Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise – Unique Nile Ride in 2026-2027
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
What's Not Included
Prices Policy
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
What’s not included
Everything listed above is covered by the price. These are the usual extras:
- Drinks. Meals are included as described above, but soft drinks, bottled water and alcohol are charged separately and settled before you leave.
- Tips for your guide, driver and crew.
- Personal expenses — laundry, phone calls, spa treatments and similar.
- Optional extras — excursions not listed in the itinerary above, and sound-and-light shows.
- International flights and your Egypt entry visa.
- Travel insurance.
We would rather tell you now than surprise you later. If anything here is unclear for your trip, ask us before you book and we will confirm it in writing.