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Step aboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and explore the timeless wonders of ancient Egypt in unparalleled comfort and sophistication. Designed for discerning travelers, this luxury cruise blends five-star amenities with expertly guided tours of Egypt’s most iconic sites between Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy spacious cabins with panoramic views, fine dining experiences, rejuvenating spa treatments, and attentive personalized service. Whether you're visiting Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, or the Valley of the Kings, every moment on the Oberoi Zahra is crafted to offer a deeper connection to Egypt's history—with all the indulgence of a world-class resort.
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
- Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- Accommodation on board The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise on full board basis
- All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing nile cruise group
- Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
- English-speaking tour guide during your excursions
- All service charges and taxes
- Any extras and personal spending
- Tipping
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan
- Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be met and transferred to your luxurious Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise.
- 12:00 p.m. – Embarkation
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 2:30 p.m. – Visit the stunning Philae Temple
- 7:00 p.m. – Welcome drinks with Nubian folklore entertainment
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple
Day 2: Kom Ombo & Edfu
- 5:00 a.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo
- 7:00–8:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 8:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo
- 9:30 a.m. – Continue sailing to Edfu
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 2:30 p.m. – Explore the Temple of Edfu
- 4:30 p.m. – Sail to Esna
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Edfu
Day 3: Luxor West & East Bank
- 4:00 a.m. – Sail to Luxor
- 7:00–9:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 9:00 a.m. – Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Deir El-Medina, Medinet Habu, and Colossi of Memnon
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 5:30 p.m. – Visit the beautifully lit Luxor Temple
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Deir El-Medina, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple
Day 4: Karnak & Departure
- 7:00–8:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 8:00 a.m. – Disembark and visit the Karnak Temple
- After the tour, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Visits: Karnak Temple
Note: Itinerary may be modified due to navigation or operational factors, but all scheduled visits will be included.
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor
- Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise.
- 12:00 p.m. – Embarkation
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m. – Explore the majestic Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- 5:00 p.m. – Afternoon tea at the club lounge
- 7:00 p.m. – Welcome drinks accompanied by live music entertainment at the club lounge
- 8:00 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple
Day 2: Luxor West Bank & Sailing to Esna
- 6:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 7:00 a.m. – Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Deir El-Medina, Medinet Habu, and Colossi of Memnon
- 12:00 p.m. – Sail to Esna
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 5:00 p.m. – Tea at the club lounge
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Deir El-Medina, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon
Day 3: Edfu & Kom Ombo
- 5:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu
- 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 10:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu
- 12:00 p.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 5:00 p.m. – Tea at the club lounge
- 6:30 p.m. – Explore the twin Temple of Kom Ombo
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo
Day 4: Sailing to Aswan
- 4:00 a.m. – Sail to Aswan
- 7:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 9:00 a.m. – Visit the beautiful Philae Temple
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 3:30 p.m. – Visit the Botanical Garden by felucca
- 5:00 p.m. – Afternoon tea at the club lounge
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple, Botanical Garden
Day 5: Disembarkation
- 7:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 8:00 a.m. – Disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure
Meals: Breakfast
Note: The itinerary is subject to minor changes based on navigation or operational factors; however, all planned site visits will be carried out.
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor
- Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative, then transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise to begin your journey.
- 12:00 p.m. – Embarkation
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m. – Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum
Day 2: Luxor Sightseeing & Sailing to Quina
- 6:00 a.m. onwards – Breakfast on board
- 7:00 a.m. – Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Continue to the Temple of Madinat Habu, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon on your return.
- 10:30 a.m. – Sail to Quina
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Dendarah, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love, and Joy
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Quina
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Madinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Dendarah
Day 3: Return to Luxor & Sightseeing
- 3:00 a.m. – Sail back to Luxor
- 8:00–9:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 10:30 a.m. – Discover the treasures of Luxor’s West Bank, beginning with the Valley of the Nobles. Continue to Deir El-Medina. Conclude your visit at the majestic Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece dedicated to one of Egypt’s most powerful female pharaohs.
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 4:30–6:00 p.m. – Visit Luxor Temple
- 7:00–8:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception with live music at the club lounge
- 8:00 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Nobles, Deir El Madina, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple
Day 4: Sail to Edfu
- 4:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu
- 8:30–9:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 3:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Edfu
Day 5: Sail to Aswan
- 4:00 a.m. – Sail to Aswan
- 8:30–9:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch
- 2:30 p.m. – Visit the beautiful Philae Temple
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple
Day 6: Kom Ombo & Aswan Highlights
- 6:30 a.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo
- 8:00–9:30 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 9:30–11:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods. One half honors Sobek, the Crocodile God of fertility and creation, while the other is devoted to Haroeris (Horus the Elder), the Falcon God of protection and healing.
- 11:00 a.m. – Sail back to Aswan
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m. – Visit the Botanical Garden by felucca
- 5:00–7:00 p.m. – Spa time
- After sunset – Attend the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Kom Ombo, Botanical Garden, Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
Day 7: Optional Abu Simbel Tour & Relaxation
- 8:00–9:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel
- 1:00 p.m. – Lunch on board
- 2:00–5:00 p.m. – Spa time
- 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
- 7:30 p.m. – Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Optional visit to Abu Simbel
Day 8: Departure from Aswan
- 7:00–9:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
- 8:00 a.m. – Disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure
Meals: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival at Aswan
- Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise to begin your journey.
- 12:00 p.m.: Embarkation
- 12:30 p.m.: Lunch on board
- 2:30 p.m.: Visit Philae Temple
- 7:30 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Philae Temple
Day 2: Sound and Light Show & Optional Abu Simbel Tour
- 8:00–9:30 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel
- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on board
- After sunset: Enjoy the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
- 7:30 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Abu Simbel (optional), Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
Day 3: Sail to Kom Ombo & Return to Aswan
- 6:30 a.m.: Sail to Kom Ombo
- 8:00–9:30 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- 9:30 a.m.: Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo (one side dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God, and the other to Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder)
- 11:00 a.m.: Sail back to Aswan
- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m.: Visit the Botanical Garden by felucca
- 7:00 p.m.: Cocktail reception with live entertainment
- 7:30 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Kom Ombo, Botanical Garden
Day 4: Sail to Edfu
- 7:00 a.m.: Sail to Edfu
- 8:00–9:30 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m.: Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple dedicated to Horus the Falcon God
- 7:30 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Temple of Edfu
Day 5: Sail to Luxor
- 6:00 a.m.: Sail to Luxor
- 8:00–9:00 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- 12:30 p.m.: Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m.: Visit Karnak Temple and the Luxor Museum
- 7:30 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum
Day 6: Luxor West Bank & Sail to Quina
- 6:00–7:00 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- 7:00 a.m.: Transfer to the West Bank to explore ancient Thebes: visit the Valley of the Kings (including the tombs of King Tut and Ramses VI), then the Temple of Madinat Habu, and finally stop at the Colossi of Memnon
- 10:30 a.m.: Sail to Quina
- 12:30 p.m.: Lunch on board
- 3:00 p.m.: Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love, and Joy
- 7:30 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Quina
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Madinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Dendara
Day 7: Return to Luxor & More Sightseeing
- 3:00 a.m.: Sail back to Luxor
- 8:00–9:30 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- 10:30 a.m.: Explore the West Bank, including the Noble Tombs, Deir El Madina (the ancient workmen’s village), and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
- 1:00 p.m.: Lunch on board
- 4:30–6:00 p.m.: Visit Luxor Temple
- 7:00–8:00 p.m.: Enjoy a farewell reception with live music at the club lounge
- 8:00 p.m.: Dinner on board
- Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visits: Noble Tombs, Deir El Madina, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple
Day 8: Final Departure
- 7:00–8:00 a.m.: Breakfast on board
- 8:00 a.m.: Disembark and transfer to Luxor Airport for your final departure
Meals: Breakfast
Note: The itinerary is subject to minor changes based on navigation or operational factors; however, all planned site visits will be carried out.
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- 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. Current prices are valid until September 30, 2025, excluding Easter and Christmas Holidays.
- Payment - Early Reservations are advised to avoid disappointment in securing your spaces. Booking is secured upon receipt of a 25% deposit. During the Christmas holidays, packages require a deposit of 50%. forming part of your final payment.
- Transportation - Transport for all Nile Cruise Tours included air-conditioned vehicles. Wi-Fi, Bottled water, and an icebox are all included onboard whilst traveling 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. Onboard, 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 en route 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 visas, tickets, and luggage. All tours of the sites in Egypt include the constant guidance of a highly qualified Egyptologist Tour Guide.
- Traveling with Children - Children delight in touring the Pyramids, Temples, and Tombs in Egypt as often it is part of their school study programme. Memphis Tours offers packages to suit all ages with excellent combined multi-location destinations such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Nile Cruise, and the Red Sea Resorts.
- Wheelchair Travellers - Specially adapted Nile Cruise boat MS Amarco 1 has all amenities for wheelchairs and special assistance for customers on the boat and disembarking for tours. Assistance from the Boat Crew and Tour Guides is always ready and available.
