2012 Nile Cruise on Oberoi Zahra
Seven nights river cruise with optional Cairo stay
Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise 2012
The Oberoi Zahra continues the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ tradition of offering the highest standards of hospitality and is amongst the most spacious accommodation on the Nile. The mutedly elegant interior of the luxury cabins and luxury suites is complemented by expansive views of the river framed by large windows within the cabins and the en suite bathrooms. The Oberoi Zahra is the only boat on the Nile with a full-service spa.
It sails year-round on a seven-day itinerary from Luxor to Aswan (and vice versa), allowing guests the opportunity to leisurely discover five thousand years of Egyptian culture. All your tours are included, hosted by experts egyptologists.
Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise itinerary
Day 1 - Tuesday
Fly to Aswan via Cairo and embark the ship
7:30 p.m. Dinner. Overnight in Luxor
Day 2 - Wednesday
6:30 a.m. onwards Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Transfer to the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut’s tomb and Ramses "the Six". This is followed by a visit to The temple of Madinat Habu and on the way back stop at the Colossus of Memnon.
1:00 p.m. Sail to Quina
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 to 5:30 p.m. Spa Time
6:00 p.m. Travel to Dendara. Private visit to the Temple of Dendarah, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy.
7:30 p.m. Dinner on board. Overnight in Quina
Day 3 - Thursday
5:00 a.m. Sail to Luxor
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m. Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Noble’s tombs, Dier El Madina, the site of a very special workman’s village, whose craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Lastly, visit the Temple of Hatchepsut)
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Spa Time
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Visit of Luxor temple
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception with live music at the club lounge.
7:30 p.m. Dinner. Overnight in Luxor
Day 4 - Friday
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Sail to Edfu
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spa Time
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Spa Time
6:30 p.m. Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God.
7:30 p.m. Dinner. Overnight in Edfu
Day 5 - Saturday
6:00 a.m. Sail to Aswan
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Spa Time
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Visit the High Dam and Philae temple.
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Spa Time
7:30 p.m. Dinner. Overnight in Aswan
Day 6 - Sunday
7:00 a.m. Sail to Komombo
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Visit the temple of Komombo. One side is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris, also known as Horus, the Elder.
12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. Spa Time
11:30 a.m. Sail to Aswan
12:30 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Spa Time. Sound and light show at Philae Temple
7:30 p.m. Dinner. Overnight in Aswan
Day 7 - Monday
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast - Optional visit Abu Simbel (additional charge)
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spa Time
1:00 p.m. Lunch
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Spa Time
6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception with entertainment on the Mango Island
7:30 p.m. Dinner. Overnight in Aswan
Day 8 - Tuesday
7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Disembarkation. Transfer to the aiport and fly to London via Cairo
Fares include
- Return international flights
- Private transfers overseas in air-conditioned vehicle
- Full board accommodation onboard the Oberoi Zahra
- All sightseeing ashore as per itinerary
Prices per person
- Winter season - October to April from £3,379
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Summer season - May to September from £2,549
Optional extras
Why not add on a three-day pre-cruise stay at the Oberoi Mena House Hotel? We can offer a Garden Wing room with a view of the Pyramids on a bed and breakfast basis.
- Hotel price - winter season from £325pp, summer season from £299 pp
We can also offer private tours in Cairo to the pyramids, museums and bazaars.
Terms and conditions
All prices are per person based on two sharing and are subject to availability and possible change. Contact us for a specific quote on your chosen date.
To book, call 0845 643 6562
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX2012.
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