--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: fa96030d-ba85-4731-906b-59264ce9c7af slug: 2362182 voyage_code: cruise_line: Riviera Travel ship: MS Movenpick Darakum departure_date: return_date: nights: 10 embarkation_port: Cairo disembarkation_port: Aswan starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T11:48:35Z --- # Wonders of the Nile River Cruise: Cairo to Aswan > Riviera Travel · MS Movenpick Darakum · Mar 20 – Apr 3, 2028   (10 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Riviera Travel | | **Ship** | MS Movenpick Darakum | | **Duration** | 10 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Cairo | | **Disembarkation Port** | Aswan | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 2: Cairo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 3: Saqqara **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: Beni Hassan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Amarna **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Abydos **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Abydos is one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, and also of the eighth nome in Upper Egypt. It is located about 11 kilometres west of the Nile at latitude 26° 10' N, near the modern Egyptian towns of El Araba El Madfuna and El Balyana. In the ancient Egyptian language, the city was called Abdju. ### Day 10: Dendera **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 11: Luxor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank. ### Day 12: Luxor **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s west bank. ### Day 13: Kom Ombo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 14: Aswan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ### Day 15: Aswan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Main Deck** (Code: 1) These cabins are 20 square meters, with large picture-windows offering magnificent river views, with a panel that can be opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hote... **Lower Deck** (Code: 2) These cabins are 20 square meters, with two sealed windows facing the Nile. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hotel-style twins with fine Egyptian cotton sheets, and a... **Upper Deck** (Code: 3) These cabins are 20 square meters, with large picture-windows offering magnificent river views, with a panel that can be opened. All cabins feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe, fridge, TV and the convenience of tea & coffee making facilities. The beds are hote... ### Suite Cabins **Junior Suite** (Code: 6) This Junior Suite faces the Nile and 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 depos... **Senior Suite** (Code: 5) Senior Suites are located on both the Upper and Top Decks. The Upper Deck Suites are 34 square meters and the Top deck suites are 40 square meters. All cabins have a separate spacious seating area with a second bathroom and feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, personal safe... **Panorama Suite** (Code: 4) The forward facing Panorama Suites are 34 square meters and are located on the Upper Deck providing stunning views through the panoramic windows. All cabins have a separate spacious seating area in front of forward facing windows and feature individually-controlled air conditioning, hairdryer, per... ## Ship Information ### 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! Appointed to the highest specification and imaginatively furnished with a distinctive Moroccan theme, the MS Darakum offers extensive open deck space on three levels, with plenty sun loungers, sofas and armchairs to relax in. The pool on the sun deck is perfect for a cooling dip. The spacious, yet cosy lounge bar is the social hub of the ship, with board games and evening entertainment including music, wine-tasting and cookery lesson, a black & white party, the ever-popular ‘galabiya’ party and even a belly dancer! #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 104 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 52 | ## Ports of Call ### Cairo *Coordinates: 30.0571, 31.2272* ### Saqqara ### Beni Hassan ### Amarna *Coordinates: 27.6617, 30.9056* ### Abydos *Coordinates: 26.1837, 31.9227* Abydos is one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt, and also of the eighth nome in Upper Egypt. It is located about 11 kilometres west of the Nile at latitude 26° 10' N, near the modern Egyptian towns of El Araba El Madfuna and El Balyana. In the ancient Egyptian language, the city was called Abdju. ### Dendera *Coordinates: 26.168, 32.6601* ### Luxor *Coordinates: 25.6872, 32.6396* Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in southern Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. Today's city surrounds 2 huge, surviving ancient monuments: graceful Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, a mile north. The royal tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are on the river’s ... ### Kom Ombo *Coordinates: 24.478, 32.9483* ### Aswan *Coordinates: 24.0818, 32.9108* Aswan, a city on the Nile River, has been southern Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. It contains significant archaeological sites like the Philae temple complex, on Agilkia Island near the landmark Aswan Dam. Philae’s ruins include the columned Temple of Isis, dating to the 4th century B.C. Downriver, Elephantine Island holds the Temple of Khnum, from the Third Dynasty. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2362182 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2362182 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2362182.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2362182/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/riviera-travel/ms-movenpick-darakum/ship/61420.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 11:48:35 UTC