Nile Cruise at Oberoi Philae: Aswan to Luxor

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan

Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, our Representative will greet and help you before escorting you to your Nile Cruise at Oberoi Philae for embarkation.
- 12:00 Departure from the Port of Aswan.
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch.
- 4:00 p.m. Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat.
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner.

Spend the night on your Aswan Nile cruise.
Meals: Lunch and Dinner.
Visits: The Museum of Nubia.

Day 2: Cruise to Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Sightseeing in Aswan

- 6:00 a.m. Tea and coffee with biscuits.
- 6:30 a.m. Private visit to Philae Temple to see the sunrise.
- 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Breakfast.
- 9:00 a.m. Sail to Kom Ombo.
- 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Time for Spa.
- 1:00 p.m. Go to the Twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the building is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and who made the world. That other side is for Haroeis, the Falcon God, who is also known as Horus the Elder.
- 2:00 p.m. Lunch sail to Edfu.
- Tea in the afternoon.
- 7:30 p.m. Entertainment and a cocktail reception.
- 8:00 p.m. Dinner.

Spend the night on your Edfu Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Temples of Kom Ombo and Philae.

Day 3: Edfu Temple - Sailing to Luxor

- 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Breakfast.
- 9:00 a.m. See the Temple of Edfu, devoted to Horus the Falcon God and the best-preserved ancient temple. Set sail for Esna.
- 1:00 p.m. Lunch – cross the Esna Lock - sailing to Luxor.
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner.

Spend the night on your Luxor Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: Esna Temple of Edfu.

Day 4: Cruise excursions on the Nile Luxor

- 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. Breakfast.
- 7:00 a.m. Explore the ancient Thebes' West Bank by going to the West Bank. See the Valley of the Kings, home of King Tut's and Ramesses the Sixth's royal tombs. The temple of Medinat Habu near Dier El Madina is next visited, and on the way back, a stop at the Colossi of Memnon is made.
- 12:30 p.m. Lunch.
- 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. See the Temples of Luxor and Karnak.
- 7:30 p.m. Dinner.

Spend the night on your Luxor Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Visits: The Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Luxor, and the Temple of Karnak.

Day 5: Disembarkation from the Nile Cruise at Oberoi Philae

- 7:00 to 8:00 a.m. Breakfast.
- Disembarkation.
Meals: Breakfast.

Tour Information

Tour Includes

Assist and welcome service at arrival and exit.

Assistance from our staff throughout your stay and outings.

All transfers in a modern, air-conditioned luxury vehicle.

Full board accommodations on Nile Cruise at the Oberoi Philae.

Every Nile Cruise activity listed in the itinerary shared by the group.

Admission fees for all sites between Luxor and Aswan.

English speaking tour guide is available for your travels.

All taxes and service fees.

Tour Excludes

Extras and individual expenses.

Tipping.

Tour Notes

Cruise
- Round-the-clock Reception.
- Locations with private docks.
- Restaurant offering daily specials on different menus.
- Entertainment schedule for the evening.
- Swimming pool and jacuzzi on the sundeck.
- Personal Care Attendant for the duration of your vacation.
- Elevators and accessibility for visitors with disabilities are available onboard.
- Daily housekeeping and laundry services.
- Internet access and a gaming area.
- Private steam and shower areas in therapy rooms.
- Onboard Gym.
- Cigar Lounge and Library.
- An Egyptologist for every beach excursion.
- 24/7 medical assistance is available.
- Fully pure water, filtered and softened before distribution.
- Major credit cards are accepted on board Nile Cruises.

Cabin
- There are 22 tastefully furnished cabins on the cruise, including luxury suites.
- Individual controllable air conditioning.
- 10" mattress with a pillowtop.
- Blackout blinds.
- Coffee maker.
- Private bar.
- Noise-absorbing, movable French window.
- 24 Hour express laundry service.
- Docking station and alarm.
- 40" LED high-definition television.
- A DVD player.
- Digital safe.
- Wi-Fi connectivity at high speed.
- Cell phones that operate wirelessly.
- Docking station for iPods.
- A hairdryer is available in the private bathroom.
- Overhead shower with different pressures.
- Handheld shower.
- Scales for weighing.

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