Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise Tour

Enjoy an elegant and relaxing Nile sailing experience aboard Merit Dahabiya while exploring Egypt’s iconic temples and breathtaking landscapes between Luxor and Aswan.

Start City

Luxor

End City

Aswan

Duration

5 Days

Price From

$1104

Tour Overview

Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise Tour offers a unique and intimate way to explore the Nile River aboard a traditional dahabiya sailing vessel. Combining classic charm with modern comfort, this cruise provides a peaceful journey through some of Egypt’s most beautiful river landscapes. Travelers can relax onboard while enjoying scenic views and visits to historic attractions along the Nile. Ideal for those seeking a more exclusive and tranquil alternative to larger cruise ships, this tour delivers an unforgettable blend of luxury, culture, and authentic Egyptian hospitality.

Wonderful Valley of the Kings: Luxor's Portal to Royal life
Templo de Esna
Templo de Edfu em Aswan

Day by Day Itinerary

Welcome to Luxor followed by visits to Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple before boarding Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise.

Explore the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon before beginning the relaxing sail towards Esna.

Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu before sailing to Al Ramady Island and enjoying an exclusive traditional Egyptian Rababa show onboard.

Discover the unique Kom Ombo Temple followed by a peaceful sailing experience near Hor Diab Island while enjoying the beauty of the Nile.

Arrive in Aswan and visit the beautiful Philae Temple and the famous High Dam before final departure.

What's Included & excluded

Included

4 nights accommodation aboard Merit Dahabiya on full board basis

Private air-conditioned transfers

Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide

All sightseeing tours mentioned in the itinerary

Entrance fees to included attractions

Bottled water during tours

Pick-up and drop-off services

All taxes and service charges

Not Included

Drinks during the cruise

Personal expenses

International flights and Egypt entry visa

Tipping

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Tour Information

  • Experience our Skip the Line service, designed to save you time and effort. Your visa will be efficiently processed upon arrival.
  • Benefit from multilingual support provided by our fluent-speaking professional Egyptologists.
  • Customize all tours according to your preferences and needs.
  • Please note that hotel ratings in Egypt differ from those in the USA or Europe
  • Extend your stay with the option to add extra nights before or after the tour.
  • Enhance your experience by replacing the night train with an additional hotel night and a domestic flight.

Prices

  • Tour prices are regularly updated to ensure competitive rates. Once your tour is confirmed, the price will not change and includes no hidden fees.

  • Payments can be made securely using major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or wire transfer.

  • Prices are quoted in US dollars per person, but payments can also be made in Euro, British Pound Sterling, or other accepted currencies.

  • The listed prices are valid until April 30, 2027. For bookings after this date or for Christmas, New Year, and Easter, special pricing may apply.

Children Policy

  1. Children Pricing:
    • Ages 2–5.99 years: 25% of the tour price
    • Ages 6–11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
    • Ages 12+ years: Full adult price
  2. Child prices apply when sharing a room with parents (maximum 2 children). Extra beds, domestic flights, or ferry journeys may incur additional charges.

Booking

  • Book early to secure hotel rooms, domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, and other travel services.

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. During Christmas and New Year, a 50% deposit is required. This deposit is part of the total tour payment.

  •  Deposits can be paid via major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or bank wire transfer.

Cancellation

  •  All cancellations must be submitted by email to provide written confirmation.

  • Cancellation Fees:

    • 41+ days before arrival: 10% of deposit

    • 40–30 days: 25% of total tour price

    • 29–15 days: 50% of total tour price

    • 14–7 days: 75% of total tour price

    • 7–1 days: 100% of total tour price
      Domestic flight cancellations follow airline policies.

  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 working days. No refund is issued for no-shows. Emergency situations (government or airline travel warnings) follow a flexible cancellation policy.

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