The Oberoi Zahra

The Oberoi Zahra
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7 nights from Aswan to Luxor and return a week later, each Tuesday.


Stylish Nile; a luxurious boutique cruiser with exclusive accommodation and facilities refined elegance. Explore the Nile on unparalleled luxury.

Accommodation: All 25 luxury cabins & 2 luxury suites are furnished in Asian-inspired style in muted tones with panoramic windows in both the bedroom and bathroom. All have air-conditioning, TV, hairdryer, minibar, coffee/tea making facilities and safe. Luxury suites additionally have a separate living room and sun terrace with Jacuzzi.

Facilities: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness, theatre, library and games room. Spa centre including four therapy rooms and each feature a private shower, steam room, health treatments and finest natural products, all with views of the Nile.

Dining: There’s a stylish lounge and dining room, where international and Egyptian cuisine is served. The spacious and partially shaded top deck offers the opportunity to dine and enjoy drink cocktails.

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

7 nights from Aswan to Luxor

Day 1 (Tue)    Aswan
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 2 (Wed)   Aswan - Abu Simbel
After breakfast optional visit to Abu Simbel or free time. Lunch on board. After sunset enjoy the “Sunset Sound & Light show” at the Philae Temple. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 3 (Thu)    Aswan – Kom Ombo - Aswan
Sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. 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. Sail back to Aswan and after lunch visit the Botanical Garden by felucca. Cocktail reception on the Mango Island. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Day 4 (Fri)       Aswan – Edfu
Sail to Edfu. After breakfast free time. Lunch on board and early evening visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
Day 5 (Sat)     Edfu – Luxor
Sail to Luxor and after breakfast free time. Lunch on board. Afternoon visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 6 (Sun)    Luxor – West Bank – Quina
After breakfast 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 stops at the Colossus of Memnon. Sail to Quina and after lunch free time. Early evening travel to Dendara. Private visit to the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. Dinner on board and overnight in Quina.
Day 7 (Mon)    Luxor – West Bank
Early morning sail to Luxor. After breakfast 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 Hatshepsut). Lunch on board and free time. Afternoon visit the Luxor Temple and early evening Farewell Reception with live music at the club lounge. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 (Tue)    Luxor
Disembark Luxor after breakfast. 

7 Nights from Luxor to Aswan

Day 1 (Tue)    Luxor
Noon embarkation. After lunch visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor museum. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 (Wed)   Luxor – West Bank – Quina
After breakfast, 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 and Ramses "the Six". This is followed by a visit to the temple of Madinat Habu and on the way back stops at the Colossus of Memnon. Sail to Quina and after lunch free time. Early evening travel to Dendara. Private visit to the Temple of Dendarah, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. Dinner on board and overnight in Quina.
Day 3 (Thu)    Luxor – West Bank
Sail to Luxor. After breakfast visit the West Bank (Valley of the Noble’s tombs, 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. Lastly, visit the Temple of Hatshepsut). After lunch on board free time. Afternoon visit of Luxor temple and early evening Cocktail Reception with live music at the club lounge. Dinner and overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 (Fri)       Luxor – Edfu
After breakfast sail to Edfu. Lunch on board and free time. Early evening visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
Day 5 (Sat)      Aswan
Sail to Aswan and after breakfast free time. Lunch on board and afternoon visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 (Sun)     Aswan – Kom Ombo
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. After breakfast visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. One side is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeris, also known as Horus, the Elder. Sail to Aswan and after lunch visit the Botanical Garden by Felucca. Early evening Sound & Light show at Philae Temple. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Day 7 (Mon)     Aswan – Abu Simbel
After breakfast optional visit to Abu Simbel or free time. Lunch on board and afternoon free time. Cocktail reception with entertainment on the Mango Island. Dinner and overnight in Aswan.
Day 8 (Tue)     Aswan
Disembark Aswan after breakfast. 

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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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