egypt

Days 5 - 7

Al Minya, Egypt

Day 9

Abydos, Egypt

Day 10

Luxor, Egypt

Day 11

Aswan, Egypt

Day 12

Edfu, Egypt

Days 13 - 15

Aswan, Egypt

Ship Details

Riviera Travel

MS Movenpick Darakum

One of the smaller ships on the Nile, with just 52 cabins and suites, the five-star MS Darakum has been designed with a low draft in order to navigate the full length of the Nile in Egypt. It is currently the only vessel regularly operating this route, so this cruise is very much a unique experience!

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