Prepare yourself to touch the beauty of the Nile River and build a wonderful memory while following the traces of the Ancient Egyptians with our amazing Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise. Sailing on a Dahabiya is an out of the ordinary journey as you will enjoy luxury cruise while travelling via the great Nile River and to explore many monuments between Luxor and Aswan that reflect beauty, art, history, and the greatness of the Ancient Egyptians.
Enjoy amazing views while cruising leisurely down the banks of the Nile on board your small boat, Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise will take you away from the stress of life and enjoy your relaxing trip down the Nile River. Start sailing from Aswan, one of the most beautiful cities in the world and considered number one winter resort in Egypt, entertain yourself visiting its main attractions such as the High Dam which sheds light on the great improvements and achievements of the modern Egypt, this dam was constructed during the reign of the Egyptian President Gamal Abd El Nasser. Feast your soul visiting Philae Temple which contains many ancient Egyptian sanctuaries and shrines. The temple was built during the Ptolemy’s dynasty and dedicated for the worshiping of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris, it includes two fancy temples. Enjoy the beautiful nature of the Nile and sail to explore Kom Ombo Temple which consists of two temples, known as Sobek Temple and Haroeris Temple, move to explore Edfu Temple, considered the second biggest temple after Karnak, and more with Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Fill your soul with history and adventure and sail towards the historical city of Luxor. The scale and grandeur of monuments that have survived in the city is unparalleled anywhere else in the world as it was built over and around the treasures of the New Kingdom. Get excited with Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise and visit the Valley of the Kings which contains amazing tombs of the kings and nobles that date back to the eighteenth and twenty-first Dynasties. Next visit will be Queen Hatshepsut Temple, one of the best preserved temples in Egypt, discover the mysterious statues of Colossi of Memnon, known as the guardians of Amenhotep III Temple which was completely destroyed because of the earthquake that occurred in 27 BC, and then take the steps that lead to the glorious Karnak Temple which contains a collection of six temples; construction at Karnak started by 4,000 years ago and continued up until the time the Romans, about 2,000 years ago, the site was considered the main cult center in the old city and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Explore Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Luxor / Aswan
05 Days / 04 Nights
Saturday: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Flying Carpet Tours delegate will pick you up from Luxor Airport or train station, escort you to Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple, watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your Cruise, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, Dinner on board, overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Sunday: Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple / Colossi of Memnon
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings ( visit 03 Tombs Only ), Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, Lunch served on board, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, finally your tour guide will escort you back to your Cruise, Sail to Esna, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Monday: Edfu Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Cross Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), Next Sail to Al Ramady Island, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Al Ramady Island.
Tuesday: Sheikh Fadl Island
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Sail to Sheikh Fadl Island, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, sail to Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Sheikh Fadl Island.
Wednesday: The High Dam / Philae Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, arrive aswan, disembarkation after breakfast, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, transfer to Aswan airport, or Aswan train station for final departure.
08 Days / 07 Nights
Luxor / Aswan
Saturday: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Embarkation to Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise before Lunch, embrace the Culture of Luxor, visit the flourishing Karnak Temple , watch the glory of the huge Pillars hall, move to scout Luxor temple, at the end of your tour back to your dahabiya Cruise, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Sunday: Valley of the Kings / Hatshepsut Temple / Colossi of Memnon
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, feast your eyes between Valley of the Kings, Proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, known now with the name of El-Deir El-Bahary, Lunch included on board, your last visit will be to Colossi of Memnon, Watch the glory of the two huge statues, Sail to Esna, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise near Esna.
Monday: Edfu Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Cross Esna Lock, Sail to Edfu, then Flying Carpet Tours Guide will escort you to visit Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), Next Sail to Al Ramady Island, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Al Ramady Island.
Tuesday: Sheikh Fadl Island
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, then Sail to Sheikh Fadl Island, Lunch included on board, Afternoon tea, sail to Aswan, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Sheikh Fadl Island.
Wednesday: The High Dam / Philae Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, arrive aswan, disembarkation after breakfast, embrace Aswan Culture by visiting the High Dam, feast your eyes and visit the ravishing Philae Temple, Lunch included on board, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Thursday: Kom Ombo Temple
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Optional tour to visit Abu simbel Temple, sail to kom ombo, unleash your soul while exploring the glory of Kom Ombo Temple, Finally Flying Carpet Tours guide will escort you back to your Dahabiya, Lunch is waiting for you on board, Sail to Al Ramady Island, dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Friday: Sail to Esna / Sail to Luxor
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, sail to Esna, cross Esna Lock, Lunch served on board, continue Sailing to Luxor, Dinner and overnight on board Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise.
Saturday: Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise / Final Departure
Taste the flavor of your breakfast on board, Disembarkation from Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise, transfer to Luxor Airport or Luxor Train station for final departure.
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