Tour Overview

Experience the ultimate in luxury and sophistication aboard the Oberoi Zahra, an intimate and elegant Nile cruise offering personalized service, spacious suites, and exquisite dining. Glide along the timeless Nile while exploring Egypt’s ancient temples, charming villages, and scenic islands in the comfort of a five-star vessel. Ideal for travelers seeking a serene, culturally immersive, and opulent Nile journey.

What’s Included

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide at all sites mentioned

  • Bottle of mineral water for each guest

  • All transfers in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program

  • Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel or airport in Aswan

  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • Optional tours not listed in the itinerary

  • Visa to Egypt (if required

  • Personal expenses

  • Tipping

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor or Aswan

Arrive at Luxor or Aswan airport/train station and board the Oberoi Zahra.

Welcome lunch on board while cruising to a scenic anchorage.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the cruise amenities or a short optional excursion.

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Meals: Lunch – Dinner

 

Day 2: Luxor East Bank & Sailing

Breakfast on board.

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, exploring the grandeur of ancient Thebes.

Return to the cruise for lunch, then sail toward Esna or Edfu, enjoying scenic Nile views.

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

 

Day 3: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples

Breakfast on board.

Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.

Continue sailing to Edfu, exploring the well-preserved Temple of Horus.

Lunch served on board.

Evening at leisure with sunset views over the Nile.

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

 

Day 4: Aswan & Local Highlights

Breakfast on board.

Optional excursions to Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, or a Nubian village.

Lunch on board.

Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the luxurious amenities of the Oberoi Zahra.

Dinner on board with evening entertainment or cultural performances.

Overnight stay on board.

Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

 

Day 5: Disembarkation & Departure

Breakfast on board.

Disembark in Aswan or Luxor and transfer to the airport or train station for onward travel.

Meals: Breakfast