8 Days Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise
8 Days Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise from Luxor will be a fantastic lifetime experience. Egypt United Tours is supposed to provide all of its customers with the most remarkable services, such as a private A/C vehicle, comfortable lodging, and an informed Egyptologist Tour Guide at the most affordable prices, as befits a top travel agency. With one of our top-notch, experienced tour operators. In addition, all Gustes will have a wonderful Dahabiya cruise from Luxor to the best historical sites in Upper Egypt.
We will transport you in style and comfort as we explore the majestic mysteries of the tranquil Nile River.
On the other hand, cruise between Luxor and Aswan to see the ruins of the pharaohs. To visit Sites and Temples like the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Philae Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and many other magnificent sites.
By purchasing this spectacular Dahabiya Nile cruise, you may experience the trip of a lifetime.
Trip Summary
| Tour Starts: | Luxor |
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| Tour Ends: | Luxor |
| Trip Duration: | 8 Days / 7 Nights |
| Accommodation: | 5 Stars |
| Tour Category: | Egypt Luxury Travel |
| Trip Theme: | Egypt Nile Tours |
| Cities to Visit: | Luxor - Aswan |
| Tour Difficulty: | Easy |
| Available for Handicap: | Yes |
| Group Size: | 4 to 10 Persons |
| Style: | Luxury, Cultural and Educational |
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Check-In
Embarkation in Luxor
When you arrive, a member of our staff will welcome you, help you, and accompany you to the Merit Dahabiya Nile Cruise, one of the greatest Egypt Nile River cruises.
On the Nile Dahabiya boat, lunch will be provided as you take in the tranquilly of the Nile River. After supper, you will spend the night in Luxor.
- Day 2
Aswan Sightseeing
Aswan Day Tour
Enjoy your first breakfast on board your Merit Dahabiya Cruise before starting your fantastic Egypt Day Tours at the Aswan High Dam, which was built by the Hydro Project Institute of Moscow to prevent Egypt from being submerged in unused water during the annual Nile floods while conserving the energy required to light the nation.
You will also go to the Temple of Philae, which was saved from Lake Nasser's rising waters during the construction of the High Dam. It is dedicated to Goddess Isis, the protagonist in the narrative of Osiris and Isis against the evil God Seth.
You will be provided lunch while travelling to Kom Ombo.
Sleep close to Kom Ombo.
- Day 3
Kom Ombo City
Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy your regular breakfast on board the ship as you cruise to Kom Ombo in the early morning.
We will go to the Ptolemaic-style Kom Ombo Temple, which was built to honour the gods of the sky and kingship Horus, who has a falcon on his head, and the crocodile god Sobek, who is represented in numerous settings and sculptures from various periods in Egypt's history.
Anchored overnight next to a Nile Island
- Day 4
Sailing Dahabiya Nile Cruise
Edfu Temple
After enjoying a delectable breakfast on board your Egypt Nile River Cruise, you will set sail for Edfu this morning.
Then, on the west bank of the Nile, you will be able to see the remarkably well-preserved Temple of Edfu, one of Egypt's most intriguing temples that was built during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Spend the night on the boat next to an island.
- Day 5
Sailing
Visit New Island
You will have the rest of the day to yourself to take advantage of the unusual setting following your delicious lunch.
As we pass the lock and begin sailing toward Esna,
The Dahabiya boat will subsequently dock next to a lovely island along the Nile.
You will be provided with lunch and dinner on board the opulent Merit Dahabiya Cruise.
- Day 6
Luxor Day Tour
Luxor East Bank
The city has had several names throughout its history; the ancient Egyptians called it Waset, which meant "sceptre," and the Greeks called it Thebes due to its resemblance to the Greek metropolis that gave it its name. This morning, you will board sail for Luxor and begin your Luxor day tours.
The impressive 28th ruling family Temple of Luxor, which was built by Amenophis the third and is thought to be the most significant religious and administrative centre in ancient Egypt history, is located next to the magnificent Amon-Ra temple complex, also known as the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is the largest of the boundaries of the temple complex and is dedicated to Amun-Re.
Onboard meals will be provided for your lunch and dinner.
- Day 7
Luxor Sightseeing
Luxor West Bank
After breakfast, your Egyptologist tour guide will take you on a West Bank tour of Luxor to see the great tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs, known as the Valley of the Kings. It was here that Howard Carter was successful in finding King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922; today, his gold collection is on display separately in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
Continue on to the nearby Valley of the Queens, Medinet Habu Temple, and the world-famous Colossi of Memnon constructed for the legendary King Amenhotep III, Tutankhamun's grandfather.
Enjoy your meals while you're on board.
- Day 8
Disembarkation from Dahabiya
Check-Out
Take pleasure in your final breakfast on the Merit Dahabiya Cruise.
Our representative will transport you to the airport or train station after you disembark.
Inclusions
Merit Dahabiya Nile Boat 8 Days From Luxor Itinerary Includes:
- Meeting and assisting at Luxor Airport or Train Station.
- 7 Nights accommodation onboard a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
- Egyptologist tour Guide for 8 days on board "Fluent English Speaking".
- All Transfers during tours
- 7 Breakfasts - 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners
- All Taxes and Services Charges
Exclusions
Merit Dahabiya Nile Boat 8 Days From Luxor Itinerary Excludes:
- Entry visa to Egypt on arrival.
- Transfer from Cairo to Luxor or back.
- All Entrance fees and tickets to the sites mentioned above.
- Personal calls and internet usage.
- All optional tours are not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tipping and Gratuities.
Tour Attractions and Highlights
Package Price
Start from $2213$2448 / Person
The above rate is US Dollars per person in twin sharing.
The rate is based on the Summer season from 1st June to 31st August.
5$ reduction per person per night for triple sharing.
Single supplement is 50% over the above rate.
An extra supplement of 30% extra is applicable for travel between 1st Sep to 31st May except for peak periods.
During peak periods of Christmas and New Year from 20th Dec to 10th Jan the supplement increases to 50%.
Rates Policy for Children
- 0 - 1.99 Years are Free of Charge
- 2 - 5.99 Years get a 75% discount from adult tour rates.
- 6 - 11.99 Years get a 50% discount from adult tour rates.
- 12+ Considered an adult person
Notice
- Our Rates policy for children above is applicable to children sharing rooms with their parents with a Maximum of 2 children per room.
- In case your tour to Egypt includes domestic air flights, an additional charge may apply for children according to the flight ticket rate.
Important Notes
- On arrival Please look for our Airport Team will be holding a sign with your name on arrival.
- We use modern A/C touristic vehicles, however, we won't guarantee the same vehicle every day as we change it from one city to another.
- In Egypt, drivers are not tour guides and we select the most professional drivers for your trip.
- We only use licensed tour guides "Egyptologists" to grant a good experience for your trip.
- Our tour guides will join you in the vehicle and will escort you to all sites as mentioned above.
- We use a local tour guide in each city and we don't accommodate tour guides at the same hotel or cruise you stay.
- We follow up daily with all travelers 24/7 to ensure our client's health and safety.
Egypt United Tours Safety Precautions During Covid 19
- For your safety, our Team is following the covid precaution, and our staff is checked daily for negative covid PCR tests.
- Egyptian Authorities might check travelers’ body temperature upon arrival and departure.
- Regular daily sanitizing at all accommodations.
- Complementary face-mask daily for all travelers.
- For Accommodation, we deal only the licensed hotels, Nile Cruises, and tourism resorts that meet the International health regulation.
- We ensure to keep social distance during all our tours.
- We provide hand-free sanitizer for your use with all our staff.
- Taking The necessary action immediately for travelers and team in case of any symptoms appears.
Recommended Things To Pack For Your Egypt Trip
- Hand Sanitizer - Comfortable walking shoes – a hat – camera or good mobile – sunscreen cream – sunglasses.
- If you plan your trip to Egypt in winter from November till March, a Jacket and warm clothes are advisable, the rest of the year comfortable cotton summer clothes are OK.
- A six-month valid passport and make sure to keep a printable scan copy.
- A small bag to keep your personal belongings for daily use.
- Make sure to print your trip itinerary to follow with our tour guides.
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Egypt United Tours Payment Policy
We highly recommend early reservations to guarantee and book preferred selected accommodation. During normal season we require a 50% deposit of the full package rate minimum one month prior to your trip starting to secure and guarantee tour space.
On High Seasons, Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays, In addition, the packages that include airfare we require a 75% deposit minimum 2 Months before the tour starts.
Tour Deposit could be made by Bank Transfer to our company bank account or Credit Card.
Balance payment should be received a minimum of 15 days before your arrival in Egypt.
Tour Tipping
It’s not obligatory to tip every person giving you a service here in Egypt it's now part of Egyptian culture for appreciating your satisfaction with a good service.
Giving and Charities
We make a donation to the Egyptian Thalassemia Association ETA for every reservation.
