The Oberoi Zahra
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The elegant Zahra offers stylish contemporary accommodation, personalised service, fine cuisine and excellent facilities giving the opportunity for a truly memorable experience.
For the ultimate in luxury private transfers are offered and complimentary access to an executive airport lounge on your departure from the UK.
Each of the 25 luxury cabins are tastefully appointed with timber floors and elegant interiors. Large windows in the cabins and bathrooms provide an idela setting in which to relax and enjoy the splendours of the Nile. In addition there are two spacious Luxury Suites each with their own separate living room, private terrace and jacuzzi. All of the air-conditioned cabins provide a mini-bar, television and multi disc player plus an en-suite bathroom.
There's a stylish lounge and dining room, where international and Egyptian cuisine is served. The spacious and partially shaded top deck offers guests the opportunity to relax on comfortable lounger chairs, dine, drink cocktails or enjoy the pool.
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Itinerary
Luxor to Aswan
Day 1: Depart from London Heathrow to Luxor. On arrival private transfer to the 5 star Old Winter Palace in Luxor for a stay of 1 night on bed & breakfast basis.
Day 2: Morning at leisure before transferring to the Oberoi Zahra. After lunch you will take your first excursion to visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor museum. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 3: Early morning visit to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes and the Valley of the Kings with its royal tombs. This is followed by a visit to the Temple of Madinat Habu before a final stop at the Colossi of Memnon. On arrival back at the boat, lunch will be served and the boat will set sail for Quina. In the early evening there will be a private visit to the Temple of Denderah where a Cocktail Reception will held at the Temple. Dinner and overnight onboard in Quina.
Day 4: Early morning sail to Luxor. After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Noble's tombs on the West Bank plus the Temple of Hatshepsut. After lunch there will be the chance to to explore the streets of Luxor and shop for souvenirs and gifts before visiting the Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight onboard in Luxor.
Day 5: Enjoy a leisurely day onboard as th boat sails to Edfu. There's time to take a dip in the pool, read a book or simply enjoy the view. Early evening visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Dinner and overnight onboard in Edfu.
Day 6: Sail to Aswan. Lunch will be onboard. In the afternoon there is a visit to the High Dam and Philae Temple. Afterwards there will be time to enjoy the rejuvenating treatments on offer in the four onboard massage suites. Dinner and overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 7: Early morning sail to Kom Ombo and visit the unique temple. 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 headed god Haroeris also known as Horus, the Elder. Boat returns to Aswan and after lunch take a Felucca trip on the Nile to the Botanical Garden. In the evening there will be an excursion to the Sound and Light show at the Philae temple. Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 8: Today can be spent at leisure on board the boat or you may wish to take an optional excursion to Abu Simbel either by coach (approx £60) or by air (£100). In the evening there will be a Cocktail reception with entertainment on the Mango Island. Overnight onboard in Aswan.
Day 9: Breakfast and disembark. Transfer to the airport for the return flight via Cairo to London.
Pricing
Please call us for the latest availability and pricing
Prices are per person based on two people sharing on full board basis and include return flights, private transfers and airport taxes. Please note that the itinerary is 1 night Luxor & 7 nights Cruise as the Oberoi Zahra operates from a Tuesday to Tuesday which means your first night upon arrival will be spent at the Old Winter Palace in Luxor on a bed & breakfast basis. There is a 10 night option available where you can spend 2 nights at the end of your cruise in Cairo. Please call us for more details.
