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offering guests the most spacious cabins, a large salon and a deck that provides ample space for everyone to enjoy their privacy or to mingle with one another. Meroe has been a favorite of our returning guests and those simply wishing to have the most luxurious experience on the Nile.
Availability : Every Monday from Esna to Aswan
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Overview

Christian holy city Sightseeing

Cruise:
 

Completely rebuilt from the ground up in 2017, Meroe is the pride of Nour El Nil, offering guests the most spacious cabins, a large salon and a deck that provides ample space for everyone to enjoy their privacy or to mingle with one another. Meroe has been a favorite of our returning guests and those simply wishing to have the most luxurious experience on the Nile. Aboard Meroe you will be taken care of by a staff of over 15, ensuring that you are afforded all the luxuries and delicacies we have to offer. Enjoy Meroe Dahabiya Nile Cruise.

 
 
 
 

 

Accommodation:

  • Sun Deck with an Open-Air Jacuzzi
  • 8 Twin Deluxe Cabins (18 M²)
  • 2 Large Deluxe cabins (18 M²)
 

 

Guest Suite Facilities:

  • Individually Controlled Air Conditioning
  • Telephone.
  • LCD T.V with Satellite Channels.
  • Mini-Bar with daily complimentary mineral water and soft drinks.
  • Complimentary Fruit basket & Biscuits/Chocolates upon arrival.
  • Stationary.
  • Shampoo, Conditioner, Shower Gel, Soap and Bathrobes.

 

Cruise Facilities & Services:

 

  • Oasis Lounge and bar (Main Lounge with dance floor featuring local shows).
  • The Atrium Lounge and Bar (Casual Lounge).
  • The Chart Lounge & Library (Reading Lounge & Library).
  • Palm Court Restaurant (Main Restaurant).
  • Sahara Terrace Café.
  • The Sahara Terrace Sundeck.
  • Gift Shop.
  • Ship Photographer and Galabeya Kiosk.
  • Room service, Laundry service.
  • Complimentary Standard Wi-Fi.

Enjoy Meroe Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Highlights
Includes
Excludes
  • Temple of Khnum
  • Temple of Nekhbet
  • temple of Gebel Silsileh.
  • Philae temple in Aswan.
  • The High Dam in Aswan.
  • The Unfinished Obelisk.
  • Nile River Cruise.
  • Edfu Temple.
  • Kom Ombo Temple.
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  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of our personal during your stay and excursions
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on board 5 star Dahabiya on full board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • Egyptologist guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Any Extra meals and beverages
  • All personal expenses
  • Tipping
  • Any Optional tours
Itinerary

From: Esna to Aswan / 6 Days – 5 NightsThis tour runs on Mondays

Day 1 – Monday:
Esna Luxor Our Reflections Egyptologist Guide will be waiting at Luxor International Airport or Railway Station to meet and escort your for a tour to Esna which is located approx.. 33 miles south of Luxor. Here you will embark your Dahabiya. Esna is well known for the small Ancient Temple of Khnum, which sits 10 meters below street level. Your tour will begin with a short walk to the Temple and a stroll through the streets which are filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods.
Overnight in Esna on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – Tuesday:
El Kab & Edfu Aswan Commence sailing to El Kab, which is on the East bank of the Nile.El Kab was once the capital of Upper Egypt known as Alsaeid in Arabic and is still home to the Temple of Nekhbet, including a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the slope of the mountains. Once you have docked you will enjoy a lovely walk through a small fishermen village to visit the necropolis. In the afternoon, the boat will arrive at Edfu, where you will visit Edfu Temple which is dedicated to the god Horus. A Horse and carriage will carry you to the Temple through the busy city streets. After returning to the boat you will set sail for a beautiful island.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 – Wednesday:
Sail & Swim Aswan Today is dedicated to the River so after enjoying Breakfast and an optional morning walk you will set sail. In the afternoon you will stop at an island and have the opportunity for a stroll or a swim in the Nile. As dusk begins to fall there may be a chance for you to walk into the desert along a valley lined with boulders covered in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and stone-age inscriptions. These images mark the beginning of the shortest trail through the desert to Libya. At night, the boat will tie up at the foot of the floodlit Temple of Gebel Silsileh.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4 – Thursday:
Gebel Silsileh Aswan Here the Nile is flowing between two mountains ranges and is at it’s narrowest. Usually you will be the only visitors at this fascinating site, as large Nile cruisers are not allowed to stop here. Once you have visited the small Temple of Horemheb and taken a walk through the sandstone quarries where the Ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their most famous temples, you will visit a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha also known as a Water pipe. You will then sail to a picturesque River Bank where you will stop for lunch and swimming.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5 – Friday:
Kom Ombo Aswan After spending a night on the water underneath the starry skies we have a morning trip to the town and Temple of Kom Ombo. The Temple was built during the Ptolemaic period and is dedicated to the Crocodile headed God Sobek. After enjoying the temple, you will visit the new Crocodile Museum, which contains many mummified crocodiles.
Overnight on board your Nile boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 – Saturday : Aswan Aswan After Breakfast on board it will be time for you to disembark your Dahabiya after which you will be transferred to Aswan Airport or Railway Station for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Optional Tours

 

  • Abu Simbel Temples (pick-up time at 4:00 am)
  • Nubian Museum
  • Felucca in the Nile
  • Nubian Village
  • Sound & Light Show in Philae Temple (pick-up time at 18:00)
  • Kitchener Island
  • Edfu & Kom Ombo
  • Kalabsha Temple & Nubian Museum
  • Saint Samoun

 

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Prices

6 Days - 5 NightsMAY - SEP

Cabian Type  Price/Person
Single Cabian 3500 $
Twin Cabian 2200 $
Triple Cabian Not Available

 

6 Days - 5 NightsOCT - APRIL

Cabian Type  Price/Person
Single Cabian 3400 $
Twin Cabian 1850 $
Triple Cabian Not Available
Our Policies
Prices / Tipping
Room Type & Capacity
Children Policy
Booking Policy
Cancellations & Refunds
Force Measures
Tour Voucher

Price quotes are in USD per person per tour except for celebration. Please inquire for the prices of New Year, Christmas and Easter.

Tipping for a job well done is customary and highly expected in Egypt though it is not obligatory. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your service provider

  • Single room can accommodate only one adult.
  • Double room accommodates two adults in either a double bed or double bed and can accommodate a child sharing his parents’ room.
  • Triple room sleeps 3 adults and can accommodate a child sharing the room.
  • 0 – 5.99 Free of Charge
  • 5.99 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person

Notes:

Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 1 OR 2 Child under 5 years old sharing parent’s room)

Children policy is not applied on all kinds of transportation (Flight, train or bus) full ticket payment is required

We are offering a considerable down payment of just 20% to secure your space on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel-related services and 30% during Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination. Therefore, your booking will be a risk-free investment.

In case you cancel your trip, the following charges will be applied:

At any time after your booking is confirmed, Ancient Egypt Tours holds a 20% non-refundable deposit

7 days or less before departure, we will retain the 50% payment you have paid in relation to your booking.

We advise all clients to purchase travel insurance in the event that travel is unexpectedly interrupted due to illness. To confirm the booking, the client must pay a deposit of 20% of the total tour price.

Should the reservation be canceled, customers will be charged a fee depending on how far beyond the departure date the cancellation is made. To cancel, the Customer must notify the Tour Organizer in writing.

Full payment forfeiture in case of no show

  • Cancellation more than 30 days before arrival: 20% of the total tour price (deposit).
  • Cancellation made between 08 and 30 days before arrival: 50% of the total tour price.
  • Cancellation made between 04 and 07 days before arrival: 75% of the total tour price.
  • Cancellation made between 0 and 3 days before arrival: 100% of the total tour price

All Transportation tickets are nonrefundable and there’s also a 5% transaction fee on refunds.

Here, at Ancient Egypt Tours, we prioritize your well-being and safety above all else and for that reason, we have adapted our cancellation policy to reflect our values. We offer a very flexible cancellation policy in case the government or the airline issues a NOT TO TRAVEL warning to the designated destination. In the event of this happening, we will refund you the amount paid according to cancellation policy, unless you prefer to keep your payment available for future travel credit and travel voucher that can be used towards any of the destinations, we operate tours in. You have the flexibility to apply this amount towards new travel services booked. Reservations will be adjusted to reflect these travel credits automatically.

After your tour is confirmed, we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.

FAQ

1. How to issue your visa?

If you are planning to visit Egypt, there are three types of visas that you can apply for: Visa on Arrival, E-Visa, and Free Visa. To obtain a Visa on Arrival that lasts for 30 days, you must be a citizen of one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining, and pay $25 USD in cash at the airport border guard.

To apply for an E-Visa that also lasts for 30 days, you must have a valid passport with at least 8 months remaining, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee, and print the e-visa to present it to the airport border guard.

If you are one of the lucky ones, you can obtain a free visa that lasts for 90 days.

Please note that the information provided here is current as of the time of writing and may be subject to change. It is always a good idea to check the latest travel advisories and visa requirements before planning your trip to Egypt. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

2. What to pack with you?

A hat to protect your head and face from the sun’s rays.

A camera to capture the beautiful sights and memories of your trip.

An umbrella to shield you from unexpected rain showers.

Comfortable shoes to keep your feet happy while exploring.

Sunblock and sunglasses to protect your skin and eyes from the sun.

Warm clothes if you’re traveling in winter, especially if you plan to visit the desert at night.

Cotton clothes if you’re traveling in summer, as they are breathable and lightweight.

Always wear comfortable shoes.

Medication for any pre-existing medical conditions or emergencies.

A valid passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of your arrival.

Buy a local SIM card.

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3. What is the weather during the tour?

The temperature in Egypt varies from 14°C to 37°C. During summer, the temperature is hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night. In winter, the temperature is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5°C in the wintertime to 23°C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17°C in the wintertime to 32°C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

The temperature details of Egypt. According to Climates to Travel, Egypt’s climate is characterized by the scarcity of rainfall and the abundance of sunshine. In fact, in much of the country, occupied by the eastern part of the Sahara, the climate is desert. Only on the northern coast, overlooking the Mediterranean, there is a certain amount of rain in winter. As for the temperatures, they are milder on the north coast, while they gradually get warmer as you go south. Along the Red Sea coast, temperatures are higher than on the Mediterranean coast but lower than in inland areas. However, summer is very hot. The only mountainous areas, where it can get cold in winter, are located in the east, on the Sinai Peninsula.

4. Is It Safe to Travel To Egypt

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

5. What Are The Official Languages Of Egypt

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

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