Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise

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Duration

4 or 5 days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

On the Merit Dahabiya Nile cruise, that cruises up the Nile is more elegant and well-served than on the bigger ships. The Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise takes place on a high-end river boat with eight suites. In each room, there is a large window and a bathroom right next to it. Here, you can take a Nile River cruise on the Merit Dahabiya along the Nile River. Also, the yacht’s sundeck is pretty big and has a Jacuzzi, soft couches, and a place to eat. On a cruise down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, you can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere, unique trips, and cultural activities.

 

Cruise Details

Duration

4 Days / 5 Days 

Cruise Schedule

Saturday from Luxor – Wednesday from Aswan

Pickup Location

Luxor or Aswan

Tour Type

Private Tours

 

Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise Facilities

 

  • All cabins have large, panoramic windows
  • Fully furnished eight deluxe cabins
  • Two cabins with Large Beds and Six cabins Twin Bedded
  • Two masts sailboat.
  • Dining facilities, Bars and Reading Lounge.
  • Open-air Jacuzzi.
  • Same day laundry service with express pressing service.
  • Sprinkling System, Anti-Fire treatment and full Fire Safety measures.
  • Emergency handling and fire trained staff.
  • WiFi
  • Pool
  • Air condition
  • Private bath with Shower
  • Mini Bar
  • Doctor available 24 hours
  • Gift Shop
  • TV with International Channels
  • Major credit cards accepted on board Nile Cruises
  • Marine Satellite (Nile Sat Channels)
  • Internet access (Chargeable).
  • Music system with daily program.
  • Boutique and gift shop
  • Each cabin 17.75m (bathroom 3.75m including)
  • Panoramic large windows with sound proof.
  • Individual controlled A/C.
  • In-cabin electronic personal large safe.
  • Telephone with voice mail message.
  • In-cabin coffee and tea tray service.
  • LCD TV with individual Receiver in each cabin
  • Hairdryer/Bathrobe.
  • Cabin bathroom with walk-in shower

Included/Excluded

  • Meet & assist upon arrival with flowers/departure.
  • Free sim card during your tours
  • Complimentary bottle of mineral water during Daily tours
  • Egyptologist English guide during tours.
  • Accommodation at Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis.
  • Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per program.
  • All Taxes and Service charges.
  • Entrance fee for all sightseeing mentioned in the programsMeet & assist upon arrival with flowers/departure.
  • Free sim card during your tours
  • Complimentary bottle of mineral water during Daily tours
  • Egyptologist English guide during tours.
  • Accommodation at Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis.
  • Transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle as per the program.
  • All Taxes and Service charges.
  • Entrance fee for all sightseeing mentioned in the programs
  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Day 1: Wednesday

When you arrive at the airport or train station in Aswan, your tour manager will be there to help you and meet you. After that, your Egyptologist guide will take you on a tour of Aswan. Start your tour at the Aswan high dam, which is a rock-filled dam built across the Nile at Aswan between 1960 and 1970. When this happens, Lake Nasser will be one of the largest lakes made by people anywhere in the world.

Take a speedboat trip to the island of Philae Temple, where there are many smaller temples from the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman times. The temple to the Egyptian goddess Isis is not only the largest building on the island, but it is also the best kept. After that, you'll be able to take a walk through the Aswan Bazaar.

After that, you'll be taken to the Nile Dahabiya boat, where you can eat lunch and take it easy before spending the night in Aswan.

Meals: lunch - dinner.

 

Day 2: Thursday

You can go to the amazing temples at Abu Simbel, which were built by Ramses II and are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, or you can do something else. If you don't want to go to Abu Simbel, you don't have to do anything this morning.

As the day goes on, your Nile Dahabiya will head toward the Kom-ombo temple while you eat lunch on board. You will spend the day traveling to Kom Ombo, which is an amazing twin temple in Upper Egypt. The gods Sobek and Haroeris are honored at this temple. T

here are many sanctuaries in the temple, as well as many entrances and paths for processions. Keep sailing toward Gebel el-Silsila to get to the ancient sandstone quarries there. On board for the night

Meals: breakfast - lunch - dinner.

 

Day 3: Friday

Take your time eating breakfast in the morning as you sail across the Nile River to Luxor. After going through the Esna Lock, keep going towards Luxor by boat. You won't have to worry about getting to the temple of Karnak when you get there. Enjoy going into the largest religious complex in Egypt, which was built for the main god of Luxor, Amon-re.

You can walk to the site by going down the "Avenue of Sphinxes." As you look around the complex, your tour guide will tell you about the Karnak temple's interesting history and tell you about its pylons, courts, hall of columns, obelisks, and sanctuary.

Continue your tour to the middle, where you can find the temple of Luxor. At one time, the Temple was linked to the Karnak Temple by the Long Avenue of Sphinx, a three-kilometer-long road. The entrance to the Luxor Temple is now on a part of this avenue. After you're done, you'll be taken on your Nile cruise, where you can relax or watch a Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple, which is an extra cost.

During the show, ancient and poetic voices talk about how the Karnak temple was built and about how the pharaohs and the god Amun did great things. A night that was really beautiful and unforgettable!

Meals: breakfast - lunch - dinner.

 

Day 4: Saturday

After breakfast, we'll get off the boat and head to the Valley of the Kings. During the New Kingdom, from 1550 BC to 1080 BC, the Valley of the Kings was where the kings of Thebes (also known as Luxor) were buried. You will go to where three of Egypt's most famous pharaohs are buried. You can also visit the place where the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun was buried while you are here (Extra ticket on spot).

Most people agree that the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari is one of the most impressive buildings in all of Egypt. On the western bank of Luxor, the one-of-a-kind temple was built at the base of the al Qurna mountain cliff. It is made up of three terraces that are put together in order.

On the way back to Luxor, there will be time for a quick photo stop at the two Colossi of Memnon, which are all that is left of King Amenhotep III's funeral temple (1386 to 1349 BC).

You will be taken back to your Luxor room when everything is over (Hotel, airport, or Train station).

As an extra option, you can also take a hot-air balloon ride over the western bank of the Nile today, which is a beautiful experience (expect another early start to catch the sunrise as the balloon rises).

Meals: breakfast.

Day 1: Saturday

When you arrive in Luxor, either at the airport or at the train station, a tour manager will be there to meet you and help you with any arrangements you need. After that, you'll go on a tour of Luxor with an Egyptologist.

You'll see the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Memnon Colossi, and the Karnak Temple. The Karnak Temple is another place the group will visit. Then, you'll be taken from Luxor to Esna to get on your Nile Boat.

You'll spend the night at Esna while your boat is floating down the Nile.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

 

Day 2: Sunday

Start sailing toward Edfu while you take your time eating breakfast. You should be there by noon at the latest. Take a horse-drawn carriage to the Edfu Temple, which is one of Egypt's famous sites. The Edfu Temple stands out because it is one of the largest and most complete archaeological sites in the country.

On either side of the entrance are two beautiful granite statues of the Egyptian god Horus as the falcon. After your tour of the temple is over, you're welcome to walk or ride a bike around the market. This is a big market where you can haggle for souvenirs, tastes, and smells.

After lunch, which will be served on the boat, we'll keep sailing toward the Silsela Hormoheb Temple until we get there. Dinner will be served on the Temple grounds, on an island, or on the top deck of the boat, where guests can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere while listening to music that fits the setting.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, Dinner.

 

Day 3: Monday

After having breakfast at your own pace in the morning, you will sail to the Greco-Roman Temple at Kom Ombo, where you will spend most of the day. You can sail to Aswan in comfort while watching and listening to water buffalo move through the shallow water.

You will also see donkeys going about their daily business on the banks of the Nile, along with the many different kinds of birds that live there. Spend the night in a place that is close to the gates that lead into Aswan city.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

 

Day 4: Tuesday

After breakfast on board, you'll get off the boat to see the High Dam and the Philae Temple. After that, you'll have some time on your own to look around the Aswan Bazaar. At the end of the day, you will get off the boat. It's time to go back to the boat so you can spend the night in Aswan and have a great evening there.

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

 

Day 5: Wednesday

After breakfast, you will get off the ship and be taken to either the Aswan airport or the Aswan train station, depending on where your last flight is.

Meals: breakfast.

 

Durations

Fullday (+7hours)
Multi day

Language

English

Tour's Location

San Francisco
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