Merit Dahabiya
CHILDREN POLICY:
0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person
Route
A EsnaB Luxor
4 Days / 3 NightsAswan to Esna
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan & Aswan Exploration
Upon arrival in Aswan, whether by airport or train station, your tour manager will greet you and assist with your transfer. Next, your Egyptologist guide will lead you on an exciting tour of Aswan.
Highlights of the day include visits to the Philae Temple, the High Dam, and Unfinished Obelisk, offering a delightful opportunity for a leisurely stroll. Following this, you will board your Dahabiya Nile Boat, where you can enjoy lunch while cruising along the Nile towards Kom Ombo. Spend the night in Kom Ombo.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple Excursion
Enjoy breakfast at your leisure before exploring the Greco-Roman Kom Ombo Temple. This unique temple is dedicated to two gods: Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Later, visit the lesser-known Gebel el Silsila temple site for a serene experience.
You’ll be amazed by the Speos of Hormheb as you near it. Weather permitting, dinner will be served either on the illuminated temple grounds or on the upper deck of the boat, accompanied by music that complements the setting.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple Visit & Arrival in Esna
After a leisurely breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to the impressive Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus. Explore this well-preserved monument before browsing the bustling local market, where you can haggle for souvenirs and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Continue sailing to Esna, stopping at an island along the way. Here, disembark for dinner on the Sun Deck or beside the Nile, depending on the weather. Enjoy a themed evening celebrating ancient Egypt with traditional Egyptian cuisine and Middle Eastern music. Overnight in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch- Dinner
Day 4: Disembarkation & Luxor Tour
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile boat at Esna. Transfer to Luxor for a comprehensive tour, including visits to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the grand Temple of Karnak and Luxor Temple. Lunch will be served in Luxor.
In the evening, transfer to Luxor Airport or train station for your onward journey.
Meals: Breakfast
5 Days / 4 NightsEsna to Aswan
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor & Luxor Sightseeing
Upon your arrival in Luxor, whether at the airport or train station, your tour manager will greet you and assist with any necessary arrangements. You’ll then embark on a guided tour of Luxor with an Egyptologist.
The tour will take you to iconic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and both the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Afterward, you’ll be transferred to Esna to board your Nile boat, where you’ll spend the night as the boat gently sails along the Nile.
Meals: Lunch – Dinner
Day 2: Edfu Temple Visit
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast as your boat sails toward Edfu, aiming to arrive by midday. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the remarkable Edfu Temple, known for being one of Egypt’s largest and most well-preserved temples. The temple is flanked by impressive granite statues of Horus as a falcon at the entrance. After your tour, you can explore the local market, famous for its vibrant atmosphere and opportunities to haggle for souvenirs.
After lunch aboard the boat, continue sailing toward the Temple of Silsela Hormoheb. Dinner will be served either on the temple grounds, on an island, or on the top deck of the boat, where you can relax and enjoy the serene surroundings with music to enhance the atmosphere.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 3: Kom Ombo Temple Exploration
Start your day with a relaxed breakfast as you sail toward the Greco-Roman Kom Ombo Temple. You’ll spend the majority of the day exploring this dual-dedicated temple, shared by the gods Sobek and Haroeris. As you sail toward Aswan, enjoy the view of water buffalo wading in the shallows and donkeys going about their daily routines on the Nile’s banks. Birdwatchers will delight in the variety of species native to the region.
Overnight near Aswan’s gates.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 4: Aswan City Tour
After breakfast, disembark to explore Aswan’s highlights, starting with the High Dam and the Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. In the evening, return to your boat for an overnight stay in Aswan, enjoying a relaxing evening aboard.
Meals: Breakfast -Lunch – Dinner
Day 5: Disembarkation
Following breakfast, it’s time to disembark. Depending on your onward travel plans, you will be transferred to either Aswan Airport or the train station.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Includes
Reception and assistance Upon arrival
Transfers by private A/C vehicle as per the program.
Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the programs
Accommodation on a gold ship on a full board basis.
Complimentary bottle of mineral water during daily tours
Specialized tour guide in Egyptology during the tours.
All taxes and service charges.
Tour Excludes
Any Extra meals and beverages.
All personal expenses.
Any Optional tours.
Tipping
