Dahabiya Nile Cruise with Cairo and the Pyramids

Description

If you are looking for a great Nile cruise experience, one where you can experience unique routes and the Nile River in a whole new level of luxury that would blow your mind, then “white queen” Nile cruise has to be your choice. Merit Dahabiya Nile cruise is one of the most luxurious dahabiya out there that would not only let you encounter a distinctive experience of the Egyptian culture but also a luxurious stay on board.

Merit Dahabiya is designed in a modern way to enhance a welcoming environment and a satisfying occurrence for the eyes of the customers. The boat also features an emergency handling system.

We start with a day visiting Memphis, Sakkara, The Pyramids and The Sphinx, followed by another day visiting the Cairo Museum and The Citadel.

We fly to Luxor (Flight not included in the price) to join our cruise which offers a unique chance to visit picturesque local villages and idyllic islands. You will visit many unforgettable sites along the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan, sites that are unique to Dahabiyas which you won’t find on large cruises; such as Al-Ramadi Island where you can have dinner on the island then get entertained with a unique Rababa Egyptian show then have an overnight alongside the nature. You will also get a chance to meetup with locals and spend the day perceiving how they truly live. Another eccentric adventure provided by our cruise is at Hor Diab island where you can have the best swimming experience in the purest and clearest Nile water in the appealing weather.

* Shall the government increse the gas, fuel, transportation, service charge or taxes or the entrance fees of the sites, this will be added immediately to package rate

Trip Name

Dahabiya Nile Cruise with Cairo and the Pyramids

Days

Overview

Dehabaiya were originally special sailing barges designed to carry royalty and nobility along the Nile, but now are designed to carry small groups of visitors in great comfort along the Nile. Merit Dehabiya has just 8 cabins. Merit Dahabiya offers refined deluxe cabin interiors that provide every facility for an ultimate luxury experience. Our cruise provides a spacious sundeck with a jacuzzi, a comfortable lounge and a dining room, it also features free internet access and a bazzar. You will be pleased by our luxurious hospitality while exploring new destinations within your stay. If you are lucky enough and your birthday meets the time of your accommodation, Merit Dahabiya will provide you with a birthday celebration full of unexpected surprises along with a farewell cake on your last day as an appreciation for being a member of Merit Dahabiya’s family. On Merit Dahabiya, we offer our customers a wide variety of international cuisines from all over the world using the finest and highest quality ingredients. In addition, we offer our authentic Egyptian cuisine, our specialty, guaranteed to take you on a unique and flavorful encounter full of culture with every bite. We also provide live cooking sessions to teach you local Egyptian recipes so that you can try them when you return home. We strive to offer you a true Egyptian experience at its best. This is what differentiates Merit Dahabiya from others. Merit Dahabiya has no motors, it gets dragged by a tugboat from a distance so you never feel any disturbing sounds or vibration during your trip.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Day 1. Cairo

On arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel, The Hyatt Regency West.

Day 2 - Day 2. Pyramids and Sphinx

What a way to start. You will spend the day visiting the Pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and The Sphinx, some of the greatest sites of antiquity.

Day 3 - Day 3. Cairo Museum and Citadel

Many of the finest relics that have been discovered in Egypt over the last 200 years are housed in the National Museum in Cairo. You will spend the day visiting the Cairo Museum and Saladin's Castle, the Cairo Citadel, built in the 12th Century.

Day 4 - Day 4. Luxor and join the cruise.

After a morning flight to Luxor (not included in the price) you will embark in Luxor and lunch on board. After Lunch you will visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples. Dinner under the stars and overnight on the West bank of the Nile.

Day 5 - Day 5. Valley of the Kings

Breakfast on board. You will visit the West Bank sights, including The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board you sail to Esna and take tea on the Sun Deck. You will dine as we sail and we will spend the night moored on an island.

Day 6 - Day 6. Edfu Temple

You will have breakfast while crossing Esna Lock. Lunch will be on board while cruising and you will then have the chance to visit Edfu Temple. You will sail to to Al Ramady Island for the evening where you will enjoy dinner on a private island along with an Egyptian Rababa Show. A Rababa is a traditional Egyptian stringed instrument.

Day 7 - Day 7. To Aswan

Breakfast on board while sailing to Kom Ombo where you can visit the unusual double temple. After lunch on board while cruising you will arrive at Hor Diab Island and have the chance to swim in the purest and cleanest water of the Nile River. You will be served dinner on board while sailing to Aswan where we spend the night.

Day 8 - Day 8. Aswan Dam and Philae Temple

After breakfast on board you can visit the Philae Temple and the High dam. You will have lunch on board and then there is an optional visit to a traditional Nubian Village. Dinner on board.

Day 9 - Day 9. Abu Simbel

After breakfast on board you can enjoy an optional early morning visit to the Abu Simbel Temple In the afternoon you will have lunch on board while sailing to el Ramady Island.

Day 10 - Day 10. Back to Luxor

You will cruise early in the morning to Esna and take breakfast enroute. After traversing the lock at Esna enjoy lunch on board while sailing to Luxor Arrive to Luxor and enjoy the amazing Sound & Light Show. Dinner and overnight in Luxor West Bank.

Day 11 - Day 11. Cairo

Disembark in Luxor, transfer to Luxor Airport.

Trip Dates

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Inclusions

The Pyramids Abu Simbel Luxor Karnak