Movenpick Ms Hamees Nile Cruise

The Movenpick MS Hamees is a modern Nile vessel designed for comfortable river travel between Luxor and Aswan. Onboard facilities include a sun deck with pool, lounge and bar areas, all‑day dining, and a range of guest services. The ship follows the Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan itinerary, with scheduled departures from Luxor and Aswan on specified days and guided shore excursions to major archaeological sites.

Highlights

• Cruise route: Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan
• Visits to Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings
• Excursions to Philae Temple, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
• Well-equipped ship with sun deck and swimming pool
• Guided visits to Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
• Programs available: 4, 5 or 8 days

Itinerary

Day 4 Days – Day 1 (Every Friday) — Welcome to Aswan — Embarkation and Afternoon Excursions

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon visit the Aswan High Dam to learn about this major 20th‑century engineering project, followed by a boat trip to Agilkia Island to explore the Philae Temple complex dedicated to Isis. Finish with a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk at the ancient granite quarries. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 2 — Kom Ombo and Edfu — Sailing the Nile

Early sailing toward Kom Ombo. Visit the unique double temple of Kom Ombo, then continue sailing to Edfu with lunch on board. In Edfu, take a traditional horse-drawn carriage to the well-preserved Temple of Horus. After the visit rejoin the cruise and continue sailing toward Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 3 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings and West Bank Sites

Explore the West Bank of Luxor beginning with the Valley of the Kings, where three royal tombs are included in the visit (optional extra for Tutankhamun's tomb). Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and view the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon at leisure aboard. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days – Day 4 — Luxor East Bank — Karnak and Luxor Temples, Disembarkation

After breakfast and check-out, visit the vast Karnak Temple complex — including the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Hypostyle Hall — followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. Conclude the cruise programme and disembark.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days – Day 1 (Every Monday) — Welcome to Luxor — Karnak and Luxor Temples

Embark before lunch and settle into your cabin. In the afternoon tour the Karnak Temple complex and Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for tea on the sun deck, dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days – Day 2 — Luxor West Bank — Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon

Visit three tombs in the Valley of the Kings (optional paid access to additional tombs such as Tutankhamun or Seti I). Continue to the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and view the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the vessel for lunch, then commence sailing south toward Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruise on a full board basis
• Meet and assist service on arrival and departure
• Assistance from company personnel during the cruise and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned private deluxe vehicle
• All Nile cruise excursions as listed in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to the sights between Luxor and Aswan as indicated
• English-speaking tour guide during shore excursions (group size 1–8 maximum)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers
• All service charges and applicable taxes