The Oberoi Philae is modelled on a traditional Nile paddle-wheeler and offers 58 deluxe cabins, each with a small private balcony. There is a lounge, a sophisticated bar and first-class restaurant; other facilities include a beauty salon and barber shop, a gift shop, plunge pool and sun deck. You may request an upgrade to a suite on the Oberoi Philae for a supplement of £1030 per person in a twin (subject to availability). Please note that an Egyptian themed evening and a black and white dinner usually take place during the cruise.
7 Days (6 nights) Cruise Itinerary
Nile Cruise (7 days/6 nights) from Luxor to Aswan including the Dandarah Temple, Karnak & Luxor Temples, Valley of Kings, Madinat Habu, Colossi Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Kitchener’s Island
Day 1 Wednesday
Embark Luxor at noon and enjoy a relaxing afternoon onboard. Overnight in Qina.
Day 2 Thursday
Visit the Temple of Dandarah. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 3 Friday
Morning at leisure and visit to Karnak & Luxor Temples on the East Bank in the afternoon. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 Saturday
Visit the West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Madinat Habu and Colossi Memnon. Set sail for Esna and enjoy a Black & White dress dinner. Overnight in Esna.
Day 5 Sunday
Sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu. After lunch sail to Kom Ombo to the temples of Kom Ombo. In the evening enjoy a Galabeya party onboard. Overnight in Kom Ombo.
Day 6 Monday
Sail to Aswan and visit the High Dam, Old Dam, The Unfinished Obelisk in the Northern Quarry and Philae Temple. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7 Tuesday
Disembark Aswan after breakfast. Visit the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island by felucca.
Days (4 nights) cruise Luxor to Aswan
Embark Luxor (Saturday 12 noon) visiting Karnak & Luxor Temples, West Bank, Valley of the Kings & Queens, Madinat Habu, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo, Aswan, High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Botanical Gardens. Disembark Aswan (Wednesday am).
OBEROI PHILAE
