Luxury Nile & Red Sea by Oberoi
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Overview
Highlights
- Explore Cairo
- Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis, Solar Boat Museum, Pyramid of Zoser, Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo
- Enjoy a private tour of Abu Simbel and its two massive rock temples
- Awesome Zahra Nile Cruiser
- See the temple of Edfu and Temple of Komo Ombo
- Explore Aswan
- High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Felucca Sailing and Kitchener Island, Sound and Light Show
- Discover Luxor
- Visit the exciting Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Avenue of Sphinx, Karnak Open Air Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Dendera Temple, Habu Temple, Deir e
- Madina, King Tut`s Tomb
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- Local and international traveler assistance during your tour
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Itinerary
Accommodation: The Mena House Palace Hotel - Pyramid Suite
Welcome to Cairo! Upon your arrival, you will be met at the end of the tunnel by an airport representative who will aid and facilitate you through the Visa process (cost included). You will then be esco...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Mena House Palace Hotel - Pyramid Suite
Spend a full day with your private certified Egyptologist who will provide fascinating insight to each of the three famed pyramids of Giza. Wander about these ...
Begin your evening with a walking tour of Old Cairo City and El Moez Le Din Allah Street, which has an array of historical monuments spread along both sides of the street. Explore the stalls and passageways of the 600-year old Khan Khalili bazaar and enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner in the famous Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant where quality and taste will fill your senses.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Mena House Palace Hotel - Pyramid Suite
Your first stop will be at the elaborate Egyptian Museum to gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask. Examine the mummies of some of Egypt's ancient pharaohs and lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts await discovery.
After a delicious ethnic lunch at a fantastic local restaurant, you will start your tour of religious Cairo. Visit the oldest mosque in the city, the Ibn Tulun Mosque. Located on the "Hill of Thanksgiving", legend has it, this was the spot where Noah's Ark came to res...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin
Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance from your hotel to Cairo Airport.
Flight: Cairo - Abu Simbel (2.5 hr.)
Flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Duration is 2.5 hours. Times TBD.
Welcome to Abu Simbel, rediscovered in 1813 by Swiss explorer John Lewis Burckhardt. The temples had long been forgotten and desert sands covered all but the tops of the statue’s heads by the entrances. Since 1909, when the sand was finally cleared away, these twin te...
Enjoy a private tour of Abu Simbel and its two massive rock temples. Although they seem like monuments to Ramesses II and his wife, both temples are dedicated to the gods. The larger temple with four statues of Ramesses II seated in front is dedicated to Amun, Ptah, a...
After your tour, you will be transferred back to the airport for a short flight to Aswan.
Flight from Abu Simbel to Aswan. Duration is 30 minutes. Flight times TBD.
Aswan is Egypt's southernmost city and arguably one of the most visually stunning in terms of location and geography. Once the gateway to inner Africa and today as the last port of call for all Nile river cruises, Aswan is particularly known for its two dams and blended Nubian Culture.
Today, you will embark on an unforgettable 7-night cruise on the Oberoi Zahra. Discover ancient monuments, magnificent temples, and five thousand years of Egyptian culture in supreme style and comfort. While on board the cruiser, you can enjoy traditional dance and mu...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin
In the evening, enjoy a sound and light show at the Temple of Philae, where the ancient world is brought back to life through exciting narrations and fascinating light combinations.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin
Continue to the Temple of Kom Ombo, remarkable for its double design. As you walk through the temple complex, notice that the courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms are duplicated for two sets of gods. T...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin
Enjoy a privately guided exploration of the Temple of Edfu. This archaeological treasure beautifully dedicated to the falcon god Horus and built over a period ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin
Today, your cruise boat will anchor in the incredible city of Luxor! Luxor is often characterized as the "world's greatest open-air museum", as the ruins of th...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin
Visit the Valley of the Kings where you will see the intact royal tombs of the Pharaohs. Continue to Tombs of Princes in the Valley of the Queens. Stop at the ...
In the afternoon sail to Dendarah Temple, dedicated to Goddess Hathor, the cow headed woman also known as the Goddess of Love. Dating back to 125 B.C, this temple is unique as the roof is still intact with its beautiful ceiling depicting the journey of the sun, moon a...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruiser – Luxury Cabin B, L, D
Explore the Tombs of the Nobles located in the Theban Necropolis before moving on to the Medinat Habu Temple; a mortuary dedicated to Ramesses III. Your a...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh - Superior Deluxe Suite
Share a final delicious breakfast with your fellow passengers, before your onward journey. Transfer in private vehicle with English speaking driver and company...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh - Superior Deluxe Suite
Located directly upon the shore of the Red Sea, a comfortable thirty-minute drive from the center of Hurghada, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is a spectacular forty-...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh - Superior Deluxe Suite
Enjoy your resort's serene surroundings, pristine beaches, delicious food and excellent service.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh - Superior Deluxe Suite
Spend your day lounging on the beach and soaking up the sun or experiencing utter
relaxation at your hotel's luxurious spa. The day is yours!
Unfortunately, we say goodbye to you today. Transfer in private vehicle with full assistance to Hurghada Airport for your flight home. Keep the memories alive and we hope to see you in Egypt again soon. Stay Travelous!
Flight: Hurghada - Cairo (1 hr)
Flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Duration is 1 hour. Flight times TBD.
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What's excluded
- Airfare to/from the Tour start point, including domestic or inter-country connecting flights, unless otherwise stated in itinerary
- Tips and gratuities
- Items of a personal nature such as incidentals, excess baggage charges
- Airport taxes/entrance fees, port charges, foreign government departure taxes
- Visas (unless otherwise indicated), Inspection, Customs, Immigration and Naturalization fees Additional fuel surcharges on cruises
- Travel Insurance including Medical, Lost Baggage and Trip cancellation
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- any other activities or items not explicitly advertised as included in the price of a Tour
Accommodation
The Oberoi Zahra is a jewel on the River Nile. On a seven night cruise, guests will discover ancient monuments, magnificent temples and five thousand years of Egyptian culture, in luxury, style and comfort. With just twenty-seven Luxury Cabins and Luxury Suites, The Oberoi Zahra offers some of the most spacious, private accommodation on the River Nile. Furnished with king-size or twin beds, topped with 12" mattresses and offered a bespoke pillow menu that caters for personal preferences and sensitivities, our Luxury Cabins and Luxury Suites are supremely comfortable. Refreshed with panoramic views of the River Nile throughout, our accommodation is truly breathtaking. The Luxury Cabins span 284 square feet (26.4 square metres) and are furnished with a king or twin size bed, smart writing desks, plush armchairs and a polished wooden coffee table, at which guests can enjoy drinks and snacks from their personal bar. All cabins afford panoramic views of the tranquil River Nile.
Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $250 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits)
- 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price
- 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price
- 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price
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