Merit Star Dahabiya Nile Cruise

• Embark aboard the Merit Star Dahabiya in Aswan.
• Enjoy breakfast and lunch onboard.
• Visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
• Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam.
• Enjoy some free time at the Aswan Market for shopping or exploring.
• Return to the dahabiya and relax.
• Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Take an optional early morning tour to Abu Simbel Temple.
• Return to the Merit Star and enjoy lunch onboard.
• Sail toward Kom Ombo.
• Visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple.
• Continue sailing toward El Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight near El Ramady Island.

• Begin sailing early in the morning toward Esna.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard while taking in the Nile scenery.
• Have lunch while sailing.
• Pass through the famous Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Luxor.
• Visit Luxor's East Bank by bus from Esna.
• Explore the magnificent Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
• Return to the Merit Star Dahabiya.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard near Luxor's West Bank.

• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Visit Luxor's famous West Bank.
• Explore the ancient tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
• Visit the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Disembark from the Merit Star Dahabiya in Luxor and continue to your next destination.

• Embark aboard the Merit Star Dahabiya in Luxor.
• Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch onboard.
• Visit the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple after lunch.
• Return to the dahabiya and enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight aboard the Merit Star on the West Bank of Luxor.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
  Explore Luxor's famous West Bank.
• Visit the ancient Valley of the Kings.
• Discover the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Begin sailing toward Esna.
• Relax and enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck.
• Enjoy dinner while sailing.
• Overnight beside one of the peaceful Nile islands.

• Enjoy breakfast while crossing the famous Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing south toward Edfu.
• Have lunch onboard while enjoying the Nile scenery.
• Visit the remarkable Temple of Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved ancient temples.
• Return to the Merit Star Dahabiya.
• Sail toward Al Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

• Begin sailing early in the morning toward Gebel El Silsila.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard as you sail.
• Continue your journey and visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple.
• Sail toward El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy lunch onboard during the journey.
• Relax with afternoon tea on El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy dinner near the island.
  Begin sailing toward Aswan after dinner.
• Overnight onboard during the journey to Aswan.

• Arrive in Aswan early in the morning.
• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
• Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam.
• Return to the Merit Star Dahabiya.
• Disembark in Aswan and continue to your next destination.

Begin your Nile journey in Luxor and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of the dahabiya.

• Embark on the dahabiya in Luxor.
• Enjoy lunch on board.
• Visit the magnificent Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
• Return to the dahabiya for dinner.
• Overnight on board on the West Bank of Luxor.

Explore Luxor's famous West Bank before sailing south toward Esna.

• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings, home to the ancient royal tombs.
• Explore the Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya and enjoy lunch on board.
• Sail towards Esna while enjoying the changing Nile scenery.
• Relax on the sun deck with afternoon tea.
• Enjoy dinner while sailing.
• Overnight beside a peaceful Nile island.

Continue south toward Edfu, combining relaxed sailing with one of Egypt's most impressive temples.

• Enjoy breakfast while crossing the Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing towards Edfu.
  Enjoy lunch on board during the journey.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus.
• Continue sailing towards Al Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner on board.
• Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

Spend the day discovering ancient sites and enjoying peaceful island scenery along the Nile.

• Start sailing early towards Gebel El Silsila.
• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Continue towards Kom Ombo and visit its famous temple.
• Sail towards El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy lunch on board while sailing.
• Relax with afternoon tea and take in the peaceful Nile views.
• Enjoy dinner on El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Continue sailing towards Aswan after dinner.
• Overnight on board.

Arrive in Aswan and discover some of the city's most important landmarks.

• Arrive in Aswan early in the morning.
• Enjoy breakfast on board.
• Visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
• Explore the Aswan High Dam.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Enjoy free time to explore the Aswan market and experience the local atmosphere.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Overnight on board in Aswan.

End your Nile journey with breakfast and the option to visit one of Egypt's most spectacular ancient sites.

• Enjoy your final breakfast on board.
• Take an optional early-morning trip to Abu Simbel Temple.
• Return to Aswan after the optional excursion.
• Disembark from the dahabiya in Aswan.
• Continue to your hotel, airport, railway station, or next destination.

• Board the Merit Star Dahabiya.
• Check into your cabin or suite.
• Meet the onboard team and settle in.
• Enjoy your first meal onboard.
• Take time to relax and explore the dahabiya.
• Enjoy the Nile views from the outdoor areas.
• Dinner and overnight onboard.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Begin your journey along the Nile.
• Take part in the scheduled sightseeing activities.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Spend time relaxing on the sun deck.
• Enjoy the views of villages and farmland along the river.
• Dinner and overnight onboard.

• Start the day with breakfast onboard.
• Continue sailing through Upper Egypt.
• Visit the attractions included in your itinerary.
• Return to the Merit Star for lunch.
• Relax in the reading lounge or outdoor areas.
• Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the Nile.
• Dinner and overnight onboard.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Visit the scheduled historical sites.
• Learn more about ancient Egyptian history during your sightseeing tour.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Continue sailing along the Nile.
• Relax on the sun deck or enjoy the onboard Jacuzzi.
• Dinner and overnight onboard.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
  Continue exploring the destinations included in your sailing program.
• Visit ancient temples or historical sites according to the schedule.
• Return onboard for lunch.
• Spend the afternoon enjoying the Nile scenery.
• Relax and enjoy the facilities onboard.
• Dinner and overnight onboard.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
  Spend more time sailing through the peaceful Nile landscapes.
• Relax on one of the 14 sun beds on the deck.
• Enjoy lunch onboard.
• Take in views of palm trees, villages, and local life.
• Relax in the open-air heated Jacuzzi.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Continue with the final scheduled sightseeing activities.
• Return to the Merit Star for lunch.
• Spend your last afternoon relaxing onboard.
• Enjoy the Nile views from the sun deck.
• Have your final dinner onboard.
• Overnight onboard.

• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Pack your belongings and check out.
• Disembark from the Merit Star Dahabiya.
• Continue to your hotel, airport, railway station, or next destination.

The price depends on the travel dates, cruise duration, and cabin category. Contact us for the latest rates.

Merit Star offers different itineraries of 3, 4, 5, and 7 nights.

Depending on the itinerary, you can visit Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and the Aswan High Dam.

It offers a smaller, quieter, and more private Nile experience with only 12 cabins, while providing modern comforts and beautiful views of the Nile.

The Merit Star Dahabiya is 55 meters long, 8 meters wide, 5.8 meters high, and has a 0.8-meter draft.

The Merit Star has 12 fully furnished cabins and suites.

The dahabiya has 6 Deluxe Twin Cabins, 4 Deluxe King Suites, and 2 Deluxe King Cabins.

The Deluxe Cabins are approximately 18.5 m², while the Deluxe Suites are approximately 20 m².

Yes. The dahabiya offers twin-bed cabins and king-size-bed cabins and suites, giving guests different accommodation options.

The Deluxe Twin and King Cabins are approximately 18.5 m², while the Deluxe Suites are slightly larger at approximately 20 m² and feature a king-size bed.