Discover ancient monuments, magnificent temples and five thousand years of Egyptian culture on a leisurely four or six night luxury cruise on the Nile between Luxor and Aswan, on board The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise. Our twenty two spacious luxury cabins and suites feature magnificent bathrooms and are refreshed with uninterrupted River Nile views. All offer complimentary high speed Internet for up to four devices.
Guests looking for luxury cruise dining in Egypt can savor the finest Western, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, freshly prepared on board by our talented master chefs and served in our indoor restaurant, lounge or poolside dining area.
The itinerary on The Oberoi Philae is designed to allow you the opportunity to experience Egypt at a leisurely pace on board the most luxurious cruiser on the Nile. Enjoy four or six unforgettable days of unravelling centuries of Egyptian history and discover the Nile and its wonders like never before.
While sailing along the Nile, we will have few stops to visit the unique collections of our ancient and modern monuments, covering the High Dam, the Temple of Philae and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan. In Luxor, scheduled visits to the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temples Complex and Temple of Luxor are included.
Besides that, our dear guests who visit Egypt will have the chance to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, or the Crocodile Temple as Egyptians used to name it, and the well-preserved Temple of god Horus in Edfu.
Various optional tours are available upon your request. Our valued guests who are cruising the Nile for 03, 04 or 07 nights will have enough time to do at least one or two optional tours beside the regular tours to the historical sites in Aswan, Luxor and the sites located in between.
Among the optional tours we have are the Hot Air Balloon in Luxor, the Sound & Light Show at Karnak or Philae Temple, sailing by Felucca / sailing boat around the beautiful islands of Luxor and Aswan, or visiting the hidden collection of our Pharaonic sites such as the Valley of the Queens, the Ramsseum, Temple of Madinet Habu and the tombs of Deir El Madina in Luxor. However, in Aswan, we can regularly arrange for visits to the magnificent Temples of Abu Simbel, the Temple of Kalabsha, the Nubian Museum and the natural site of Nubian Village.