Rediscover the golden age of travel with our 6 Days / 5 Nights Dahbya Merit Nile Cruise. This boutique sailing experience departs from Luxor, offering a serene and intimate journey toward Aswan that large cruise ships simply cannot match. Guided by the wind, the Dahbya Merit allows for a slower pace, docking at exclusive riverbanks and hidden gems like the El Kab tombs and the sandstone quarries of Gebel el-Silsila. Between visits to the iconic Temple of Horus and the romantic Philae Temple, enjoy the luxury of a private-feeling vessel, featuring world-class service, authentic Egyptian cuisine, and the tranquil atmosphere of the timeless Nile.

5 Nights - 6 Days

Luxor - Aswan

Day 1 - Saturday

Embarkation in Luxor.
Lunch on board.
After Lunch visit the Luxor & Karnak Temples. 
Dinner and Overnight on the West bank.

Day 2 – Sunday

Breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon.
Lunch on board.
Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun Deck.
Dinner during sailing.
Overnight beside an Island.

Day 3 – Monday

Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock.
Sail to Edfu and Lunch during sailing
Visit the Temple of Edfu.
Sail to Al Ramady Island.
Dinner on board and Overnight beside Al Ramady Island. 

Day 4 – Tuesday

Early morning sail to Gebel El Silsila‎‏ and Breakfast on board sail to visit Kom Ombo Temple.
Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island and Lunch on board during sailing.
Tea time and Dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island.
Sail to Aswan after Dinner and Overnight on board.

Day 5 Wednesday

Arrive to Aswan Early morning (6:00 AM).
Breakfast on board.
Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam.
Lunch on board.
Free time at Aswan market and Overnight Aswan.

Day 6 Thursday

Breakfast on board.
Possibility of Visit Abu Simbel Temple early morning (Optional Visit).
Disembarkation in Aswan.

Itinerary is subject to modification according to navigational and security restrictions without prior notice.

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