11 Day Egypt Luxury – Cairo & Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise

DAY 1

Arrive at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will be at the airport to meet you and assist you in any way they can, and then they will escort you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel in Cairo.

On arrival at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in, and then your tour manager will confirm a pick-up time for the following day.

DAY 2

Breakfast at your hotel then one of our tour Guides will meet you at the hotel, and you will be driven in air-conditioned comfort to Memphis city, the ancient capital of the Old Kingdom. Here you will have some time for exploring the ruins, and then you will be driven to the ancient Sakkara necropolis to see the very first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Pyramid which is also known as the Step Pyramid.

After Visiting Sakkara, you will then be taken for a nice lunch at a good quality restaurant in Giza. Once you have finished eating, you will visit Egypt’s most recognizable archeological attractions, the Great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. While here, you will also visit the iconic Sphinx, and the fascinating Valley Temple that faces the Sphinx.

After the Tour, your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel to spend the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun's collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered.

Move to Coptic Cairo" where you will visit the "Hanging Church" which dates back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to the Virgin Mary, It's called "Hanging" because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress "Babylon". It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.

Then visiting "Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church" which is believed to have been built on the spot (The Crypt) where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt.

And ending the Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the "Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra" which gained its importance from its Geniza (Storeroom) was found during the 19th century and contains a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts

Khan el-Khalili Bazaar where traders have been selling their ware ever since the 14th century. If there is anything in particular you want to buy at the bazaar, your guide will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Even if you don’t want to do any shopping, Khan El Khalili bazaar is a great place to walk around, or to sit down for some coffee while you watch the locals going about with their daily lives then transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visiting: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Islamic and Coptic Cairo

DAY 4

Breakfast at your hotel, and then at the time which was confirmed with you, you will check out, and your tour manager will then escort you to the airport where you will be boarding a short flight to Luxor.

When you arrive at the Luxor Airport, another one of our representatives will be standing by to meet and greet you, and they will then escort you to the port where you will be boarding your 5-star cruise ship. It is boats like this that help to make luxury travel to Egypt such a wonderful experience.

Shortly after boarding and checking in, you will be served your first excellent on-board lunch, and then you will disembark for a tour on Luxor’s East Bank.

First, you will visit the Temples of Karnak, the ruins of an ancient temple city. While this sprawling site consists mostly of ruins, there is still plenty to see. Karnak is Egypt’s second most visited ancient monument.

After you visit Karnak, you will then be taken to see Luxor Temple, another ancient temple, and one that was never dedicated to any gods or goddesses. Enjoy some time exploring and taking photos, and then it will be time for you to return to the ship. Sit down to a wonderful dinner, and enjoy your first night’s sleep in your luxury cabin on the water at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 5

Today once again your Tours begin with breakfast being served from 06h00 onwards. Shortly after breakfast, you and the other members of your group will get together, and then you will be taken for a tour of Luxor’s West Bank.

Visit one of Egypt’s biggest treasures, Valley of the Kings. This is an ancient royal burial ground where archeologists have so far uncovered more than 60 ancient tombs, including the tomb of Ramses IV and the tomb of King Tutankhamun.

After visiting the Valley of Kings, your next stop will be a visit to the Temple of Madinet Habu. You will then start making your way back to the boat, stopping briefly along the way to see the thought-provoking Colossi of Memnon.

After your West Bank tour back to the boat and then you will enjoy a 5-star lunch onboard while you are sailing to Qena.

Later in the day, everyone in your group will disembark, and you will be taken to visit the ancient Temple of Dendera which was built to honor Hathor, the Goddess of music, love, and joy. After exploring this fascinating site, you will be transferred back to Oberoi Zahra with ample time to spare before dinner is served in the evening. Enjoy a fine dinner and a relaxing evening on the water in Qena.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 6

Wake up to a fantastic breakfast on board the boat, and enjoy a nice peaceful cruise back to Luxor for some more unforgettable sightseeing.

Once back at Luxor, you will disembark for another fascinating excursion that will see you visiting the Valley of the Noble Tombs as well as Deir El Medina. This site was once a village that was inhabited by the craftsmen who built and decorated the royal tombs that you saw at the Valley of Kings during your first West Bank

After exploring this site for a while, you will move on to see the indescribable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This rock-cut temple is one site that no visitor can afford to miss, hence the reason why it features in nearly all good quality Nile cruises.

After your sightseeing tour ends, you will return to the Oberoi Zahra in time for lunch, and then you will once again disembark, this time for another visit to the enchanting Luxor Temple.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 7

Morning the Oberoi Zahra will sail out of Luxor, and begin the journey to Edfu. Wake up to the gentle movement of the boat, and enjoy another breakfast which will be served in the vessel’s luxurious dining area.

Spend this morning doing as you wish, and then sit down for another excellent lunch shortly before or shortly after you arrive at Edfu. A little bit later in the day, you will disembark for a visit to the best-preserved relic of the ancient Egyptian world, the Temple of Edfu which was constructed to honor Horus the falcon-headed God.

After you have explored this magnificent site, everyone will return to the boat, where another fabulous dinner will be served in the evening. Enjoy a wonderful night’s rest in your luxury cabin on the water in Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 8

Wake up and enjoy a good onboard breakfast while sailing peacefully towards Aswan. Spend the rest of the morning as you wish, and enjoy a good onboard lunch before disembarking in Aswan for a delightful excursion which will see you visiting the famous High Dam of Aswan, as well as the spectacular ancient Temple of Philae that was built to honor two goddesses, Hathor and Isis.

Later in the afternoon, everyone will return to the Oberoi Zahra with ample time to spare before the dining area opens for dinner at 19h30. Tonight will be spent on the water in Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 9

Day 9 of your Egypt Luxury Tour the boat will leave Aswan quite early for a short cruise to Kom Ombo, with breakfast being served along the way.

After breakfast, everyone will disembark at Kom Ombo and you will visit the fascinating Kom Ombo Temple which is essentially an ancient twin-temple complex that was built to honor two different Gods, Sobek the God of fertility and creator of the world, and Horus the falcon God.

After this wonderful excursion, you will be transferred back to the Oberoi Zahra and it will start sailing back to Aswan. Lunch will be served will once again be served in the afternoon, followed by another fine dinner in the evening. End the day of your Package holiday with a good night’s sleep in your cabin on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 10

Onboard breakfast is being served. This day is a day for relaxation, although you can choose to go on an optional excursion to the strikingly magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. While we certainly do recommend this optional tour,

As with previous days, an excellent lunch will be served on board the Oberoi Zahra, along with another fine dinner in the evening. Spend the last night of The Oberoi and Cairo Luxury Vacation on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

DAY 11

Wake up and enjoy the last breakfast on board the ship, and then, it will be time for you to check out and disembark. Once you have disembarked, one of our tour representatives will be standing by to meet you, and they will then transfer you to the airport where you will be boarding a short flight back to Cairo.

On arrival at the airport in Cairo, your Representative will be there to meet you, and then he will escort you to International Departures., so once your tour manager has assisted you in any way, he will then have to say goodbye and wish you a safe journey home.

Meals Included: Breakfast