8-Day Oberoi Zahra Cruise [Aswan – Luxor]

Day 1 – Embarkation and Sightseeing in Aswan

When you arrive in Aswan for your luxury 8-Day Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, one of our friendly tour representatives will be waiting for you at the airport or the railway station, depending on your travel plans. After a warm welcome, they will escort you to the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise’s private docking area in a modern air-conditioned vehicle.

Embarkation is scheduled for 12h00, followed by a splendid onboard lunch served in the vessel’s elegantly styled dining area. Later, at around 14h00, you will enjoy a lovely sightseeing tour which will see you visiting the extremely impressive Aswan High Dam, as well as the ancient Temple of Philae. This marvelous relic of the ancient world was actually relocated in its entirety from its original location in order to save it from the rising water of Lake Nasser following the completion of the High Dam.

After your tour, you will have some time to relax on board the boat, with a wonderful dinner being served in the evening at 19h30. This night will be spent on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – Optional Excursion and Philae Temple Sound & Light Show

Today is essentially a day for relaxation. Wake up and enjoy a wholesome breakfast on board which will be served between 07h00 and 10h00. After breakfast, you will have an opportunity to enjoy an optional excursion to the famous Abu Simbel Temples.

Like Philae Temple, Abu Simbel also had to be relocated following the construction of the High Dam. This massively impressive temple is largely considered to be Egypt’s second most recognizable ancient relic after the Great Pyramids of Giza.

If you choose not to go on this excursion, you will have most of the day to yourself. Swim in the boat’s open-air pool; enjoy refreshments in the bar; indulge in a relaxing spa treatment, or simply take advantage of all the boat’s other amenities.

Lunch will be served on board from 13h00 onwards, and shortly before sunset, you will visit Philae Temple again, this time to witness an incredible sound and light show at the Philae Temple. Dinner will be served back on board the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise after the show, starting at 19h00. Tonight will once again be spent on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 – Kom Ombo Sightseeing and Tradition Felucca Cruise

Today, breakfast will once again be served from 07h00 onwards while the vessel is cruising to Kom Ombo.

At 09h30, shortly after arrival, you will disembark for a visit to another famous ancient relic, the twin temples of Kom Ombo that were built to honor Sobek the crocodile God and Horus the falcon God. Because this complex was devoted to two Gods, both had to be identical in every way imaginable so as not to offend either of the two Gods. If you have any questions about this site or any other site you visit during your cruise, don’t be afraid to speak to your tour guide who also happens to be a certified Expert.

At 11h00 the Oberoi Zahra will depart from Kom Ombo and make its way back to Aswan, with lunch being served on board from 12h30. After a leisurely lunch, you will once again disembark at 15h00 and you will then board a traditional felucca boat for a peaceful cruise on the river, enjoy views of Aswan’s botanical gardens from the water.

Everyone will then return to the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise where you will have some free time to enjoy as you wish. At 18h30 there will be a thoroughly enjoyable Cocktail Reception hosted in the vessel’s club lounge, along with some nice live music. Dinner will then be served from 19h30 onwards, and the remainder of the evening is yours. Tonight will once again be spent on board, on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 – Cruise to Edfu with Sightseeing Tour on Arrival

Breakfast will be served between 07h00 and 10h00, and the boat will begin cruising towards Edfu at 08h00. The remainder of the morning has been set aside for leisure or relaxation, with a good onboard lunch being served at 13h00.

At 15h30 everyone will disembark and you will be taken to visit the amazing Horus Temple at Edfu. This trip will last until about 17h00, at which point you will return to your cruise liner with ample time to relax before you sit down to another fine dinner, which tonight will be served from 20h00. You will be spending this night on the water in Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 5 – Cruise to Luxor with East Bank Sightseeing

The Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise gets off to an early start today, beginning its cruise to Luxor at 06h00. Enjoy a good breakfast between 07h00 and 10h00; spend the morning relaxing on the water, and then sit down to another good 5-Star lunch at 13h00.

Having arrived in Luxor, you will disembark at 14h00 for a very pleasant trip to Luxor’s East Bank, where first visit Karnak Temple. In centuries past, this was a vast and grand temple city that grew over a period of around 2500 years. While most of this astonishing complex lies in ruins, it is a site that never fails to impress.

Next, you will go and the fabulous Luxor Museum before returning to your cruise liner at around 16h30. Some time has been set aside for relaxation, and for those who want to freshen up before dinner is served at 19h30. Tonight will be spent sleeping on the water in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 6 – Luxor West Bank and Sightseeing at Quina

With a busy day ahead, breakfast will be served somewhat earlier today, from 06h00 to 07h00. Immediately after breakfast, everyone will disembark for an unforgettable trip to the Luxor West Bank of what was once Egypt’s ancient capital.

Here you will visit the Valley of the Kings, an ancient necropolis where more than 70 royal tombs have been discovered, including the royal tomb of Ramses VI and the royal tomb of King Tutankhamen.

Next will be another fascinating visit, this time to the Temple of Medinet Habu. You will then start making your way back to the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise, with a brief visit to the Colossi of Memnon along the way. Once everyone is back on board, the vessel will begin cruising to Quina, with a good lunch being served along the way, starting at 12h30.

At 15h30, you will enjoy another memorable excursion, this time to visit the ancient Temple of Dendara which was built in honor of Hathor, the Egyptian Goddess of Music, love, and Joy.

After this, you will return to the boat, and after having some free time for yourself, dinner will be served, starting at 19h30. Tonight you will be sleeping on your cruise liner on the water in Quina.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7 – Cruise to Luxor and Luxor Sightseeing

Today the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise will set sail from Quina at 04h00, with breakfast being served between 08h00 and 09h30 as you make your way to Luxor.

At 10h30, after having arrived back in Luxor, everyone will disembark for another trip to the Luxor West Bank, this time to visit Deir El Medina and the Valley of the Noble Tombs. This ancient site was once a village inhabited by all the craftsmen who were tasked with building and decorating the royal tombs you saw when you visited the Valley of Kings.

Next up will be a ‘not-to-be-missed” visit to the indescribable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This is without question one of the most magnificent ancient relics in Egypt, often attracting thousands of visitors each day.

Lunch will be served back on board your cruise liner at 13h00, and then you will have some leisure time to enjoy as you wish.

At 16h30 you will disembark again for an unforgettable visit to the impressive Luxor Temple, returning to the boat at around 18h00, just in time for an enjoyable Farewell Cocktail Reception and some live entertainment in the vessel’s club lounge. Dinner will then be served from 19h30 onwards, and you will spend the rest of the night on the water in Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 8 – Disembarkation and Transfer for Departure

Wake up and enjoy one last good breakfast on board this luxurious river cruiser, and then sadly it will be time for you to get your bags and say your goodbyes. When you disembark, one of our friendly tour representatives will once again be standing by to meet you; to discuss your cruise with you, and to escort you to the airport or to the railway station, depending on what you travel plans are.

Meals Included: Breakfast

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What is included in your Nile cruise aboard the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise:

• Meet and Greet Service – One of tour representatives will meet you on arrival in Aswan, and another one will be there to bid you farewell when you depart from Luxor.
• 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 8-Day luxury Aswan to Luxor Nile cruise includes full board and lodging on board theOberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise.
• All Excursions – All excursions mentioned in the 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 cruise 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 cruise aboard the Oberoi Zahra:

• Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure Travel – Tour price does not include travel to Aswan or onward travel from Luxor.
• 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.

Accommodation Plan

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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.