The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruiser

The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruiser

8 days
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
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At a Glance

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.

Our guide price gives you an idea of how much to budget for an itinerary like this. The price will vary based on many elements including exchange rates, and your choice of accommodation, duration, departure date, airline and cabin class.

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)

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Itinerary / Suggested Itinerary

Day 1

Embarkation In Luxor

Day 2

West Bank - Luxor -Quina

Day 3

Luxor

Day 4

Edfu

Day 5

Aswan - Philae Temple

Day 6

Kom Ombo - Sound & Light Show - Aswan

Day 7

(Optional) Abu Simbel - Aswan

Day 8

Aswan (Disembark)

Day 1 | Embarkation In Luxor
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 2 | West Bank - Luxor -Quina
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 3 | Luxor
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 4 | Edfu
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 5 | Aswan - Philae Temple
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 6 | Kom Ombo - Sound & Light Show - Aswan
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 7 | (Optional) Abu Simbel - Aswan
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.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Day 8 | Aswan (Disembark)
In the morning after your breakfast you will disembark for your flight home or extended stay.
 

Meals included:

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
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