Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
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Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Itinerary
Fly to Cairo
Fly to Cairo and transfer to the Marriott Mena House or the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza for 3 nights. (N)
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Cairo
Morning tour of Islamic Cairo, including the citadel, and explore the winding alleys of Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Afternoon at leisure or optional excursion to the stepped pyramid at Saqqara. (B)
Giza
Full day tour of Giza to see the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum which features 12 galleries that showcase 15,000 artifacts spanning Egypt's history. (B)
Fly to Luxor
Early morning flight to Luxor. Transfer to the luxury Oberoi Zahra for a 7-night cruise to Aswan. The Zahra features 28 spacious and elegant cabins and suites with picture windows and luxurious bathrooms, a sun deck with swimming pool, fine dining and a spa. Afternoon visit to Karnak temple complex and Luxor Museum. (B, L, D)
Luxor • Dendera
Morning visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III and the Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon visit to Dendara temple complex. (B, L, D)
West Bank, Luxor
Morning visit to the Tombs of the Nobles, Deir el-Medina and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Afternoon visit to Luxor Temple. (B, L, D)
Edfu
Sail to Edfu. Late afternoon visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. (B, L, D)
Aswan
Sail to Aswan. Afternoon visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Temple of Philae. (B, L, D)
Kom Ombo • Aswan
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the Kom Ombo temple complex. Return to Aswan for an afternoon felucca trip. Evening sound and light show at the Temple of Philae. (B, L, D)
Aswan
Day at leisure. Optional visit to Abu Simbel (payable in advance – please request at the time of booking). (B, L, D)
Fly to Cairo
Disembark in the morning. Transfer to Aswan airport for flight to Cairo. Overnight at the Intercontinental Citystars hotel in a Club room (or similar). (B)
Fly home
Transfer to the airport and fly home. (B)
Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Explore the Valley of the Kings & the vast Karnak temple complex near Luxor
- Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu
What's included
- International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
- UK departure and overseas airport taxes
- Accommodation, itinerary & meal basis as described
- Local Transfers in a private chauffeur-driven vehicle
- The support (if required) of an English speaking local representative
- Local guides and entrance fees where applicable
Important information
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