Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya Egypt prices, booking, reviews, itineraries
Merit 2 Nile dahabiya indeed is one of the Egypt deluxe Nile dahabiyas. In fact, Merit 2 Nile dahabiya features fully furnished eight deluxe cabins. Two cabins with large beds and six cabins twin bedded. Moreover, the boat features dining facilities, bars and reading lounge. Furthermore, it also features two masts sailboat and 24 hour room service. The boat also features Same day laundry service with express pressing service. Merit 2 Nile dahabiya also features open air Jacuzzi and first aid kit. Moreover, the it also features medical attention.
The boat also features sprinkling system, anti fire treatment and full fire safety measures. In fact, the boat also features emergency handling and fire trained staff. Moreover, it also features free internet access, boutique and gift shop. Doctor is on call 24 hours. Read the dahabiya reviews, details and itineraries. Check out the dahabiya prices and book Merit 2 Nile dahabiya cruise Now!
Accommodation:
- 02 Decks.
- 06 twin bedded cabins.
- 02 large bed cabins.
Cabin Facilities:
- Each cabin 17.75 meter.
- Bathroom 3.75 meter.
- Electronic personal safe.
- Panoramic large windows.
- Sound proof.
- Individual controlled A/C.
- Telephone.
- Coffee and tea tray service.
- Individual interactive TV.
- Voice mail message.
- Satellite channels.
- Hairdryer/Bathrobe.
- Bathroom with shower.
- Music system.
Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya Facilities & Services:
- Two masts sailboat.
- Dining facilities.
- Bars and Reading Lounge.
- Open-air Jacuzzi.
- 24-hour Room Service.
- Same day laundry service.
- Express pressing service.
- Sprinkling System.
- Anti-Fire treatment.
- full Fire Safety measures.
- Doctor on call 24 hours.
- First aid kit.
- Medical care upon request.
- Emergency handling.
- Fire trained staff.
- Internet access.
- Boutique and gift shop.
Technical data:
- Length: 50 meter.
- Width: 7.5 meter.
- Draft: 0.8 meter.
What is the Nile Dahabiya ? :
It is in fact a Nile cruise boat which sails down the Nile river in Egypt. In fact, it is the most exclusive and luxurious way to discover Egypt treasures. Moreover, the boat saves a high standard of privacy. Furthermore, it lets you avoid the crowds on larger ships. In fact, it lets you enjoy exclusive comfort and privacy on your trip down the Nile. Moreover, it features 2 masted sailing ship. In fact, it sails on the Nile river with wind power. The boat in fact doesn’t features engines it except for generating electricity. The boat cabins feature private bathroom and Egyptian cotton linen. Moreover, they also feature shower and large window to watch the Nile during the sailing.
Furthermore, the history of these kind of boats back to the Pharaohs times. In fact there are inscriptions of similar boats in the tombs of ancient Egyptian Kings and Nobles. The Famous Egyptian last King Farouk used to have one in the Nile and his follower President Sadat had one too. The guests will enjoy a unique experience of the Nile from different point of view. In fact, the boat stops during the sailing close to the temples. The guest can enjoy special catered candle light dinner in front of one of the temples. Moreover, it also stops at some villages to see the farmers and camel. Furthermore, guests also can visit the animal markets. Moreover, they also can buy fresh vegetable from the farmers while stopping there.
Rate includes:
In fact, the rate includes round trip transfers from airport in arrival and departure. Moreover, the rate also includes meeting at assist at the airport and private air conditioned coaches. Furthermore, the rate also includes private Egyptology guide speaks your language. In fact, the rate also includes the entrance fees for all the above mentioned sites.
Rate excludes:
The rate in fact excludes the tipping for driver, guide and boat staff. Moreover, the rate also doesn’t include laundry, pressing or dray cleaning. Furthermore, the rate also excludes extra drinks or Alcoholic beverages
Prices:
Prices quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid until April 30th, 2022. Rates not valid during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays on Merit 2 Nile dahabiya.
Children Policy:
The child less than 4 years old is free of charge maximum 1 child. Moreover, the child from 4-11 years old is 50% of the adult rate. In fact, this policy applied to maximum one child sharing parent’s cabin.
Payment Policy:
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile boat. In fact, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 100% thorough bank wire transfer only.
Tipping:
It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services. The good services rendered to him by staff on duty. We advise to tip the staff of the Nile boat. Yet, you are not obliged to do.
Sailing Schedule:
- 03 nights Ex Aswan every Wednesday
- 04, 05 and 07 nights Ex Luxor every Saturday
Tour itineraries details:
Upon arrival Luxor, our representative will meet and assist you. And then, there will be a transfer to Merit 2 Dahabiya. In fact, the embarkation on the Nile cruise board will be before the lunch. And then, you will take the lunch meal on the boat board. Today, we will start the tour program by visiting Luxor temple. The temple founded in 1400 BC and built from sandstone blocks. In fact, these sandstone blocks brought from the south western of Egypt. And then, we will visit Karnak temple which features a vast mix of decayed temples and chapels. Moreover, the temple also features pylons and other buildings. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
The breakfast will be also on Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya board. And then, we will cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, the colossi are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The statues stood for the past 3400 years in this necropolis. Moreover, they are across the Nile River from the modern city of Luxor. And then, will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. There, we will visit Hatshepsut temple. In fact, the temple located under the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile.
Furthermore, the Valley of the Kings in Egypt is near to the temple. And then, we will return back to the Nile boat. In fact, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise board while sailing to sailing to Esna. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the boat board.
Today, we will take the breakfast on Merit 2 Dahabiya board while sailing to Edfu. Over there, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. The temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Moreover, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Furthermore, the temple is the second largest after Karnak temple. In fact, Horus temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, Horus temple oriented east to west towards the Nile river.
The temple later structure faces in fact north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. In fact, little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal. The time will be at leisure on the boat board while sailing to Al Ramady Island. Dinner and overnight will be on the Nile river boat board.
The meal of the breakfast will be also on Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya while sailing to El Sheikh Fadl Island. Relax on the boat enjoying the boat activists on the boat board. Lunch will be also on the boat board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on boat board while sailing to Aswan.
After we take the breakfast on the boat board, we will disembark. Today, we will visit Philae temple which tells us about the story of Isis and Osiris. In fact, the temple was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis. Continue to visit the High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, the dam contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Moreover, it is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. And then, there will be a transfer to the airport or train station for your departure back.
Once you arrival Luxor airport or station, our representative will meet and assist you. And then, there will be a transfer to Merit 2 Dahabiya. In fact, the embarkation on the Nile cruise board will be before the lunch. And then, you will take the lunch meal on the boat board. Today, we will start the tour program by visiting Luxor temple. The temple founded in 1400 BC and built from sandstone blocks. In fact, these sandstone blocks brought from the south western of Egypt. And then, we will visit Karnak temple which features a vast mix of decayed temples and chapels. Moreover, the temple also features pylons and other buildings. And then, we will be back to the boat. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
Today, the breakfast meal will be on Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya board. And then, we will cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, the colossi are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The statues stood for the past 3400 years in this necropolis. Moreover, they are across the Nile River from the modern city of Luxor. And then, will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. There, we will visit Hatshepsut temple. In fact, the temple located under the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile.
Moreover, Hatshepsut temple is near to the Kings Valley in Egypt. And then, we will return back to the Nile boat. In fact, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise board while sailing to sailing to Esna. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the boat board.
We will take the breakfast also on Merit 2 Dahabiya board while sailing to Edfu. Over there, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. The temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Moreover, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Furthermore, the temple is the second largest after Karnak temple. In fact, Horus temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, Horus temple oriented east to west towards the Nile river.
In fact, the later structure of the temple go from north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. In fact, little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal. The time will be at leisure on the boat board while sailing to Al Ramady Island. Dinner and overnight will be on the Nile river boat board.
Today, you will also have the breakfast on Merit 2 Dahabiya while sailing to El Sheikh Fadl Island. Relax on the boat enjoying the boat activists on the boat board. Lunch will be also on the boat board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on boat board while sailing to Aswan.
We will have the breakfast also on the boat board. Today, we will visit Philae temple which tells us about the story of Isis and Osiris. In fact, the temple was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis. Continue to visit the High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, the dam contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Moreover, it is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal on board. Tea and coffee will served on the early evening on the boat board. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
* Optional Tour: Sound & Light Show at Philae temple.
After taking breakfast on the boat board before. we will disembark. And then, there will be a transfer to Aswan airport (or train station). In fact, it will be for departure back to your destination.
Upon your arrival to Luxor, our representative will meet and assist you. And then, there will be a transfer to Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya. In fact, the embarkation on the Nile cruise board will be before the lunch. And then, you will take the lunch meal on the boat board. Today, we will start the tour program by visiting Luxor temple. The temple founded in 1400 BC and built from sandstone blocks. In fact, these sandstone blocks brought from the south western of Egypt. And then, we will visit Karnak temple which features a vast mix of decayed temples and chapels. Moreover, the temple also features pylons and other buildings. And then, we will be back to the boat. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
We will have today the breakfast meal on Merit 2 Dahabiya board. And then, we will cross to the west bank of the Nile to visit the Colossi of Memnon. In fact, the colossi are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The statues stood for the past 3400 years in this necropolis. Moreover, they are across the Nile River from the modern city of Luxor. And then, will go to the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. There, we will visit Hatshepsut temple.
In fact, the temple located under the cliffs on the west bank of the Nile. Moreover, the temple is near to the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. And then, we will return back to the Nile boat. In fact, you will take the lunch meal on the cruise board while sailing to sailing to Esna. The dinner and the overnight will be also on the boat board.
Today, we will also take the breakfast on Merit 2 Nile Dahabiya board while sailing to Edfu. Over there, we will visit the beautiful preserved Edfu temple. The temple also known as Horus temple, the Falcon God. In fact, the temple built in 237 BC during the reigns of six Ptolemy’s. Moreover, the temple indeed is the best temple which preserved in Ancient Egypt. Furthermore, the temple is the second largest after Karnak temple. In fact, Horus temple built from sandstone blocks. The huge Ptolemaic temple constructed over the site of a smaller earlier temple. In fact, Horus temple oriented east to west towards the Nile river.
The later structure of the temple faces north to south. It leaves the ruined remains of the older temple pylon to see on the east side of the first court. In fact, little known about the first Horus temple. An inscription shows that New Kingdom rulers Seti I, Ramses II and III did building work there. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal. The time will be at leisure on the boat board while sailing to Al Ramady Island. Dinner and overnight will be on the Nile river boat board.
You today will have the meal of the breakfast also on Merit 2 Dahabiya while sailing to El Sheikh Fadl Island. Relax on the boat enjoying the boat activists on the boat board. Lunch will be also on the boat board. The dinner and the overnight will be also on boat board while sailing to Aswan.
In fact, the breakfast today will be also on the boat board. Today, we will visit Philae temple which tells us about the story of Isis and Osiris. In fact, the temple was an ancient pilgrimage center for the cult of Isis. Continue to visit the High Dam which built in 1960. In fact, the dam contains 18 times the material which used in the Great Pyramid of Giza. Moreover, it is 11,811 feet long, 3215 feet thick at the base and 363 feet tall. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch meal on board. Tea and coffee will served on the early evening on the boat board. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
** Optional Tour: There will be an excursion to Abu Simbel temples. In fact, it will be either by private coach or by domestic flight.
The breakfast will be also on the boat board. And then, we will sail to Kom Ombo. Once we arrive, we will visit the Ptolemaic temple of Sobek and Haroeries. And then, we will be back to the boat for taking the lunch while sailing to Al Ramady Island. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
After taking the breakfast meal on the boat board, we will sail to Luxor. Lunch will be on the cruise board. Enjoying the relaxation on the boat board and watch the Egyptian birds. The dinner and overnight will be also on the boat board.
Before we disembark today, we will also have the breakfast the breakfast meal on the boat board. And then, there will be a transfer to the airport or train station for your departure back.
