The Oberoi, Zahra is distinguished by its limited number of elegant cabins and suites, all-day dining, personalised spa therapies and curated guided tours to Egypt’s most iconic sites, offering a luxury cruising experience along the Nile River.
The Oberoi, Zahra offers 28 spacious Luxury Cabins and Luxury Suites, including a Luxury Suite with Two Bedrooms. Each offers uninterrupted River Nile views, an spacious ensuite bathroom and high-speed internet for a more exclusive Nile cruise in Egypt.
The Oberoi, Zahra features The Oberoi Spa, a temperature-controlled swimming pool on the upper deck, a fitness centre, The Club Lounge, The Library Lounge and poolside dining, each with River Nile views throughout your luxury Nile cruise.
Yes. The Oberoi, Zahra offers a luxury spa in Egypt, with holistic therapies that draw on Eastern and Western massage techniques to reduce stress, revitalise and rejuvenate, alongside beauty treatments, body wraps and yoga classes, perfectly complemented with River Nile views.
Embarkation on The Oberoi, Zahra is at 12:00 pm, followed by lunch on board, and disembarkation is at 8:00 am on the final day, after breakfast. Depending on your itinerary, guests embark in either Luxor or Aswan.
Yes. The Oberoi, Zahra offers airport transfers with our compliments. Luxor International Airport is around 25 minutes from the Luxor dock, while Aswan International Airport is around 35 minutes from the Aswan dock.
A stay aboard The Oberoi, Zahra includes all meals, monument entrance fees and tour guide charges at our best available rates. Internet, turndown service and fresh fruit are offered with our compliments, while spa treatments, laundry and the minibar are chargeable.
Egypt has a desert climate with very mild winters and very hot summers. June to August are the hottest months, with temperatures reaching 40°C (104°F). It is advisable to carry a hat at all times while sightseeing.
The Oberoi, Zahra sails between Luxor and Aswan in both directions, with embarkation from the Mirotel Dock in Luxor or the Sheraton Dock in Aswan, and visits to the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu along the way.
The Oberoi, Zahra offers three-night and seven-night journeys from Aswan to Luxor aboard the most luxurious cruiser on the Nile. Both begin with visits to the High Dam and Philae Temple, while the seven-night journey adds more time in Aswan, including sunset cocktails with entertainment on a private island.
The Oberoi, Zahra offers three-night and seven-night itineraries from Aswan to Luxor, and four-night and seven-night itineraries from Luxor to Aswan, with seven-night itineraries also available during low water levels. All itineraries depart on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The Restaurant aboard The Oberoi, Zahra serves freshly made international cuisine from a daily changing à la carte menu, with large windows framing River Nile views. Poolside dining offers light meals and drinks from the attached cocktail bar.
Guests can enjoy holistic therapies at The Oberoi Spa, spa experiences of 90 to 150 minutes, yoga classes, an 11-metre temperature-controlled pool and an air-conditioned fitness centre, all beside River Nile views.
Depending on the itinerary, The Oberoi, Zahra includes visits to the High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the Temple of Edfu, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and the Valley of the Kings, with small luxury coaches arranged at each stop.
Guests can enjoy traditional music and dance performances, cocktail receptions with live music and a Nubian performance on each cruise, and audio-visual presentations that provide extra information about the sites visited.
Honeymooners can enjoy Luxury Suites with a private heated whirlpool on the terrace, The Restaurant, where soft lighting and intimate seating lend a romantic ambience in the evening, and personalised spa therapies. Special occasions can be catered for with advance notice.
Yes. Oberoi One is our distinctive guest recognition programme, offering members exceptional savings on journeys aboard The Oberoi, Zahra. These savings are available exclusively to Oberoi One members from their very first booking.
The Zahra Nile cruise includes sightseeing with English-speaking Egyptologists on board, while multi-lingual Egyptologists can be organised on prior notice. Audio-visual presentations offer further insight into each site visited.
The Oberoi, Zahra is a five-star cruiser offering spacious cabins and suites, all-day fine dining, personalised spa therapies and curated guided tours to Egypt’s most iconic sites between Luxor and Aswan.
The Oberoi, Zahra welcomes families with children aged seven and above, with the Luxury Suite with Two Bedrooms well suited to those seeking comfort and privacy. Children must occupy a separate cabin, charged at the normal rate.
Couples aboard The Oberoi, Zahra can enjoy Luxury Suites with a private heated whirlpool, personalised spa therapies and poolside dining, which exudes romance after dark with panoramic vistas up and down the River Nile.
Three and four-night itineraries visit the key temples and monuments, while seven-night itineraries allow a more leisurely pace, with time for the Temple of Dendera, the Valley of the Nobles and an optional visit to Abu Simbel.
The Oberoi, Zahra includes guided visits to the Valley of the Kings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautifully painted royal tombs. Guests also visit Philae Temple, relocated to Agilika Island in a UNESCO-led project.
Depending on the itinerary, guided visits include Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Madinat Habu, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple and the Temple of Hathor at Dendera.
The Oberoi, Zahra offers River Nile views throughout the cruiser, from the large windows of The Restaurant to the temperature-controlled pool on the upper deck and the poolside dining area, which offers panoramic vistas up and down the River Nile after dark.
A typical day aboard The Oberoi, Zahra begins with breakfast and guided sightseeing, followed by lunch on board as the cruiser sails onward. Afternoons often bring tea at The Club Lounge or the Sun Deck, before dinner and, on selected evenings, cocktails with entertainment.
The Oberoi, Zahra offers fine dining in Egypt, with dishes freshly prepared by Oberoi chefs from a daily changing à la carte menu. Dietary requirements and special occasions can be catered for with advance notice.
Every Luxury Cabin and Suite on The Oberoi, Zahra offers uninterrupted River Nile views, enjoyed even from the rain shower in the Luxury Cabins, or from the private heated whirlpool on the terrace of the Luxury Suite.
The Oberoi, Zahra offers private docking arrangements with access for guest with limited mobility, a facility unique to the cruiser. This is designed to ensure a relaxed and seamless experience when embarking, disembarking and while on board.
Luxury Cabins feature a rain shower and uninterrupted River Nile views, while Luxury Suites add a private terrace with a heated whirlpool for a more indulgent stay. A Luxury Suite with Two Bedrooms is also available, suited to guests travelling together who want extra space and privacy.
