
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise is one of the most exclusive luxury vessels sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Designed for travelers who want a refined Nile journey rather than a standard cruise experience, Zahra combines limited accommodation, polished service, fine dining, spa facilities, and carefully planned sightseeing along the Nile.
As part of our Luxury Nile Cruises collection, The Oberoi Zahra is best suited for couples, honeymooners, families, and high-end travelers looking for privacy, comfort, and a slower-paced way to explore Upper Egypt. The cruiser offers 28 spacious luxury cabins and suites, creating a quieter onboard atmosphere compared to larger Nile cruise ships.
The journey includes full-board accommodation onboard the cruise and guided visits to major sites between Luxor and Aswan, including Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the High Dam, and Philae Temple, depending on the selected sailing direction and program length.
If you are planning a wider Egypt itinerary, The Oberoi Zahra can be combined with our Egypt Tour Packages or arranged as part of a fully customized journey through our Tailor-Made Egypt Tours.
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise is an ultra-luxury Nile cruiser designed around space, privacy, and refined service. The ship offers 28 spacious luxury cabins and suites, all with River Nile views, elegant interiors, ensuite bathrooms, and high-speed internet access.
Luxury Cabins measure 26.4 sqm and feature king-size or twin beds, comfortable seating, picture-frame windows, and ensuite bathrooms. Zahra also offers larger Luxury Suite options, including a Two-Bedroom Luxury Suite and a spacious Luxury Suite with private terrace, heated whirlpool, living area, private dining space, standalone bathtub, and rain shower.
Onboard facilities include fine dining, lounge areas, a library lounge, poolside dining, The Oberoi Spa, a fitness centre, and an 11-metre temperature-controlled swimming pool, making Zahra one of the strongest choices for travelers seeking a true luxury Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise operates on selected sailing dates between Luxor and Aswan, with sightseeing arranged around the ship’s official docking and sailing schedule. The 3-night Aswan to Luxor program sails from Aswan to Kom Ombo at around 7:30 PM on embarkation day, so Abu Simbel cannot be included inside this cruise program.
Travelers who want Abu Simbel should add it before embarkation with an extra night in Aswan, or arrange it separately as part of a customized Egypt itinerary.
Embark onboard The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Aswan and enjoy lunch shortly after check-in. In the afternoon, begin your guided sightseeing with visits to the High Dam and the beautiful Philae Temple, one of the most important temples dedicated to Goddess Isis.
In the evening, enjoy cocktails and onboard entertainment at the Club Lounge before dinner. The cruise sails from Aswan to Kom Ombo at around 7:30 PM on the same day of embarkation, with overnight onboard near Kom Ombo.
Important: Abu Simbel cannot be included within this 3-night Aswan to Luxor cruise program because the ship sails on embarkation evening. Guests who want to visit Abu Simbel should arrange it before the cruise with an extra night in Aswan.
After breakfast, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, the unique twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Continue sailing toward Edfu and enjoy lunch onboard while admiring the Nile scenery.
In the afternoon, visit the impressive Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Later, the cruise continues sailing toward Esna, with dinner and overnight onboard.
The cruise sails early toward Luxor. After breakfast, begin exploring Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, and the Colossi of Memnon.
After lunch onboard, continue to Luxor’s East Bank to visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Dinner is served onboard, with overnight in Luxor.
Enjoy breakfast onboard before check-out and disembarkation in Luxor. After disembarkation, transfer assistance can be arranged to Luxor Airport, your hotel, the train station, or your next Egypt travel service.
Travelers continuing their journey can combine this cruise with additional Egypt Day Tours or a wider Egypt tour package.
Embark onboard The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Luxor and enjoy lunch after check-in. In the afternoon, begin your sightseeing with visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, two of the most important ancient sites on Luxor’s East Bank.
Later, return to the cruise for tea, evening entertainment, and dinner onboard. Overnight onboard in Luxor.
After breakfast, visit Luxor’s West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Deir el-Medina, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This day focuses on the royal tombs, ancient workers’ village, and funerary temples of Thebes.
Return to the cruise and begin sailing toward Esna while enjoying lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, and the calm atmosphere onboard.
The cruise sails toward Edfu early in the morning. After breakfast, visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus and known as one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Continue sailing toward Kom Ombo and later visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris. Dinner is served onboard, with overnight near Kom Ombo.
The cruise sails toward Aswan early in the morning. After breakfast, visit the High Dam and Philae Temple, one of Aswan’s most beautiful ancient monuments.
After lunch onboard, continue with a visit to the Botanical Garden. In the evening, enjoy tea, onboard entertainment, and dinner while spending your final night onboard in Aswan.
Enjoy breakfast onboard before disembarkation in Aswan. Transfer assistance can be arranged to Aswan Airport, your hotel, the train station, or your next travel service.
If you wish to visit Abu Simbel, it is best arranged as a separate extension before or after the cruise with suitable overnight arrangements in Aswan. You can also book our private Abu Simbel tour from Aswan as part of a customized Egypt itinerary.
Everything arranged to make your Nile cruise experience smooth and enjoyable
Indicative per-person Luxury Cabin rates for selected Oberoi Zahra sailing dates. Final prices depend on date, cabin availability, and Oberoi confirmation.
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year, and Easter holiday periods.
Note: Child rates apply to children sharing a room with their parents. Maximum one child per room.
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