Luxury Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and Cairo

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Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Cairo

Duration12 days / 11 nights
Travel styleLuxury
DeparturesEvery Saturday and Sunday
From$8,397 pp

Overview

A 12-day luxury trip through Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan and Kom Ombo with a 7-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Day 4 in Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. Day 5 in Dendera: Valley of the Kings, Medinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Dendera. Day 6 in Luxor: Valley of the Nobles, Deir El Medina, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Luxor Temple. Day 7 on the Nile: Temple of Horus at Edf. Day 8 in Aswan: Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple. Day 9 on the Nile: Temple of Kom Ombo and Botanical Garden. Day 10 in Aswan. Days 11–12 in Cairo: Islamic Cairo, Citadel of Salah El Din, selected Islamic monuments and Khan El Khalili.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Everything is private, with top hotels and ships, your own Egyptologist and smooth transfers between every stop.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids & Saqqara

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Saqqara and Step Pyramid of Djoser. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Fly to Luxor

Fly to Luxor. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Valley of the Kings & Dendera

With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Medinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Dendera. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Luxor's Hidden Treasures.

With your guide, visit Valley of the Nobles, Deir El Medina, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Sail to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Temple of Horus at Edf. Overnight in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Sail to Aswan

Sail on to Aswan. With your guide, visit Aswan High Dam and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 Kom Ombo & Aswan

With your guide, visit Temple of Kom Ombo and Botanical Garden. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Aswan at Leisure

With your guide, visit the Temples of Abu Simbel. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11 Aswan to Cairo

Travel to Cairo by domestic flight. With your guide, visit Islamic Cairo, Citadel of Salah El Din, selected Islamic monuments and Khan El Khalili. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 12 Final Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet-and-assist service by our representatives at Cairo, Luxor and Aswan airports
  • Assistance from our Guest Relations team throughout your journey
  • Egypt entry visa upon arrival at Cairo Airport for eligible, non-restricted nationalities
  • All airport and sightseeing transfers by private deluxe air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi
  • Accommodation for 4 nights at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence, including daily breakfast
  • Accommodation for 7 nights aboard the Oberoi Zahra Luxury Nile Cruiser on a full-board basis
  • Domestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo
  • All Cairo sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary on a private guided basis
  • All Oberoi Zahra shore excursions as mentioned in the itinerary, shared with other cruise guests
  • Private English-speaking Egyptologist during Cairo sightseeing
  • English-speaking Egyptologist during the Oberoi Zahra shore excursions
  • Entrance fees to all sites specifically listed as included in the itinerary
  • Lunch at carefully selected local restaurants during Cairo sightseeing
  • Bottled water during private sightseeing and road transfers
  • Wi-Fi at Cairo hotel, aboard Oberoi Zahra and in Memphis vehicles where available
  • All applicable service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Optional excursions and experiences, including Abu Simbel
  • Premium entrance tickets not included in the standard program, such as Great Pyramid interior entry and selected premium royal tombs, unless specifically confirmed
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping / gratuities
  • Any meals, beverages or services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonDouble room
May to September$8,397
October to April$12,135

Where you stay

Four Seasons Hotel - First Residence, Oberoi Zahra Nile cruise or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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