Egypt, Dubai, Morocco & Arabia 2013 - Travel Club Elite

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Egypt h nile cruises
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Mövenpick MS Darakum
The exquisite interior of
this magnificent vessel
CRUISE
has been tastefully crafted
with intricate Moroccan
inspired design. Boasting a wide range of
facilities, large stylish sun decks and first rate
service, the Mövenpick MS Darakum offers
exceptional value for such a luxurious cruise
on the Nile.
MS Darakum
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The MS Darakum has been designed to the highest
standard and offers an excellent service. Facilities
include a restaurant, pool, bar, lounge and minigym.
There are 44 cabins, 2 Junior Suites, 4 Senior Suites
and 2 Panorama Suites. All are air-conditioned with
bath, shower, television and minibar, and most with
large windows. Standard Cabins are located on the
lower and main decks and Superior Cabins are located
on the upper decks. Junior Suites are located on the
main deck. There are 2 Senior Suites and 2 Panorama
Suites located on the upper deck and 2 Senior Suites
located on the top deck.
YOUR
ITINER ARY
TOUR DURATION: 7 NIGHTS
h Nile cruise: 7 nights
DAY 1 h Upon arrival, embark your ship Mövenpick MS
Darakum, one of the largest and most impressive vessels
cruising the Nile. Docked in one of Luxor’s smartest private
docking areas, discover the ship’s glorious facilities, including
a stylish lounge and sun deck. Spend tonight in Luxor.
DAY 2 h 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 the Valley of the 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. Experience an
exciting moment this afternoon as the Darakum sets sail
for Edfu, as you watch life on the banks of the Nile pass by.
Overnight in Edfu.
DAY 3 h 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 and visit
the fascinating Nubian Museum. Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 4 h 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 h Today is free for you to explore Aswan or
alternatively partake in a recommended optional excursion
(at extra cost) by air to Abu Simbel. An exciting 30 minute
flight will transport you to this spectacular archaeological
site on the banks of Lake Nasser, where ancient attractions
include the Great Temple built by Ramses II. Dating back
to the 13th Century BC but entirely relocated to save it
from flood waters in the 1960s, Abu Simbel is now part
of a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. 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
metres high. Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 6 h Set sail for Luxor. Enjoy time on board simply
watching the sights of the Nile pass by and soak up the sun
from the Darakum’s sun deck. Overnight in Luxor.
DAY 7 h 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. 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 h Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the
airport for your return flight, or choose to extend your trip.