Luxury Merit Star 2 Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Begin your Nile journey in Aswan and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of the Merit Star 2.

• Embark aboard the Merit Star 2 in Aswan.
• Enjoy your breakfast and lunch onboard.
• Visit the impressive Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam.
• Spend some free time exploring the Aswan Market.
• Return to the dahabiya and relax.
• Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.

Enjoy a relaxing day of sailing combined with visits to some of Upper Egypt's remarkable sites.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Take an optional early-morning visit to Abu Simbel Temple.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its famous temple.
• Continue sailing toward El Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight near El Ramady Island.

Continue your journey toward Luxor while enjoying the peaceful scenery along the Nile.

• Begin sailing early toward Esna.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Have lunch while sailing.
• Experience the passage through the Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Luxor.
• Visit the East Bank of Luxor, including Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, with transportation from Esna.
• Return to the dahabiya for dinner.
• Overnight on the West Bank of Luxor.

End your journey by exploring some of Luxor's most famous ancient sites.

• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Visit the West Bank of Luxor.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings.
• Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Disembark from the Merit Star 2 in Luxor.

Your journey begins in Luxor, where you board the Merit Star II and settle into your comfortable cabin.

• Embark in Luxor and get settled onboard.
• Enjoy lunch while taking in your first views of the Nile.
• After lunch, explore the magnificent Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
• Return to the dahabiya for a relaxing evening.
• Enjoy dinner and spend the night onboard on the West Bank of Luxor.

Start the morning by exploring some of Luxor's most famous ancient treasures before enjoying a relaxing afternoon on the Nile.

• Have breakfast onboard.
  Visit Luxor’s West Bank and explore the famous Valley of the Kings.
• Explore the beautiful Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop to see the impressive Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Begin sailing toward Esna and enjoy a cup of tea on the sun deck.
• Have dinner as the dahabiya gently sails along the Nile.
• Spend the night beside a peaceful Nile island.

Enjoy a relaxed day of sailing and discover the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu along the way.

• Have breakfast as you pass through the historic Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Edfu.
• Enjoy lunch onboard while watching the Nile scenery.
• Visit the impressive Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus.
• Return to the dahabiya and sail toward Al Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Spend the night beside Al Ramady Island, surrounded by the peaceful Nile landscape.

Today combines ancient history with some of the most relaxing moments of your Nile journey.

• Start sailing early toward Gebel El Silsila.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard as you take in the river views.
• Continue toward Kom Ombo and visit its fascinating temple.
• Sail onward toward El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy lunch during the journey.
• Take some time to relax and enjoy afternoon tea on the island.
• Have dinner surrounded by the peaceful Nile scenery.
• After dinner, continue sailing toward Aswan.
• Overnight onboard as you make your way south.

Wake up as you arrive in Aswan and spend your final morning discovering two of the city's highlights.

• Arrive in Aswan early in the morning, around 6:00 AM.
• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
• Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam.
• Return to the dahabiya and collect your belongings.
• Disembark from the Merit Star 2 in Aswan and continue to your next destination.

Your journey begins in Luxor, where you board the Merit Star II and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of the dahabiya.

• Embark aboard the Merit Star 2 in Luxor.
• Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch onboard.
• After lunch, visit the impressive Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
• Return to the dahabiya and enjoy a relaxing evening.
• Have dinner and spend the night onboard on the West Bank of Luxor.

Spend the morning discovering Luxor's ancient treasures before enjoying a relaxing afternoon sailing along the Nile.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
  Visit the West Bank of Luxor.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings and the beautiful Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Sail toward Esna and enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck.
• Have dinner while sailing.
• Overnight beside a peaceful Nile island.

Continue your journey south with a visit to one of the best-preserved temples along the Nile.

• Enjoy breakfast while crossing the historic Esna Lock.
• Sail toward Edfu.
• Have lunch onboard while enjoying the river views.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus.
• Return to the dahabiya and continue sailing toward Al Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Spend the night beside Al Ramady Island.

Enjoy another beautiful day on the Nile, combining sightseeing with plenty of time to relax.

• Start sailing early toward Gebel El Silsila.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard as you sail.
• Continue toward Kom Ombo and visit its famous temple.
• Sail onward toward El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy lunch during the journey.
  Relax with afternoon tea on the island.
• Enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful Nile scenery.
• Continue sailing toward Aswan after dinner.
• Overnight onboard during the journey.

Arrive in Aswan and enjoy a relaxed day exploring some of the city's most important landmarks.

• Arrive in Aswan early in the morning, around 6:00 AM.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Visit the beautiful Philae Temple.
• Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Spend some free time exploring the Aswan Market and experiencing the local atmosphere.
• Return to the dahabiya.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

End your Nile adventure with a relaxing breakfast and the option to visit the spectacular temples of Abu Simbel.

• Enjoy your final breakfast onboard.
• Take an optional early-morning visit to Abu Simbel Temple.
• Return to Aswan after the optional excursion.
• Disembark from the Merit Star 2 in Aswan.
• Continue to your hotel, airport, railway station, or next destination.

Begin your Nile adventure in Luxor and settle into the peaceful atmosphere of the Merit Star 2.

• Embark aboard the Merit Star 2 in Luxor.
• Settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch onboard.
• After lunch, visit the magnificent Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
• Return to the dahabiya for dinner.
• Overnight onboard on the West Bank of Luxor.

Explore Luxor's ancient treasures before continuing your journey south along the Nile.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Visit the West Bank of Luxor.
• Explore the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut.
• Stop at the impressive Colossi of Memnon.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Sail toward Esna and enjoy afternoon tea on the sun deck.
  Have dinner while sailing.
• Overnight beside a peaceful Nile island.

Enjoy a relaxed day of sailing and discover the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu.

• Have breakfast while crossing the historic Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Edfu.
• Enjoy lunch onboard during the journey.
• Visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu.
• Return to the dahabiya and sail toward Al Ramady Island.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

Spend the day exploring ancient sites while enjoying the peaceful scenery of the Nile.

• Begin sailing early toward Gebel El Silsila.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Continue toward Kom Ombo and visit its famous temple.
• Sail toward El Sheikh Fadl Island.
• Enjoy lunch during the journey.
• Relax with afternoon tea on the island.
• Enjoy dinner surrounded by the peaceful Nile scenery.
• Continue sailing toward Aswan after dinner.
• Overnight onboard.

Arrive in Aswan and spend the day exploring some of its most famous landmarks.

• Arrive in Aswan early in the morning, around 6:00 AM.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Visit Philae Temple.
• Explore the impressive Aswan High Dam.
• Return to the dahabiya for lunch.
• Enjoy free time at the Aswan Market.
• Return to the dahabiya and relax.
• Overnight onboard in Aswan.

Enjoy a relaxed day with the option to visit one of Egypt's most spectacular ancient sites.

• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Take an optional early-morning visit to Abu Simbel Temple.
• Return to the dahabiya and enjoy lunch onboard.
• Continue sailing toward El Ramady Island.
• Enjoy the peaceful Nile scenery along the way.
• Dinner and overnight onboard near the island.

Enjoy your final day sailing north toward Luxor before completing your journey.

• Begin sailing early toward Esna.
• Enjoy breakfast onboard.
• Have lunch while passing through the Esna Lock.
• Continue sailing toward Luxor.
• Enjoy dinner onboard.
• Overnight on the West Bank of Luxor.

The Merit Star 2 Dahabiya is 55 meters long, 8.5 meters wide, and 6.60 meters high, with a 0.8-meter draft.

The Merit Star 2 is a two-mast sailboat designed for a peaceful Nile sailing experience.

The Merit Star II was launched in November 2024.

The dahabiya has 12 accommodations, including 8 Deluxe Cabins, 2 Presidential Suites, and 2 Junior Suites.

Each Deluxe Cabin is approximately 22.5 m².

Yes. There are 4 Deluxe Cabins with king-size beds and 4 with twin beds.

They include individually controlled air conditioning, a minibar, internal phone, safe deposit box, fire alarm system, and French panoramic window.

Each Presidential Suite is approximately 44 m² and features a king-size bed.

Each Junior Suite is approximately 44 m² and is located on the ground deck.

Each Junior Suite has one king-size bed and twin beds.

They include two openable panoramic windows, a private sitting area, individually controlled air conditioning, minibar, internal phone, safe deposit box, and fire alarm system.