DAY 01: SUN - Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

DAY 02: MON - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch, drive to the Islamic quarter to visit the Great Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 03: TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Luxury Nile Cruise Boat, Zahra for an 8-day/7-night Nile cruise.

The Oberoi Zahra, Luxury Nile Cruiser continues the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts’ tradition of offering the highest standards of hospitality and is amongst the most spacious accommodation on the Nile. The mutedly elegant interior of the Luxury Cabins and Luxury Suites is complemented by expansive views of the river framed by large windows within the cabins and the en suite bathrooms. The Oberoi Zahra is the only boat on the Nile with a full-service spa.

12:00 p.m. - Embarkation
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
2:30 p.m. - Visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple
7:30 p.m. - Dinner. Discover gourmet dining on board The Oberoi Zahra. The Chef and his team takes pride in offering the finest international cuisine a la carte services, with new menus on a daily basis.

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 04: WED
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast

- Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statue of the Pharaoh with smaller statues of his wife Nefertari and daughters at his feet. After this visit, fly to Aswan.

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Spa Time: The Oberoi Zahra is the only luxury cruiser on the Nile with four therapy rooms. Each therapy room features a private shower and steam room. Uninterrupted views of the Nile, rejuvenating treatments and the finest natural products create the perfect experience.

1:00 p.m. - Lunch
After Sunset – Sound and light show at the Philae Temple
7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 05: THU
7:00 a.m. - Sail to Komombo
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - Visit the twin temple of Komombo. 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 Haroeis, also known as Horus, the Elder.
11:30 a.m. - Sail back to Aswan
11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Spa Time
12:30 p.m. - Lunch
3:00 p.m. - Visit to Botanical Garden by felucca
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Spa Time
6:00 p.m. - Cocktail reception with entertainment on the Mango island
7:30 p.m. - Dinner on board

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 06: FRI
9:00 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 to 6:00 p.m. - Spa Time
6:00 p.m. - Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God.
7:30 - Dinner

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 07: SAT
6:00 a.m. - Sail to Luxor
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Spa time
12:30 p.m. – Lunch
3:00 p.m. - Visit Karnak temple and Luxor Museum
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Spa Time
19:30 - Dinner

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 08: SUN
6:30 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Transfer 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, Ramses "the Six". This is followed by a visit to The temple of Madinat Habu and on the way back stop at the Colossus of Memnon.
1:00 p.m. - Sail to Quina
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 to 5:30 p.m. - Spa Time
6:00 p.m. - Travel to Dendara. Private visit to the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy.
7:30 p.m. - Dinner on board

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 09: MON
5:00 a.m. - Sail to Luxor
7:00 to 10:00 a.m. - Breakfast
10:30 a.m. - Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Noble’s tomes, Dier El Madina, the site of a very special workman’s village, whose craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings & the Temple of Hatchepsut)
1:00 p.m. - Lunch
2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Spa Time
4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Visit Luxor Temple
6:30 to 7:30 p.m. - Farewell Reception with live music at the club lounge.
7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Overnight on board. (B/L/D)

DAY 10: TUE
7:00 to 9:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Disembarkation
After disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of the day at leisure. Overnight in Cairo (B)

DAY 11: WED
After Breakfast visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx, which have stood for the last 5000 years. Continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In the evening, enjoy a Sound and Light Show presentation at the Giza Pyramids. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)

DAY 12: THU - After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)