The Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise

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Selected Departures The best way to cruise the charming river Nile is aboard The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, experiencing the unforgettable sights of Upper Egypt with comfort in a 5-star luxury Nile Cruise. The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser offers luxury cruise dining, Spa, a fitness center and an open-air swimming pool with Free Wi-Fi access on board, sailing between Luxor and Aswan for 4, 5, or 8 days in style. Luxury Cabin The 25 Luxury Cabins are tastefully appointed with timber floors and elegant interiors. Large windows in the cabins and cabin bathrooms offer panoramic views of the Nile. The Luxury Cabin is spread over 26.4 square meters and minimally furnished with a choice of king-size bed and twin bed, flanked by large bedside tables and two lounge chairs with a coffee table. The bathroom, finished in marble and mosaic features a vanity counter and a separate glass-enclosed steam and shower stall, with the picture window offering magnificent views of the passing scenery. The Cabins also include a 26-inch high-definition LCD television. Other amenities include a CD and DVD player, complimentary high-speed Internet access, two-line speaker phone, data port, a well-stocked mini-bar and tea and coffee. The 2 spacious Luxury Suite with separate living rooms, private terraces and Jacuzzis redefine luxury on the Nile. Each Luxury Suite is spread over 50 square meters and offers the additional amenity of a separate living room, private terrace and an open air Jacuzzi. The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise is the only luxury cruise on the Nile with four therapy rooms. On Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Each therapy room features a private shower and steam room. Uninterrupted views of the Nile, rejuvenating treatments and the finest natural products create the perfect experience. Discover gourmet dining on board The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise. The Chef and his team takes pride in offering the finest international cuisine a la carte services, with new menus on a daily basis.

8 Days - Aswan / Luxor


Day 1 - Tuesday - Arrival at Aswan

- Arrival at Aswan International Airport. - You will be met and assisted by our Luxor and Aswan Travel Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise for embarkation. - 12:00 noon Embarkation in Aswan - 12:30 p.m. Lunch - 2:30 p.m. Visit the High Dam and the Philae temple - 7:30 p.m. Dinner on board - Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Lunch
Dinner

Day 2 - Wednesday - Sound and Light Show & Optional Tour Abu Simbel

- 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast - Optional visit (not included) to Abu Simbel - 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m.Leisure Time - 1:00 p.m Lunch - After Sunset Sound and light show at the Philae Temple - 7:00 p.m.Dinner - Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 3 - Thursday - Sail to Kom Ombo & Sail back to Aswan

- 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast - 09:30 a.m.Twin temples of Kom ombo - 11:00 a.m.Sail back to Aswan - 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Leisure Time - 12:30 p.m.Lunch - 3:00 p.m.Visit to Botanical Garden by felucca - 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.Leisure Time - 6:30 p.m.Cocktail reception with entertainment - Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4 – Friday - Sail to Edfu - 8:00 a.m.Sail to Edfu

- 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Leisure Time - 1:00 p.m.Lunch - 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Visit the Temple of Edfu - 5:00 p.m.Evening at leisure - 8:00 p.m.Dinner - Overnight in Edfu

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 5 - Saturday - Sail to Luxor

- 6:00 a.m.Luxor - 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.Breakfast - 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Leisure Time - 1:00 p.m.Lunch - 2:00 p.m.Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum - 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Leisure Time - 7:30 p.m.Dinner - Overnight in Luxor

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 6 – Sunday - Sightseeing in Luxor & Sail to Quina

- 6:00 to 7.00a.m early Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. - Transfer 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, Ramses "the Six". - Visit to The temple of Madinat Habu and on the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon. - 11:00 p.m. Sail to Quina - 12:30 p.m. -Lunch - 3:30 p.m. -Visit to the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. - 7:30 p.m. -Dinner Overnight in Quina

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 7 – Monday - Sail back to Luxor & more Sightseeing at Luxor

- 4:00 a.m. Sail to Luxor - 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. -Breakfast - 10:30 a.m. -Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Noble’s tombs, Dier El Madina, the site of a very special workman’s village, whose craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings & the Temple of Hatshepsut) - 1:00 p.m.-Lunch - 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. -Visit Luxor temple - 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Farewell Reception with live music at the club lounge. - 7:30 p.m.-Dinner - Overnight in Luxor

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 8 – Tuesday - Final Departure

- 7:00 to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. Disembarkation at Luxor and transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.

Meals Included:

Breakfast


8 Days - Luxor / Aswan


Day 1 - Tuesday - Arrival at Luxor

- Arrival at Luxor International Airport - You will be met and assisted by our Luxor and Aswan Travel Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise for embarkation. - 12:00 noon Embarkation - 12:30 p.m. Lunch - 2:00p.m. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor museum - 7:30 p.m. Dinner - Overnight in Luxor

Meals Included:

Lunch
Dinner

Day 2 - Wednesday - Sightseeing at Luxor & Sail to Quina

- 6:00 a.m. onwards Breakfast - 7:00 a.m. Transfer 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 and Ramses "the Six". This is followed by a visit to The temple of Madinat Habu and on the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon. - 11:00 a.m. Sail to Quina - 12:30 p.m. Lunch - 3:30 p.m. Visit to the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner on board - Overnight in Quina

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 3 – Thursday - Sail back to Luxor & more Sightseeing at Luxor

- 4:00 a.m. Sail to Luxor - 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast - 10:30 a.m. Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Noble’s tombs, Dier El Madina, the site of a very special workman’s village, whose craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Lastly, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut) - 1:00. p.m. Lunch - 4:30 -06:00 p.m. Visit of Luxor temple - 6:30 to 07:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception with live music at the club lounge. - 7:30 p.m. Dinner - Overnight in Luxor.

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4 - Friday - Sail to Edfu

- 7:00 a.m. Sail to Edfu - 8:30 to 9: 30 a.m. Breakfast - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - 3:30 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 in Edfu

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 5 - Saturday - Sail to Aswan

- 5:00 a.m. Sail to Aswan - 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - 2:30 p.m. Visit the High Dam and Philae temple - 7:30 p.m. Dinner - Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 6 - Sunday - Sail to Kom Ombo & Sightseeing at Aswan

- 7:00 a.m. Sail to Komombo - 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Breakfast - 9:30 -11:00 a.m. Visit the temple of Kom Ombo. One side is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris, also known as Horus, the Elder. - 11:00 a.m. Sail to Aswan - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - 3:00 p.m. Visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca - 5:00 to 07:00 p.m. Spa Time - After Sunset -Sound and light show at Philae Temple - 7:30 p.m. Dinner - Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 7 - Monday - Optional tour to Abu Simbel & Spa Time

- 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast - Optional visit to Abu Simbel - 1:00 p.m. Lunch - 2:00 to 05:00 p.m. Spa time - 7:00 p.m. Cocktail reception with entertainment - 7:30 p.m. Dinner -Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 8 - Tuesday - Departure

- 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast - 8:00 a.m. Disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan Airport for final departure.

Meals Included:

Breakfast


5 Days - Luxor / Aswan


Day 1 – Tuesday - Arrival at Luxor

You will be met and assisted at Luxor Airport with our representative and then transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise in Luxor. 12:00 noon. Embarkation 12:30 p.m. Lunch 3:00 p.m. Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples 5:00 p.m. Tea at club lounge 7:00 p.m. Arrival drinks with live music entertainment at the club lounge 8:00 p.m. Dinner Overnight in Luxor

Meals Included:

Lunch
Dinner

Day 2 – Wednesday - Luxor Sightseeing & Sailing to Esna

6:00 a.m. Breakfast 7:00 a.m. Visit West bank, Valley of the Kings, Dier Elmadina, Habu, and Colossi of Memnon 12:00 noon Sail to Esna 12:30 p.m. Lunch 5:00 p.m. Tea at club lounge 7:30 p.m. Dinner Overnight in Esna

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 3 - Thursday - Sail to Edfu & Kom Ombo

5:00 a.m. Sail to Edfu 7:30 a.m. Breakfast 10:00 a.m. Visit the Temple of Edfu 12:00 noon Sail to Kom Ombo 12:30 p.m. Lunch 5:00 p.m. Tea at club lounge 6: 30 p.m. Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo 7:30 p.m. Dinner Overnight in Kom Ombo

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4 – Friday - Sail to Aswan

4:00 a.m. Sail to Aswan 07:30 a.m. Breakfast 09:00 a.m. Visit the High Dam and Philae temple 12:30 p.m. Lunch 3:30 p.m. Visit Botanical Garden by felucca 5:00 p.m. Tea at the club lounge 7:30 p.m. Dinner Overnight in Aswan. Meals Included: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Day 5 – Saturday - Disembarkation 7:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 a.m. Disembarkation and then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for departure.

Meals Included:

Breakfast
The above itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.

4 Days - Aswan / Luxor

Day 1 - Saturday - Arrival at Aswan

You will be met and assisted at Aswan Airport and then transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise in Aswan. 12:00 noon. Embarkation 12:30 p.m. Lunch 2:30 p.m. Visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple 7:00 p.m. Arrival drinks with Nubian Folklore entertainment. 7:30 p.m. Dinner Overnight in Aswan

Meals Included:

Lunch
Dinner

Day 2 – Sunday - Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu

5:00 a.m. Sail to Komombo 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. – Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - Visit the twin temple of Kom ombo 9:30 a.m. Sail to Edfu 12:30 p.m. – Lunch 2:30 p.m. Visit the temple of Edfu 4:30 p.m. Sail to Esna 7:30 p.m. Dinner Overnight in Esna

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 3 – Monday - Sail to Luxor & Sightseeing in Luxor

4:00 a.m. Sail to Luxor 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 Visit West bank, Valley of the Kings, Dier Elmadina, Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon 1:00 p.m. Lunch 5:30 p.m. Visit to the Temple of Luxor 7:30 p.m. Have dinner Overnight in Luxor

Meals Included:

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day 4 – Tuesday - Disembarkation, Temple of Karnak & Departure

7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 8:00 p.m. Disembarkation and visit to the Temple of Karnak, then you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your departure. Meals

Included:

Breakfast

The above itinerary is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control.




Inclusions

Transport 

Private Vehicle
 Horse carriage at Edfu 
Taftaf at Valley of the kings
 Motor Boat to Philae island

Included 

04 or 03 nights’ accommodation on board the Nile cruises based on FB basis. 
Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle private
All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary private 
Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s)
Complementary 01 bottle of water per day per person
All transfers by A-C vehicles with qualified driver (s).
All service charges and taxes 

Excluded 

Any Extra meals and beverages. 
All personal expenses like laundry etc. 
Tipping to Guide, Driver, etc. 
Any Optional tours may require.

 

Highlights

Accommodation

 24/7 Reception
 Private docking areas
 Restaurant with varied menus on a daily basis. 
Nightly entertainment programme 
Sun Deck with Swimming pool and jacuzzi 
Personal Care Attendant throughout your holiday. 
On-board elevators and access for physically-challenged guests. 
Laundry and daily housekeeping service 
Internet and games room 
Therapy rooms with a private shower and steam room 
Gymnasium On board 
Library and Cigar Lounge 
Egyptologist for all shore excursions
 Medical service on call (24/7) 
Fully purified water, filtered and softened before distribution 
Major credit cards accepted on board Nile Cruises