Merit Dahabiya
The trip
About this boat
Merit Dahabiya delivers an exclusive and elegant way to explore the magic of the River Nile in total comfort. Designed for travelers seeking authenticity, this refined Dahabiya Nile cruise blends luxury with timeless scenery. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan, Merit Dahabiya allows you to discover iconic attractions such as Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, and Philae Temple.
On board, Merit Dahabiya features spacious cabins, attentive service, and a relaxed atmosphere away from crowds. The carefully planned Merit Dahabiya itinerary balances sightseeing and leisure, while flexible Merit Dahabiya price options suit discerning travelers. With River Nile Cruises All Inclusive comforts and trusted Merit Dahabiya reviews, Merit Dahabiya is the perfect choice for a memorable Nile journey.
Onboard
What the boat gives you
Also on board
- Cruises length: 50 meters
- Cruises width: 7.5 meters
- 8 Twin Deluxe Cabins (18 M²)
- 2 Large Deluxe cabins (18 M²)
- Free Wifi
- Mini Bar
- Safe box
- Air-conditioner
- Emergency Handling and Fire-Trained Staff
- Sun Deck with an Open-Air Heated Jacuzzi
- Openable windows with a panoramic view
Day by day
Itinerary
5 Nights Itinerary
Your route at a glance
Day 1
Day 1: (Saturday)
Day 2
Day 2: (Sunday)
Day 3
Day 3: (Monday)
Day 4
Day 4: (Tuesday)
Day 5
Day 5: (Wednesday)
Day 6
Day 6: (Thursday)
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Climb to Luxor.
Lunch on board.
After lunch, visit Luxor and Karnak temples.
Dinner and Overnight on the West bank.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner -
Breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch on board.
Sail to Esna and have Tea time on the Sun Deck.
Dinner during sailing.
Overnight beside an Island.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch & Dinner -
Breakfast while crossing the Esna Lock. Sail to Edfu and have lunch while sailing.
Visit Edfu Temple. Sail to Gray Island.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch & Dinner -
Breakfast on board while sailing to Kom Ombo. Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Lunch on board while sailing.
Stay on Hor Diab Island, where you will experience swimming in the purest and cleanest water of the Nile River.
Dinner on board while sailing to Aswan.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner -
Breakfast on board.
Visit the Philae Temple and the High Dam.
Lunch on board.
The possibility of visiting the Nubian village (optional).
Dinner on board.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner -
Breakfast on board.
Possibility of Visit Abu Simbel Temple early morning (OptionalVisit).
Disembarkation in Aswan.Meals: Breakfast
7 Nights Itinerary
Your route at a glance
Day 1
Day 1: (Saturday)
Day 2
Day 2: (Sunday)
Day 3
Day 3: (Monday)
Day 4
Day 4: (Tuesday)
Day 5
Day 5: (Wednesday)
Day 6
Day 6: (Thursday)
Day 7
Day 7: (Friday)
Day 8
Day 8: (Saturday)
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Embarkation in Luxor.
Lunch on board.
After Lunch, visits the Luxor & Karnak Temples.
Dinner and Overnight on the West bank.Meals: Lunch & Dinner -
Breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and
the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch on board.
Sail to Esna and have Tea time on the Sun Deck.
Dinner during sailing.
Overnight beside an Island.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner -
Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock.
Lunch on board while sailing.
Visit Edfu Temple.
Sail to Al Ramady Island.
Private Island Dinner Along With An Exclusive Egyptian Rababa Show.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner -
Breakfast on board while sailing to Kom Ombo
Visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Lunch on board while sailing.
Arrive at Hor Diab Island and have the experience of swimming in the purest and cleanest water of the
Nile River.
Dinner on board while sailing to Aswan.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Night Stay on Overnight in Aswan. -
Breakfast on board.
Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam. Lunch on board.
Possibility of Visiting the Nubian Village ( Optional ).
Dinner on board.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner -
Breakfast on board.
Possibility of Visiting Abu Simbel Temple early morning (OptionalVisit).
Lunch on board while sailing.
Sail to el Ramady Island.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch -
Early morning Sail to Esna.
Breakfast on board while sailing
crossing Esna lock.
Lunch on board while sailing to Luxor
Arrive in Luxor.
Visit the unique Sound & Light Show
Dinner and overnight in Luxor West Bank.Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner Night Stay on overnight in Luxor West Bank. -
Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation in Luxor.Meals: Breakfast
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
- ✓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
- ✓All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
- ✓Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- ✓Egyptologist guide during your excursions
- ✓All service charges and taxes
✕ Not included
- ✕Entry visa to Egypt
- ✕Any additional meals and drinks
- ✕All personal expenses like laundry etc.
- ✕Tipping to the guide, driver, cruise crew etc
- ✕Any optional tours & activities
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a group
Your own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your dates
The balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%
Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hours
Confirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
Talk to Maro
Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
Not quite the itinerary you had in mind? Tell Maro your dates and what you want to see — he and the team will rework this trip around them, at no extra cost.
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Good to know
Additional information
- Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
- You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
- For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
- After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
- Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
- Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
- Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
- Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
- For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
- Additional transport that you require.
- Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
- In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
- The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
- We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
- Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
- Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
- Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
- Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
- Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
- Up to 2 years: FREE
- Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
- Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
- Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
- Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
- If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
- A valid Passport for 6 months
- Sunblock
- Sunglasses
- Sanitizer gel
- Water holder
- Bug spray
- Warm clothes in winter
- Cotton clothes in summer
- A hat
- Travel adaptor
- Camera
- Umbrella
- Comfortable shoes
- Medication
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What guests said about this trip
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Robert
Group traveller
I can't say enough good things about the Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise. It was a dream come true. The small group size allowed for personalized attention, and our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history and culture of Egypt. The cabins were comfortable, and the nightly entertainment was a lot of fun. This cruise exceeded all my expectations!