Spoil yourself with a luxury 6 Day Egypt Itinerary featuring a magnificent Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan aboard the luxurious 5-Star Oberoi Zahra cruise ship where luxury, comfort and incredible sightseeing are the order of the day. Enjoy truly unforgettable Egyptologist-guided small group tours to many of Egypt’s most cherished ancient monuments, including places like Valley of the Kings; the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut; Karnak; Luxor Temple; Horus Temple; Philae Temple, and more.

With this incredible Egypt itinerary, 6 days is we need to turn your dream into reality, just like we have already done for more than 205,000 happy travelers.

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Itinerary

Day 1 – 6 Day Egypt Itinerary Begins; Cruise Embarkation and Luxor Sightseeing

When you arrive at the airport in Luxor for your luxury 6 Day Egypt Itinerary, you will be met by your Egyptologist guide and driver, and you will be taken to board the magnificent 5-Star Oberoi Zahra cruise ship at a private docking port. Shortly after you have been checked in, you will be served a good on-board lunch, and then once you have finished eating, your guide will take you and a small group of our other clients for a visit to the East Bank.

During this tour, you will visit Karnak Temple complex, and also the fascinating Luxor Museum. After your tour you will head back to the ship and you will have some free time for yourself before dinner is served in the vessel’s beautifully appointed dining area. Enjoy the first night of your 6 Day Egypt itinerary on the water at Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – West Bank Tour and Cruise to Quina

The second day of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary begins with a good breakfast on the cruise ship, after which you will be taken for a tour of the West Bank. During this tour you will visit the Temple of Madinat Habu; the Colossis of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings which is an ancient royal burial ground where more than 60 tombs have been discovered, including the tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Shortly after you return to the ship, it will depart from Luxor, and it will begin sailing to Quina, with a good lunch served along the way. When you reach Quina, your Egyptologist will escort you on another tour, this time to see the ancient Temple of Dendarah which was built in honor of the goddess Hathor.

Following your tour, you will have some more free time for yourself, with dinner being served from 19h30. Enjoy another relaxing night aboard the Oberoi Zahra, this time on the water at Quina.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3 –Cruise to Luxor and Luxor Sightseeing Tours

Today the Oberoi Zahra will depart from Quina at about 04h00 and it will sail back to Luxor, with a good breakfast being served along the way. Shortly after arrival, your guide will take you to see another two amazing ancient sites on the West Bank: Valley of the Noble’s Tombs at Dier El Madina, and the absolutely amazing rock-cut mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Following your tour s, you will head back to the cruise ship for lunch, and then at about 16h30 you will enjoy another short tour, this time to the East Bank to see the famous Luxor Temple.

Enjoy a free Cocktail Reception Party and some live music in the ship’s lounge after you return from your tour, and then enjoy another excellent dinner and another wonderful night’s rest on the water at Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 – Cruise to Edfu and Horus Temple Tour

As you will have noticed by now, even though this is relatively short Egypt itinerary, 6 days is ample time for you to see so many amazing ancient sites. Enjoy another good breakfast on the ship, and a nice leisurely cruise to Edfu. Lunch will be served along the way, and you can either enjoy your meal in the dining area, or you can request that it be served in your cabin if you prefer.

At about 15h30 your tour guide will escort to the spectacular Temple of Horus which is the best preserved ancient temple ever discovered in Egypt. After you have finished exploring this incredible site, you will return to the ship, and you will have some free time for yourself before the crew begins serving dinner at 19h30. The 4th night of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary will be spent on the water at Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5 – Sail to Aswan and Aswan Tour

Today the Oberoi Zahra will depart from Edfu at about 05h00 and it will sail towards Aswan. Enjoy another good breakfast out on the water and then spend the rest of the morning as you wish. At 13h00 the crew will start serving lunch, and at 14h30 your tour guide will escort you to the Aswan High Dam, and also the remarkable ancient Temple of Philae, after which you will return to the ship and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

Enjoy another good dinner aboard the vessel at the usual time, and spend the last night of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6 –6 Day Egypt Itinerary Ends; Disembarkation, and Transfer Airport

Today marks the end of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary, but before you disembark, first enjoy one last breakfast aboard the luxurious Oberoi Zahra. At the appropriate time, you will need to check-out and disembark, and then you will be driven to the airport in Aswan in time for your flight. Alternatively, we can also drop you off at the railway station, depending on what your onward travel plans are.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What is Included

Included in Your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary:

Meet and Greet Service – One of tour representatives will meet you on arrival in Luxor, and another one will be there to bid you farewell when you depart from Aswan.
Full Personal Assistance – Our team of tour professionals will be available to offer assistance throughout the duration of your cruise in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.
All Transfers – All transfers are done in modern air-conditioned vehicles and are included in the price of your cruise.
Full Board – Your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary includes full board and lodging aboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser .
All Excursions – All excursions mentioned in the 6 Day Egypt Itinerary are included in the tour price.
Entrance Fees – Any and all entrance fees to the various sites visited are included.
English Speaking Guide – A fully certified English-speaking guide will accompany you on all excursions. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable, and visitors are encouraged to ask question during excursions.
All Service Charges and Taxes – The price of your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary is inclusive of all taxes, services charges, and etc. With us, there are NO hidden charges along the way.

What is Not Included in Your 6 Day Egypt Itinerary:

Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure Travel – Tour price does not include travel to Luxor or onward travel from Aswan.
Tipping – Tour price does not include money for tipping guides, waitresses, waiters, and etc. Tipping is not required or expected, but always appreciated if you feel it is well-deserved.

Price

Price per 1 person	May to September	October to April
Double Cabin	$1725	$2959
Single Cabin	$2550	$4459

Prices for our luxury 6 Day Egypt Itinerary are quoted per person in US$ and valid all year except during Easter and Christmas.

Note: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise is unable to accommodate children under the age of seven (7) as the ship is not designed for very young children.

There could be safety concerns for very young children. Parents and guardians are responsible for monitoring the actions of their children at all times.

Children under the age of twelve (12) must occupy a separate cabin which will be charged at the normal rate.