Merit Dahabiya Luxury Nile Cruise – 4 Days Aswan to Luxor

Merit Dahabiya – 4-Day Luxury Nile Sailing Aswan to Luxor

Glide silently along the Nile aboard the elegant Merit Dahabiya, a traditional wooden sailing vessel offering an intimate and exclusive cruise experience between Aswan and Luxor. Discover hidden temples, riverside villages, and ancient wonders at a leisurely pace, far from the crowds.

Cruise Highlights

• ✦ Philae Temple (Aswan) – Island temple of the goddess Isis
• ✦ Kom Ombo Temple – Dedicated to Sobek & Haroeris
• ✦ Edfu Temple – One of the best-preserved temples in Egypt
• ✦ Esna Temple & Lock
• ✦ Luxor & Karnak Temples
• ✦ Valley of the Kings

Cruise Details

• 📍 Route: Aswan → Luxor
• ⏱ Duration: 4 days / 3 nights
• 🚢 Vessel: Merit Dahabiya (traditional luxury sailing boat)
• 🍽 Full board: All meals included
• 🎟 All temple entrances: Included
• 📅 Availability: Every Wednesday
• 👤 Private Egyptologist guide throughout

Price is per cabin. Contact us for single supplement & availability.

What's Included

• 3 nights aboard the Merit Dahabiya
• Full board – all meals
• All temple entrance fees
• Private Egyptologist guide throughout

Meeting Point & Booking

• Meeting point: Aswan – exact boarding details are confirmed with your booking
• Availability: Departs every Wednesday
• Book ahead: at least 24 hours before departure
• Cancellation: full refund if cancelled 72 hours or more before departure (minus non-refundable third-party costs) – see our policy

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Plan your Dahabiya Nile cruise

Use the outline below to understand the pace and practical details of this experience. It supplements the package descriptions above; it does not add inclusions or shorten a multi-day journey.

Typical duration

4 days / 3 nights from Aswan toward Luxor. The listing states Wednesday departures; actual sailing and boarding details require confirmation.

Detailed itinerary outline

The sequence is illustrative unless explicitly described as the listed itinerary. Confirm timings, access and the final route for your selected package.

Suggested day 1: Aswan and embarkation

Reach the confirmed meeting point in Aswan, settle aboard and follow the operator-confirmed sightseeing sequence. Philae is listed among the highlights, but its exact day and the relationship between sightseeing and boarding are not specified in the existing description.

Suggested day 2: sailing and temple time

Allow for river travel, meals aboard and the scheduled temple visit. Kom Ombo and Edfu are listed highlights of the full journey, not guaranteed day-2 stops in this preview. Request the complete four-day program, including Esna, Luxor and any road sections, before arranging onward travel.

Included items by package

Three nights aboard Merit Dahabiya, full board, listed temple entrance fees and private Egyptologist guiding are stated in the existing listing.

Excluded items and costs to confirm

A complete exclusion list is not supplied. Confirm drinks, gratuities, flights, pre/post-cruise hotels, special tickets and any transfers not explicitly listed; this preview does not establish their inclusion.

Sample travel date

For planning only: 6 January 2027. This is an illustrative date, not a confirmed departure or a statement of availability. Check the booking calendar or request written confirmation before arranging flights.

Frequently asked questions

Is the price per person?

The existing listing states price per cabin. Confirm occupancy and any single supplement.

Is the whole boat private?

A cabin booking and private guiding do not establish exclusive use of the vessel. Ask separately about charter arrangements.

Does this preview shorten the cruise?

No. It remains a four-day, three-night journey.

What should I prepare before departure?

Bring comfortable footwear and sun protection. Tell your planner about mobility needs, dietary requirements and children’s ages, and confirm the pickup point, ticket coverage and any optional experiences before travel.

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