Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise Itinerary 5 Days

After a good night's sleep, you will have breakfast aboard the cruise boat then your guide will accompany you on the West Bank tours in Luxor to see the colorful tombs of the Pharaohs inside the Valley of the Kings, The first pharaoh that was buried in the royal necropolis was King Thutmose I, pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. the massive statues are known as Colossi of Memnon and were built for King Amenhotep III who was the father of one of the most important Monarchs of ancient Egypt, and King Amenhotep IV who was famous by the name Akhenaten, his rebellion against the traditional cult of Amun angered the priests. Finally, you will continue Luxor Sightseeing tours to Deir Al-Madina and the Temple of Madinet Habu built by the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Sail southwards to the town of Esna and lunch will be served aboard the Nile cruise ship before enjoying the afternoon tea and Captain's Welcome Cocktail Party. Dinner will be served aboard the Nile cruise ship and overnight in Esna.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, your licensed tour guide will take you to the temple of Edfu, a famous temple erected for the worship of the god Horus, then you will sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch will be served on board the cruise ship, followed by afternoon tea, before departing. You will visit the Ptolemaic architectural style temple of Kom Ombo, where you will see very well preserved crocodile mummies in the chapel of the goddess Hator, then return to the cruise ship for an open buffet dinner and overnight in Kom Ombo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast aboard the Oberoi Zahra cruise ship in Aswan, our guide will accompany you on your day trip to Aswan to see the High Dam, which was built after the annual summer floods of the Nile continued to largely drown many areas in Egypt, and the Unfished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut in the granite quarries, and continue your Aswan excursions to the Temple of Philae, which was once established near the first open cataract of the Nile in downtown Aswan. While seeing the Nubian folkloric show, have a great meal onboard the cruise ship. Spend the night in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Onboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, enjoy a delicious breakfast. As you prepare to leave the ship, one of our tour leaders will greet you. He will drive you to the Aswan airport or train station if you are leaving Aswan by train in air-conditioned comfort. Say goodbye to our organizer and other tourists when you are ready.

Meals: Breakfast