Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise

Overview

Cruise:

The best way to cruise the charming Nile River is aboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, experiencing the unforgettable sights of Upper Egypt with comfort in a 5-star luxury Nile Cruiser. The Oberoi Zahra offers a number of luxury accommodations, all-day fine dining, personalized spa treatments, a fitness center, and an open-air swimming pool with free Wi-Fi access on board. Sailing between the majestic cities of Luxor and Aswan for 4, 5, or 8 days in style and comfort.

 

Accommodation:
  • 4  Decks
  • 25 Suites : (Approx. 65 Square meters, 5 full Size Windows, Separate Bedroom, Double Bed, Separate Lounge, Dining Area, Bar, Two W.C).
  • 2 Super Suites : (Approx. 65 Square meters, 5 full Size Windows, Separate Bedroom, Double Bed, Separate Lounge, Dining Area, Bar, Two W.C).
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 Temple SPA (Including Gym Area, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Bath and Massage Room).
  • The Lido Health Club (Including Sauna and Jacuzzi, situated on Lido Terrace).
  • The Lido Terrace (Swimming Pool, Bar and Shaded Sundeck).
  • The Sahara Terrace Sundeck.
  • Gift Shop.
  • Ship Photographer and Galabeya Kiosk.
  • Room service, Laundry service.
  • Complimentary Standard Wi-Fi.

Route

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5 Days - Luxor / Aswan 
Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

On arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
- 12:00 pm Embarkation from Luxor Port.
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- 7:30 p.m. Have dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.


Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 7:00 a.m. Visit to the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th.
- Visit to the temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- Sail to Esna
- Cross the Esna Lock.
- 7:00 p.m.Cocktail reception
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Essna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Esna.


Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

- 4:00 a.m.Sail to Edfu
- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m.Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Sail to Komombo
- 1:00 p.m.Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus the Elder
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Kom Ombo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo.


Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

- 6:00 a.m.Sail to Aswan
- 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m.Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 4:00 p.m.Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Nubian Museum.


Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast
- Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast.Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

On arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
- 12:00 pm Embarkation from Luxor Port.
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- 7:30 p.m. Have dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.


Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 7:00 a.m. Visit to the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th.
- Visit to the temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- Sail to Esna
- Cross the Esna Lock.
- 7:00 p.m.Cocktail reception
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Essna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Esna.


Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

- 4:00 a.m.Sail to Edfu
- 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m.Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Sail to Komombo
- 1:00 p.m.Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus the Elder
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Kom Ombo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo.


Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

- 6:00 a.m.Sail to Aswan
- 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 10:00 a.m.Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 4:00 p.m.Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: High Dam, Philae Temple, Nubian Museum.


Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast
- Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast.






5 Days - Aswan / Luxor Every Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

On arrival at Aswan International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
- 12:00 hours Embarkation from Aswan Port.
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 4:00 p.m. Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Nubian Museum.


Day 2: Aswan Sighseeing - Kom Ombo - Sail to Edfu

- 06:00 a.m. – Tea and coffee with cookies
- 06:30 a.m. – Private sun rise visit to Philae Temple and High Dam
- 9:00 to 10.00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9.00 a.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo
- 10:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. – Spa Time
- 1:00 p.m. – Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God ofFer tility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder.
- 2.00 p.m. – Lunch Sail to Edfu
- Afternoon Tea
- 7:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
- 8:00 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple.


Day 3: Edfu Temple - Sail to Luxor

- 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Sail to Essna
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Cross the Esna Lock - Sail to Luxor
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Edfu, Esna.


Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to The temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit Luxor Temple and Karank Temple
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple.


Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast.Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

On arrival at Aswan International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
- 12:00 hours Embarkation from Aswan Port.
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 4:00 p.m. Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Nubian Museum.


Day 2: Aswan Sighseeing - Kom Ombo - Sail to Edfu

- 06:00 a.m. – Tea and coffee with cookies
- 06:30 a.m. – Private sun rise visit to Philae Temple and High Dam
- 9:00 to 10.00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9.00 a.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo
- 10:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. – Spa Time
- 1:00 p.m. – Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God ofFer tility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder.
- 2.00 p.m. – Lunch Sail to Edfu
- Afternoon Tea
- 7:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
- 8:00 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Philae Temple, High Dam, Kom Ombo Temple.


Day 3: Edfu Temple - Sail to Luxor

- 7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Sail to Essna
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch Cross the Esna Lock - Sail to Luxor
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Edfu, Esna.


Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to The temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit Luxor Temple and Karank Temple
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple.


Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- Disembarkation

Meals: Breakfast.



7 Days Luxor to Aswan

 

Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

- On arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
- 12:00 noon – Embarkation.
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
- 2:00 p.m. – Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum.


Day 2: Valley of the Kings - Sail to Dendara Temple

- 6:00 to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 7:00 a.m.Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes.
- Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs,King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th.
- Visit to the temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and Colossi of Memnon
- 12:00 noonSail to Qena
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Free time for Spa
- 6:00 p.m.Visit the Temple of Dendara.
- 8:00 p.m.Cocktail reception
- 8:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple Dendara.


Day 3: Abydos Temple - Sail to Luxor Temple

- 6:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 7:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Abydos
- 12.00 a.m. – Sail to Luxor
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Spa Time
- 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. – Visit Luxor Temple
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Abydos, Luxor Temple.


Day 4: Sail to Edfu Temple

- 6:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu
- 7:00 to 10: 00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Spa Time
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Spa Time
- 4:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God.
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Edfu Temple.


Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple - Sail to Aswan

- 6:00 a.m. – Sail to Komombo
- 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 11:00 a.m. – Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World.The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder.
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch and Sail to Aswan
- 4: 00 p.m. – Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Kom Ombo, Nubian Museum.


Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

- 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- Free Morning for Optional visit to Abu Simbel
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. – Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple
- 5:00 to 07:00 p.m. – Spa Time
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Optional tour to Abu Simbel, High Dam, Philae Temple.


Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. – Disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.





7 Days Aswan to Luxor

 

Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

On arrival at Aswan International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
- 12:00 hours– Embarkation from Aswan Port.
- 12:30 hours – Lunch
- 4:00 p.m. – Visit The Nubian Museum by motor boat
- 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Spa Time
- 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Nubian Museum.


Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan Sightseeing

- 6:00 a.m.Sail to Kom Ombo.
- 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m.Explore the twin Temple of Kom Ombo.
- 10:30 a.m.Sail back to Aswan
- 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Free time for Spa.
- 1:00 p.m.Lunch
- 2:00 p.m.Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
- 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
- 7:00 p.m.Cocktail reception
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Kom Ombo, High Dam, Philae Temple.


Day 3: Sail to Edfu Temple

- 7:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu
- 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Spa Time
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 2:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God.The Temple of Horus at Edfu was buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years. It is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction of the temple began in 237 B.C. and the main temple complex took 25 years to complete.
- 3: 00 p.m. – Sail to Esna
- 7: 30 p.m. – Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Temple of Edfu.


Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- 6:00 a.m.Sail to Luxor
- 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 2:00 p.m.Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum
- 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
- 7:30 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum.


Day 5: Valley of the Kings - Sail to Dendara Temple

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank. Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes.
- Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th.
- Visit Temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- 12:00 noon Lunch and sail to Qena
- 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Free time for Spa
- 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy.
- 8:00 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Visits: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Dendara.


Day 6: Abydos Temple - Sail to Luxor Temple

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
- 07:00 a.m.Visit the Temple of Abydos
- 12.00 p.m.Sail to Luxor
- 12:30 p.m.Lunch
- 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
- 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Visit Luxor Temple
- 8:00 p.m.Dinner

Overnight aboard your Nile cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.


Visits: Temple of Abydos, Luxor Temple.


Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.- Breakfast
- 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. – Disembarkation. Then Transfer to Luxor Airport for
final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.





 

Included

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  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • Free Wifi is included onboard the cruise
  • Minbar with minral water and soft drink re-fill daily (1 bottle of mineral water / 1 soft drink / 1 can of juice)
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing group
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
  • Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
  • Free Wifi is included onboard the cruise
  • Minbar with minral water and soft drink re-fill daily (1 bottle of mineral water / 1 soft drink / 1 can of juice)
  • All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
  • Accommodation on board 5 star cruise on full board basis
  • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing group
  • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
  • English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
  • All service charges and taxes

Excluded
 
  • Personal expenses and extras at the hotels or tours
  • Drinks
  • Any other item non-mentioned above
  • Tips