On Merit Dahabiya in Egypt you will enjoy luxury and personal service that is impossible on a larger ship.
Schedule
4 Days Aswan/Luxor - 5 Days Luxor/Aswan
8 Days Luxor/Luxor
Countries
1 Country
4 Cities
Type
Small Group Tour
12 Persons
Run
Every Saturday from Luxor
Wednesday from Aswan
On Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Egypt you will enjoy luxury and personal service that is impossible on a larger ship. This river yacht includes 9 elegant cabins on Merit 1 and 8 elegant cabins on Merit 2 with large windows and private bathrooms, a spacious sundeck with a Jacuzzi, and comfortable a lounge and dining room. You will enjoy a leisurely sail down the river and private tours and cultural experiences along the way between Luxor and Aswan.
4 days of curated travel across iconic destinations.
Your adventure begins promptly at 8:00 AM. You will start the day with a visit to two of Aswan's most crucial modern and ancient sites: the monumental High Dam and the beautifully relocated Philae Temple. Following your tour, you will be transferred to the cruise ship for embarkation and your first delicious meal. The afternoon offers the choice to delve deeper into local culture with an optional visit to a traditional Nubian Village. The day concludes with dinner onboard.
Overnight on board in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple, High Dam.
Start your morning with breakfast onboard. For those seeking a truly iconic experience, there is an optional early morning visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. While sailing to Kom Ombo, enjoy a relaxing lunch as the Nile scenery glides by. Upon arrival in Kom Ombo, you will disembark to explore the unique Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Haroeris. As evening falls, dinner will be served as the ship sails further north toward Esna.
Overnight on board in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple
An early start brings you to the Esna Temple for a guided visit. Afterward, you will enjoy breakfast while experiencing the fascinating process of the ship passing through the historic Esna Lock. The ship then sets sail for Luxor, with lunch served during the journey. Upon arriving in the afternoon, you will immediately begin your exploration of the famous East Bank, home to the sprawling Karnak Temple and the magnificent Luxor Temple. Dinner is served onboard.
Overnight on board in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Esna Temple, Esna Lock, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before embarking on a captivating tour of the West Bank, often referred to as the City of the Dead. This half-day excursion covers the celebrated Valley of the Kings, the impressive Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the giant sentinels known as the Colossi of Memnon. Following the tour, you will disembark in Luxor for your onward travel.
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Note: This itinerary is subject to modification according to navigational and security restrictions without prior notice.
On Merit Dahabiya in Egypt you will enjoy luxury and personal service that is impossible on a larger ship.
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