8 Days Merit Dahabeya Nile Cruise

Upon your arrival at Luxor Airport, our guide, a qualified private Egyptologist, will warmly welcome you. You'll be escorted to the Merit Dahabeya, where you'll board and settle in.

Note: A qualified Egyptologist, your tour guide, will be with you on board and lead the sightseeing tours during your Nile cruise in Egypt.

After lunch on board, you'll visit one of Luxor's highlights with your guide:

Karnak Temple
The Karnak Temple is the most massive Temple ever established by Man. This truly unique Site covers 247 acres of land and consists of three main buildings. Its uniqueness isn't only due to its vast size but also because its exhibits are unique drawings and decorations all over its Walls. Because of being the largest Religious Site, the Karnak Temple was mainly constructed for the worshipping of Amun, Khonsu, and Mut.

Afterward, visit another immortal structure in Luxor:

Luxor Temple
In the heart of Luxor, you will find the Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Even Alexander the Great built a chapel for the ancient Egyptian gods. In ancient times, the Egyptians celebrated the most important festival in Thebes, the Opet Festival, at the Luxor Temple. In 1989, archaeologists accidentally discovered an underground chamber with well-preserved statues, now exhibited in the Luxor Museum. At the Luxor Temple, you can see a section of the Sphinx Alley that once connected the Luxor Temple with the Karnak Temple.

After the extensive visit, you will be taken back to the Dahabeya.

🍽 Meals: Lunch, Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast on board, you will travel with your guide to Thebes-West. The first highlight of the day awaits you:

Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings is a portal to paradise and was used by the greatest Kings and Queens of Egypt's new Kingdom between 1570 and 1070 BC. The Valley of the Kings holds the resting place of some of the most important Pharaohs such as Ramses II, Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and Tutankhamun. As well it contains 63 Tombs filled with amazing statues, artifacts, treasures, and remarkable decorations. In 1979 the Valley of the Kings became a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Leaving this unique valley and its magical atmosphere, you'll head to another enchanting location:

Hatshepsut Temple
Queen Hatshepsut is renowned as one of the most successful Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt and the only female ruler in the history of Egypt. Queen Hatshepsut's reign was peaceful and prosperous therefore, as a result, she earned a wide variety of achievements and one of them was her own Mortuary Temple which commemorates all her great works on its walls.

Your wonderful Trip includes a special Boat Trip on the Nile River, so you will sail to a pretty island to have a delicious Lunch before heading to check out the astonishing:

Colossi of Memnon
Afterwards, you'll be escorted back to your ship. Following lunch on board, the ship sets sail towards Edfu through the Esna Lock. The afternoon is free for relaxation on the sundeck, allowing you to absorb the typical Egyptian Nile landscape.

Tip of the Day: Today, you have the option to experience a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes West for a unique view of Luxor's ancient treasures. (optional)

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On this day, you will begin your morning by enjoying your breakfast then you go by horse and carriage to the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu where you will meet your Egyptologist Tour Guide:

Edfu Temple
A majestic Temple dedicated to the Horus Edfu Temple is considered by most to be the best-preserved cult Temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, the Temple was believed to be the place where Horus the falcon-headed God revenged the murder of Osiris his Father by killing Seth.

Continue the journey to El Ramady Island, where the Dahabeya docks for dinner and overnight stay.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast while sailing along the Nile to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, explore:

Kom Ombo Temple
The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique ancient site that stands on a hill overlooking the Nile river. Unlike other temples, it has two entrances and two sets of halls, courts, and sanctuaries. This is because it was dedicated to two gods: Horus, the falcon-headed god of the sky, and Sobek, the crocodile-headed god of fertility and creation. The temple also reflects the importance of sugar cane cultivation in the region, as it contains a well-preserved Nilometer that was used to measure the water level and predict the harvest.

After the temple visit, sail to Sheikh Fadel Island.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As you savor a delicious breakfast on your Nile Cruise, you will have the opportunity to explore the amazing sights of Aswan with your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide. You will discover the rich history and culture of this ancient city, as you visit some of its most famous attractions, such as:

Philae Temple
One of the most remarkable Temples in Egypt is the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. It was built during the Ptolemaic Period and became a center of her cult. The Temple was relocated to Agilika Island after the construction of the Aswan Dam to save it from flooding.

Next, visit the imposing High Dam, which impounds the Nile to Lake Nasser, with both positive and negative effects.

The High Dam
Aswan High Dam is a captivating engineering feat that is listed as the most remarkable project that belongs to the ruling period of President Gamal Abdul Nasser. The project started in 1960 to cover around 12,500 feet and was completed by 1971 to be responsible for almost half of the electricity generation in the country.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, you might want to consider joining us for a private excursion to Abu Simbel today. This is a rare opportunity to visit one of the most impressive ancient monuments in Egypt:

Abu Simbel Temples
One of the most impressive monuments in Egypt's history is Abu Simbel Temple, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian architecture. The temple was carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II, and it consists of two twin temples. The main temple was dedicated to the king and the smaller one was built to honor his beloved queen Nefertari.

Join your guide and a private vehicle for an early morning excursion to Abu Simbel. Witness the sunrise on your way there and admire the mirage on your way back from Abu Simbel. This is a unique opportunity to explore the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertari in a professional and comfortable manner.

In the afternoon, the Dahabeya departs from Aswan towards Edfu.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning departure from Edfu to Luxor. Spend the day aboard, relaxing on the sun deck and enjoying the scenery along the Nile. Witness various activities on the riverbanks, concluding the cruise from Edfu to Luxor.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bid farewell to Luxor and the immortal Nile. After breakfast on board, disembark from your Dahabeya, and transfer to Luxor Airport for your return flight home.

🍽 Meals: Breakfast