Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Luxor, Aswan.
Duration

5 or 7 Nights

Overview

Schedule :

 8 days / 7 nights from Luxor to Luxor every Saturday

 6 days / 5 nights from Luxor to Aswan every Saturday

Enjoy your Dahabiya Nile Cruise sailing the majestic River Nile peacefully, exploring the mysteries of the Pharaohs starting with the fascinating Thebes and upstream the river to Edfu, Kom Ombo and southern Aswan.

MISR TRAVEL includes an ultra exclusive  Advantages: 

  • High Tea at legend Old Cataract Hotel Like Agatha Christie, Winston Churchill  and King Farouk.
  • Tutankhamen burial chamber tomb in the Valley of Kings.

Itinerary

Day

Day 01 : Arrival Luxor I  Karnak & Luxor Temples

Misr Travel representative will meet and assist you in the airport or train station in Luxor then transfer you to the dahabiya cruise , your home for the next seven nights. After lunch on board, visit the temple of Karnak and stand before its massive pillars to admire the Hypostyle Hall, the greatest architectural marvel known to man. Continue to luxor temple built in the 14th century BC and is connected to the Karnak complex by the awe-inspiring long Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight in Luxor.

Accommodation: Stay for 7 nights on M/S Merit Dahabiya

Day 2 : Luxor I Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut I Cruising the Nile

This morning you will explore some of the most incredible sites of the country. You will visit the legendary Valleys of the Kings, where 64 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried in the Valley of the Kings including the burial chamber of the boy king Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and treasure filled tomb in 1922. West bank’s touring also includes the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only pharaonic female ruler, and the temple of Medinet Habu. stop for photo at the colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun deck. Overnight beside an Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 : Cruising the Nile I EdfuTemple

Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu and Lunch during sailing, Visit the Temple of Edfu,which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This majestic temple is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. Witness the reliefs the reliefs that depicting the coronation of Horus the Pharaoh. Sail to Al Ramady Island, Dinner on board and Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Cruising the Nile I Kom Ombo, Aswan

Early morning sail to Gebel El Silsila‎‏ and Breakfast on board ,sail to visit Kom Ombo Temple, the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horus the Elder. Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island and Lunch on board during sailing, Tea time and Dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island. Sail to Aswan and Overnight on board. 

Meals: Breakfast Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 : Aswan I The majestic Philae temple, High Dam

Arrive to Aswan Early morning , leave with your English speaking guide to visit isit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s.Take a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. The Temple of Philae was dismantled and relocated here due to flooding, when the Aswan Dam was constructed.Free time at Aswan market and Overnight Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

High Tea at the Old Cataract hotel

Enjoy the sunset and high tea where Agatha Christie wrote her renowned mystery novel, Death on the Nile, and imagine when famous guests such as Winston Churchill and king Farouk stayed in its rooms.

Day 6 : Aswan I Cruising the Nile

Morning free at leisure. Alternatively, Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel Temples to see the impressive twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. The entire site was disassembled and moved to its current location to save it from the floodwaters caused by the Aswan High DamLunch on board while sailing to el Ramady Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 : Cruising the Nile I Sail to Esna

Today, you will have an opportunity to view rural life in Egypt. The crops, methods of farming, and will be fascinating by the contrast of ancient and modern ways of life, which co-exist in Egypt and make Nile cruise one of the most interesting trips in Egypt. Overnight in Luxor West Bank.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 :  Luxor I Final departure

Disembark after breakfast, Misr Travel tour manager will meet and transfer you to luxor airport or railway station. 

Meals : Breakfast

Day

Day 01 : Arrival Luxor I  Karnak & Luxor Temples

Misr Travel representative will meet and assist you in the airport or train station in Luxor then transfer you to the dahabiya cruise , your home for the next seven nights. After lunch on board, visit the temple of Karnak and stand before its massive pillars to admire the Hypostyle Hall, the greatest architectural marvel known to man. Continue to luxor temple built in the 14th century BC and is connected to the Karnak complex by the awe-inspiring long Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight in Luxor.

Accommodation: Stay for 5 nights on M/S Merit Dahabiya

Day 2 : Luxor I Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple I Cruising the Nile

This morning you will explore some of the most incredible sites of the country. You will visit the legendary Valleys of the Kings, where 64 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried in the Valley of the Kings including the burial chamber of the boy king Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and treasure filled tomb in 1922. West bank’s touring also includes the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only Pharaonic female ruler, and the temple of Medinet Habu .stop for photo at the colossi of Memnon . Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun deck. Overnight beside an Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 : Cruising the Nile I EdfuTemple

Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu and Lunch during sailing, Visit the Temple of Edfu,which is dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. This majestic temple is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. Witness the reliefs the reliefs that depicting the coronation of Horus the Pharaoh. Sail to Al Ramady Island, Dinner on board and Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Cruising the Nile I Kom Ombo, Aswan

Early morning sail to Gebel El Silsila‎‏ and Breakfast on board, sail to visit Kom Ombo Temple, the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horus the Elder. Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island and Lunch on board during sailing, Tea time and Dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island. Sail to Aswan and Overnight on board. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 5 : Aswan I The majestic Philae temple, High Dam

Arrive to Aswan Early morning , leave with your English speaking guide to visit isit the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s.Take a short motorboat ride to visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. The Temple of Philae was dismantled and relocated here due to flooding, when the Aswan Dam was constructed. Free time at Aswan market and Overnight Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

High tea at the Old Cataract hotel

Enjoy the sunset and high tea where Agatha Christie wrote her renowned mystery novel, Death on the Nile, and imagine when famous guests such as Winston Churchill and King Farouk stayed in its rooms.

Day 6 : Aswan

Disembark after breakfast, Morning free at leisure. Alternatively, Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel Temples to see the impressive twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. Misr Travel tour manager will meet and transfer you to Aswan airport or railway station.

Meals: Breakfast 

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions.
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
  • Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis.
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing cruise group.
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan.
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Excluded

  • Entry visa to Egypt.
  • Domestic air ticket.
  • Tipping.(for guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew etc ,-).

Notes

Prices.

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till September 30, 2024, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Reservation & Cancellation policy.

  • A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking and making up a part of your final payment.
  • Full payment is due 30 days before the commencement of the tour.
  • The company may cancel the booking if the payment is not received within this period. 
  • Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however, are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
  • Misr Travel accepts the credit and debit cards (Visa and Master Card) as well as a wire transfer.
  • We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.

Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive cancellation requests per person.

The cancellation must be done by sending an email with 1) Name of the passenger 2) Passport number 

Cancellation fees.

  •  45 days before your arrival, 6% of the total tour price will be charged as a bank transaction fee.
  • From 40 to 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 29 to 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 14 to 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 7 to 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged. 

Children Policy.

A: It differs from one tour to another.

  • 0 - 01.99 Free
    2 - 4.99 pay 25% of the tour price
    5 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
    12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

B: The policy is valid and applies to children sharing their parent’s rooms.

C: If the package includes Air Flight or Sleeping Train, then an extra charge applies as per the flight or train policy.

Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer traveling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour.  The number of single rooms offered is limited, so it’s best to book early.

Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 50 days before departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of accommodation.

Price start from

Price

799$ /Per person

Frequent answer and question

Yes, it is a custom in Egypt as who works in tourism field expects a tip as an appreciation for the good service he offered.

Kindly refer to our Visa section in "About us" .

For the International flight it will be according to the type booking policy , & concerning the Internal flight you can have just 1 piece with maximum of 20 kilograms (international dimensions).

 

This depends on the carrier & its policy.

 

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