Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Overview

the Oberoi Nile Cruise Philae and relax in comfort and luxury. The Oberoi Philae is a unique experience where you can see Egypt wonders while cruising on the Nile. 

The Oberoi Philae Cruise is designed with every detail thought of so every cabin and suite has plenty of space and large windows to take in the views. The crew takes care of everything for you. Meals on board are delicious with a mix of local and international dishes to suit all tastes.

Guests rave about the experience, Oberoi Philae reviews say it’s the combination of luxury, service and seeing Egypt from a different angle. Book the Oberoi Nile Cruise Philae through Luxury Nile Cruises for your next trip and be enchanted by the Nile.

Included

  • Meet and Assist: Upon arrival and departure.
  • Personalized Assistance: Throughout your stay and excursions.
  • Modern Transfers: Air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
  • Luxury Accommodation: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise, full board.
  • Excursions Included: As per itinerary, with cruise group.
  • Entrance Fees: All sights between Luxor and Aswan.
  • Expert Guides: English-speaking during excursions.
  • Comprehensive Service: All service charges and taxes included.

Excluded

  • Any extras and personal spending
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor - Begin Your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Upon landing at Luxor International Airport, an ETB Tours Egypt Representative will greet you and guide you to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for boarding.

12:00 p.m. Boarding at Luxor Port.
12:30 p.m. Lunch served on board.
2:00 p.m. Explore Karnak Temple  and Luxor Temple.
7:30 p.m. Dinner on the cruise.
Spend the night on your cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 2: Luxor Sightseeing - Nile Cruise Adventures

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Enjoy breakfast.
7:00 a.m. Discover the West Bank of ancient Thebes: visit the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramesses VI.
Continue to the Temple of Medinet Habu, explore Dier El Madina, and make a stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
12:30 p.m. Lunch on board.
Sail onward to Esna.
Pass through the Esna Lock.
7:00 p.m. Join the cocktail reception.
7:30 p.m. Dinner served.
Overnight on your cruise in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Esna.

Day 3: Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo

4:00 a.m. Set sail for Edfu.
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on board.
8:00 a.m. Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple from the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
1:00 p.m. Lunch served on board.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Explore the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One half is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and the other to Haroeris, or Horus the Elder.
7:30 p.m. Dinner served.
Overnight on your cruise in Kom Ombo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Temple of Edfu, Temple of Kom Ombo.

Day 4: Discover Aswan

6:00 a.m. Sail toward Aswan.
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast on board.
10:00 a.m. Visit the Philae Temple.
12:30 p.m. Lunch on board.
4:00 p.m. Explore the Nubian Museum by motorboat.
7:30 p.m. Dinner served.
Overnight on your cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Philae Temple, Nubian Museum.

Day 5: End of the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast on board.
Disembark from your cruise.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan - Start Your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Upon arriving at Aswan International Airport, an ETB Tours Egypt Representative will welcome you and take you to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for boarding.

  • 12:00 p.m. Boarding at Aswan Port.
  • 12:30 p.m. Lunch on board.
  • 4:00 p.m. Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat.
  • 7:30 p.m. Dinner served.

Overnight on the cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Highlight: Nubian Museum.


Day 2: Explore Aswan - Kom Ombo - Sail to Edfu

  • 6:00 a.m. Tea, coffee, and cookies.
  • 6:30 a.m. Private sunrise visit to Philae Temple.
  • 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Breakfast on board.
  • 9:00 a.m. Sail toward Kom Ombo.
  • 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Spa time.
  • 1:00 p.m. Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side honors Sobek, the crocodile god, and the other, Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder.
  • 2:00 p.m. Lunch and sail toward Edfu.
  • Afternoon: Tea.
  • 7:30 p.m. Cocktail reception with entertainment.
  • 8:00 p.m. Dinner served.

Overnight on the cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple.


Day 3: Edfu Temple - Sail to Luxor

  • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast on board.
  • 9:00 a.m. Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon god.
  • Sail toward Esna.
  • 1:00 p.m. Lunch on board. Cross the Esna Lock and sail toward Luxor.
  • 7:30 p.m. Dinner served.

Overnight on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Temple of Edfu, Esna.


Day 4: Luxor - Explore Ancient Thebes

  • 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. Breakfast.
  • 7:00 a.m. Visit the West Bank of ancient Thebes: the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramesses VI, followed by Medinet Habu, Deir el-Medina, and a stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
  • 12:30 p.m. Lunch on board.
  • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple.
  • 7:30 p.m. Dinner served.

Overnight on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Highlights: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple.


Day 5: Disembarkation - End of the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast on board.
  • Disembark from your cruise.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 1: Arrival in Luxor - Embark on the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Upon reaching Luxor International Airport, an ETB Tours Representative will greet you and facilitate your transfer to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for boarding.

  • 12:00 noon – Boarding.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 p.m. – Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum.


Day 2: West Bank Exploration - Sail to Dendera Temple

  • 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 7:00 a.m. – Discover the West Bank of ancient Thebes.
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramesses VI.
  • Visit Medinet Habu, Deir El Medina, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • 12:00 noon – Begin sailing toward Qena.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. – Free time for relaxation at the Spa.
  • 6:00 p.m. – Visit Dendera Temple.
  • 8:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception.
  • 8:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Dendera Temple.


Day 3: Abydos Temple - Sail Back to Luxor

  • 6:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 7:00 a.m. – Visit Abydos Temple.
  • 12:00 noon – Sail back to Luxor.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – Time for Spa.
  • 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. – Visit Luxor Temple.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Abydos Temple, Luxor Temple.


Day 4: Sail to Edfu Temple

  • 6:00 a.m. – Sail toward Edfu.
  • 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Time at the Spa.
  • 1:00 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – Additional time for relaxation.
  • 4:00 p.m. – Explore Edfu Temple, the best-preserved ancient temple, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Edfu Temple.


Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple - Sail to Aswan

  • 6:00 a.m. – Sail toward Kom Ombo.
  • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 11:00 a.m. – Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God, and Haroeris, also known as Horus the Elder.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch and sail toward Aswan.
  • 4:00 p.m. – Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Nubian Museum.


Day 6: Aswan - Explore and Relax

  • 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • Morning free for an optional visit to Abu Simbel.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 p.m. – Visit Philae Temple.
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Time for Spa.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Optional Abu Simbel, Philae Temple.


Day 7: Disembarkation - Departure from Aswan

  • 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 8:00 a.m. – Disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 1: Arrival in Aswan - Embark on the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, an ETB Tours Representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.

  • 12:00 p.m. – Embarkation at Aswan Port.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 4:00 p.m. – Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat.
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Relax with Spa Time.
  • 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Nubian Museum.


Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan Sightseeing

  • 6:00 a.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo.
  • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 9:00 a.m. – Explore the twin Temple of Kom Ombo.
  • 10:30 a.m. – Sail back to Aswan.
  • 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Free time for the Spa.
  • 1:00 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 p.m. – Visit Philae Temple.
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Free time for Spa.
  • 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple.


Day 3: Sail to Edfu Temple

  • 7:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu.
  • 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. – Spa Time.
  • 1:00 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 p.m. – Visit Edfu Temple, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years, this Ptolemaic temple is the largest and best-preserved in Egypt. Its construction began in 237 B.C. and took 25 years to complete.
  • 3:00 p.m. – Sail to Esna.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Esna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Edfu Temple.


Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

  • 6:00 a.m. – Sail to Luxor.
  • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. – Free time for Spa.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 p.m. – Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum.
  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. – Free time for Spa.
  • 7:30 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum.


Day 5: Valley of the Kings - Sail to Dendera Temple

  • 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. – Visit the West Bank of ancient Thebes.
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of King Tut and Ramesses VI.
  • Visit Medinet Habu, Deir El Medina, and the Colossi of Memnon.
  • 12:00 p.m. – Lunch and sail to Qena.
  • 2:00 - 5:30 p.m. – Free time for Spa.
  • 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. – Visit Dendera Temple, dedicated to Hathor, the Goddess of Music, Love, and Joy.
  • 8:00 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Medinet Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Dendera Temple.


Day 6: Abydos Temple - Sail to Luxor

  • 6:00 - 7:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 7:00 a.m. – Visit Abydos Temple.
  • 12:00 p.m. – Sail to Luxor.
  • 12:30 p.m. – Lunch.
  • 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. – Free time for Spa.
  • 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. – Visit Luxor Temple.
  • 8:00 p.m. – Dinner.

Overnight stay on the cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Abydos Temple, Luxor Temple.


Day 7: Disembarkation and Departure from Luxor

  • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast.
  • 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. – Disembarkation and transfer to Luxor Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

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