| Duration |
4 Days / 5 Days |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan |
| Tour Type |
Full Board + Sightseeing |
| Cruise Schedule |
Every Tuesday From Luxor & Saturday From Aswan |
About! Experience Egypt in style aboard the Oberoi Zahra luxury Nile cruise, where refined elegance meets contemporary comfort. Belonging to the distinguished Oberoi Nile Cruises fleet, it’s designed for travelers who value privacy and personalized service. This floating boutique boasts 5 decks, featuring 28 beautifully designed accommodations, including 26 luxury cabins and 2 exclusive suites. Luxury cabins span about (26.4 m²), furnished with king or twin beds and panoramic windows that frame dramatic river views, even from the rain-shower area. The Luxury Suite (115 m²) offers a refined sanctuary of comfort and sophistication, with a private terrace, outdoor whirlpool, living and dining area, and a luxurious bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and rain shower, while the Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite (92 m²), perfect for families or couples. Onboard, you’ll enjoy a poolside dining area, spa, and fitness center, and calm public spaces including lounges, a library, and a club lounge.
Highlights: The Oberoi Zahra offers an extraordinary journey along the timeless Nile, offering 3-, 4-, and 7-night cruises. Each itinerary follows the classic Luxor and Aswan Nile River cruise route, visiting Egypt’s most iconic sites such as the Philae Temple, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo, and the Aswan High Dam. Evenings come alive with live music and cultural performances in the club lounge or library. With private docking facilities, guests enjoy smooth and direct access to Luxor and Aswan’s ancient treasures. Tripidays will manage every detail of your booking, transfers, and guided excursions to ensure your journey becomes a smooth, worry-free, and perfectly tailored journey through Egypt’s timeless wonders.
Upon arrival in Aswan, Tripidays' representative will meet you and transfer you to step aboard the Oberoi Zahra luxury Nile cruise and settle into your spacious, stylish cabin featuring panoramic Nile views and modern comforts
Savor your first gourmet meal onboard as you take in the tranquil beauty of the Nile.
Visit the monumental Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960s to control the Nile’s flooding and generate hydroelectric power—an engineering marvel that transformed Egypt’s modern era.
Step into an ancient quarry to see the Unfinished Obelisk, Egypt’s largest known obelisk, offering fascinating insight into the stone-carving techniques of the pharaohs.
Explore the enchanting Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Moved to Agilkia Island to escape flooding, it remains one of the most romantic and beautifully preserved temples in Egypt.
Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as the cruise anchors in the heart of Aswan.
Enjoy a peaceful night in your luxury cabin to be ready for another day of adventures.
Early arrival? Check-in begins at noon, ensuring a stress-free start to your adventure.
Start your day with a delightful breakfast served with serene Nile views.
Visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two deities—Sobek (the crocodile god), and Horus (the falcon god). Its twin design symbolizes harmony between opposing forces in ancient mythology.
Relax on deck and admire the changing scenery as your cruise sails gracefully northward to Edfu
Enjoy a sumptuous lunch prepared by expert chefs while surrounded by the serene beauty of the Nile.
Explore the majestic Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. Its towering pylons and vivid reliefs reveal stories of divine battles and pharaonic rituals.
Return onboard for a fine dining experience highlighting local and international cuisine.
Unwind in your luxurious cabin and spend a peaceful night onboard as the ship docks in Edfu.
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast as you sail toward the ancient capital of Thebes (Luxor).
Step into history at the Valley of the Kings, home to the richly decorated tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs, including Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
Visit the stunning Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a masterpiece of symmetry and design that honors Egypt’s first female pharaoh.
Stand before the colossal twin statues of Amenhotep III, which have guarded the Theban necropolis for over 3,000 years.
Enjoy both lunch and dinner onboard, watching life unfold along the riverbanks — moments like these are what make Nile River cruises in Egypt truly special.
Relax in luxury aboard your cruise ship in Luxor after a day of exploring, preparing for more adventures ahead.
Relish a leisurely breakfast as your unforgettable Nile journey nears its end.
Explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex, the spiritual heart of ancient Thebes. Walk through its vast Hypostyle Hall, adorned with towering columns and hieroglyphs.
End your cruise journey with a visit to the graceful Luxor Temple, a sanctuary dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship, illuminated beautifully at sunset.
Slight adjustments to the itinerary may be made to ensure the most memorable experience.
Arrive in Luxor, where Tripidays representative will escort you in comfort to your luxurious floating hotel, Oberoi Zahra. Settle into your elegant cabin from 12:00 PM, complete with modern amenities and sweeping Nile views.
Enjoy your first lunch onboard.
Discover the awe-inspiring Karnak Temples, the largest religious complex ever built, devoted to Amun-Ra. Its vast courtyards, sacred lake, and monumental columns are testaments to over 2,000 years of construction.
Continue to the nearby Luxor Temple, where pharaohs were crowned and divine rituals took place. Its Avenue of Sphinxes once connected it to Karnak, symbolizing the eternal link between gods and kings.
Savor an elegant dinner onboard and relax in your cabin as the Nile glimmers under the moonlight.
Enjoy a rich breakfast onboard as you set out for Luxor’s legendary West Bank.
Explore the royal necropolis of the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs lie hidden beneath the desert hills, decorated with intricate scenes from the Book of the Dead.
Visit the elegant Temple of Hatshepsut, a stunning three-tiered monument that reflects the queen’s ambition and devotion to the god Amun.
Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, twin statues of Amenhotep III that have stood watch for over 3,400 years, once guarding the entrance to his grand mortuary temple.
Return to the ship for a freshly prepared lunch as the vessel begins sailing toward Edfu.
End your day with a delightful dinner onboard and rest in the serene ambiance of the Nile.
Begin your day with breakfast as your cruise continues along the tranquil Nile.
Visit the impressive Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved sanctuaries. Built during the Ptolemaic era, it vividly depicts the divine struggle between Horus and his uncle Seth.
Relish a gourmet lunch onboard as you sail toward Kom Ombo.
Explore the dual Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to both Sobek, god of fertility and crocodiles, and Horus the Elder. The temple’s symmetry and crocodile mummies in its museum make it a fascinating stop.
Enjoy an elegant dinner and unwind under the stars as the cruise sails to Aswan.
Wake up to the serene views of Aswan and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
Visit the Temple of Isis, one of Egypt’s last active temples during the Greco-Roman era, famed for its graceful pylons and legends of divine love.
See the impressive Aswan High Dam, built between 1960–1971 to regulate the Nile and secure Egypt’s water supply.
Witness the colossal Unfinished Obelisk, still embedded in granite, revealing the secrets of ancient stone-cutting techniques.
Indulge in gourmet meals onboard while docked through Aswan’s serene beauty.
Relax in your luxurious cabin, surrounded by the peaceful rhythm of the Nile.
Enjoy a final breakfast onboard before disembarking at 8:00 AM.
Extend your adventure with an excursion to Abu Simbel ( UNESCO World Heritage), the colossal twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser and celebrated for their colossal statues and solar alignment.
Slight changes to the itinerary may occur due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
The Oberoi Zahra is a 5-star ultra-luxury Nile cruise, offering a boutique-style experience with exceptional service, fine dining, and world-class amenities. It’s one of the most exclusive river cruises in Egypt, known for its elegance, privacy, and personalized care
Guests can choose between 3-, 4-, and 7-night itineraries sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Each journey includes guided visits to iconic temples and ancient sites such as Karnak Temple, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings, and the Aswan High Dam.
Departures are scheduled weekly, typically on Tuesdays from Luxor and Saturdays from Aswan, depending on the chosen itinerary.
The Oberoi Zahra features 26 luxury cabins (26.4 m²) and 2 exclusive suites. Each cabin includes panoramic windows, plush bedding, a rain shower, and elegant décor. Suites offer private terraces, outdoor whirlpools, and separate living and dining areas.
Facilities include a spa, fitness center, temperature-controlled swimming pool, club lounge, library, boutique shop, and poolside dining area. Every detail has been crafted to ensure comfort, relaxation, and sophistication.
Tripidays Egypt Tours has been offering an exceptional range of Egypt tours, vacation packages, Nile cruises, day trips, and shore excursions tailored to meet the diverse interests of travelers worldwide for over 45 years.
