The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruiser

The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruiser brings a whole new meaning to luxury cruising. This Nile cruise is best described as a floating 5* boutique hotel, with only 25 stylish and spacious cabins, gourmet dining with a different à la carte menu every night, and an on board spa, gym, swimming pool and cigar lounge. This will certainly be an experience that you won’t forget in a hurry. Part of the Oberoi hotel chain, The Oberoi Zahra prides itself on offering guests a premium Nile cruise experience.

Cruise Highlights:

  • Gourmet à la carte dining service
  • Spa centre
  • Cigar Lounge
  • 25 Luxurious Cabins & 2 Suites
  • Super Plush Interiors

  • Guide Price:

  • £2,439 Per Person
  • Price Based On: 2 adults sharing a Standard Cabin on Full Board, with return flights from London Heathrow, return private taxi transfers, 20kg baggage. See More

  • Duration:

  • 8 Days, 7 Nights

  • Board Basis:

  • Full Board

  • Star Rating:

  • 5 star

  • Cruise Type:

  • River Cruise

  • # of Cabins:

  • 25 Superior Cabins, 2 Luxury Suites

  • Start / Finish:

  • Luxor to Aswan

  • Departures:

  • This cruise departs on set dates depending on the route.
    (Subject to availability)

  • Optional Extras:

  • - Hot Air Balloon Ride (approx £120pp)
    - Abu Simbel by Road (approx £165pp)
    - Abu Simbel by Air (approx £349pp)

What's Included:

  • Itinerary:
  • Sample 7 Night Nile Cruise ItineraryView Full Itinerary

  • Meals Included:
  • 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 7 dinners - starting with dinner on check in and breakfast in check out days.

  • Guide:
  • English speaking Egyptologist included

  • Excursions:
  • All excursions are included as per cruise itinerary below. (Except optional extras).

  • Entrance Fees:
  • Enrance Fees included as per cruise itinerary below

  • Assistance:
  • On-board 24 hour assistance available

  • Vehicles:
  • Minivan or coach depending on group size

  • Flights:
  • Return flights from your chosen UK airport with 20kg baggage allowance

  • Transfers:
  • Private transfer to/from airport on arrival and departure

  • ATOL:
  • ATOL Protection


What's Not Included:

  • Tips:
  • Tips for guides and crew

  • VISA Fees:
  • VISA Fees - $25pp

Note: * It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, a Nile Cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Full Itinerary

Embarkation In Luxor

Day 1 | Tuesday

Embarkation begins around midday. Enjoy lunch on-board followed by a visit of the Karnak Temple and Luxor Musuem. Dinner is served on-board in the evening. Overnight in Luxor.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

West Bank - Luxor -Quina

Day 2 | Wednesday

After an early breakfast, visit the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings followed by a visit to the Temple of Madinat Habu and the Colossus of Memnon. Before lunch you will sail to Quina, arriving after your lunch on board and visiting the Temple of Dendarah, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. In the evening you will enjoy dinner and board and overnight in Quina.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Luxor

Day 3 | Thursday

In the morning the ship will sail to Luxor. Following your breakfast, you will visit 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 Hatchepsut). After your lunch you will visit the Luxor Temple and enjoy a cocktail reception with live music in the club lounge of the ship before dinner. Overnight stay in Luxor.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Edfu

Day 4 | Friday

Set sail to Edfu in the early hours of the morning. Take breakfast and lunch on board before you visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Dinner will follow in the evening and an overnight in Edfu.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan - Philae Temple

Day 5 | Saturday

In the morning you will enjoy breakfast on board before arriving in Aswan to visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. In the evening you will enjoy dinner on board and stay in Aswan for your last evening.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Kom Ombo - Sound & Light Show - Aswan

Day 6 | Sunday

In the morning you will sail to Kom Ombo, enjoying your breakfast on board before visiting the temple of Komombo. 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. In the late morning you sail to Aswan, enjoying your lunch on board before visiting the botanical gardens by Felucca. In the late afternoon there is time to enjoy the Spa, before witnessing the Sound and Light Show at the Philae Temple after sunset. Dinner follows with an overnight stay in Aswan.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

(Optional) Abu Simbel - Aswan

Day 7 | Monday

In the morning you will enjoy your breakfast on board with the option of visiting Abu Simbel. After lunch you have time to enjoy the spa before a cocktail reception with entertainment and dinner. Overnight stay in Aswan.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Aswan (Disembark)

Day 8 | Tuesday

In the morning after your breakfast you will disembark for your flight home or extended stay.


  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Note: * It may be necessary to amend the itinerary due to prevailing local circumstances. We will endeavour to provide you with as much notice as possible. As so many sites are visited, a Nile Cruise may not be suitable for the very elderly, people with walking difficulties or children. Please note that some excursions may take place very early in the morning. Optional excursions shown may be available to pre-book, and where a tour is capacity controlled and participants are limited it may be advisable to do so. All tours/activities/excursions are operated by local, independent suppliers and your contract will not be with us, but with them, subject to their terms and conditions. When booked locally we are not responsible for the availability, operation, or any risks that may be involved with these tours/activities/excursions.

Cabins:

25 Luxury air-conditioned cabins offering a large picture window, and 2 spacious Luxury suites with private terrace and jacuzzi. All cabins and suites feature LCD TV, multi-disc player, tea & coffee making facilities, mini bar, complimentary wireless Internet access, hair dryer, safe and telephone with voice mail. Luxury suites additionally offer a separate living room, private sun deck and open air Jacuzzi.


Cuisine:

On-board international gourmet dining with daily menus & à la carte service.


Entertainment:

Gym

Library

Cigar Lounge


Leisure Facilities:

A swimming pool and sun deck with loungers allow for relaxation

Massage (pay locally).


Special Facilities:

Spa with 4 massage suites, each featuring a private shower and steam room and offering rejuvenating treatments complemented by the finest natural products (pay locally).


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