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Itinerary
Cairo
Cairo
Cairo
Cairo
Beni Suef
Al Minya
Al Minya
Al Minya
Al Minya
Abydos
Luxor
Aswan
Edfu
Aswan
Aswan
Aswan
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
What's Included with
Riviera Travel
Whats Included Intro
Tea and coffee
All airport taxes and port charges
Direct flights from up to 17 UK airports with no regional supplements & transfers
Five-star ships with impeccable on-board service
Spacious cabins with windows
Insightful excursions & visits every day with local guides
Expert Riviera Cruise Director looking after you throughout
Evening entertainment from quizzes to impressive performers
Delicious full board dining, plus Captain's Dinner
Free Wi-Fi
Explore MS Movenpick Darakum
Restaurant
The MS Mövenpick Darakum restaurant offers a diverse selection of international and local buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Start your day with a variety of freshly baked pastries, hearty hot dishes, and continental options. At lunch and dinner, enjoy an even wider spread, featuring local specialties alongside global flavours.
Whether you crave indulgent comfort food or light, healthy options, there's something to satisfy every taste. With a focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, this restaurant provides a dynamic culinary experience that blends local traditions with international influences.
Onshore Experiences
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. You will visit the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, housing a plethora of 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.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Golden Mask of Tutankhamun and numerous other treasures at the stunning new Grand Egyptian Museum.
- Get close to the Pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, plus take a guided tour to the lesser-known ‘Step Pyramid’, the oldest stone structure in the world.
- Take guided tours of lesser-known sites, such as the city of Amarna, created by the pharaoh Akhenaten and Nefertiti.
- Visit some of Egypt's amazing temples, including Abydos Dendera, Karnak, Luxor and Kom Ombo and explore the Valley of the Kings with visits to the Pharaohs' tombs and the temple of Hatshepsut.
- See one of Egypt's modern achievements, the Aswan High Dam.
Lounge/Bar
- Lounge and bar area to relax in
- Evening music entertainment
- A selection of board games to enjoy
Fitness Room
The Upper Deck is where you’ll find the small fitness room.
MS Movenpick Darakum Cabins & Suites
Deluxe Cabin
Upper Deck Cabin
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