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Onboard
What the boat gives you
Free WiFi
Swimming Pool
Private bath
Laundry
Safe Box
Smart TV
Gift Shop
Mini Bar
Air Condition
Also on board
Nightly entertainment programme
Restaurant with varied menus
Personal Care Attendant
Swimming pool, bar & Sun deck
Boutique & Jeweler shop on the Mezzanine floor
Suites have separate living rooms
Egyptologist for all excursions
Laundry and daily housekeeping
Golden Plate of Crystal Hygiene Company
High-definition LCD television and music system
Major credit cards are accepted on board
Sound proof on all decks & Ultra violet water treatment
Day by day
Itinerary
Luxor to Aswan
Your route at a glance
4 Nights or 6 Nights
Ultra luxury cruise
Day 1
5 Days Itinerary From Luxo…
Day 2
7 Days Itinerary From Luxo…
5 stops today
Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Luxor International Airport, our Representative will meet and assist you and transfer you to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
7:00 a.m. Visit to the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th.
Visit to the temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
12:30 p.m.Lunch
Sail to Esna
Cross the Esna Lock.
7:00 p.m.Cocktail reception
7:30 p.m.Dinner
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
4:00 a.m.Sail to Edfu
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.Breakfast
8:00 a.m.Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Sail to Komombo
1:00 p.m.Lunch
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Harris, also known as Horus, the Elder
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
7 stops today
Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Luxor International Airport, our Representative will meet and assist you and transfer you to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 pm Embarkation from Luxor Port.
12:30 p.m.Lunch
2:00 p.m. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
7:30 p.m. Have dinner
Day 2: Valley of the Kings - Sail to Dendara Temple
6:00 to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
7:00 a.m.Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, and Ramesses the 6th.
Visit the temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina, and Colossi of Memnon
4:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God.
7:30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple - Sail to Aswan
6:00 a.m. – Sail to Komombo
7:00 to 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
11:00 a.m. – Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Harris, also known as Horus, the Elder.
8:00 a.m. – Disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan Airport for final departure.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
Aswan to Luxor
Your route at a glance
4 Nights or 6 Nights
Ultra luxury cruise
Day 1
5 Days Itinerary From Aswa…
Day 2
7 Days Itinerary From Aswa…
5 stops today
Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Aswan International Airport, our Representative will meet and assist you and transfer you to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 hours Embarkation from Aswan Port.
12:30 p.m. Lunch
4:00 p.m. Visit Nubian Museum by motorboat
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Day 2: Aswan Sightseeing - Kom Ombo - Sail to Edfu
06:00 a.m. – Tea and coffee with cookies
06:30 a.m. – Private sunrise visit to Philae Temple and High Dam
9:00 to 10.00 a.m. – Breakfast
9.00 a.m. – Sail to Kom Ombo
10:00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. – Spa Time
1:00 p.m. – Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God ofFer utility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Harris, also known as Horus, the Elder.
2.00 p.m. – Lunch Sail to Edfu, Afternoon Tea
7:30 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
8:00 p.m. – Dinner
Day 3: Edfu Temple - Sail to Luxor
7:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Sail to Essna
1:00 p.m. – Lunch Cross the Esna Lock - Sail to Luxor
7:30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit the Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, and Ramesses the 6th. This is followed by a visit to The temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
12:30 p.m.Lunch
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple
7:30 p.m.Dinner
Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation
7:00 to 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast
Disembarkation
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
7 stops today
Day 1: Arrival Aswan - Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
On arrival at Aswan International Airport, our Representative will meet and assist you and transfer you to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 hours– Embarkation from Aswan Port.
12:30 hours – Lunch
4:00 p.m. – Visit The Nubian Museum by motorboat
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Spa Time
7:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment
7:30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan Sightseeing
6:00 a.m.Sail to Kom Ombo.
7:00 a.m. to 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. to 1:00 p.m.Free time for Spa.
1:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 p.m.Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
7:00 p.m.Cocktail reception
7:30 p.m.Dinner
Day 3: Sail to Edfu Temple
7:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Spa Time
1:00 p.m. – Lunch
2:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. The Temple of Horus at Edfu was buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years. It is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction began in 237 B.C. The main temple complex took 25 years to complete.
3: 00 p.m. – Sail to Esna
7: 30 p.m. – Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
6:00 a.m.Sail to Luxor
7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 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 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
7:30 p.m.Dinner
Day 5: Valley of the Kings - Sail to Dendara Temple
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank. Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes.
Visit the Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, and Ramesses the 6th.
Visit the Temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon on the way back.
12:00 noon Lunch and sail to Qena
2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Free time for Spa
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love, and Joy.
8:00 p.m.Dinner
Day 6: Abydos Temple - Sail to Luxor Temple
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast
07:00 a.m.Visit the Temple of Abydos
12.00 p.m.Sail to Luxor
12:30 p.m.Lunch
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Free time for Spa
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Visit Luxor Temple
8:00 p.m.Dinner
Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation
7:00 to 9:00 a.m.- Breakfast
9:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Disembarkation. Then Transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Night Stay on Cruise
Meals: Breakfast
The price
What's included — and what isn't
✓ Included in the price
✓4 or 3 nights accommodation on Nile Cruises on an FB basis
✓Meet and assist upon arrival and departure
✓All transfers in a modern private air-conditioned vehicle
✓All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
✓Entrance fees to all sights in and between Luxor and Aswan
✓English-speaking tour guide on board the cruise (share group tours)
✓One complimentary bottle of water per person per day
✓All transfers are by A-C vehicles with qualified drivers
Travelling with childrenWhat each age pays of the adult rate
Up to 2 years
Free
Age from 2 and below 6 years
25% of adult
Age from 6 up to 11 years
50% of adult
Ages 12 and Up
Adult rate
This is the tour’s published child policy, applied to the per-person rate you book. It assumes the child shares a room with parents.
Rates are per person in US dollars and depend on travel dates and group size. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact price — there is no charge for a quote.
Booking
How booking this works
Private, not a groupYour own Egyptologist guide and air-conditioned vehicle throughout.
25% to hold your datesThe balance is due up to two days before arrival, or in cash to your tour manager.
Cancel 30+ days out for 10%Charges rise closer to departure — the full policy is under Good to know.
A voucher within 24 hoursConfirmation with every booking detail lands by email once an advisor confirms.
Talk to Maro
Founder, Egypt Planners · Giza
Not quite the itinerary you had in mind? Tell Maro your dates and what you want to see — he and the team will rework this trip around them, at no extra cost.
Your daily tours usually start at 8 am, but you can change the time in coordination with your private guide.
You can make any changes to the itinerary if you have any special requests.
For reservations, contact us, and your reservation will be confirmed with one of our travel advisors.
After booking the trip, we will send you a voucher with all the booking details.
Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
Rates are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transport rates, or government taxes.
Rates are not valid during Christmas or New Year.
Travel insurance and entry visa charges are not included in the package.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and is entirely up to the discretion of travelers. Although it is not mandatory, it is of great importance to the people who take care of you while traveling.
Extra personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, tipping, visa fees, recreational expenses, and other services not listed.
Following are the items with extra costs during the trek:
For the visa fees, please check Visa and Passport Information.
Additional transport that you require.
Tipping for the guide and driver after the trip.
In case of unforeseen events like bad weather conditions and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for extra hotel nights and meals.
All our packages and tours of Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the pyramids from inside, the mummies' room in Museum, or entering the Tutankhamun tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.
The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you're booking a risk-free investment.
Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
Canceling 14-11 days before commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour
Up to 2 years: FREE
Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
Ages 12 and Up: adult price.
Notes:
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
A valid Passport for 6 months
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Sanitizer gel
Water holder
Bug spray
Warm clothes in winter
Cotton clothes in summer
A hat
Travel adaptor
Camera
Umbrella
Comfortable shoes
Medication
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Oberoi Philae offered serenity on the Nile like no other. The cabins with French windows woke us up to stunning Nile views. Exploring ancient tombs like King Tut's and Ramesses VI's was surreal. This cruise combined luxury and history seamlessly. A journey I'll cherish forever!
★★★★★August 16, 2023
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Ella Wilson
Group traveller
Oberoi Philae is synonymous with elegance. The cruise's attention to detail was exceptional. Luxor and Aswan revealed their treasures, and visiting the Nubian Museum was a highlight. This cruise made history come alive in the most luxurious way possible.
★★★★★March 8, 2023
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Max Parker
Family traveller
We were pampered from the moment we stepped on board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise. The trip through Luxor and Aswan showcased Egypt's history in all its glory. The visit to the High Dam was an engineering marvel. This cruise is a must for history buffs and luxury seekers alike.
★★★★★January 21, 2023
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Naomi White
Group traveller
The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise exceeded all expectations. Luxurious rooms, impeccable service, and a breathtaking Nile backdrop made it a top-tier experience. Exploring the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple was a history lover's dream. Can't wait to sail with them again!
★★★★★December 22, 2022
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Amelia Wright
Solo traveller
My journey aboard the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise was nothing short of magical. The spacious cabins with Nile views were a dream come true, and the staff amicably treated us. Exploring Luxor and Aswan's historical wonders made me feel like an adventurer in ancient Egypt. It's really a trip of a lifetime!
