Merit Star 2 Luxury Dahabiya

Description:

Step into a world of timeless luxury and serene beauty with Dahabiya Merit Star II, the epitome of refined Nile cruising. This exquisite dahabiya combines traditional Egyptian charm with modern comforts, offering an intimate and personalized sailing experience. With only a handful of elegantly appointed cabins. Explore ancient wonders in the company of expert guides. Whether you're watching a golden sunset from the spacious deck or relaxing in your luxurious cabin, Dahabiya Merit Star II promises an unforgettable journey through the heart of Egypt.

- Boat Dimensions:
55M Length 
8.5M Width 
6.60M Height
0.8M Draft 
Two Masts Sailboat. 
Boat Launch date: November, 2024 

- Cabins & Suites: 
6 Deluxe cabins 22.5 m² (3 king size bed + 3 twin beds) equipped with: 
• Individually controllable air condition 
• Mini bar 
• Internal phone 
• Safe deposit box 
• Fire alarm system 
• French panoramic window. 

. 2 Presidential suites 44 m² (king size bed) equipped with: 
• Individually controllable air condition 
• Mini bar • Internal phone 
• Safe deposit box 
• Fire alarm system 
• 2 panoramic windows 
• Private sitting area 
• Private terrace 
• Private jacuzzi 

. 2 Junior suites fully furnished  44 m² equipped with: 
(1 king bed + 1 twin beds) ( ground deck ) 
• Individually controllable air condition 
• Mini bar 
• Internal phone 
• Safe deposit box 
• Fire alarm system 
• 2 Openable panoramic windows 
• Private sitting area 

Merit Star 2 Features:
- 24-hours front office service 
- 2 Restaurants (Indoor & sundeck) & Bar 
- Reading lounge. 
- Open-air heated Jacuzzi. 
- Sundeck with 14 sun beds (50% of the full capacity of the boat) 
- Doctor on call 24 hours. 
- Sprinkling system, anti-fire treatment and full fire safety measures. 
- First aid kit and medical attention available upon request. 
- Emergency handling and fire-trained staff. 
- Private bathroom for each cabin 
- Shower cabin with hot & cold water 
- Each toilet is equipped with Hair dryer, mirror, slippers and supplies. 
- Free WIFI 

Merit Star 2 Luxury Dahabiya itinerary

8 Days - 7 Nights / 8 Days Itinerary

- Embarkation in Luxor.
- Lunch on board.
- After Lunch visit the Luxor & Karnak Temples. 
- Dinner and Overnight on the West bank.  

- Breakfast on board. 
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and the Colossi of Memnon. 
- Lunch on board. 
- Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun Deck. 
- Dinner during sailing. 
- Overnight beside an Island.

- Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock. 
- Sail to Edfu and Lunch during sailing. 
- Visit the Temple of Edfu. 
- Sail to Al Ramady Island. 
- Dinner on board and Overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

- Early morning sail to Gebel El Silsila‎‏ and Breakfast on board sail to Visit Kom Ombo Temple. 
- Sail to el Sheikh Fadl Island and Lunch on board during sailing. 
- Tea time and Dinner on el Sheikh Fadl Island. 
- Sail to Aswan after Dinner and Overnight on board.

- Arrive to Aswan Early morning (6:00 AM). 
- Breakfast on board. 
- Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam. 
- Lunch on board. 
- Free time at Aswan market and Overnight Aswan.

- Breakfast on board. 
- Possibility of Visit Abu Simbel Temple early morning (Optional Visit). 
- Lunch on board. 
- Sail to el Ramady Island.

- Early morning Sail to Esna. 
- Breakfast on board. 
- Lunch while crossing Esna lock. 
- Sail to Luxor. 
- Dinner and overnight in Luxor West Bank.

- Breakfast on board.
- Disembarkation in Luxor.

6 Days - 5 Nights / 6 Days Itinerary

- Embarkation in Luxor.
- Lunch on board.
- After Lunch visit the Luxor & Karnak Temples. 
- Dinner and Overnight on the West bank.

- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and  the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch on board.
- Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun Deck.
- Dinner during sailing.
- Overnight beside an Island.

- Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock.
- Lunch while sailing to Edfu
- Visit Edfu Temple. 
- Tea Time while enjoying the Sun Set.
- Dinner on board along with an exclusive Egyptian Rabab a show.

- Early visit to Gebel El Silsila , this temple is inside the mountains and that gives us a privilege because Big Ships doesn’t get this experience only the Dahabiyas get to visit this temple. 
- Breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. 
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple. 
- Lunch while crossing Shekh Fadl Island. 
- Arrive to Hor Diab Island and have the experience of swimming in the purest and cleanest water of the Nile River. 
- Dinner on board while sailing to Aswan. 
- overnight in Aswan.

- Breakfast on board. 
- Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam.
- Lunch on board.
- Possibility of Visiting the Nubian Village. ( Optional ) 
- Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan.

- Breakfast on board.
- Possibility of Visiting Abu Simbel Temple early morning (Optional Visit).
- Disembarkation in Aswan.

5 Days - 4 Nights / 5 Days Itinerary

- Embarkation in Luxor.
- Lunch on board.
- After Lunch visit the Luxor & Karnak Temples.
- Dinner and Overnight on the West bank. 

- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple and  the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch on board.
- Sail to Esna and Tea time on the Sun Deck.
- Dinner during sailing.
- Overnight beside an Island.

- Breakfast while crossing Esna Lock.
- Sail to Edfu and Lunch during sailing.
- Visit the Temple of Edfu.
- Sail to Al Ramady Island.
- Dinner on board 
- Exclusive Egyptian Rababa show and overnight beside Al Ramady Island.

- Early visit to Gebel El Silsila , this temple is inside the mountains and that gives us a privilege because bigger Ships doesn’t get this experience only the Dahabiyas get to visit this temple. 
- Breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. 
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple. 
- Lunch while crossing Shekh Fadl Island. 
- Arrive to Hor Diab Island and have the experience of swimming in the purest and cleanest water of the Nile River. 
- Dinner on board while sailing to Aswan. 
- overnight in Aswan.

- Arrive to Aswan Early morning (6:00 AM).
- Breakfast on board.
- Visit the Philae Temple and the High dam.
- Disembark Merit Dahabiya in Aswan.

4 Days - 3 Nights / 4 Days Itinerary

- Start our visit at 8:00 AM and head to visit Philae Temple and the High dam. 
- Embark Merit Dahabiya in Aswan 
- Lunch on board.
- Possibility of visiting the Nubian Village ( Optional Visit ) 
- Dinner on board. 
- Overnight Aswan.

- Breakfast on board.
- Possibility of Visiting Abu Simbel Temple early morning (Optional Visit).
- Lunch while sailing. 
- Sail to Kom Ombo. 
- Visit Kom Ombo Temple. 
- Dinner while sailing to Esna. 
- Overnight in Esna. 

- Early morning visit to Esna Temple. 
- Breakfast while Crossing Esna lock.
- Lunch while sailing to Luxor. 
- Arrive to Luxor. 
- Visit the East Bank (Luxor & Karnak Temples) 
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor West Bank.

- Breakfast on board. 
- Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatshipsut and the Colossi of Memnon). 
- Disembark Merit Dahabiya in Luxor.

What's Included
included
  • All airport Transfers to/from Merit Dahabiyas
  • Accommodation on board Merit Dahabiyas
  • All sightseeing Tours as per Merit Dahabiya itinerary
  • Entrance fees to the sites as per itinerary
  • Egyptology expert tour guides
  • All meals on board Merit Dahabiyas
  • Mineral Water & soft drinks onboard
not included
  • Tipping
  • Optional Tours
  • Personal Expenses

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