Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise

The Oberoi Zahra is a luxury Nile cruiser operating between Luxor and Aswan. Guests enjoy full-board dining, a spa with therapy rooms and steam facilities, a gym, an open-air pool with a Jacuzzi, and evening entertainment. Suites include private terraces and open-air Jacuzzis; luxury cabins offer large panoramic windows and contemporary finishes. An English-speaking Egyptologist leads the shore excursions included in the itineraries.

Highlights

• Full-board dining with daily a la carte menus
• Four therapy rooms with private shower and steam facilities
• Open-air swimming pool and Jacuzzi on the sun deck
• On-board Egyptologist for guided shore excursions
• Fitness center, library and cigar lounge
• Complimentary daily bottled water and WiFi
• Private docking areas and 24/7 reception

Itinerary

Day 4 Days — Day 1 — Arrival in Aswan and Embarkation

Arrive at Aswan Airport where you will be met and transferred to the Oberoi Zahra. Embarkation at 12:00; lunch follows. In the afternoon visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Evening arrival drinks with Nubian folklore entertainment before dinner. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days — Day 2 — Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu

Early morning sailing to Kom Ombo. After breakfast visit the twin temple at Kom Ombo, then continue to Edfu. Lunch on board followed by a visit to the temple of Edfu in the afternoon. Evening sail to Esna and overnight there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days — Day 3 — Sail to Luxor and West Bank Sightseeing

Pre-dawn sail to Luxor. After breakfast, visit the West Bank sites: Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Later visit Luxor Temple before dinner. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 Days — Day 4 — Disembarkation and Karnak

Breakfast, then disembark and visit Karnak Temple. After the visit you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your onward departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 Days — Day 1 — Arrival in Luxor and Embarkation

Meet at Luxor Airport and transfer to the Oberoi Zahra for embarkation at 12:00. Lunch on board, then an afternoon visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Tea at the club lounge and evening drinks with live music before dinner. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days — Day 2 — Luxor West Bank and Sail to Esna

Morning visit to Luxor’s West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. At midday the cruise departs for Esna. Afternoon tea in the club lounge and dinner on board. Overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days — Day 3 — Edfu and Kom Ombo

Sail to Edfu early morning and visit the temple of Edfu after breakfast. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo, lunch on board and an evening visit to the twin temples of Kom Ombo. Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days — Day 4 — Sail to Aswan and Local Sightseeing

Sail to Aswan early. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, then lunch aboard. In the afternoon enjoy a felucca trip to the Botanical Garden and tea at the club lounge, followed by dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 Days — Day 5 — Disembarkation in Aswan

Breakfast and disembarkation; transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 1 — Arrival in Aswan and Embarkation

Arrive at Aswan and transfer to the Oberoi Zahra for embarkation at noon. Lunch on board followed by an afternoon visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple. Dinner aboard and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 2 — Aswan: Optional Abu Simbel and Evening Sound & Light

Breakfast followed by an optional visit to Abu Simbel (not included). Leisure time at midday and lunch on board. At night there is a sound and light show at Philae Temple. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 3 — Kom Ombo and Back to Aswan

After breakfast visit the twin temples of Kom Ombo, then sail back to Aswan. Afternoon leisure time, a felucca visit to the Botanical Garden and an evening cocktail reception with entertainment. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 4 — Sail to Edfu and Visit

Sail to Edfu; leisure time and lunch on board. In the afternoon visit the Temple of Edfu. Evening at leisure, dinner and overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 5 — Sail to Luxor and Karnak

Sail to Luxor. After lunch visit Karnak Temple and the Luxor Museum. Evening at leisure and dinner aboard. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 6 — Luxor West Bank, Dendara and Sail to Quina

Early breakfast and transfer to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, King Tut’s tomb and Madinat Habu, with a stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Quina after the visit. Afternoon visit to the Temple of Dendara. Dinner and overnight in Quina.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 7 — Return to Luxor and More West Bank Sites

Early sail to Luxor. Visit the West Bank sites including the Valley of the Nobles, Deir el-Medina and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple, followed by a farewell reception with live music and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Aswan to Luxor) — Day 8 — Disembarkation and Departure

Breakfast, disembarkation at Luxor and transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 1 — Arrival in Luxor and Embarkation

Arrive at Luxor and transfer to the Oberoi Zahra for embarkation at noon. Lunch on board, then visit Karnak Temple and the Luxor Museum. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 2 — West Bank and Sail to Quina

Morning visits to the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina, Madinat Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Quina after the morning visit and visit the Temple of Dendara in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Quina.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 3 — Return to Luxor and Sightseeing

Sail back to Luxor pre-dawn. Visit the West Bank sites and the Temple of Hatshepsut, then enjoy Luxor Temple in the late afternoon. Evening cocktail reception with live music and dinner on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 4 — Sail to Edfu and Temple Visit

Sail to Edfu with breakfast on board. Lunch midday and a late afternoon visit to the well-preserved Temple of Edfu. Dinner and overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 5 — Sail to Aswan and Philae

Early morning sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple after lunch. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 6 — Kom Ombo and Aswan Spa Time

Sail to Kom Ombo after breakfast and visit the twin temple. Return to Aswan for a felucca visit to the Botanical Garden. Evening spa time and the sound and light show at Philae Temple. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 7 — Optional Abu Simbel and Spa

Optional early-morning excursion to Abu Simbel (optional/extra). Afternoon reserved for spa time aboard. Evening cocktail reception with entertainment and dinner. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 Days (Luxor to Aswan) — Day 8 — Disembarkation and Departure

Breakfast, disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Airport for final departure.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• 03 or 04 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruise (full board)
• Meet and assist service on arrival and departure
• Assistance from on-ground personnel during stay and excursions
• All transfers by air-conditioned private vehicle as noted
• All Nile Cruise excursions listed in the itinerary (private)
• Entrance fees to sights between Luxor and Aswan as described
• English-speaking tour guide during cruise excursions (group size 1–8)
• One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
• All service charges and taxes
• Complimentary pickup & drop-off in Luxor or Aswan (East Bank locations)

Not included

• Any extra meals and beverages not specified
• Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, etc.)
• Tipping for guides and drivers
• Optional tours (where noted as optional)