Twenty-seven of the most spacious cabins and suites afloat on the Nile, sailing between Luxor and Aswan past 5,000 years of temples, tombs and riverbank life.
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Overview
An Oasis of Calm
With just 27 cabins and suites, The Oberoi Zahra is one of the most spacious and private ways to see Upper Egypt, evoking the glamour of old-world Nile cruising.
Timber floors, elegant interiors and large picture windows fill every cabin, most spread over more than 26 square metres — generous by the standards of any Nile cruiser. Private docking at each stop lets guests bypass crowded landings entirely, while an onboard spa with four dedicated therapy rooms, each with its own steam room, remains unmatched on the river. Sailing between Luxor and Aswan on 3-, 4-, 6- or 8-night itineraries, the Zahra threads together Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Philae in an unhurried, boutique-scale journey.
A sister ship to the Oberoi Philae. The Oberoi Zahra sails alongside its sister vessel, the Oberoi Philae, both part of the Oberoi Hotels & Resorts fleet on the Nile — this page covers the Zahra alone.
27
Cabins & Suites
4
Dedicated Spa Therapy Rooms
240km
Luxor to Aswan
5,000
Years of History Along the Way
Suites
Timber Floors, Panoramic Windows
Every cabin and suite is finished with warm timber floors and large windows, giving unbroken views of the Nile from the bed itself.
Luxury Suite — Private Terrace & Jacuzzi
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Luxury CabinsAt 26.4 square metres, timber floors and large windows frame the Nile from a king or twin bed, with a marble bathroom and glass-enclosed steam shower.
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The Luxury SuiteAt 115 square metres, a private terrace, outdoor Jacuzzi, separate living and dining area and a freestanding bathtub make this the ship's most indulgent cabin.
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The Two-Bedroom SuiteAt 92 square metres, ideal for families or two couples travelling together, with a shared living and dining space between the bedrooms.
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Four Therapy RoomsA dedicated spa deck offers four private treatment rooms, each with its own shower and steam room — a rarity anywhere on the Nile.
Experiences
Temples, Tombs & the Aswan High Dam
Every itinerary threads together Upper Egypt's essential sites, from Karnak's colossal columns to the rock-cut grandeur of Philae.
Luxor
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Guided visits to the largest religious complex ever built and the temple that once hosted ancient Opet Festival processions.
West Bank
Valley of the Kings
A guided walk through the royal tombs of Thebes, including the resting places of some of Egypt's best-known pharaohs.
Kom Ombo
The Twin Temple
A rare double temple honouring Sobek and Horus the Elder side by side, with ancient medical instruments carved into its walls.
Edfu
Temple of Horus
One of Egypt's best-preserved temples, reached by horse-drawn carriage from the riverbank.
Aswan
Philae Temple & the High Dam
A boat crossing to Agilkia Island for the Temple of Isis, followed by a look at the engineering feat that tamed the Nile.
Onboard
Astronomy Lectures & a Cigar Lounge
Evenings bring astronomy talks, a games room and a cigar lounge, alongside the ship's library and theatre.
Dining
A New Menu, Every Day
The Zahra's chef and team change the à la carte menu daily, pairing international cuisine with the ship's uninterrupted river views.
01The main restaurant, with a daily-changing à la carte menu
02Poolside dining beside the open-air swimming pool
03The club lounge, for afternoon tea and evening drinks
04The library and cigar lounge, for a quieter nightcap
Poolside Dining — Open-Air Deck
Location
Luxor to Aswan
The Zahra's route follows the Nile's most storied stretch, connecting the temples of ancient Thebes to Aswan's granite quarries and island temples.
A 3-, 4-, 6- or 8-night route between Luxor and Aswan, roughly 240km apart by river.
Stops include Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, each home to a major temple complex.
Private docking at each port lets guests avoid the crowds at busier public landings.
Complimentary pickup and drop-off is included from the airport, train station or East Bank hotels in Luxor and Aswan.
Fly
Scheduled flights connect Cairo to both Luxor and Aswan airports, close to each embarkation point.
Embark
Guests are met and transferred directly to the ship, with lunch served shortly after boarding.
Disembark
Cruises end with a final breakfast onboard before transfer to the airport or onward journey.
Boutique Scale
27 Cabins, Not 200
With a fraction of the cabins found on larger Nile cruisers, The Oberoi Zahra keeps every itinerary intimate, private and unhurried.