Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise – Unique Nile Ride in 2026-2027

Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise – Unique Nile Ride in 2026-2027

★★★★★ 5.0 on Tripadvisor180+ verified reviews ✓ Free consultationPrivate & tailor-made
AvailabilityEvery Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan
Duration3 nights, 4 days / 4 nights, 5 days
From$835 per person

Cruise Itinerary

5 Days Luxor / Aswan Every Saturday

Day1 Saturday:

Embarkation in Luxor.
– Lunch on board the Nile Dahabiya.
– Move to visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
– Dinner and Overnight on the West Bank at Luxor.

Meals Included:
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day2 Sunday:

– Breakfast on board the Nile Dahabiya.
– Visit the West Bank of Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon).
– Lunch on board.
– Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun Deck.
– Dinner on board during sailing.
– Overnight beside an Island.

Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day3 Monday:

– Breakfast whilst crossing Esna Lock.
– Sail to Edfu
– Lunch on board the Nile Dahabiya during sailing.
– Visit the Temple of Edfu.
– Sail to Al Ramady Island.
– Dinner on board and Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day4 Tuesday:

– Early morning sail to Aswan
– Breakfast on board the Nile Dahabiya.
– Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island
– Lunch on board during sailing.
– Teatime and Dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island.
– Sail to Aswan after Dinner and Overnight on board.

Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day5 Wednesday:

– Arrive at Aswan in the early morning.
– Breakfast on board the Nile Dahabiya.
– Aswan Sightseeing to visit the Philae Temple and the High dam.
– Disembarkation in Aswan.

Meals Included:
  • Breakfast

 

4 Days – Aswan / Luxor Every Wednesday

Day1 Wednesday:

Embarkation in Aswan.

Lunch on board.
Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam.
Free time at Aswan market.
Overnight Aswan.

Meals Included:
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day2 Thursday:

Breakfast on board.
Possibility of Visit Abu Simbel Temple early morning (Optional Visit) Lunch on board.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
Sail to al Ramady Island.
Dinner on board.
Overnight beside al Ramady Island.

Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day3 Friday:

  • Sailing to Esna early morning.
  • Breakfast on board.
  • Lunch while sailing.
  • Crossing Esna lock.
  • Visit the East Bank (Temples of Luxor & Karnak) by bus from Esna.
  • Sail to Luxor.
  • Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor West bank.
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Day4 Saturday:

  • Breakfast on board.
  • Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon).
  • Disembarkation in Luxor.
Meals Included:
  • Breakfast

What's Included

Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
•Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions
•All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
•Accommodation on board 5-star Dahabiya on full board basis
•Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are available all-day
•All Dahabiya excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
•Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
•Egyptologist guide during your excursions

What's Not Included

•Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
•Tipping for staff members

Prices Policy

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

What our travellers say

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What Our Travelers Say

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Amine F
June 2026
★★★★★
Stress-Free Travel in Egypt Thanks to Daniel
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Daniel at EZ Tour Egypt. He organised our Nile cruise, temple visits, Cairo tours, transfers and all the logistics in between, and everything ran seamlessly from start to finish...
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chahyneze
May 2026
★★★★★
An unforgettable day with your family!
We called on Ez Tour Egypt for a day trip on April 29, 2026, and the experience was absolutely exceptional. We were a family of 5 (2 adults, 9 year old twins and a 4 year old girl), and everything was perfectly organized from...
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Christoph C
April 2026
★★★★★
Top and reliable!!
Daniel has organized for us all guides and drivers and transports (not Nilcruise) and advised us on the sights - unqualified recommendation - super nice, always available, top guides, great program
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Ilse Verhellen
April 2026
★★★★★
Transfer from Marsa Alam to Luxor
We needed a transfer from Marsa Alam to Luxor and back via Aswan to Marsa Alam. A long drive. Communication with Mr. Daniel was excellent. We had a very good driver who took us safely and smoothly to our destination. I would...
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Eleonora S
April 2026
★★★★
Two-day private tour to Luxor.
We took a two-day tour to Luxor starting from Hurgada organized by Daniel. The tour was well organized and our private driver Hussien always accurate and punctual. Our Mervet guide very nice, prepared and available to fulfill...
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Giulio A
April 2026
★★★★★
Wonderful travel
We recently traveled to Egypt with EZ Tour, organized by Daniel, and overall it was a very positive experience. The organization was excellent from start to finish, with a well-structured itinerary and smooth logistics...
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