Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise

Schedule
Schedule
4/8 Days Aswan/ Luxor
5/8 Days Luxor/ Aswan
Duration
Countries
1 Country
5 Cities
Type
Type
Group Tour
12 Persons
Run
Run:
Selected Departures

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.

Included and Excluded
  • 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
Itinerary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 7:00–9:00 a.m. – Breakfast on board
  • 8:00 a.m. – Disembarkation and transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure


Meals: Breakfast

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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Our Travelers Testimonials

See how we’ve made every journey exceptional — straight from those who’ve traveled with us.

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What a memorable journey through Egypt! Everything was well organised — especially the domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan back to Cairo. The mix of historical exploration and relaxed cruising along the Nile River was just right. Seeing the Temple of Philae and rural views along the river made the cruise truly special. Our guid

Ethan Murphy

Smooth Travel and Amazing Ancient Sites

This 5-day tour was the ideal way to see Cairo and Luxor without feeling rushed. From the moment we were greeted at the airport, everything ran smoothly — transfers, flights, and hotel check-ins were flawless. The expert Egyptologist guides made the history come alive at the Pyramids, Sphinx and in the Valley of the Kings. I especially loved exploring Karnak Temple and hearing stories abo

Sarah Thompson

Perfect Introduction to Egypt’s Ancient Wonders

Our family loved this tour! The itinerary was packed with Egypt’s must-see sites, yet it never felt too tiring. The hot air balloon ride over Luxor was a real highlight — breathtaking views and unforgettable. The guides were professional, knowledgeable and made every stop fascinating for adults and kids alike. The included meals were delicious, and accommodation was comfortable thro

Emma Carter

Amazing Highlights With Excellent Guides

What impressed me most was how seamless everything was — especially the domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor and back. The tour logistics were handled expertly, and our guide ensured we got the most out of every site. The Nile cruise portion felt magical, and the attention to detail in every activity was excellent. If you want a well-organised, stress-free Egypt experience from the UK, thi

Natalie Singh

Smooth, Enjoyable and Good Value

Our tour was well organised from start to finish. The drive out to Bahariya Oasis gave us a real sense of Egypt’s landscape beyond the cities. Visiting the Golden Mummies tombs and the English House was fascinating, and the Black Desert’s volcanic hills were impressive. The White Desert was truly spectacular at sunset. The accommodation varied but was comfortable, and meals were goo

Jennifer Lewis

Perfect Blend of Culture and Desert Magic

This trip balanced iconic sites with authentic desert adventures. The Pyramids and GEM were amazing, but the desert journey from Bahariya to the White Desert was the highlight for us. It felt off-the-beaten-path yet safe and well-supported. Our guides were friendly and professional, always ensuring we were comfortable. The camping experience in the White Desert was unique and something we&rsquo

Oliver Hughes

Memphis Tours Did a Fantastic Job

This tour exceeded all my expectations! From the moment we landed in Cairo, everything was seamless — meet-and-greet service, helpful guides, and smooth transfers. The Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza were breathtaking, and lunch at a local restaurant was delicious. Flying to Luxor and boarding the Nile cruise was a highlight — the temples and tombs at Karn

Olivia Bennett

A Perfect Blend of History and Leisure

Our trip to Egypt was truly special. While every ancient site was breathtaking, the most memorable moment came during our Nile cruise. Our guide, Ahmed, saw our genuine curiosity about local life. He arranged for us to take a small boat to a remote village, where we shared mint tea with a local family. Sitting on their rooftop, we watched the sunset over the river and listened to their stories,

Brenda Felicia

The True Heart of Egypt

If you’re thinking about visiting Egypt for the first time, this package was perfect. It covers the iconic highlights — Giza Pyramids, Luxor, and plenty more — all while keeping things smooth and stress-free. The guides were great with our questions and made sure we were comfortable. The nights on the Nile cruise ship were lovely, and I apprec

Lily Chen

Amazing for First-Time Egypt Visitors

This was one of the most memorable trips I’ve taken. The itinerary covered so much — from the Pyramids to remote desert landscapes. The overnight camp in the White Desert was definitely a highlight, and the food during the tour was better than expected. Transportation was smooth, and the guide was excellent at keeping us on schedule while still enjoying each stop. Highly recommended

Liam Thompson

Great Value for an Adventure Tour