The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
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Cruise the majestic river Nile in ultimate luxury aboard The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise. Discover five thousand years of Egyptian culture on a leisurely 4 and 6 nights nights itinerary from Luxor to Aswan. The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise Boat offers personalised service, spacious luxury cabins, exquisite a la carte cuisine and private massage therapy rooms to make your Nile cruise experience in Egypt truly memorable.
Included:
- Accommodation on board Oberoi Philae luxury Nile Cruise with full board basis
- Shore excursions and Nile Cruise sightseeing tours
- All transfers between Airports and train stations with a Representative
- Meet and greet service upon arrival and departure
- On board entertainment programmes
- Tour to Karnak and Luxor Museum in Luxor.
- Tour to Luxor temple
- Tour of Dendera Temple
- Valley of the Kings including King Tut's Tomb and Ramses "the Six"
- Tour to Madinat Habu temple and Colossus of Memnon.
- Tour to Valley of the Noble’s tombs, Dier El Madina and Temple of Hatchepsut.
- Visit the Temple of Edfu.
- Visit the High Dam and Philae temple in Aswan.
- Tour to the temple of Komombo
- Visit to the Botanical Garden by Felucca
- Sound and light show at Philae Temple
- Bottled water on transportation during tours
- English speaking Tour Guide
Excluded:
- Personal spending
- Optional excursions
- Tipping for Guides and Nile cruise Crew
Itinerary:
5 Days - Luxor / Aswan
Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Luxor International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our memphis Tours Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation. Once checked in, you will enjoy a delicious lunch on board before being collected with your expert English speaking tour Guide to visit the famous Karnak and Luxor temples in Luxor. Back to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for evening dinner with time for an Optional Tour of the Karnak Sound and Light Show if you would like to make the most of your time in Luxor. Overnight docking in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours - Sail to Esna
An early breakfast to enable you to have ample time to explore the West bank of Luxor, the most famous excavational sites in the world known as the Valley of the Kings (the Royal Cemetery to 62 Pharaohs) where the magnificent Tombs were discovered including the famous boy King Tutankhamun (included in your visit). These Tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures from the afterlife of the Pharaohs. (The tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit). A visit to the Temple of Madinat Habu and Dier El Madina, a very special workman’s village where the original craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharoahs, then on to the two enormous and impressive Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III. Back to your Nile cruise boat for lunch, spa time, and sailing to Essna. Dinner on board and overnight in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
A leisurely start with breakfast and sailing along the Nile to Edfu with excellent views of daily life unchanged for centuries. Once in Edfu, you will visit the Temple of Edfu, an awe inspiring Temple dedicated to the God Horus (falcon headed God) and one of the best preserved Temples along the Nile. Back to your Nile cruise for lunch whilst sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other Temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to a divinity: ‘Haroeris’ with his falcon head and ‘ Sobek ‘ with it’s crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in honor of these two deities, Sobek being known as the God of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Dinner and Overnight in Komombo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
Early sail to Aswan whilst enjoying breakfast and views on board. You will sail under the large impressive structure of Aswan bridge which is the gateway into Aswan City. All day until early afternoon to enjoy the Spa and relaxation time before heading off with your Tour Guide to visit the famous Aswan High Dam. This will be followed by an exploration of Philae Temple, a Nubian Temple rescued before the floods, then enjoy a visit to the Nubian Museum by motor boat. More spa time to relax on return to the Nile Cruise with dinner and free time to explore Aswan in the evening either individually or an optional tour with a Guide. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation
Early breakfast then disembarkation from your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise and transferred to Aswan Airport or Train Terminal for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
5 Days - Aswan / Luxor
Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Aswan Airport or train Station, you will be met an assisted by a Memphis Tours Representative and taken by air conditioned vehicle to embark and check in to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise, then enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon, you will be taken on a delightful sail by a motor boat to visit the Nubian Museum of Aswan. Back to your luxury Nile cruise boat for Spa Time and Cocktail reception with entertainment on board. Enjoy dinner onboard with time to explore Aswan City with it’s colourful market and aromas of spices and incense. Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Aswan Sightseeing - Kom Ombo Temple - Edfu
Breakfast on board, then your expert English speaking tour guide will escort you on a visit to discover the Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960’s to provide the much needed electricity and irrigation for the country. Nubia, the area which was flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has known.Then moving on to explore the Temple of Philae devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor and one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built. Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers and reliefs which include the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt. Spa time on board whilst sailing down the Nile to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo,Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. Back to your Nile cruise for lunch on board whilst sailing to Edfu. Cocktail reception with entertainment and dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple - Sail to Luxor
A leisurely start with breakfast before visiting the Temple of Edfu, an awe inspiring Temple dedicated to the God Horus (falcon headed God) and one of the best preserved Temples along the Nile. Enjoy a relaxing sail along the Nile to Luxor taking in all of the breathtaking scenery of daily life unchanged for centuries. Free time for Spa before lunch on board. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours
An early breakfast to enable you to have ample time to explore the West bank of Luxor, the most famous excavational sites in the world known as the Valley of the Kings (the Royal Cemetery to 62 Pharaohs) where the magnificent Tombs were discovered including the famous boy King Tutankhamun (included in your visit). These Tombs were carved deep into the desert rock,richly decorated and filled with treasures from the afterlife of the Pharaohs.(The tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit). A visit to the Temple of Madinat Habu and Dier El Madina, a very special workman’s village where the original craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharoahs, then on to the two enormous and impressive Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III.
Back to your Nile cruise boat for lunch, spa time before visiting Luxor Temple, (once linked to Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinx’s and currently in the final stages of reconstruction). Luxor Temple was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. Dinner and cocktail party with entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise - Disembarkation
Breakfast onboard your Oberoi Philae Nile cruise, then a visit to explore Karnak Temple in all it’s magnificence and was the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’. The Temple or more correctly, the complex of Temples, was built over more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of Pharaohs. Back to your Nile cruise for disembarkation, then you will be transferred to Luxor Airport or Train Station for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
7 Days - Luxor / Aswan
Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival in Luxor, you will be met and assisted at Luxor Airport or Train Station by a Memphis Tours Representative and driven by air conditioned vehicle to embark your Oberoi Philae Luxury Nile Cruise. Lunch will be served, then you will be introduced to your expert english speaking Tour Guide to take your first tour. Today you will stay on the East Bank of Luxor to visit the impressive Karnak Temple in al it’s magnificence and was the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’. The Temple or more correctly, the complex of Temples, was built over more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of Pharaohs. Within the complex, the great ‘Hypostyle Hall’ is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Also a visit to the Luxor Museum of Antiquities. The artifacts are a collection of masterpieces of pharaonic art with several galleries devoted to spectacular groups of statues found in 1989 hidden beneath the floor of the Luxor Temple. A new annex is dedicated to Egypt's Golden Age (the New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC) and includes two Royal Mummies. You will return to your Luxury Nile Cruise Boat for dinner with the option to visit the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple in the evening, or discover Luxor City and the local market. overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours - Sail to Dendera Temple
An early breakfast to enable you to have ample time to explore the West bank of Luxor, the most famous excavational sites in the world known as the Valley of the Kings (the Royal Cemetery to 62 Pharaohs) where the magnificent Tombs were discovered including the famous boy King Tutankhamun (included in your visit). These Tombs were carved deep into the desert rock,richly decorated and filled with treasures from the afterlife of the Pharaohs.(The tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit). A visit to the Temple of Madinat Habu and Dier El Madina, a very special workman’s village where the original craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharoahs, then on to the two enormous and impressive Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III.
Back to your Nile cruise boat for lunch, spa time, and sailing to Qena. Once arrived in Qena, you will be taken to explore the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the Goddess of Music, love and joy. Dinner onboead and overnight in Qena.
Day 3: Abydos Temple - Sail Back to Luxor
An early breakfast on your Luxury Nile Cruise Boat, then a guided tour to explore the impressive Abydos Temple which was the head of the God Osiris- the God of the Underworld and part of his body was buried there according to the legend of ancient Egyptians,. In Abydos you will visit the famous Temple of King Seti I – the founder of Abydos Temple which was completed by his son King Ramses II. The beauty of this Temple almost feels like an apology and dedication to the following Gods Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amun Ra, Mut and Khonsu. Back to your Nile cruise and sail back to Luxor with lunch and some Spa time before heading off in the afternoon for your final tour of the day to Luxor Temple, (once linked to Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinx’s and currently in the final stages of reconstruction). Luxor Temple was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. Dinner and cocktail party with entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Sail to Edfu Temple
Breakfast on board whilst sailing to Edfu and passing through the Lock at Esna. Time for Spa and relaxation throughout the sailing. Lunch and afternoon tea before docking at Edfu for a visit with your Guide to Horus Temple, an inspiring Temple dedicated to the God Horus (falcon headed God) and one of the best preserved temples along the Nile. Back on board for dinner and overnight stay in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple - Sail to Aswan
Breakfast on board your Nile Cruise whilst sailing to Kom Ombo for a guided tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. After the tour, sail to Aswan with lunch. Free spa and relaxation time, then a visit to Nubian Museum by motor boat. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
Today in Aswan, you have the choice to take an optional tour to The Temples of Abu Simbel, (the 2nd most visited site in Egypt after the Pyramids). Plenty of time to relax and use the Spa facilities before heading off with your Tour Guide to visit the famous Aswan High Dam. This will be followed by an exploration of Philae Temple, a Nubian Temple rescued before the floods. More spa time to relax on return to the Nile Cruise with dinner and free time to explore Aswan in the evening either individually or an optional tour with a Guide. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation
Early breakfast then disembarkation from your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise and transferred to Aswan Airport or Train Terminal for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
7 Days - Aswan / Luxor
Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Aswan Airport or train Station, you will be met an assisted by a Memphis Tours Representative and taken by air conditioned vehicle to embark and check in to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise, then enjoy lunch onboard. In the afternoon, you will be taken on a delightful sail by a motor boat to visit the Nubian Museum of Aswan. Back to the Oberoi Philae Nile cruise boat for Spa Time and Cocktail reception with entertainment on board. Enjoy dinner onboard with time to explore Aswan City with it’s colourful market and aromas of spices and incense. Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Sail to Kom Ombo - Aswan Sightseeing Tours
Enjoy breakfast onboard whilst sailing along the tranquil Nile enroute to Kom Ombo. On arrival, you will explore Kom Ombo Temple with your Guide. He will tell you the story of the Temple (the only Temple in Egypt dedicated to two Gods) Sobek the God of fertility, and Haroeis, the Falcon Headed God known as Horus the Elder. Once the tour is finished, back onboard for sailing back to Aswan for lunch with spa time onboard whilst sailing. In the afternoon you will be taken by your expert Egyptologist Tour Guide to start your tours beginning with the famous Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960’s to provide the much needed electricity and irrigation for the country. Nubia, the area that was flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has ever known. After this, you will be guided to explore Philae Temple which is one of the Nubian Temples rescued before the High Dam was built. Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers and reliefs which include the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt. Back to your luxury Nile cruise boat for overnight in Aswan with dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Sail to Edfu Temple
After breakfast, a relaxing day sailing with Spa time in the morning and afternoon with lunch and afternoon tea onboard. You will arrive in Edfu by late afternoon and be escorted with your Guide to the Temple of Edfu. An awe inspiring Temple dedicated to the God Horus (falcon headed God), one of the best preserved Temples along the Nile. Back to your Nile Cruise for sailing to Esna. Overnight on board in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours
Breakfast onboard whilst sailing on to Luxor. You will have the morning to relax with Spa time and lunch onboard. In the afternoon, you will be taken into Luxor to visit the very informative and fascinating Luxor Museum of Antiquities, hosting an array of ancient artifacts,a collection of masterpieces of pharaonic art with several galleries devoted to spectacular groups of statues found in 1989 hidden beneath the floor of the Luxor Temple. A new annex is dedicated to Egypt's Golden Age (the New Kingdom, ca. 1550-1070 BC) and includes two Royal Mummies. A visit to explore Karnak Temple in all it’s magnificence and was the largest place of worship ever built. Its ancient name Ipet-isut means ‘The Most Sacred of Places’. The Temple or more correctly, the complex of Temples, was built over more than two thousand years ago by generation after generation of Pharaohs. Within the complex, the great ‘Hypostyle Hall’ is an incredible forest of giant pillars. Back to your Nile cruise boat for Spa time, dinner, and if you wish, time to explore Luxor City or attend the optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions - Sail to Dendera Temple
An early breakfast to enable you to have ample time to explore the West bank of Luxor, the most famous excavational sites in the world known as the Valley of the Kings (the Royal Cemetery to 62 Pharaohs) where the magnificent Tombs were discovered including the famous boy King Tutankhamun (included in your visit). These Tombs were carved deep into the desert rock,richly decorated and filled with treasures from the afterlife of the Pharaohs.(The tombs visited are determined by the Egyptian Government as to preserve them from the large flow of visitors, therefore are rotated throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs prior to your visit). A visit to the Temple of Madinat Habu and Dier El Madina, a very special workman’s village where the original craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharoahs, then on to the two enormous and impressive Colossi of Memnon, the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III.
Back to your Nile cruise boat for lunch, spa time, and sailing to Qena. Once arrived in Qena, you will be taken to explore the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to the Goddess of Music, love and joy. Dinner onboead and overnight in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Abydos Temple - Sail to Luxor
An early breakfast on your Luxury Nile Cruise Boat, then a guided tour to explore the impressive Abydos Temple which was the head of the God Osiris- the God of the Underworld and part of his body was buried there according to the legend of ancient Egyptians,. In Abydos you will visit the famous Temple of King Seti I – the founder of Abydos Temple which was completed by his son King Ramses II. The beauty of this Temple almost feels like an apology and dedication to the following Gods Osiris, Isis, Horus, Amun Ra, Mut and Khonsu. Back to your Nile cruise and sail back to Luxor with lunch and some Spa time before heading off in the afternoon for your final tour of the day to Luxor Temple, (once linked to Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinx’s and currently in the final stages of reconstruction). Luxor Temple was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the God Amun. Dinner and cocktail party with entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation
Final breakfast onboard Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise, then you will be transferred to Luxor Airport or Train Station for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Cruise:
- 24/7 Reception
- Private docking areas
- Personal Care Attendant throughout your holiday.
- On-board elevators and access for physically-challenged guests.
- Restaurant with varied menus on a daily basis.
- Nightly entertainment programme
- Sun Deck with Swimming pool and jacuzzi
- Laundry and daily housekeeping service
- Internet and games room
- Therapy rooms with a private shower and steam room
- Gymnasium On board
- Library and Cigar Lounge
- Egyptologist for all shore excursions
- Medical service on call (24/7)
- Fully purified water, filtered and softened before distribution
- Major credit cards accepted on board Nile Cruises
Cabin :
- The Cruise Features 22 elegantly appointed cabins and Luxury Suites
- Air conditioning with individual control
- 10" pillow topped mattress
- Blackout blinds
- Coffee machine
- Personal bar
- Soundproof, openable French window
- 24-hour express laundry
- Alarm and docking station
- High-definition 40" LED television
- DVD player
- Electronic safe
- High speed WiFi access
- Wireless telephones
- iPod docking station
- Private bathroom offers hair dryer
- Overhead, multi pressure shower
- Handheld shower
- Weighing scales
Accommodation :
Price Per Person (5 Days Itinerary)
MAY-SEPT
$
1375
Double
$
2055
Single
OCT.-APRIL
$
1625
Double
$
2575
Single
Price Per Person (7 Days Itinerary)
MAY-SEPT
$
2055
Double
$
3075
Single
OCT.-APRIL
$
2415
Double
$
3855
Single
- Prices - Per Person in Sterling Per Tour and can be paid in US$ or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.
- Payment - Early Reservations advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces..Booking secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment.
- Children Policy - Children under the age of seven (7) are not allowed. Children must occupy a separate cabin which will be charged at the normal rate.
- Transportation - Transport for all tours included: domestic flights, trains, and air conditioned vehicles by road.Wi-Fi, Bottled water and ice box all included whilst travelling by road. All are new vehicles of the latest design and technology.
- Food and drinks - Nile Cruise Boats offer lunch on arrival and breakfast on your departure. On board, all meals are included along with certain drinks. Alcoholic drinks served at the bar and restaurants are at an additional cost
- Excursions - Included are the sites enroute including Luxor: Luxor and Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon,along the Nile to Aswan including Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples.In Aswan,High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
- Tour Guides - Are available to assist you with transfers to and from Airports, Hotels assisting at Airports with Visa, tickets, luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.
- Wheelchair Travellers - Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides are always ready and available.For Wheelchair adapted tours and packages in Egypt (Please click here).
