Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan
Enjoy a Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan over five days and four nights aboard the boutique sailing vessel, a boutique Nile sailing vessel with eight cabins, private bathrooms, a sun deck, Jacuzzi and inviting indoor lounges. The itinerary departs Luxor on Saturday and finishes in Aswan on Wednesday, subject to sailing conditions and confirmation.
Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise: 5-Day Itinerary
Day 1 – Saturday: Luxor East Bank
Meet our representative in Luxor and transfer to the Dahabiya. After lunch, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight aboard in Luxor. Meals: lunch and dinner.
Day 2 – Sunday: Luxor West Bank and Esna
After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Return for lunch aboard, then sail towards Esna. Dinner during sailing and overnight beside an island. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 3 – Monday: Edfu Temple and Al Ramady Island
Have breakfast while crossing Esna Lock, then continue to Edfu. Travel by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Sail onward to Al Ramady Island for dinner and overnight. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 4 – Tuesday: El Sheikh Fadl Island and Aswan
Enjoy a leisurely sailing day along the Nile. Following breakfast, cruise towards El Sheikh Fadl, with lunch aboard and afternoon tea and dinner by the island. Continue to Aswan after dinner for an overnight stay. Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Day 5 – Wednesday: Aswan Sightseeing and Departure
Arrive in Aswan early. After breakfast, visit Philae Temple and the High Dam. Lunch aboard and disembarkation in Aswan. Meals: breakfast and lunch.
Included in Your Cruise
Learn more about the monuments visited on this itinerary through the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities monuments portal.
- Transfers in air-conditioned tourist vehicles.
- Licensed tour guide for the scheduled sightseeing.
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary.
- Four nights on a five-star Dahabiya on a full-board basis.
Not Included
- Tips and gratuities.
- Drinks and personal expenses.
- Visits or activities not specified in the itinerary.
Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise Prices
Indicative prices in US dollars per person, depending on group size:
| Group size | Price per person |
|---|---|
| Solo traveller | $3,325 |
| 2–3 travellers | $1,875 |
| 4–7 travellers | $1,845 |
| 8–16 travellers | $1,795 |
Prices are subject to cabin availability and final confirmation. Peak periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter may have different rates. Sailing schedules and stops can change according to operating conditions. Please request an exact quote for your travel dates.
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