Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise – Overview, Features & Amenities
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Egypt’s timeless landscapes aboard the Oberoi Philae, an elegant five-star luxury cruiser offering 3 and 4 night voyages between Luxor and Aswan. With only 22 lavish cabins and suites accommodating up to 44 guests, the Philae provides an intimate, refined ambience focused on personalized service and immersive cultural experiences. From spacious suites featuring private terraces and heated whirlpools to Michelin-level dining, spa treatments, and expert Egyptologist-led tours, every detail is curated to deliver a truly unforgettable Nile adventure.
Cabin & Suite Amenities
Luxury cabins (~36 m²) with king or twin beds, lounge area, and large sliding French windows
Spacious suites (~55 m²) with separate living area, ensuite bathroom with shower and bathtub
Terrace suites (~85 m²) offering private outdoor space with heated whirlpool
Plush bedding and pillow-menu offerings
In-room amenities: minibar, safe, satellite TV, DVD player, high-speed Wi‑Fi, coffee/tea station, hairdryer
Daily housekeeping, express laundry, and 24-hour room service
Health, Leisure & Recreation
Sun deck featuring temperature-controlled swimming pool, Jacuzzi, shaded seating, and bar
Full-service spa with massage therapy, beauty salon, sauna, and steam room
24‑hour fitness center and outdoor jogging track
Library, cigar lounge, cinema, and boutique gift shop
Dining & Evening Entertainment
Main restaurant serving gourmet international, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Egyptian cuisine
Options for poolside dining and refined afternoon tea
Onboard bars offering cocktails, wine, and curated spirits
Evening entertainment includes traditional music, dance performances, themed parties, and enriching lectures
Onboard Services
Highly attentive crew with a world-class guest‑to‑staff ratio
Concierge services including private tour coordination and shore transport
Doctor-on-call and accessible docking facilities
Purified water stations, laundry/dry‑cleaning services, and 24‑hr reception
Sample Itinerary (5 Days / 4 Nights – Luxor to Aswan)
Day 1: Embark in Luxor, enjoy onboard dining, and relax at sunset
Day 2: Tour the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, sail to Edfu
Day 3: Visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus, sail through Esna locks to Kom Ombo
Day 4: Explore Kom Ombo’s Temple, cruise to Aswan, enjoy sundowner events
Day 5: Visit the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam before disembarkation
What’s Included
What’s Excluded
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – Embarkation on Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
Upon arrival at Luxor International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you. You will then be transferred to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 pm: Embarkation from Luxor Port.
12:30 pm: Lunch on board.
2:00 pm: Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
7:30 pm: Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Stay on Cruise
Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Breakfast on board.
7:00 am: Visit the West Bank, including Valley of the Kings (with King Tut’s tomb and Ramesses the 6th), Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina, and Colossi of Memnon.
12:30 pm: Lunch on board.
Sail to Esna and cross the Esna Lock.
7:00 pm: Cocktail reception.
7:30 pm: Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Stay on Cruise
Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
4:00 am: Sail to Edfu.
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast on board.
8:00 am: Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to Horus.
Sail to Kom Ombo.
1:00 pm: Lunch on board.
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm: Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
7:30 pm: Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Stay on Cruise
Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
6:00 am: Sail to Aswan.
7:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on board.
10:00 am: Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple.
12:30 pm: Lunch on board.
4:00 pm: Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat.
7:30 pm: Dinner on board.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight Stay on Cruise
Day 5: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise – Disembarkation
7:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on board.
Disembarkation after breakfast.
Day 1: Arrival in Luxor – Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
Upon arrival at Luxor International Airport, our representative will welcome and assist you. Then, you will be transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 pm: Embarkation from Luxor Port
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm: Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 2: Valley of the Kings – Sail to Dendara Temple
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Breakfast on board
7:00 am: Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes: Visit the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut’s tomb and Ramesses VI’s tomb. Then visit Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina, and the Colossi of Memnon.
12:00 pm: Sail to Qena
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Free time for Spa relaxation
6:00 pm: Visit Dendara Temple
8:00 pm: Cocktail reception
8:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 3: Abydos Temple – Sail to Luxor
6:00 am: Breakfast on board
7:00 am: Visit the Temple of Abydos
12:00 pm: Sail back to Luxor
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Spa time
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Visit Luxor Temple
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 4: Sail to Edfu Temple
6:00 am: Sail to Edfu
7:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Spa time
1:00 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Spa time
4:00 pm: Visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Aswan
6:00 am: Sail to Kom Ombo
7:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast on board
11:00 am: Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo — dedicated on one side to Sobek, the Crocodile God, and on the other side to Horus, the Elder Falcon God
12:30 pm: Lunch and sail to Aswan
4:00 pm: Visit Nubian Museum by motorboat
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
7:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on board
Free morning for an optional visit to Abu Simbel
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm: Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Spa time
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise – Disembarkation
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast on board
8:00 am: Disembark from the cruise and transfer to Aswan Airport for your final departure
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Embark on Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you. You will then be transferred to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation.
12:00 pm: Embarkation from Aswan Port
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
4:00 pm: Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 2: Aswan Sightseeing – Kom Ombo – Sail to Edfu
6:00 am: Early morning tea, coffee, and cookies
6:30 am: Private sunrise visit to Philae Temple and the High Dam
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am: Sail to Kom Ombo
10:00 am – 12:00 pm: Free time for Spa relaxation
1:00 pm: Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo — one side dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God of Fertility, and the other to Horus the Elder
2:00 pm: Lunch on board while sailing to Edfu, followed by afternoon tea
7:30 pm: Cocktail reception with entertainment
8:00 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 3: Edfu Temple – Sail to Luxor
7:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am: Visit the Temple of Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God
Sail to Esna
1:00 pm: Lunch on board
Cross the Esna Lock and continue sailing to Luxor
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Breakfast on board
7:00 am: Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes, including the Valley of the Kings (with visits to King Tutankhamun’s and Ramesses VI’s tombs), Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina, and the Colossi of Memnon
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 5: Disembarkation in Luxor
7:00 am – 8:00 am: Breakfast on board
8:00 am: Disembarkation and transfer to Luxor Airport for your final departure
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 1: Arrival in Aswan – Embarkation
Upon arrival at Aswan International Airport, our representative will greet you and transfer you to the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for check-in and embarkation.
12:00 pm: Embarkation at Aswan Port
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
4:00 pm: Visit the Nubian Museum by motorboat
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Spa time
7:00 pm: Cocktail reception with entertainment
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 2: Kom Ombo Temple – Aswan Sightseeing
6:00 am: Sail to Kom Ombo
7:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am: Visit the twin Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder
10:30 am: Sail back to Aswan
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Free time for spa treatments
1:00 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm: Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Spa time
7:00 pm: Cocktail reception
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 3: Edfu Temple – Sail to Esna
7:00 am: Sail to Edfu
7:00 am – 10:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am – 1:00 pm: Spa time
1:00 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm: Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu — the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt, buried under sand for nearly 2,000 years.
3:00 pm: Sail to Esna
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 4: Luxor Excursions
6:00 am: Sail to Luxor
7:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am – 2:00 pm: Free time for spa treatments
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm: Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Spa time
7:30 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 5: Valley of the Kings – Sail to Dendara
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Visit the West Bank of ancient Thebes
Explore the Valley of the Kings (including King Tutankhamun’s tomb and Ramesses VI)
Visit Medinet Habu and Dier El Madina
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon
12:00 pm: Lunch on board & sail to Qena
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm: Spa time
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, the Goddess of Music, Love, and Joy
8:00 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 6: Abydos Temple – Return to Luxor
6:00 am – 7:00 am: Breakfast on board
7:00 am: Visit the Temple of Abydos, one of the oldest and most important religious sites in ancient Egypt
12:00 pm: Sail back to Luxor
12:30 pm: Lunch on board
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm: Spa time
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm: Visit Luxor Temple
8:00 pm: Dinner on board
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Overnight on Cruise
Day 7: Disembarkation in Luxor
7:00 am – 9:00 am: Breakfast on board
9:00 am – 10:00 am: Disembarkation and transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure
Meals Included: Breakfast
We welcome families with children on our Nile River cruises and have designed a flexible pricing structure to accommodate young travelers:
Child’s Age | Rate Applied |
0 to below 2 years | FREE of charge |
2 to below 6 years | 25% of adult price |
6 to below 12 years | 50% of adult price |
12 years and above | Full adult price |
Important Notes:
To secure your Nile cruise package, early booking is highly recommended, especially during peak seasons. A deposit is required to confirm your reservation:
The deposit will be applied toward your final balance.
We offer several secure and convenient payment methods:
We accept:
We recommend printing or saving the voucher on your device for easy access during travel.
We understand plans can change. That’s why we provide a flexible cancellation policy, especially in the event of official travel bans or government-imposed restrictions due to emergencies. In such cases, you’ll receive a full refund with no penalty.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing, signed, and sent via email.
Cancellation Notice | Charge Applied |
45+ days before arrival | 20% of total tour cost |
44–35 days before arrival | 30% of total tour cost |
34–25 days before arrival | 50% of total tour cost |
24–15 days before arrival | 75% of total tour cost |
14–9 days before arrival | 90% of total tour cost |
8–1 day before arrival | 100% of total tour cost |
⚠️ Airline cancellation fees apply separately for tours that include domestic flights within Egypt. These will follow the airline’s own cancellation rules.
All tours can be booked as:
Note: Entry to special archaeological tombs such as:
Cabins are assigned based on the group size and booking preferences:
The price of a Nile cruise in Egypt can vary widely depending on the level of luxury, duration, and the cruise operator. On average, expect to pay between $200 and $500 per person per night for a mid-range cruise. Budget options may start around $150 per night, while luxury cruises with top-notch amenities and personalized service can exceed $700 per night.
The ideal time to take a Nile river cruise is during the cooler months from October to April. During this period, daytime temperatures are pleasant, making sightseeing much more enjoyable. Avoid the peak summer months of June to August, when temperatures can soar above 40°C (104°F), which can be uncomfortable for outdoor activities.
Some of the best Nile cruises combine luxury, excellent service, and immersive cultural experiences. Highly recommended options include the Oberoi Philae, known for its five-star luxury; the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV, offering a blend of comfort and style; and the Nile Adventurer, which is praised for its boutique atmosphere. The best choice depends on your budget, preferred route, and the kind of onboard experience you want.
Most travelers find a 4 to 5-night cruise to be the perfect length. This timeframe allows enough time to visit the main historical sites in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan without feeling rushed. Shorter cruises of 3 nights are available but offer a more limited itinerary, while longer cruises (6-7 nights) may include additional stops and a more leisurely pace.
During the day, dress comfortably and lightly — breathable fabrics, hats, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes are recommended for excursions. In the evening, most cruises adopt a smart casual dress code, so men often wear collared shirts and trousers, while women choose dresses or nice pants and blouses. Some cruises hold special formal dinners, where more elegant attire such as cocktail dresses or suits is appreciated but not always mandatory.
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