Overview

Step aboard MS Movenpick Darakum in Cairo and set course for Egypt and Africa on this 14-night cruise with Riviera Travel. Ports of call include Beni Suef, Abydos, and Edfu, giving you the chance to explore some of Egypt and Africa's most captivating destinations. Egypt and Africa has a way of getting under your skin, and seeing it from the water only deepens the experience. Prices start at £6,299 per person for this 14-night Riviera Travel voyage.

Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel

Riviera Travel is one of the oldest and most reliable river cruise operators in the world, with 40 years of experience running guided and escorted tours, a land and water all around the world, including river cruises.

Riviera Travel operates a unique cruising experience, partnering with local guides and experts to create a programme of guided tours and river cruises, bringing like-minded travellers together and offering a selection of authentic and bespoke travel experiences.

The operator runs river cruises on European waterways like the Danube, Rhine and Douro, but also the Nile, Mekong and Yangtze. Championing escorted tours and guided holidays, Riviera Travel line also specialises in solo travel, providing a safe, friendly and social environment for travellers going it alone.

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Cruise Itinerary

Days 1-3
Cairo
Cairo, a city where the sands of time whisper tales of millennia, welcomes you with the majestic Pyramids of Giza, an enduring testament to ancient engineering marvels. As the backdrop of numerous films, including the 007 classic "The Spy Who Loved Me," Cairo offers a cinematic escape into a realm of mystery and intrigue. The climate, marked by sunny days and clear, starlit nights, sets a perfect stage for exploring this metropolis, where authenticity outshines the familiar tourist trails, offering a true gateway to understanding the depths of human endeavors across ages.
Day 4
Beni Suef
Days 5-7
Al Minya
Day 8
River cruising
Day 9
Abydos
Day 10
Luxor
Bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, Luxors Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings stand as monumental testaments to ancient grandeur. As you stroll through these storied ruins, the whispers of Pharaohs guide your exploration into the profound depths of human achievement. Luxor's climate, with its clear, starry nights and warm, sunny days, complements an authentic journey into a world that transcends modern stereotypes. Here, you can walk in the footsteps of Tutankhamun and feel the enduring pulse of civilizations long past, offering a truly unique window into the layers of human endeavor.
Day 11
Aswan
Day 12
Edfu
The Temple of Horus is considered one of the most impressive temples along the Nile. It was built during the Greco-Roman era, but the builders took great care to preserve the ancient Egyptian way of constructing the temple, giving the unique ability to see what the surrounding older temples could have looked like if they were built 2,000 years later.  The Temple of Horus is considered one of the most impressive temples along the Nile. Although it was built relatively late in ancient Egyptian history (in the Greco-Roman period), the builders deliberately used traditional Egyptian architectural styles. Because of that, the temple is exceptionally well preserved and built in the same style as much older temples.This gives modern visitors a chance to see what older temples (like those from the New Kingdom or earlier) might have looked like in their prime.
Days 13-15
Aswan
Days 1-3 Cairo
Cairo

Cairo, a city where the sands of time whisper tales of millennia, welcomes you with the majestic Pyramids of Giza, an enduring testament to ancient engineering marvels. As the backdrop of numerous films, including the 007 classic "The Spy Who Loved Me," Cairo offers a cinematic escape into a realm of mystery and intrigue. The climate, marked by sunny days and clear, starlit nights, sets a perfect stage for exploring this metropolis, where authenticity outshines the familiar tourist trails, offering a true gateway to understanding the depths of human endeavors across ages.

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Day 4 Beni Suef
Beni Suef
Days 5-7 Al Minya
Al Minya
Day 8 River cruising
River cruising
Day 9 Abydos
Abydos
Day 10 Luxor
Luxor

Bathed in the golden glow of the setting sun, Luxors Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings stand as monumental testaments to ancient grandeur. As you stroll through these storied ruins, the whispers of Pharaohs guide your exploration into the profound depths of human achievement. Luxor's climate, with its clear, starry nights and warm, sunny days, complements an authentic journey into a world that transcends modern stereotypes. Here, you can walk in the footsteps of Tutankhamun and feel the enduring pulse of civilizations long past, offering a truly unique window into the layers of human endeavor.

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Day 12 Edfu
Edfu

The Temple of Horus is considered one of the most impressive temples along the Nile. It was built during the Greco-Roman era, but the builders took great care to preserve the ancient Egyptian way of constructing the temple, giving the unique ability to see what the surrounding older temples could have looked like if they were built 2,000 years later.  The Temple of Horus is considered one of the most impressive temples along the Nile. Although it was built relatively late in ancient Egyptian history (in the Greco-Roman period), the builders deliberately used traditional Egyptian architectural styles. Because of that, the temple is exceptionally well preserved and built in the same style as much older temples.This gives modern visitors a chance to see what older temples (like those from the New Kingdom or earlier) might have looked like in their prime.

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104
Passengers
2008
Launched
2024
Last refit
72m
Length
15m
Width
5
Decks
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MS Movenpick Darakum

MS Movenpick Darakum

Fully refurbished in 2024, the MS Darakum 'perfectly blends modern elegance with oriental charm', making it a truly elegant way to cruise the Nile in luxury.

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Customer reviews

Reviews Fabulous trip up the Seine
Fabulous trip up the Seine
What's fantastic trip up the River Seine with Riviera last August.We went on the Gastronomy Seine tour which did not disappoint with food tastings of cheese, wines, ciders, cakes and meats from the Normandy region at our various stops. The variety of trips was excellent from Rouen and its majestic cathedral, the beauty of Monets Garden, the thought provoking DDay landings and WWII cemetery at Bayeux along with school history dream of seeing the Bayeux Tapestry. The food was excellent, the staff helpful and cheerful and we enjoyed the inclusive drinks package and our spacious room with picture window to watch the world go past.
5
Riviera Travel MS William Wordsworth
Reviews Burgundy,RiverRhone & Provence
Burgundy,RiverRhone & Provence
Not having river cruised for over ten years ,&with two other companies. This was a truly good holiday. Organisation, staff & ambience all excellent. Food was delicious with wide variety of choice too & service in dining room very good . Thank you to Riviera for this memorable trip.
5
Riviera Travel MS Lord Byron
Reviews Christmas starts here
Christmas starts here
A Rhine river cruise to the Christmas markets. Riviera take the strain out of travelling then you step aboard and drop all your cares. The ships are extremely comfortable and the service efficient but not intrusive. The cabins are basically hotel rooms that float! So nice to lie in bed and watch Germany pass by. The food was of a very high standard, well presented and the accompanying wines and drinks were fantastic.Riviera can always be trusted to organise excursions well and their tour managers are always prepared to go that extra mile to ensure your trip is perfect! Give them a try.
5
Riviera Travel MS Thomas Hardy
Reviews 2023-09-20 12:18:09
2023-09-20 12:18:09
I'm partly disabled, but the crew was fantastic, and had help where I needed it, instantly. This was my third time with Rivera Travel and I've loved everyone, looking forward to next year's cruise with Rivera Travel on the Rhine to Switzerland. You just unpack your case the once, and your clothes and bedroom go with you to see many different places, it's lovely waking up to a new view from your room. so relaxing. The ship was lovely a clean, and the food was to die for, no disappointment at all. By the second day, the crew could remember your name, even what drinks you liked to drink, nothing was too much bother. Lovely friendly atmosphere, I'm so pleased I chose to travel with Rivera Travel, looking forward to next year. See you soon, Margaret
5
Riviera Travel MS Douro Splendour

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