The Oberoi Philae

The Oberoi Philae
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Cruise Options:

4 nights        Aswan – Luxor        Saturday or Tuesday

4 nights        Luxor – Aswan        Saturday or Tuesday

6 nights        Luxor – Aswan        Wednesday

6 nights        Aswan – Luxor        Wednesday


A classic and elegant replica of an Edwardian paddle steamer cruiser. Old fashioned luxury, with high standard of service and facilities including rooms with balconies.

Accommodation: All 54 deluxe cabins & 4 deluxe suites are classically decorated featuring many Edwardian style furnishings, each with air-conditioning, TV, safe, minibar and private balcony. Larger deluxe suite have separate living room and are situated on the upper deck.

Facilities: Pool with loungers on the Sun deck, gym, library and gift shop.

Dining: The Philae restaurant offers fine international and Egyptian dishes and a selection of wines in crystal glassware. The casual Lounge Bar is located on the second deck and is open for drinks and cocktails.

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Please use the guide below to view the Itinerary 's on offer for this Cruise.

4 Nights from Aswan to Luxor

Day 1    Aswan
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca. Cocktail reception, dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Day 2    Aswan – High Dam – Kom Ombo – Edfu
After breakfast visit the High Dam, Old Dam and the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch visit the Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo and sail to Edfu. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and "Gallabeya Costume Party" in the evening. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3    Edfu – Esna – Luxor
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu after breakfast and sail to Esna. Lunch on board. Cross the Esna Lock and sail to Luxor. After dinner an evening entertainment and overnight in Luxor.
Day 4    Luxor – West Bank
Visit the West Bank after breakfast (Valley of the Kings, Deir El Madina, Medinet Habou & the Colossi of Memnon). After lunch free time. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 5    Luxor
After breakfast Luxor disembark and visit Karnak & Luxor Temples.

4 Nights from Luxor to Aswan

Day 1    Luxor
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. Afternoon free time and Cocktail reception. After dinner an evening entertainment and overnight in Luxor.
Day 2    Luxor – West Bank – Esna
After breakfast visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Deir El Madina, Medinet Habou & the Colossi of Memnon). Lunch on board and sail to Esna. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and evening entertainment. Overnight in Esna.
Day 3    Edfu – Kom Ombo
Sail to Edfu and after breakfast visit the Temple of Edfu. Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Dinner on board and "Gallabeya Party" in the evening. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 4    Aswan – High Dam
Sail to Aswan and after breakfast enjoy a free time. Lunch on board and visit the High Dam, Old Dam and the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and evening entertainment. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 5    Aswan
After breakfast Aswan disembark and visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca.

6 Nights from Aswan to Luxor

Day 1    Aswan
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca. Cocktail reception, dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Day 2    Aswan – High Dam – Kom Ombo – Edfu
After breakfast visit the High Dam, Old Dam and the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Sail to Kom Ombo. After lunch visit the Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo and sail to Edfu. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and "Gallabeya Costume Party" in the evening. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 3    Edfu – Esna – Luxor
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu after breakfast and sail to Esna. Lunch on board. Cross the Esna Lock and sail to Luxor. After dinner an evening entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4    Luxor – West Bank
Visit the West Bank after breakfast (Valley of the Kings, Deir El Madina, Medinet Habou & the Colossi of Memnon). After lunch free time. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 5    Luxor – Quina
After breakfast visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. Lunch on board and sail to Quina. Afternoon free time. Dinner and overnight in Quina.
Day 6    Luxor
Visit the Temple of Dendera by bus after breakfast. Lunch on board and sail to Luxor. Afternoon free time. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 7    Luxor
After breakfast Luxor disembark.

6 Nights from Luxor to Aswan

Day 1    Luxor - Quina
Noon embarkation. After lunch sail to Quina and afternoon free time. Dinner on board and overnight in Quina.
Day 2    Luxor
After breakfast visit the Temple of Dendera by bus and lunch on board. Sail to Luxor and afternoon free time. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Day 3    Luxor
Breakfast and free time. Lunch on board and visit the Karnak & Luxor Temples. Cocktail reception and after dinner enjoy an evening entertainment. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4    Luxor – West Bank – Esna
Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Deir El Madina, Medinet Habou & the Colossi of Memnon). Lunch on board and sail to Esna. Afternoon free time. Dinner on board and evening entertainment. Overnight in Esna.
Day 5    Edfu – Kom Ombo
Sail to Edfu and after breakfast visit the Temple of Edfu. Lunch on board and sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. Dinner on board and "Gallabeya Party" in the evening. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 6    Aswan – High Dam
Sail to Aswan and after breakfast free time. Lunch on board and visit the High Dam, Old Dam and the Temple of Philae & unfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and evening entertainment. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7    Aswan
After breakfast Aswan disembark and visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca.

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Please note that our Nile Cruise are currently not available to book online. Please call our specialists on 020 8574 4000

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Mosaic’s Tailor Made holidays offer the opportunity to soak up the culture and atmosphere of multiple destinations, put together into a vacation individually tailored to meet your requirements. We believe that your holiday should be truly unforgettable, so we plan your journey in detail using our expert knowledge of the chosen locations. We offer a choice of accommodation options and will ensure you receive the highlights of each destination. To make this as simple as possible; just call us, tell us what you want, and we will create your itinerary.

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Nile cruising is not like conventional ocean cruising, with the distance covered between Aswan and Luxor being only 240km. The boats provide a comfortable and scenic base from which to explore the historic sites. Sightseeing tends to be early in the morning to avoid the heat and crowds of the day and can also mean strenuous walking. A lack of proper docking facilities in places may require disembarkation on planks, over rocks and up steep inclines.

Low Water levels on the Nile due to the closure of the Esna Lock and delays at the locks can, on occasion, change the itinerary. Often at short notice - The lock at Esna is scheduled to close for approximately two weeks in early December and for the month of June every year. Please contact our consultants for further information.

Aswan

Aswan is larger, but much quieter than Luxor, it is Egypt’s southernmost city and one of her most beautiful, sitting alongside some of the best stretches of the Nile.Situated on the first Cataract of the Nile and offering visitors year round sun, Aswan, is also pleasantly warm in Winter. It is within easy reach of the Nubian Temples on the shore of Lake Nasser, such as the Temple of Philae, the unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam. Abu Simbel is also accessible from Aswan and is well worth a visit. Watching the feluccas meander down the Nile as the sun sets is an experience you’re unlikely to forget.

Edfu

The modern city of Edfu on the West bank of the Nile lies close to the remains of the ancient settlement of Tell Edfu where you will find the remnants of a small provincial step pyramid. Here you will also find the Temple of Horus. This completely preserved Ptolemaic temple was built during the reign of Cleopatra VII.

Esna

Once called the City of the Fish, famous for the abundant Nile Perch, Esna sits on the West bank of the Nile. Here ancient and modern Egypt meets. Esna is home to the red sandstone Temple of Khnum, an ancient Egyptian place of worship dedicated to the ram headed God Khnum and the modern canal lock system and barrage which controls the annual floods. The tourist bazaar is a must for those looking to pick up a local treasure.

Kom Ombo

Kom Ombo is an agricultural town that lies on an ancient trade route between Nubia and the Nile Valley. The Temple of Kom Ombo is a unique double temple, with two symmetrical sides. One half dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the other dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

Luxor

Luxor is unique among the world’s cities; originally built on the site of ancient Thebes, it is home to some of the most spectacular ancient sites the world has to offer. The West Bank of the Nile boasts the valley of the Kings, dotted with the tombs of the Pharaohs, and the inspiring Temple of Karnak, which is one of the larger temple complexes still in existence. The smaller Luxor Temple is in the centre of town. The area around Luxor is full of historical interest, whilst the town itself offers a great selection of first class hotels from which you can explore the area.

Qena

Standing on the East Bank of the Nile, Qena is famous for its pottery and proximity to Dendera. Dendera is home to the Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt, built to celebrate the goddess of love, joy and beauty. Qena is also an important stop over for those travelling to the Red Sea.

The Philae Temple

The Philae Temple sits on an island in the middle of the Nile River. The temple contains monuments of various eras, extending from the Pharaohs to the Caesars and is said to be one of the burial places of Osiris. Philae was not only an important sacred place but also a significant centre of commerce and trading between the ancient Nubians and Egyptians.

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