Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser
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About
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser offers an exclusive five-star deluxe cruising experience, combining elegant accommodations, world-class hospitality, fine dining, and personalized service while sailing through the timeless landscapes of the River Nile. Designed for travelers seeking a more intimate atmosphere, the cruiser features a limited number of beautifully appointed cabins and suites, ensuring exceptional comfort and privacy throughout every voyage.
Guests can relax in spacious accommodations overlooking the Nile, enjoy freshly prepared international cuisine served throughout the day, indulge in rejuvenating spa therapies, and join professionally guided excursions to Egypt's most celebrated archaeological treasures. Evenings on board are brought to life with traditional music, cultural performances, and the warm hospitality for which The Oberoi is renowned.
Accommodation
The cruiser features 28 spacious cabins and suites, each thoughtfully designed with elegant interiors, modern comforts, and uninterrupted views of the River Nile.
Luxury Cabins
Decorated in soothing natural tones with contemporary furnishings, the Luxury Cabins offer either a king-size bed or twin beds, a comfortable seating area, and a spacious ensuite bathroom featuring a rain shower with Nile views.
Cabin Features
- 26.4 square metres
- Uninterrupted River Nile views
- King-size bed or twin beds
- Picture-frame window
- Ensuite bathroom
- Sleeps up to two guests
- High-speed internet access
Luxury Two-Bedroom Suite
Ideal for families or small groups, this spacious suite includes two bedrooms, a comfortable living area, a dining space, and panoramic views across the River Nile.
Suite Features
- 92 square metres
- Two bedrooms
- Living room
- Dining area
- River Nile views
- Accommodates up to four guests
Luxury Suite
Designed for guests seeking the highest level of comfort, this elegant suite features a king-size bedroom, separate living room, private dining area, spacious bathroom with a standalone bathtub and rain shower, plus a private terrace complete with a heated whirlpool overlooking the Nile.
Suite Features
- 115 square metres
- King-size bed
- Private terrace
- Heated whirlpool
- Standalone bathtub
- Rain shower
- River Nile views
- Sleeps two guests
Dining
Dining aboard The Oberoi Zahra is a highlight of the journey. Guests enjoy freshly prepared international cuisine from a daily changing à la carte menu, carefully created by Oberoi's experienced chefs. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served beside panoramic Nile views, while special dietary requests and celebrations can be accommodated with advance notice.
Onboard Facilities
- Elegant restaurant serving international à la carte cuisine
- Poolside restaurant offering light meals and beverages
- Cocktail bar
- Club Lounge
- Library Lounge
- Temperature-controlled swimming pool
- Air-conditioned fitness centre
- The Oberoi Spa
- High-speed internet access
- Daily cultural entertainment
- Traditional music and dance performances
- Board games including backgammon, chess, Scrabble, and cards
- Personalized guided sightseeing excursions
- Restaurants & Lounges
The Restaurant
Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in an elegant setting filled with natural daylight and panoramic Nile views. In the evening, soft lighting creates an intimate atmosphere while a changing à la carte menu showcases freshly prepared international cuisine.
Poolside Restaurant
Located beneath a shaded canopy during the day, the Poolside Restaurant serves light meals and refreshing beverages. After sunset, it transforms into a romantic dining venue overlooking the Nile, complemented by an adjoining cocktail bar.
The Club Lounge
An inviting space to relax with afternoon tea, cocktails, or soft beverages while enjoying games such as chess, backgammon, Scrabble, and cards. Each cruise also features cocktail receptions accompanied by live music and traditional Nubian performances.
The Library Lounge
Comfortably furnished for quiet relaxation, the Library Lounge provides the perfect setting to read, unwind, or socialize while enjoying alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages served until midnight.
Wellness
The Oberoi Zahra Spa offers a peaceful retreat where guests can restore body and mind between sightseeing excursions. Expert therapists provide a wide range of holistic wellness treatments inspired by both Eastern and Western massage techniques, all within a tranquil setting overlooking the Nile. Access to the spa is exclusively reserved for guests staying on board.
Available wellness experiences include:
- Facial beauty treatments
- Therapeutic massage treatments
- Body scrubs
- Nourishing body wraps
- Signature Oberoi spa experiences lasting from 90 to 150 minutes, combining scrubs, massages, and body wraps with customizable treatments
Guests may also relax beside the temperature-controlled swimming pool located on the upper deck or maintain their fitness routine in the air-conditioned fitness centre, equipped with modern exercise machines featuring personal audiovisual screens and beautiful River Nile views.
Main Feature
Itinerary
Route Points
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4 Days / 3 Nights – Aswan to Luxor (Every Saturday)
Day 1 – Welcome to Aswan | High Dam & Philae Temple
Your unforgettable Nile journey begins in Aswan, where you'll board The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and receive a warm welcome before settling into your elegant accommodation. After embarkation and lunch on board, your first excursion introduces you to two of Aswan's most remarkable landmarks.
Start with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest engineering achievements. Built to control the annual flooding of the Nile, the dam also created the vast Lake Nasser, transforming life across southern Egypt.
Continue to the enchanting Philae Temple, beautifully situated on Agilkia Island and dedicated to the goddess Isis. Reached by boat, this magnificent temple is admired for its graceful architecture, beautifully preserved reliefs, and peaceful island setting.
Return to the cruiser to relax before enjoying evening cocktails accompanied by entertainment in the elegant Club Lounge. As the ship begins sailing toward Kom Ombo, savor a delightful dinner on board before spending the night docked in Kom Ombo.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – Kom Ombo & Edfu | Sailing the Timeless Nile
Begin the day with breakfast while enjoying the peaceful scenery of the Nile before arriving at one of Egypt's most distinctive temples.
Your morning visit takes you to the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, a perfectly symmetrical sanctuary dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore its fascinating halls, beautifully carved reliefs, and unique architectural design before returning to the cruiser.
As the journey continues toward Edfu, enjoy lunch on board while watching the ever-changing landscapes of the Nile pass by.
Upon arrival, visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples of ancient Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, this impressive monument features towering pylons, spacious courtyards, and remarkably preserved inscriptions that reveal the religious traditions of the Ptolemaic period.
After your tour, return to the cruiser and continue sailing toward Esna. Dinner is served on board before another peaceful overnight stay in Esna.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Luxor | Ancient Thebes Comes to Life
During the early morning, the cruiser sails onward to Luxor, where an unforgettable day of exploration awaits.
After breakfast, discover the treasures of Luxor's legendary West Bank. Your first stop is the world-famous Valley of the Kings, where generations of pharaohs were laid to rest inside richly decorated royal tombs hidden beneath the Theban mountains.
Continue to the magnificent Temple of Habu, one of Luxor's finest yet often overlooked monuments. Built by Ramses III, the temple is celebrated for its impressive military reliefs, towering gateways, and remarkably preserved walls.
Before returning to the cruiser, pause at the impressive Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood guard over the Theban Necropolis for more than three millennia.
Return on board for lunch before heading out once more to explore Luxor's magnificent East Bank.
Visit the spectacular Luxor Temple, a masterpiece originally built by Amenhotep III and later expanded by Ramses II. Then continue to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever constructed in ancient Egypt, where towering columns, sacred lakes, colossal statues, and monumental gateways reveal more than a thousand years of history.
After a memorable day, return to the cruiser for dinner and your final overnight stay in Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Farewell Luxor
Enjoy one final breakfast on board while taking in the tranquil views of the River Nile.
After breakfast, it's time to disembark, bringing your elegant voyage aboard The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise to a close. Leave with unforgettable memories of ancient temples, timeless landscapes, exceptional hospitality, and one of the most refined Nile cruise experiences in Egypt.
Meals Included: Breakfast
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5 Days / 4 Nights – Luxor to Aswan (Every Tuesday)
Day 1 – Welcome to Luxor | Karnak & Luxor Temples
Your deluxe Nile adventure begins in the historic city of Luxor, where you'll board The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise before lunch and settle into your elegant accommodation. Once you've had time to relax, your first afternoon is dedicated to exploring two of Egypt's most celebrated temples.
Begin at the magnificent Luxor Temple, an architectural masterpiece that served as the setting for ancient religious festivals and royal ceremonies. Admire its impressive statues, grand colonnades, and remarkable history before continuing to the extraordinary Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious complex ever built. Wander among colossal columns, towering obelisks, sacred lakes, and monumental gateways that reveal centuries of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Return to the cruise to enjoy afternoon tea at the Club Lounge, followed by cocktails accompanied by onboard entertainment in the Club Lounge or on the Sun Deck while sailing through Luxor. End your first day with a delicious dinner on board before spending the night in Luxor.
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 – Luxor West Bank | Royal Tombs & Ancient Villages
Following breakfast, set out to discover the legendary monuments of Luxor's West Bank, where Egypt's most powerful rulers prepared for eternity.
Your first stop is the iconic Valley of the Kings, home to magnificent royal tombs hidden beneath the Theban cliffs. Continue to Deir el-Madina, the remarkably preserved village where the skilled craftsmen who built the royal tombs once lived and worked, offering a fascinating glimpse into everyday life during the New Kingdom.
Next, pause at the towering Colossi of Memnon, the two monumental statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood watch over the Theban Necropolis for thousands of years.
Your morning concludes at the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut, dramatically built into the limestone cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. Its elegant terraces and beautifully preserved reliefs celebrate the achievements of one of Egypt's greatest female pharaohs.
Return to the cruiser and begin sailing toward Esna while enjoying lunch on board. Later, unwind with afternoon tea served in the Club Lounge or on the Sun Deck before dinner. Overnight on board in Esna.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 – Edfu & Kom Ombo | Along the River Nile
As the cruiser continues south, wake up to the peaceful scenery of the Nile before enjoying breakfast on board.
Upon arrival in Edfu, visit the impressive Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon god, this magnificent sanctuary is renowned for its monumental entrance, beautifully preserved reliefs, and remarkable architectural condition.
Return to the cruiser and continue sailing toward Kom Ombo while enjoying lunch on board.
Later in the afternoon, explore the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, a unique double temple shared by Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Its perfectly symmetrical layout, detailed carvings, and distinctive religious significance make it one of the Nile's most remarkable archaeological sites.
After your visit, return to the cruiser for dinner before spending the night in Kom Ombo.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 – Discover Aswan | High Dam, Philae Temple & Botanical Garden
Today your cruise arrives in the beautiful city of Aswan, where ancient history meets breathtaking Nile scenery.
Following breakfast, visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, one of Egypt's greatest modern engineering achievements, before continuing to the enchanting Philae Temple. Located on Agilkia Island and dedicated to the goddess Isis, this elegant temple is admired for its graceful architecture and tranquil setting on the River Nile.
Return to the cruiser for lunch before continuing your afternoon with a visit to the peaceful Botanical Garden, a lush island retreat filled with exotic plants and beautiful riverside scenery.
Later, relax with afternoon tea at the Club Lounge or on the Sun Deck while taking in the final views of the Nile.
In the evening, enjoy a memorable Nubian Show followed by dinner on board, celebrating the vibrant traditions and culture of southern Egypt. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 – Farewell Aswan
Enjoy your final breakfast aboard The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise while reflecting on the unforgettable experiences of your journey through the heart of ancient Egypt.
After breakfast, disembark in Aswan, bringing your elegant Nile cruise to a close with lasting memories of remarkable temples, timeless landscapes, refined hospitality, and exceptional onboard comfort.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Why book with Journey To Egypt?
Why you’ll love this…
- Experience one of the most exclusive five-star deluxe Nile cruises with only 28 elegant cabins and suites.
- Enjoy spacious accommodations featuring uninterrupted views of the River Nile.
- Choose from luxury cabins, two-bedroom family suites, or an exceptional terrace suite with a private heated whirlpool.
- Dine on freshly prepared international cuisine with a daily changing à la carte menu.
- Relax in multiple elegant lounges, including the Club Lounge and Library Lounge.
- Rejuvenate at The Oberoi Spa with personalized wellness therapies inspired by Eastern and Western traditions.
- Swim in the temperature-controlled pool or work out in the panoramic fitness centre.
- Experience traditional Egyptian entertainment, live music, and authentic Nubian performances on board.
- Explore Egypt's most iconic archaeological sites through professionally guided excursions.
- Sail the Nile in an intimate atmosphere with the renowned hospitality and personalized service of The Oberoi.
Included
- 3 or 4 nights' accommodation aboard the Nile Cruise on a Full Board basis.
- Meet and assist service upon arrival and departure.
- Assistance from our team throughout your stay and during all scheduled excursions.
- Private transfers in a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- Private Nile Cruise sightseeing tours as outlined in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sightseeing attractions included in the itinerary between Luxor and Aswan.
- English-speaking tour guide during all cruise excursions (maximum group size: 8 guests).
- Complimentary one bottle of mineral water per person, per day.
- All transfers by air-conditioned vehicles with qualified drivers.
- All service charges and applicable taxes.
- Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from/to Luxor or Aswan Airport, the railway station, or any hotel located on the East Bank of Luxor or Aswan.
Please Note: Complimentary pick-up and drop-off services are available only for locations on the East Bank of Luxor and Aswan. They do not include the West Bank,. For guests staying on the West Bank, pick-up and drop-off will be arranged from a designated meeting point on the East Bank.
Excluded
- Additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses such as laundry and similar services.
- Gratuities for the tour guide, driver, cruise staff, or other service providers.
- Optional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
3 Nights 4 Days
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| Package Type | May-Aug | Sep-Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Double | $1,235 | $2,245 |
| Single | $1,860 | $3,360 |
4 Nights 5 Days
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| Package Type | May-Aug | Sep-Apr |
|---|---|---|
| Double | $1,645 | $2,995 |
| Single | $2,480 | $4,480 |
Location & Meeting Point
Meeting point: Luxor/Aswan Airport (or any other location, including the train station or your hotel)
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