Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary 5 Days – 2025/2026

Oberoi Embarkation and Luxor East Bank Sightseeing

Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary First Day - Check-in

You'll have a tour manager greeting you when you arrive in Luxor. On arrival at Luxor Port, our driver will drive you in an a/c car to a special landing area. Here, you will enter the Oberoi Zahra at 12h00.

It's a chance to celebrate your first great onboard meal. After boarding, your luxury cabin or suite will be on display.

On the East Bank of Luxor, you will explore the ancient Karnak Temple complex. After more than a millennium, this vast building was finally completed. Continue to the even more spectacular Luxor Temple. This temple has been remarkably well-preserved for its age and size.

After that, return to the Oberoi for a few hours of relaxation. The team will start serving dinner at 19h30. On your trip, you'll have access to various meals each day. So, you may enjoy a wide variety of cuisine.

As soon as supper is over, the night is yours to spend however you like. Spend some time in the bar, get a massage, or enjoy some beverages on the deck. In the same vein, relax into a comfortable, elegant cabin. Luxor is the perfect place to spend the night on a luxury Nile boat. Therefore, sleep peacefully at Luxor on the calm water of the Nile.

Luxor West Bank Tour and Cruise to Esna

Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary Second-Day - Start Sailing

Between 06h00 and 07h00, a superb breakfast is available onboard the Oberoi.

After breakfast, depart for a tour to Luxor's West Bank, Certainly, Its rich history will amaze you. Upon arrival, explore the Valley of the Kings. It's one of Egypt's most famous ancient sites. Uncover King Ramses VI, King Tutankhamen, and more than other 60 royal tombs.

A lesser-known temple, Medinet Habu, will be your next stop. Similarly, the ancient settlement of Deir El Medina, where artisans worked on building and adorning royal tombs.

The Colossi of Memnon is another famous artifact. You'll see it on your journey back to your luxury Nile cruiser.

In the afternoon, the Oberoi will continue sailing to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock on the route. Lunch will be available at 12h30 on board. After a cocktail reception at 19h00, a sumptuous dinner will be available at 19h30.

Enjoy a relaxing evening onboard the Oberoi. And similarly, a restful night's sleep on the water in Esna with your company

Sightseeing Cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo

Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary - Third-Day Sailing

Today, your cruise ship will embark from Esna and proceed to Edfu for some fantastic sightseeing. Afterward, depart and explore the best-preserved ancient temple in the world, the Temple of Horus at Edfu. Here, they used to worship Horus, the falcon god. After that, board the Oberoi Zahra, a luxury Nile cruiser, for a sumptuous lunch as you sail to Kom Ombo.

When you return at 15h00, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Fertility deity Sobek and creation god Horus are the two gods. There are two temples here, one dedicated to the falcon god Horus and the other to Sobek.

In the evening, at 19:30, your cruise ship will be ready for you. As nighttime falls, continue to relax or take advantage of the vessel's magnificent facilities. Meanwhile, spend a restful sleep on Kom Ombo.

Cruise to Aswan and Sightseeing Excursions

Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary Forth Day - Arrive Aswan

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast while cruising to Aswan from Kom Ombo at 06h00. At 10h00, depart for a tour to the Aswan High Dam and the incredible ancient Temple of Philae. They had to relocate it to its current location after its completion. Due to the construction of the High Dam, this historic artifact would have been lost forever to the rising waters of Lake Nasser if it hadn't been put in a safer place.

When you return to your Nile cruiser after touring the Philae Temple, the crew will begin serving lunch at 12:30. At 16h00, a felucca sailing boat will carry you from the cruise to The Botanical Island and sail for one hour past the Agha Khan. You will spend the rest of the day here.

Another first-class meal awaits you aboard the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile cruiser at 19h30. The remainder of the evening is yours to enjoy as you like. Afterward, retire to your accommodation for a restful night's sleep in the middle of Aswan beauty.

Oberoi Disembarkation and Transfer for Departure

Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary - Fifth Day - Check-out

Enjoy a delicious breakfast aboard the Oberoi Zahra. To ensure that everyone has a great meal before leaving the station, the crew will continue providing breakfast for three hours, from 07h00 to 10h00.

One of our tour managers will greet you as you get ready to leave the ship. In air-conditioned comfort, He'll drive you to the airport or train station if you're leaving Aswan by rail. When you're ready, say goodbye to our tour manager and our fellow travelers.