8 Day Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise [Luxor-Aswan-Luxor Roundtrip]

Enjoy 8 days of absolute bliss and tranquility with our luxury Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise which departs from Luxor every Saturday. Join us as we visit an explore some of the Nile River Valley’s most treasured ancient attractions. Crafted with passion and powered by the wind, a cruise on the Merit Dahabiya is truly an experience like no other. With only a small number of people on board, you can expect a level of personal service which simply doesn’t exist on larger cruise ships, and it really does make all the difference in the world.

Enjoy mouthwatering cuisine, lazy days in the sun, and silent nights alongside tiny islands where you can relax and unwind under star-studded skies. Allow the Merit Dahabiya to make your dreams come true.

NOTE: Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruises Depart from Luxor every Saturday

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8 Day Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise

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Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival Luxor, Cruise Embarkation, and Luxor East Bank Tour

Your 8 days of blissful adventure and unwavering VIP service begins from the minute you arrive in Luxor for your Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise. When you arrive at the airport or train station, you will be met by one of our tour managers who will then escort you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the docking port where you will board the luxurious 5-Start Merit Dahabiya river yacht. Shortly after embarkation you will be served your first good onboard lunch by the boat’s highly experienced resident chef.

After you have enjoyed your first onboard meal, you will have some time to relax or to get settled into your cabin, and then you will have a relatively short tour of Luxor’s East Bank. Your first stop will be at the beautifully preserved Luxor Temple, and then you will move on to see the massive Karnak Temple complex which was the subject of ongoing construction over a period of about 2,000 years. While most of the site has been destroyed, it is nonetheless one of the most visited ancient sites in the Nile River Valley.

Finally you will return to the Merit Dahabiya, with a bit of time to spare before dinner is served in the evening. Tonight you will spend your first night in the comfort of your cabin on the water in Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

DAY 2 – Luxor West Bank Tour and Sail to Esna

Another fun filled day awaits you. Kick today off with a good wholesome breakfast on board the boat and then disembark for a morning you will never forget. After disembarking, you will be going to visit one of Egypt’s mot valued ancient sites, the Valley of Kings. This is where Sir Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen, complete with his mummy and a vast collection of treasure. However, more than 60 other tombs have also been unearthed at this site, including the tomb of Ramses VI.

After Valley of the Kings, your small group will then go to see another unforgettable ancient wonder, the majestic rock-cut Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and then finally, you will enjoy a brief visit to the Colossi of Memnon. After your fascinating West Bank tour, you will return to the Merit in time for lunch, and then it will then start sailing to Esna.

Today you will enjoy your afternoon outside on the boats wonderfully spacious sun deck. In the early evening, while you are still sailing, another excellent dinner will be served. Rather than docking at Esna, your boat will tie up alongside a small island for the night. What an amazing opportunity to see more stars than you could possibly imagine.