Itineraries
04 Days - 03 Nights – Aswan to Luxor
Day 1: Embarkation in Aswan and Sailing
- 12:30 PM: Meet the crew, embark, and enjoy the lunch.
- 2:15 PM: Visit the Aswan High Dam and the beautiful Philae temple.
- 07:00 PM: Cocktails serving with entertainment at the Club Lounge on the Deck
- 07:30 PM: Sail towards the Kom Ombo
- 07:30 PM: Dinner and overnight at the Kom Ombo.
Day 2: Visit to the temples—Kom Ombo and Edfu
- 07:00 AM: Savor the first meal of the day, breakfast onboard.
- 09:00 AM: Visit the dual temple of Kom Ombo.
- 11:00 AM: Then start sailing towards the Edfu.
- 12:30 PM: Have lunch onboard at a luxurious lunch.
- 03:00 PM: Visit to the temple of hours in Edfu.
- 05:00 PM: sails towards the Esna and crosses the Esna Lock.
- 07:00 PM: Dinner on board and overnight at Esna.
Day 3: Explore the ancient Thebes, Luxor
- 02:00 AM: Sail towards the Luxor
- 06:00 AM: Have breakfast on board
- 07:00 AM: Start exploring the Luxor from the west bank. Visit the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon.
- 12:30 PM: Enjoy the lunch onboard.
- 03:00 PM: Visit the east bank, the Luxor Temple, and the Karnak Temple complex.
- 07:00 PM: Return to the Nile cruise, have dinner, and overnight at Luxor.
Day 4: End of the Journey
- 07:00 AM: Enjoy the Breakfast on Board
- 08:00 AM: Pack your essentials, disembark, and get transfer services to the hotel or the airport for return.
Cruise Facilities
The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruise: Facilities and Onboard Experience
The Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise offers you a luxury travel experience on the River Nile in Egypt, as it combines comfortable accommodation, fine dining, wellness facilities, and personalized hospitality. With River Nile views from its cabins and public spaces, the cruise allows guests to enjoy a relaxing stay while travelling through Egypt’s historic wonders that narrate the stories of the great pharaohs.
Cruise Facilities
- 27 luxury cabins and suites.
- Luxurious bathrooms.
- High-speed Internet.
- King or twin beds in luxury cabins.
- Glass-panelled rain showers.
- Private terraces in luxury suites.
- Sun loungers.
- Main restaurant.
- Freshly prepared international cuisine.
- Daily changing à la carte menu.
- Poolside dining.
- Light meals and beverages.
- Cocktail bar.
- Library Lounge.
- Cigar Lounge.
- Private heated outdoor whirlpools in luxury suites.
- Fitness center.
- Exercise machines with personal audiovisual screens.
- Morning newspaper.
- Airport transfers.
- Laundry (on request, chargeable).
- Spa (on request, chargeable).
- Mini bar (on request, chargeable).
Accommodation Facilities
The Oberoi Zahra features a limited number of luxury cabins and suites, designed for guests who value comfort and privacy, as it has 27 luxury cabins and suites with River Nile views, luxurious bathrooms, and high-speed Internet.
Luxury Cabins: They cover 284 square feet (26.4 square meters) and offer king or twin beds, that allows the guests to enjoy the views of the Nile even from the glass-panelled rain shower in their bathroom.
Luxury Suites: it covers 538 square feet (50 square metres) and features a king-size bed, a private terrace, sun loungers, and a heated outdoor whirlpool.
Fine Dining on Board
The Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise restaurant serves freshly prepared international cuisine, as the menu changes daily, giving guests different food options during their stay. The restaurant has large windows that allow guests to enjoy natural light and views of the River Nile, where they can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a comfortable dining environment. It also offers the unique poolside dining, where guests can enjoy light meals and beverages alongside Nile views while spending time at the decks.
Club Lounge and Evening Entertainment
The Club Lounge is a comfortable place for guests to relax and spend time with fellow travelers while sailing on the Oberoi Zahra; here you can be served with high tea, alcoholic beverages, and soft drinks. The lounge hosts cocktail receptions with live music, and also, a traditional Nubian performance is included during cruising between Aswan and Luxor. These facilities allow guests to enjoy cultural entertainment and social experiences while staying on board.
Spa and Wellness Facilities
The Oberoi Spa offers personalized wellness treatments for guests, as its therapies draw on Eastern and Western massage techniques. The spa is designed to support relaxation, skin revitalization, and overall well-being. So, the guests can enjoy treatments complemented by views of the River Nile. With all this other recreation activities, it includes a temperature-controlled swimming pool and an air-conditioned workout space.
The Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruise Route Map
Here is the list of places that you will be exploring during your sailing journey over the Nile:
- Aswan
- Kom Ombo
- Edfu
- Luxor
- Quina
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Reviews
It’s rated 5.0 on TripAdvisor, which is a major reason why it is famous and is considered by a number of travelers and also recommended by the tourists, so if you need any assistance in booking or want to request the itinerary, you can contact our Nile Cruisen experts to ensure a relaxing and luxurious travel with the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.
