Merit Dahabiya on the Nile
    5-Star Dahabiya3 or 4 Nights

    Merit Dahabiya

    Luxor and Aswan
    Duration3 or 4 Nights
    GuestsPrivate
    From$1,634per person, double cabin

    3 or 4 Nights

    Duration

    8

    Cabins

    The Experience

    Merit is a river yacht that offers the kind of personal service a large ship cannot. Eight deluxe cabins, two with large beds and six with twin beds, each measure about 17.75 sqm including the bathroom, with panoramic sound-proof windows and a walk-in shower. On deck you will find a spacious sundeck with an open-air Jacuzzi. Inside there is a comfortable lounge, a dining room, a bar and a reading lounge. Cabins have individual air conditioning, a personal safe, a tea and coffee tray, an LCD TV and bathrobes, and the crew offers same-day laundry. Sail between Luxor and Aswan on a leisurely route that visits Karnak, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Philae, with private tours and cultural experiences along the way.
    On Board

    Cruise Facilities

    Two-mast sailboat
    8 deluxe cabins (2 with large bed, 6 twin)
    Cabins of about 17.75 sqm including bathroom
    Large panoramic sound-proof windows
    Open-air Jacuzzi on the sundeck
    Dining room
    Bars
    Lounge and reading lounge
    Individually controlled air conditioning
    Personal safe in each cabin
    Tea and coffee tray in each cabin
    LCD TV in each cabin
    Hair dryer and bathrobe
    Walk-in shower
    Same-day laundry with express pressing
    Music system with daily program
    Boutique and gift shop
    Doctor on call 24 hours
    Sprinkler system and full fire safety

    Choose Your Itinerary

    Day By Day

    Your Journey Across Egypt

    Philae Temple
    1

    Embark in Aswan, Philae Temple and High Dam

    Embark in Aswan and have lunch on board. Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam, then enjoy free time at the Aswan market. Overnight in Aswan.

    Lunch, Dinner
    Kom Ombo Temple
    2

    Kom Ombo Temple and Al Ramady Island

    An optional early morning visit to Abu Simbel is possible. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit its temple, then continue to Al Ramady Island for dinner and an overnight mooring.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Karnak Temple
    3

    Esna Lock, Karnak and Luxor Temples

    Sail early to Esna and cross the lock. From Esna you travel by bus to visit Luxor Temple and Karnak, then sail on to Luxor. Overnight on the Luxor West Bank.

    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Valley of the Kings
    4

    Luxor West Bank and Disembarkation

    Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, then disembark in Luxor.

    Breakfast
    The Great Pyramid of Giza at dusk — iLuxury Egypt
    What Our Guests Say

    Voices From the Journey

    Real stories from travelers who trusted us with their journey through Egypt.

    "I'll be honest I almost canceled this trip after reading so many conflicting opinions online. From my very first email, Hamdy patiently answered every question without ever making me feel pressured to book. When we landed in Cairo, Magdy was already waiting outside arrivals, and within an hour I realized I'd spent weeks worrying for nothing. Looking back, what I'll remember most isn't just the pyramids, but how easy the entire journey felt."

    Michael R.

    California, USA 🇺🇸

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    Merit Dahabiya

    Take the itinerary with you

    The full journey, day by day. Or let us design it around you.

    What's Included

    • Meet and assist on arrival and departure
    • Full board accommodation on board
    • All transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
    • All excursions listed in the itinerary
    • Entrance fees to all sites between Luxor and Aswan
    • Egyptologist guide on excursions
    • All service charges and taxes
    • Complimentary pickup and drop off at the airport, train station or an East Bank hotel

    Not Included

    • Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Tipping
    • Internet access
    • Optional Abu Simbel visit
    Dates & Prices

    Sail Aboard Merit Dahabiya

    Per person. Double is sharing a cabin, single is sole use of a cabin.

    May to August
    Double$1,634
    Single$2,502
    September to April
    Double$1,815
    Single$2,780
    Good to Know

    Cruise Policies

    Children Policy

    • Children under 3 travel free of charge.
    • Children from 3 to 11 pay 50% of the adult fare.
    • From 12 years, the full adult fare applies.
    • Child rates apply when sharing a cabin with parents, one child per cabin.

    Cancellation Policy

    • 90 days or more before departure: full refund, minus the deposit.
    • 89 to 60 days before departure: 50% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • 59 to 30 days before departure: 75% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • 29 days or fewer, or no-show: 100% of the total cost is non-refundable.
    • All cancellations must be sent in writing to travel@iluxuryegypt.com.

    Frequently Asked Questions