Editor's Pick4.9Luxor, Egypt · Nile & Egypt
Oberoi Cruises · Zahra
Nile River Journey
One of just 27 suites aboard this intimate vessel, gliding past Pharaonic temples between Luxor and Aswan with a resident Egyptologist.
4 Nights 4 ports of call421 reviews
Highlights
★Only 27 suites aboard
★Private dawn visit to Abu Simbel (optional)
★Resident Egyptologist on every excursion
What's Included
All meals
Private Egyptologist-led tours
Temple entrance fees
Onboard & Amenities
Plunge PoolSpaPrivate ButlerEgyptologist Guide
Voyage Itinerary
Embarkation — Luxor, Egypt
Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.
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Day 1 — Esna
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 2 — Edfu
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 3 — Kom Ombo
A full day in port with shore excursions, or relax onboard at leisure.
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Day 4 — Aswan
Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.
Departure port
Nearest airport
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
~508 kmapprox. 11h 30m transfer
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Know before you go
Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more
Best time to visit
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Peak months: Jan–Mar and Oct–Dec.
Oct–Apr is comfortable for the Nile and the sites; summer is fierce.
Ideal Good Less ideal
Getting around
Ride-hailing: Uber · Careem
Uber/Careem in Cairo are cheap and avoid fare haggling.
They drive on the right — look left first when crossing.
Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide
'Baksheesh' is a way of life — 10%+
Restaurants: 10% even when a service charge is added (it rarely reaches staff).
Hotels: £E 20–50 for porters and helpful staff.
Taxis: Agree the fare first, then round up.
Good to know
- ·Small tips smooth the way for many small services.
- ·Dress modestly, especially at mosques.
- ·Use the right hand for eating and giving.
Power & connectivity
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230V · 50Hz
Vodafone & Orange cover the Nile route; buy a tourist SIM at the airport.
Currency
Egyptian Pound (EGP · ج.م)
Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.
Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.
Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.
Health & safety
Drink bottled or purified water
- ·Bottled water only, and avoid ice and salads that may be rinsed in tap water.
- ·Hep A & typhoid are commonly advised.
General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.
Travel footprint
Flying from
615kg CO₂e · round trip
≈ 2,279 km each way · what 29 trees absorb in a year.
Arrange a verified offsetEstimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.
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