Tour Overview
Luxury Nile Cruise is the most luxurious way to spend your vacation in Egypt. Cruising between Luxor and Aswan on Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and enjoy visiting Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Ramesseum Temple, Medinet Habu, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Philae Temple, High Dam, and spend wonderful days in Egypt to visit Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Memphis, Sakkara, and visit Old Cairo to see the Abu Sirga Church, Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Tour Details
Departure & Return Location
Cairo International Airport
Tour Type
Private Tour
Price Includes
Price Excludes
Optional Visits
Itinerary
Day 1Cairo Arrival
Be welcomed to Egypt with our organised pick-up service coordinated to your flight arrival time.
First of all, your expert tour guide will be waiting for you at Cairo airport, holding a sign of Cleopatra Egypt Tours for a seamless pickup.
Then you will be taken to your private A/C vehicle, ready to transfer you to your Hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2Cairo – Great Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Your expert tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel.
At the first stop, you will be amazed by the Egyptian Museum containing thousands of genuine artefacts, Statues and a priceless collection of Egyptian art. The most incredible being the full exhibit of King Tutankhamun, including the gold treasures found in his tomb in 1920.
At the next stop, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Egypt, an Ancient Wonder of the World. Where you will visit and capture panoramic views of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the Great Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple and many other impressive photo opportunities.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3Cairo – Memphis, Sakkara & Old Cairo
Your tour guide will be waiting for you at your hotel.
On the commencement of your tour, you will be taken to your private A/C vehicle.
At the first stop, you will visit the Zoser Step Pyramid in Sakkara. It is considered the oldest pyramid ever created, which was constructed for King Djoser with its six rectangular bases. Originally used as a burial ground during the old kingdom, makes this Pyramid a wonder to see and experience.
At the next stop, you visit the old capital Memphis, you can view the Statue of Ramses II. Then on to Dahshur, to see both the Red and Bent Pyramids.
Then you will visit the stunning Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq, the designer from Istanbul constructed this amazing Mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt for more than 45 years.
Lastly, a visit to Old Cairo to see the Abu Sirga Church, Hanging Church, and the
Ben Ezra Synagogue
.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort to the train station.
Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 4Fly to Luxor - Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise - East Bank Tour
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. Our representative will be waiting for you at Luxor airport to pick up you to the Nile cruise to check onboard Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.
After Lunch aboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, Your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise. Then you will be taken to your private A/C vehicle, ready to start your tour.
First, you will stop at the East Bank to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor. Walk through Luxor Temple to admire its outstanding courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses II.
Following on to visit the Avenue of Sphinxes, the Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic columns and the fascinating temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus pattern architecture.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort to Hurghada by A/C vehicle. Then you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise.
Overnight in Cruise.
Day 5Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – West Bank Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to take you to your private A/C vehicle.
The tour will start at the West Bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and many different amazing Ancient Temple Monuments. In the Valley of the Kings, you will be taken back in time entering the tombs of the Pharaoh’s that contain painted pillars and walls.
Then to see the Colossi of Memnon. Consisting of two massive monumental statues that represent King Amenhotep III, looking towards the Nile river.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to the cruise.
Overnight in cruise.
Day 6Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Abydos & Dendera Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to take you to your private A/C vehicle.
First, you will visit Abydos, containing the amazing Osiris Temple. This temple is home to the best original temple wall art seen in Egypt. Then follow on to visit Dendera & the Temple of Hathor.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to the cruise.
Overnight in cruise.
Day 7Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Medient Habu & Ramesseum Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to take you to your private A/C vehicle.
You will start your day tour by visiting the Ramesseum Temple. Explore the mortuary temple that was built by Pharaoh Ramesses II, from the king’s massive, 62-foot (19-mt) memorial statue to a series of intricate reliefs depicting battles and festival scenes.
Continue to the Temple of Medinat Habu for the second stop of the day: visit a royal palace, temples, and a series of wall carvings that depict memorial scenes and Ramesses III’s defeat of the Sea Peoples.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to the cruise.
Overnight in cruise.
Day 8Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Edfu & Kom Ombo Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to take you to your private A/C vehicle.
First, you will visit the outstanding Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered by most, to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus revenged the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth.
Then follow on to Kom Ombo to visit the temple used by both gods Sobek and Haroeris. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built on the honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to the cruise.
Overnight in cruise.
Day 9Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Aswan Tour
After breakfast, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the cruise, ready to take you to your private A/C vehicle.
At the first stop, you will visit the High Dam, which has amazing views of Lake Nasser. Then you will visit the Philae Temple, that was surprisingly removed from its original resting place. You will also see the temple of Isis, which was constructed in Roman times.
Once the tour is complete you will be transferred in comfort back to the cruise.
Overnight in cruise.
Day 10Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Aswan Open Day
Breakfast on board the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise with free time in Aswan.
Optional Tour: Abu Simbel temple, which was originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari.
Dinner and overnight on board your Nile Cruise
Day 11Departure Aswan - Cairo - Fly Back Home
Breakfast on board with free time. Check out from Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for taking your flight to Cairo airport to connect with your flight back home.
Privacy & Policy
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and can be paid in Sterling or Euros by credit card via a secure payment system with no extra surcharge.
Children Policy
- Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
- From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
- From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
- Children aged 12 and over travel at the same fare as adults.
The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.
Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or the Western Union.
Tipping
It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.
Cancellation Policy
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