Is the displayed cruise price final?

It is the published starting rate for the stated cabin, duration and season. We confirm the sailing date, cabin availability and any holiday supplement in writing before payment.

Are sightseeing visits included?

The guided visits listed in the selected sailing programme are included. Optional visits are quoted separately when requested.

Which sailing direction should I choose?

Choose the direction that fits your arrival plan. The exact embarkation point and transfer time are confirmed with your booking.

What if Merit Dahabiya is not available for my selected dates?

If Merit Dahabiya is not available for your chosen sailing date, we will offer a substitute vessel from the same category (star rating and cabin standard). The alternative is always confirmed with you and only booked with your approval before payment.

How do I book this tour?

Send your date, group size, pickup point and preferred route for this Nile cruise by WhatsApp or email. We reply with availability and a clear private proposal, starting from the From $1,634 shown on this page.

Is this a private tour?

Yes. This Nile cruise is arranged privately unless you ask for a shared option.

What is included in the price?

This Nile cruise includes: Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation; Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category; Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme. The final quote confirms transport, guide service, entrance fees, meals, transfers and any optional extras before you book. Quoted separately: International flights and Egypt entry visa; Drinks and personal expenses.

Can you pick me up from a hotel, airport or Nile cruise?

Luxor, Esna or Aswan — exact dock confirmed at booking. Pickup can be coordinated from hotels, airports, train stations or Nile cruise boats depending on the city.

Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise | Prices & Itinerary

Overview

Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise runs between Luxor and Aswan, calling at Edfu and Kom Ombo across a 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days programme as a traditional dahabiya; it keeps a slower pace and a much smaller group than a standard motor cruiser. Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise departs Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan, and cabin availability for that date range is verified before confirming. Guests have access to an onboard gift shop, onboard internet access and panoramic windows, as listed in the vessel's own specifications. The route calls at Karnak, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, with an Egyptologist guiding the temple visits. From $1,634. Cabin availability and season-linked pricing are checked and confirmed before payment.

Why You Will Love This Trip

Intimate sailing vessel with fewer cabins
Edfu and Kom Ombo temple visits
Quiet island or village moorings when the programme allows
Full-board service and guided sightseeing

Ship Facts — Merit Dahabiya

Official name: Merit Dahabiya
Operator: Merit Dahabiyas
Cabins: 10
Route: Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan
Itinerary lengths: 4 Days / 5 Days / 8 Days
Departures: Every Saturday from Luxor & Wednesday from Aswan
Tour type: Small Group Tour

Cabin types

Cabin — 18 sqm — 10 cabins

On-board facilities

• All cabins have large, panoramic windows
• Fully furnished eight deluxe cabins
• Two cabins with Large Beds and Six cabins Twin Bedded
Two masts sailboat.
Dining facilities, Bars and Reading Lounge.
Open-air Jacuzzi.
Same day laundry service with express pressing service.
Sprinkling System, Anti-Fire treatment and full Fire Safety measures.
Doctor on call 24 hours.
Emergency handling and fire trained staff.
Marine Satellite (Nile Sat Channels)
Internet access (Chargeable).
Music system with daily program.
Boutique and gift shop
Each cabin 17.75m (bathroom 3.75m including)
Panoramic large windows with sound proof.
Individual controlled A/C.
In-cabin electronic personal large safe.
Telephone with voice mail message.
In-cabin coffee and tea tray service.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Embarkation in Luxor

Arrival and embarkation in Luxor aboard Merit Dahabiya. Settle into your cabin and meet the crew before an afternoon visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank.

Day 2: Luxor West Bank

Morning visit to the West Bank: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The ship then sails south through the Esna Lock towards Edfu.

Day 3: Sailing day

A day of leisurely sailing towards Edfu, with free time on board to enjoy the river.

Day 4: Edfu and Kom Ombo

Morning stop in Edfu to visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus, traditionally reached from the riverbank by horse-drawn carriage. Continue to Kom Ombo for the unusual double temple of the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris, then sail on to Aswan.

Day 5: Aswan and disembarkation

Full day of sightseeing in Aswan: the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, reached by motorboat. Time permitting, enjoy an optional felucca sail around Aswan's islands. Disembarkation after breakfast, with your onward transfer arranged according to your travel plans.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

Meet and assist for embarkation and disembarkation
Full-board accommodation in the confirmed cabin category
Guided sightseeing listed in the selected sailing programme
Entrance fees for visits stated in the confirmed itinerary
Transfers stated in the final cruise proposal
Service charges and taxes

Excluded

International flights and Egypt entry visa
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips for the crew and guide
Optional visits not stated in the selected programme
Holiday supplements unless included in writing

Cabin Fares by Duration and Season

Published per-person fares for the stated cabin. Availability is confirmed before payment.

Duration	Season	Cabin	Price per person
3 Nights 4 Days	May to August	Double Cabin	$1,634
3 Nights 4 Days	May to August	Single Cabin	$2,502
3 Nights 4 Days	September to April	Double Cabin	$1,815
3 Nights 4 Days	September to April	Single Cabin	$2,780
4 Nights 5 Days	May to August	Double Cabin	$2,034
4 Nights 5 Days	May to August	Single Cabin	$3,114
4 Nights 5 Days	September to April	Double Cabin	$2,260
4 Nights 5 Days	September to April	Single Cabin	$3,460

Pricing Information

The final price depends on travel date, availability, category and traveler count. Currency conversions are estimates updated from the central rate setting.