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Nile Explorer

Explore the archaeological wonders of ancient Egypt from the comfort of a Nile cruise aboard the Mövenpick MS Hamees. Enjoy panoramic river views from your spacious en suite cabin; choose between a Standard Cabin on the lower or main decks, or a Superior Cabin on the upper and top decks. Passengers can enjoy sumptuous buffets for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and can look forward to variety of evening entertainment options.

Tour Night

  • Nile Cruise (Luxor/Aswan): 7 nights
  • Tour code: AWE08
  • Accommodation Grade
  • Private Tour

Tour At a Glance

  • Includes a 7-night cruise aboard the Mövenpick MS Hamees
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings and Queens on the West Bank
  • Tour the vast Karnak temple complex near Luxor
  • Take a traditional felucca sailboat ride around Kitchener’s Island
  • Visit the Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple
  • Enjoy evening entertainment including Galabia parties and belly dancing shows

Itinerary details

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  • Day 1 Embark Luxor
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    Embark Luxor

    Board the MS Hamees and settle into your cabin. Enjoy a generous buffet lunch and dinner onboard. Overnight in Luxor.
    Meals included: Lunch & dinner 

  • Day 2 West Bank - Edfu
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    West Bank - Edfu

    This morning you’ll visit the West Bank and see the elaborate tombs of the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, with its huge colonnaded terraces. After lunch on board, sail to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Before dinner this evening there will be a welcome cocktail reception. Overnight in Edfu.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 3 Kom Ombo - Aswan
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    Kom Ombo - Aswan

    Sail to Kom Ombo today. In the afternoon, visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed Horus. After dinner, enjoy an Oriental show and a Galabia party, where you’ll be encouraged to dress up in Egyptian costumes. Overnight in Aswan.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 4 High Dam - Temple of Philae - Felucca cruise
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    High Dam - Temple of Philae - Felucca cruise

    Morning visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the boat for lunch, then enjoy a felucca cruise on the Nile, around Kitchener’s Island. After dinner this evening, there will be a Nubian show. Overnight in Aswan.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 5 Aswan
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    Aswan

    Today you will be at leisure to relax on board the MS Hamees or take optional excursions. Overnight in Aswan.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 6 Kom Ombo - Luxor
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    Kom Ombo - Luxor

    Sail back towards Kom Ombo today. There will be another opportunity to visit Kom Ombo Temple early this morning, when the site will be less crowded. After lunch, take a tour of Edfu Temple; also known as the Temple of Horus, this is one of the most well-preserved and impressive ancient Egyptian temples. Continue sailing to Luxor, via Esna. Have fun at another Oriental show and a Galabia party this evening. Overnight in Luxor.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner 

  • Day 7 East Bank - Luxor
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    East Bank - Luxor

    Morning at leisure on board. This afternoon, visit the temples of the East Bank. Karnak Temple is an immense complex dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, and is one of the largest religious structures ever built.Luxor Temple, located closer to the modern city, is a smaller but equally magnificent temple, known for its avenue of sphinxes. After dinner this evening, there will be a music and belly dancing show. Overnight in Luxor.
    Meals included: Breakfast, lunch & dinner  

  • Day 8 Disembark
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    Disembark

    After breakfast, check out and disembark the MS Hamees. 
    Meals included: Breakfast 

Hotels

  • Movenpick MS Hamees Luxury Nile Cruise
    Movenpick MS Hamees Luxury Nile Cruise
    Star Rating Nile Cruise (Luxor/Aswan)

Movenpick MS Hamees Luxury Nile Cruise

Nile Cruise (Luxor/Aswan)
  • Movenpick MS Hamees Luxury Nile Cruise

The Mövenpick MS Hamees has 72 spacious, contemporary cabins with panoramic windows. Passengers can enjoy evening onboard entertainment and sumptuous buffets meals. 

What's Included?

  • Return International flight.
  • Meet and greet service upon arrival & departure.
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Accommodation on board 5 star Hamees Nile Cruise (Standard Cabins-Main Deck) on full board basis.
  • English-speaking tour guide during excursions on the Cruise.
  • Entrance fees to all sights as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Visit High Dam, the temple of Philae, unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo temple, Edfu temple, Valley of the Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Karnak & Luxor Temples.
  • Service charges and all applicable local taxes during your Nile Cruise in Egypt.

What's not Included?

  • Visa fees.
  • Christmas & New Year supplements.
  • Tips, beverage, extra meals, laundry, phone calls or any personal expenses.
  • Any other services not mentioned in the itinerary and inclusions. 

Additional Information

Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£) based on twin sharing.

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