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M/S Philae
Schedule: 7 Day/ 6 Night embarks Wednesdays on select dates
5 Day/ 4 Night embarks certain dates but always on a Tuesday or Saturday
Overview:
Cruise the majestic river Nile in unparalleled luxury aboard The Oberoi, Philae. Discover five thousand years of Egyptian culture on a leisurely 4 and 6 nights nights itinerary from Luxor to Aswan (and vice versa). Personalised service, spacious luxury cabins, exquisite a la carte cuisine and private massage therapy rooms make your Nile experience truly memorable.
With just twenty-two cabins and suites, The Oberoi Philae is perfect for honeymoon couples, groups of friends or family looking for an intimate, luxury cruise on the Nile. Our bright, spacious accommodations have large French windows from which guests can enjoy magnificent River Nile views. They are equipped with the latest technologies and offer complimentary high speed Internet for up to four devices.
Guests looking for a luxury Nile cruise dining in Egypt can savour the finest Western, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines, freshly prepared on board by our talented masterchefs and served in our indoor restaurant, lounge or poolside dining area.
The Oberoi Spa on board The Oberoi Philae offers exclusive treatments and beauty services. We also have an outdoor, temperature controlled swimming pool (36 feet/11 metres long) and a 24-hour gymnasium.
All Cabins and Suites feature:
Soundproof, openable French windows
Blackout blinds
High speed WiFi access
Wireless telephones
Individual climate control
Coffee machine
Mini-bar
Electronic safe
iPod docking station
40" LED television
DVD player
Alarm and docking station
10" pillow topped mattress
Private bathroom with hair dryer, overhead multi-pressure shower, handheld shower, and weighing scales
Boat features:
24/7 Reception
On-board elevators and access for physically-challenged guests.
Restaurant with varied menus on a daily basis
Library and Cigar Lounge
Sun Deck with Swimming pool and jacuzzi
Internet and games room
Fully-purified water, filtered and softened before distribution
Gymnasium On board
Therapy rooms with a private shower and steam room
Medical service on call (24/7)
Private docking areas
Laundry and daily housekeeping service
Major credit cards accepted
Included:
Transfer from point of embarkation to the boat
Accommodation on full board basis with meals served in the main dining room. (room service dining NOT included)
PRIVATE GUIDE available at additional cost
Entrance fees to sites included in ship program
All port fees, service charges and taxes
Not Included:
Items of a personal nature such as tips, telephone, laundry
Beverages of any nature at any time
Anything prior to embarkation or after disembarkation
Prices:
SPECIAL SALE, CONTACT US FOR PRICES
Itineraries:
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5 Day/ 4 Night Luxor to Aswan
Embarks certain dates but always on a Tuesday or Saturday
Day 01: Tuesday or Saturday
- Embarkation before lunch
- Lunch on board
- Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
- Tea at club Lounge
- Cocktail reception
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Wednesday or Sunday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit West bank Valley of Kings, King Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon
- Sail to Esna
- Lunch on board
- Cross the Esna river lock
- Tea at club Lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Thursday or Monday
- Sail to Edfu
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the Temple of Edfu
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Lunch on board
- Tea at club Lounge
- Visit the twin temple of Kom Ombo
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Friday or Tuesday
- Sail to Aswan
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the High Dam and Philae temple
- Lunch on board
- Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Saturday or Wednesday
- Breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at 8:00am
Meals: Breakfast
- Itineraries may be changed without a prior notice due to navigational circumstances -
5 Day/ 4 Night Aswan to Luxor
Embarks certain dates but always on a Tuesday or Saturday
Day 01: Tuesday or Saturday
- Embarkation before lunch
- Lunch on board
- Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- Tea at club lounge
- Cocktail reception
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Wednesday or Sunday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit of Philae temple and High Dam
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Lunch on board
- Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo
- Sail to Edfu
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Thursday or Monday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
- Sail to Esna
- Lunch on board
- Cross the Esna river lock
- Sail to Luxor
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Friday or Tuesday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit West bank Valley of Kings, King Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon
- Joy Sailing for 2 hours
- Lunch on board
- Visit Luxor and Karnak temples
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Saturday or Wednesday
- Breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at 8:00am
Meals: Breakfast
- Itineraries may be changed without a prior notice due to navigational circumstances -
7 Day/ 6 Night Luxor to Aswan to Luxor Every Wednesday
Day 01: Wednesday
- Embarkation before lunch
- Sail to Quina
- Lunch on board
- Visit of Dendera temple
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Quina
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Thursday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the Temple of Abydos
- Sail to Luxor
- Lunch on board
- Tea at club lounge
- Visit Luxor Museum
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Friday
- Breakfast on board
- Free time at leisure
- Lunch on board
- Visit Luxor & Karnak Temples
- Tea at club lounge
- Cocktail reception
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Saturday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit West bank Valley of Kings, King Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon
- Sail to Esna
- Lunch on board
- Cross the Esna river lock
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Sunday
- Sail to Edfu
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the Horus Temple at Edfu
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Lunch on board
- Tea at club lounge
- Visit the twin temple of Kom Ombo
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Kom Ombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Monday
- Sail to Aswan
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the High Dam and Philae temple
- Lunch on board
- Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Tuesday
- Breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at 8:00am
Meals: Breakfast
- Itineraries may be changed without a prior notice due to navigational circumstances -
7 Day/ 6 Night Aswan to Luxor to Aswan Every Wednesday
Day 01: Wednesday
- Embarkation before lunch
- Lunch on board
- Visit The Nubian Museum by motor boat
- Tea at club lounge
- Cocktail reception
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 02: Thursday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Lunch on board
- Visit the twin temple of Kom Ombo
- Sail to Edfu
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Edfu
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 03: Friday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
- Sail to Esna
- Lunch on board
- Cross the Esna river lock
- Sail to Luxor
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Saturday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit West bank Valley of Kings, King Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon
- Lunch on board
- Visit Luxor and Karnak temple
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Sunday
- Breakfast on board
- Sail to Quina
- Lunch on board
- Visit the Temple of Dendara
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Quina
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Monday
- Breakfast on board
- Visit the Temple of Abydos
- Sail to Luxor
- Lunch on board
- Free time at leisure
- Tea at club lounge
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Tuesday
- Breakfast on board
- Disembarkation at 8:00am
Meals: Breakfast
- Itineraries may be changed without a prior notice due to navigational circumstances
Deck Plan:
