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Oberoi Zahra, ex Aswan to Luxor
Nights 7 Ship Oberoi Zahra Star Rating River Departs Aswan, Egypt Sailing 2013: 19 Feb ,5 Mar ,19 Mar ,2 Apr ,16 Apr ,30 Apr ,14 May ,9 Jul ,23 Jul ,6 Aug ,20 Aug ,3 Sep ,17 Sep ,1 Oct ,15 Oct Ports of Call Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Qina Please enquire about this cruise for pricing.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Aswan to Luxor aboard Oberoi Zahra.
The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruiser 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.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 - Tuesday
12:00 noon Embarkation
12:30 p.m. Lunch
2:30 p.m. Visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Overnight in Aswan
Day 2 - Wednesday
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
Optional visit to Abu Simbel
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spa Time
1:00 p.m. Lunch
After Sunset Sound and light show at the Philae Temple
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Overnight in Aswan
Day 3 - Thursday
7:00 a.m. Sail to Komombo
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Visit the twin temple of Komombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder.
11:30 a.m. Sail back to Aswan
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Spa Time
12:30 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Visit to Botanical Garden by felucca
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Spa Time
6:00 p.m. Cocktail reception with entertainment on the Mango island
7:30 p.m. Dinner on board
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4 - Friday
9:00 a.m. Sail to Edfu
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
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
6:00 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 Luxor
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Spa Time
12:30 p.m. Lunch
3:00 p.m. Visit Karnak temple and Luxor Museum
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Spa Time
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Overnight in Luxor
Day 6 - Sunday
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, 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 Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy.
7:30 p.m. Dinner on board
Overnight in Quina
Day 7 - Monday
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 tomes, 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 & 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 Luxor Temple
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Farewell Reception with live music at the club lounge.
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Overnight in Luxor
Day 8 - Tuesday
7:00 to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Disembarkation