Merit Dahabiya – 7 Nights (Luxor / Luxor Every Saturday)

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Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery Saturday from Luxor
FromOn request

Overview

7 nights on the Merit Dahabiya, sailing from Luxor to Abu Simbel, with full board and guided visits at Luxor Temple, Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple.

Days 1–2 in Luxor: Luxor Temple, Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Days 3–4 on the Nile: Esna Lock, Edfu Temple, Gebel El Silsila Temple and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 5 in Aswan: Philae Temple, High Dam and Nubian Village. Day 6 in Abu Simbel: Abu Simbel Temple. Days 7–8 in Luxor: Esna Lock, Sound and Light Show.

A small sailing boat with only a few cabins, full board and guided visits at each mooring.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Luxor and Temple Exploration

Arrive in Luxor, where our team meets you and takes you to board the boat. With your guide, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temples. Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2 Royal Tombs and Sunset Sailing

With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 3 Esna Lock and Edfu Temple

With your guide, visit Esna Lock and Edfu Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4 Exclusive Temple, Kom Ombo, and Nile Swim

With your guide, visit Gebel El Silsila Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Swimming in the Nile at Hor Diab Island. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Aswan Highlights and Optional Nubian Village

With your guide, visit Philae Temple, High Dam and Nubian Village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Abu Simbel Option and Sailing North

Sail on to Abu Simbel. With your guide, visit Abu Simbel Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Returning to Luxor and Optional Sound & Light Show

With your guide, visit Esna Lock, Sound and Light Show. Evening Sound and Light show. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Disembarkation

Check out of the boat after breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Accommodation on board 5 star Nile Dahabiya on full board basis
  • Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All transfers by private deluxe air condition vehicle
  • English speaking guide during your tours
  • Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
  • All service charges & taxes

Not included

  • Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping for Nile Dahabiya Crew and Guides

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

SeasonPrice per person
All year$0

Where you stay

Hotels confirmed at booking.

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