General Impression

This deluxe Nile cruise boat is the ideal way to see the fascinating sights of the Nile and discover five thousand years of Egyptian culture. The Oberoi Zahra Nile offers excellent standards of accommodation and hospitality, personalised service, fine cuisine and facilities to give an unique cruising experience. Cabins are provided with elegant furniture and ensuite bathrooms. You can also enjoy the spa and wellness centre which includes four massage suites.

Accommodation

There are 25 Luxury cabins and 2 amazing Luxury suites.

Cabins

All cabins have large windows and ensuite bathrooms.

They are also provided with

- LCD TV
- multi disc player
- tea and coffee making facilities
- mini bar
- complimentary wireless internet access
- hairdryer
- safe
- telephone with voicemail

Luxury suites

Luxury suites additionally offer a separate living room, private sun deck and open air jacuzzi.

Facilities And Amenities

There is a swimming pool and four massage suites onboard.

Other features onboard include:

- Library and cigar lounge
- Gymnasium
- Theatre
- Library and Cigar Lounge
- Internet / games room
- Laundry
- Boutique
- Medical service on call
- Egyptologist
- Own Small luxury coaches for sightseeing
- Private docking areas

Dining

The Oberoi Zahra is sold on a full board basis, which includes meals but excludes alcoholic & speciality beverages.

This cruise offers the finest international cuisine a la carte services, with new menus on a daily basis.

Itinerary

It sails on 8 Days and 7 Nights itineraries from:
- ASWAN to LUXOR
- LUXOR to ASWAN

ASWAN to LUXOR

Day 1 - Tuesday         

12:00: Embarkation

12:30: Lunch

14:30: Visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Aswan   

 

Day 2 – Wednesday

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast; Optional visit to Abu Simbel

9:00 to 1:00: Spa Time

13:00: Lunch

After Sunset: Sound and light show at the Philae Temple

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 3 – Thursday

09:30: Visit the twin temple of Komombo. 

11:00: Sail back to Aswan

11:30 to 13:00: Spa Time

12:30: Lunch

15:00: Visit to Botanical Garden by felucca

17:00 to 19:00: Spa Time

19:00: Cocktail reception with entertainment

19:30:Dinner

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 4 – Friday

9:00: Sail to Edfu

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

9:00 to 1:00:Spa Time

13:00: Lunch

14:00 to 18:00:Spa Time

17:30: Visit the Temple of Edfu

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Edfu

 

Day 5 – Saturday

6:00: Sail to Luxor

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

9:00 to 14:00: Spa Time

12:30: Lunch

14:00: Visit Karnak temple and Luxor Museum

17:00 to 19:00: Spa Time

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 6 – Sunday

6:30: Breakfast

7:00: Visit Valley of the Kings, the temple of Madinat Habu and the Colossus of Memnon.

11:00: Sail to Quina

12:30: Lunch

14:00 to 17:30: Spa Time

15:30: Visit to the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Quina

 

Day 7 – Monday

5:00: Sail to Luxor

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

10:30: Visit the West Bank

13:00: Lunch

14:00 to 16:00: Spa Time

16:30 to 18:00: Visit Luxor Temple

18:30 to 19:30: Farewell Reception with live music at the club lounge

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Luxor

Day 8 – Tuesday

7:00 to 9:00: Breakfast

8:00:Disembarkation
 

LUXOR to ASWAN

Day 1 – Tuesday

12:00: Embarkation

12:30: Lunch

14:00: Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor museum

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 2 – Wednesday

6:30: Breakfast

7:00: Visit Valley of the Kings, the temple of Madinat Habu and the Colossus of Memnon

11:00: Sail to Quina

13:00: Lunch

14:00 to 17:30: Spa Time

17:30: Visit to the Temple of Dendarah, dedicated to Hathor

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Quina

 

Day 3 – Thursday

5:00: Sail to Luxor

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

10:30: Visit the West Bank

13:00: Lunch

14:00 to 16:00: Spa Time

16:30 to 18:00: Visit of Luxor temple

18:30 to 19:30: Cocktail Reception with live music at the club lounge

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Luxor

 

Day 4 – Friday

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

9:00: Sail to Edfu

9:00 to 13:00: Spa Time

13:00: Lunch

14:00 to 18:00: Spa Time

17:30: Visit the Temple of Edfu

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Edfu

 

Day 5 – Saturday

6:00:Sail to Aswan

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

9:00 to 14:00: Spa Time

12:30: Lunch

14:30: Visit the High Dam and Philae temple

18:00 to 20:00: Spa Time

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 6 – Sunday

7:00: Sail to Komombo

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast

9:30 to 11:00: Visit the temple of Komombo

11:00: Sail to Aswan

12:00  to 15:00: Spa Time

12:30: Lunch

15:00: Visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca

17:00 to 19:00: Spa Time: Sound and light show at Philae Temple

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 7 – Monday

7:00 to 10:00: Breakfast; Optional visit Abu Simbel

9:00  to 1:00: Spa Time

13:00: Lunch

14:00 to 17:00: Spa Time

19:00: Cocktail reception with entertainment

19:30: Dinner

Overnight in Aswan

 

Day 8 – Tuesday

7:00 to 8:00: Breakfast

8:00: Disembarkation