The Nile River Classic Cruise MS Darakum (Luxor to Aswan or Reverse) 5D4N

From A$3,300.00 Per Person, Twin Share

At a Glance

Attune your senses to inexplicable bliss, cruising on the grand Nile River to unwrap marvelling history in ancient temples, fascinating nature, imposing landmarks, and impressive cultures. Let the Movenpick M/S Darakum engulf and lead you on this 5-day euphoric adventure from Luxor to Aswan, with elite hospitality in its Moroccan-inspired luxury suites, where comfort and relaxation are ubiquitous.

Start the adventure in Luxor with an embarkation on the Movenpick M/S Darakum. Touch down on the Nile's east bank to visit the grand temples of Karnak and Luxor still glistening in pristine glory. Proceed to the west bank to tour the Valley of Kings & Queens, and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, before sailing to Edfu via Esna Lock. Arrive at Edfu to visit its magnificent temple dedicated to the gods of ...

Trip Highlights

  • Tour the temples of ancient Kom Ombo and Edfu, relishing the unique wonder of each.
  • Explore the Nile's west bank, visiting the iconic Valley of Kings & Queens, and the Hatshepsut temple.
  • Visit the grand temples of Karnak and Luxor on the east bank to wonder at their pristine grace and imposing facades.
  • Enjoy five-star treatments and hospitality aboard a vessel, including shows, music, and parties.
  • Sail on a Felucca across the Nile, explore Kitchener Island, and bask in a nirvana-like experience.
  • Visit the Egyptian high dam, and stupefying island temple of Philae for more intimacy with history

What's Included

  • 4 nights accommodation aboard the luxury MS Darakum from Luxor to Aswan (or MS Hamees and MS Sunray), on a twin share basis *From Aswan to Luxor is 4 day 3 night cruise program (downstream)
  • Meals: 4x breakfast, 4x Lunch, 4x dinner
  • Sightseeing as stated in the itinerary
  • Activities as stated in the itinerary
  • Park and other entry fees
  • Comprehensive trip planne

Itinerary

DAY 1 VESSEL EMBARKATION AND A VISIT TO KARNAK AND LUXOR TEMPLES
MS Darakum or MS Hamees and MS Sunray
Lunch, Dinner
DAY 2 WEST BANK TOUR: VALLEY OF KINGS AND QUEENS
MS Darakum or MS Hamees and MS Sunray
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3 TOUR EDFU AND KOM OMBO TEMPLES
MS Darakum or MS Hamees and MS Sunray
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4 TEMPLE OF PHILAE AND HIGH DAM TOUR AND RIDE A FELUCCA ON THE NILE
MS Darakum or MS Hamees and MS Sunray
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 TRIP ENDS: FAREWELL ASWAN
None
Breakfast

Dates & Prices

The price is based a Double Cabin, twin share. Please enquiry for available departures and cabins. Cabin upgrade to Suites is available at an additional cost. Single supplement is available for solo. Please contact us for group bookings. 

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How To Get There

- The departure point is Luxor

- The finish point is Aswan

- Reverse route is available from Aswan to Luxor

- Major commercial flights provide convenient access to Luxor and Aswan.

Weather & Climate

Rain is very rare in all parts of Egypt and most days are sunny and clear. Summer temperatures often reach the upper 30s (around 100F) but this is particularly true for the period between June and September. Winter can be surprisingly cold, especially on the Nile or at night. The average daytime maximum in Cairo in January is 20C (68F), nights are minimum 8C (46F). In summer, these temperatures are 35C (95F) and 22C (72F) respectively. Daytime temperatures are a little higher on average in Aswan.

How To Choose Your Cabin

Standard Cabin: provide large, panoramic windows for stunning views of the river. Cabins are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. Further amenities include an LCD TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets. Cabins are 20sqm

Superior: provide large, panoramic windows. They are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. Further amenities include an LCD TV with marine satellite, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets. Cabins are 20sqm

Deluxe Cabin: provides stunning views with its panoramic windows. It is fully air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. Further amenities include an LCD TV with marine satellite, DVD player, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets. Cabins are 26 sqm

Panorama Suite: provides stunning views of the Nile through its panoramic windows. This suite is fully air-conditioned and has a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. Further amenities include two LCD TVs with marine satellite, DVD player, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets. Suites are 34 sqm

Senior Suite: provide stunning views of the river Nile through their panoramic windows. The suites are fully air-conditioned and have a private bathroom with a bathtub and hairdryer. The larger suites feature two bathrooms. Further amenities include two LCD TVs with marine satellite, DVD player, internal phone, music channel, minibar, safety deposit box and two life jackets. Two of the suites are 34 sqm and two 40 sqm.

Onboard Amenities
  • Swimming Pool
  • Sun deck with recreational area
  • Lounge Bar
  • Gym
  • Restaurant
  • Private Dock in Luxor
Other Information

Onlyluxe Travel acts as travel agency and work with different tour operators.

Payment Detail
All pricing is in Australian dollars and are quoted on a per person twin share basis. A supplementary price is available (see below). Bookings are not confirmed until full payment and the signed Booking Form has been received by Onlyluxe Travel.

A non-refundable 30% deposit is payable within 7 days of your booking, with the final balance due 120 days prior to departure. If a booking is made 120 days or less before departure, the full payment is payable immediately. Last minute bookings are payable before arrival. Failure to pay on time may result in automatic cancellation of a booking with cancellation penalties payable to Onlyluxe Travel. If you pay by credit card or PayPal a surcharge will be added to the total price.

Single Supplement
All accommodation is twin share. Single guests will share with someone of the same gender. If a single room is demanded, a supplementary price of will apply. The supplementary price refers to our quotation and needs to be stipulated at the time of booking.

General Cancellation Policies
- Outside of 120 days monies will be refunded less 30% of full fee
- Within 120 days prior to arrival all monies will be forfeited
- No refunds will be given in the event of non-arrival, any unused services or unused nights due to flight or weather disruption
- We strongly recommend guests protect themselves with travel insurance and medical insurance

Please Note: Cancellations must be advised in email and will take effect from the date they are received.

Liability
The participant agrees to indemnify Onlyluxe Travel, and its servant, tour operator and agents, in relation to any liability, loss and damage which the tour operator, or its servants and/or agents may incur as a result of the participants, negligence or misconduct during the tour.

Smoking is not permitted on the bus, or in tents or in other accommodation being used by tour operator at the time that a trip is being conducted.

Child Policy
Please consult travel consultant on age limit.

Changes to Itineraries
Local conditions may necessitate changes to sightseeing, walking and driving routes, camping and accommodation locations. While every effort will be made to provide the services and experiences as offered in our brochure, on our website, and in our trip letters, we reserve the right to vary your itinerary. In the event that we are forced to change your arrangements, substitute arrangements of a similar standard will be provided. The tour operator will not be liable where interruptions to itineraries are caused by weather conditions, technical problems to transport used by the tour operator, industrial action, political or civil commotion or other circumstances beyond our control. We refer you to the conditions regarding travel insurance.

Changes in Prices
While we will do its utmost to honour its pricing unforeseen circumstances may mean that prices may be subject to change without notice.

Pre-Existing Medical Conditions and Age Limits
You need to advise Onlyluxe travel and the tour operator on any pre-existing medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability that might reasonably be expected to increase the risk of your requiring medical attention, or that might affect the normal conduct of a trip and the enjoyment of other trip members. Onlyluxe Travel and the tour operator may require an assessment of your medical condition from a qualified medical practitioner. If you fail to adequately notify the tour operator of any pre-existing medical conditions and/or disability, the tour operator reserves the right, at its reasonable discretion, to cancel your participation in a trip at any time, including after the commencement of your trip, with no right of refund if your medical condition, mobility impairment and/or disability could be reasonably expected to affect the normal conduct of the trip and the enjoyment of other trip members.

Cancellation by The Tour Operator
The tour operator is at the mercy of nature in all her beauty and all her fury. The tour operator will under no circumstance knowingly place at risk the health and well-being of our guests and guides. In the case of natural threats, acts of God and the like (e.g. bushfires, impassable snow, etc) the tour operator may need to cancel a tour with very little notice. In some cases, this can occur after the tour has commenced. The tour operator reserves the right to cancel any tour up to 60 days prior to departure if the minimum number requirement is unable to meet for a tour. If the tour operator needs to cancel for any reason, the cost of the tour or any other costs associated with travel to the designated pick up point, overnight accommodation, meals, etc will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore we strongly recommend travel insurance be taken out prior to travel.

Force Majeure
'Force Majeure' means (without restriction) any event which Onlyluxe Travel or its third party providers could not, even with due care, foresee or avoid. Force Majeure covers events such as, but not limited to, adverse weather conditions, fire and all similar events beyond our control. In the case of Force Majeure Onlyluxe Travel will not accept liability, and reserves the right to change and cancel trips.

Evacuations
In rare circumstances, due to injury or unforeseen illness, the tour operator may need to evacuate you from a remote part of the walk. Helicopter evacuations are expensive and in most cases will be at a cost to the customer.
In the genuine spirit of expedition travel, we encourage exploration and adventure offering flexibility in challenging environments. This itinerary is only a guide and is subject to change due to weather, sea and other conditions beyond our control.
For Australian residents, under the Australian Government Medicare Act, it is prohibited for any domestic travel insurance product to provide any financial reimbursement with regard to ambulance or air ambulance services. We therefore strongly advise our customers to take specific ambulance cover through their health insurance provider. Evacuation cost will not be covered by the Onlyluxe Travel and therefore it is also strongly recommended that our customers take out travel insurance to cover (amongst other things) the costs associated with evacuation.

Travel Insurance
In view of the heavy cancellation penalties applied to cancelled reservations in certain circumstances, we strongly recommends suitable travel insurance be purchased at the time the holding deposit is paid. We recommend insurance cover that covers any loss which may be suffered due to cancellation. We also strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance against loss of baggage and medical expenses.

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