Luxury Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

The Oberoi Philae is a luxury Nile cruiser offering 3- and 4-night (5-day) and 6-night (7-day) itineraries between Luxor and Aswan. The vessel combines spacious cabins and suites with wellness and leisure facilities — a pool and jacuzzi on the sun deck, therapy rooms, gym, library and cigar lounge — and provides Egyptologist-guided shore excursions, private transfers and 24/7 medical assistance. Accessible features and patience-focused service ensure comfortable travel along the Nile.

Highlights

• Full-board luxury accommodation aboard the Oberoi Philae
• Egyptologist-led shore excursions to Philae, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Luxor
• On-board spa, swimming pool and jacuzzi
• Therapy rooms, gymnasium and library/cigar lounge
• Private transfers and dedicated meet-and-assist service
• Accessible facilities and 24/7 medical service on call

Itinerary

Day Day 1 — 5 Days — Aswan: Embarkation and Nubian Museum

Arrive at Aswan and meet a local representative for transfer to the ship. Embarkation from Aswan Port at midday is followed by lunch. In the afternoon take a motorboat visit to the Nubian Museum. Evening dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — 5 Days — Aswan: Philae, High Dam and Kom Ombo

Early morning tea followed by a private sunrise visit to Philae Temple and the High Dam. After breakfast sail toward Kom Ombo with spa time mid-morning. Visit the twin temples of Kom Ombo after lunch, then continue to Edfu. Evening cocktail reception and dinner on board; overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — 5 Days — Edfu and Sail to Luxor

Breakfast on board, then a visit to the Temple of Edfu. Sail past Esna, cross the Esna lock and continue upriver toward Luxor. Evening dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — 5 Days — Luxor: West Bank and Luxor Temple

Morning visits to Luxor’s West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina, Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon return to the ship for lunch and later visit Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 5 — 5 Days — Disembarkation at Luxor

Breakfast on board followed by a visit to Karnak Temple (timing as listed) and disembarkation for onward travel from Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 — 5 Days — Luxor: Embarkation and Temples

Arrive in Luxor and transfer to the ship for midday embarkation. After lunch visit Karnak and Luxor Temples in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight aboard in Luxor.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — 5 Days — Luxor: West Bank, Sail to Esna

Early breakfast and a full morning on the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch, then sail to Esna and cross the Esna lock. Evening cocktail reception and dinner; overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — 5 Days — Edfu and Kom Ombo

Pre-dawn sail to Edfu. After breakfast visit the Temple of Edfu, then sail to Kom Ombo for lunch and an afternoon visit to the twin temples. Dinner and overnight in Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — 5 Days — Aswan: High Dam and Philae

Sail to Aswan in the morning. After breakfast visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Afternoon includes lunch and a motorboat trip to the Nubian Museum. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 5 — 5 Days — Disembarkation at Aswan

Breakfast then disembarkation at Aswan for onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 — 7 Days — Aswan: Embarkation and Evening

Arrive at Aswan, transfer to the vessel and embark at noon. After lunch visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat. Time in the evening for the spa and a welcome cocktail reception before dinner; overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — 7 Days — Kom Ombo and Aswan Sightseeing

Sail to Kom Ombo after breakfast and explore the twin temples. Return to Aswan with free time for the spa, then visit the High Dam and Philae Temple in the afternoon or early evening. Evening cocktail and dinner aboard; overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — 7 Days — Sail to Edfu and Essna

Morning sailing to Edfu with breakfast en route, optional spa time, and a midday visit to the Temple of Edfu. After lunch sail toward Esna with dinner and overnight in Essna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — 7 Days — Luxor: Karnak, Museum and Leisure

Sail to Luxor in the morning. After breakfast there is free time for spa treatments, lunch, then visits to Karnak Temple and the Luxor Museum. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 5 — 7 Days — Valley of the Kings and Dendara

Morning West Bank excursion to the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch sail toward Qena and in the evening visit the Temple of Dendara. Overnight in Qena.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 6 — 7 Days — Abydos and Return to Luxor

Visit the Temple of Abydos in the morning, then sail back to Luxor after midday lunch. Afternoon spa time followed by an evening visit to Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 7 — 7 Days — Disembarkation

Breakfast on board and final disembarkation. Transfer to the airport for departure (timing as scheduled).

Meals: Breakfast

Day Day 1 — 7 Days — Luxor: Embarkation and Temples

Arrive in Luxor and transfer to the ship for midday embarkation. After lunch visit Karnak Temple and the Luxor Museum. Dinner and overnight aboard.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 2 — 7 Days — Valley of the Kings and Sail to Qena

Morning West Bank program including the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch sail toward Qena with time for spa treatments; evening visit to Dendara Temple. Cocktail reception and dinner aboard; overnight in Qena.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 3 — 7 Days — Abydos and Return to Luxor

Morning visit to Abydos Temple, sail to Luxor after lunch, optional spa time in the afternoon and an evening visit to Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 4 — 7 Days — Sail to Edfu and Temple Visit

Sail to Edfu in the morning with breakfast on board. Time allocated for spa treatments before and after lunch. In the late afternoon visit the Temple of Edfu. Dinner and overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 5 — 7 Days — Kom Ombo, Sail to Aswan

Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy morning visits to the twin temples, then lunch while sailing to Aswan. In the late afternoon visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 6 — 7 Days — Aswan: Optional Abu Simbel and Philae

Breakfast on board and a free morning for an optional excursion to Abu Simbel (not included). After lunch visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, followed by evening spa time, dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day Day 7 — 7 Days — Final Disembarkation at Aswan

Final breakfast on board and disembarkation in the morning. Transfer to Aswan Airport for onward flights.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

• 04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on FB basis.
• Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
• Assistance of personnel during your stay and excursions
• All transfers by modern air-conditioned private vehicles
• All Nile cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary (private or small-group as specified)
• Entrance fees to sights between Luxor and Aswan as listed
• English-speaking tour guide during excursions on the cruise (group size 1–8 maximum)
• Complementary one bottle of water per person per day
• All transfers by A/C vehicles with qualified drivers
• All service charges and taxes
• Complimentary pickup & drop-off in Luxor or Aswan (East Bank locations)

Not included

• Extra meals and beverages beyond those listed
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, etc.)
• Tipping for guides, drivers and ship staff
• Any optional tours or activities not specified in the itinerary