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The Oberoi Philae, Luxury Nile Cruiser

Hotel · , Egypt

The Oberoi Philae, Luxury Nile Cruiser

A 22-cabin and suite Nile cruiser sailing between Luxor and Aswan, with river views from every room and excursions to Philae Temple and the High Dam.

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Overview

The Oberoi Philae sails the River Nile between Luxor and Aswan, carrying guests past temples and tombs that line the river's banks. The ship holds 22 cabins and suites, each with an openable window onto the Nile and a private changing room. Itineraries run as two nights and three days or three nights and four days, departing on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with embarkation from either Luxor or Aswan.

Accommodation ranges from the 36 sqm Luxury Cabin, with a king size bed and ensuite bathroom, to the Luxury Suite with Terrace at 85 sqm total, 55 sqm of which is interior, which adds a private terrace, a heated outdoor whirlpool and a freestanding bathtub. The Main Restaurant serves Western, Indian, Asian and Middle Eastern dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with smart casual dress required at dinner. The Poolside Restaurant offers light meals and a barbecue lunch menu beneath a canopy by day. In the evening, the Bar and Library Lounge has a dance floor, a movie theatre and Cuban cigars on the upper deck. The Oberoi Spa has treatment rooms with Nile views and offers Thai, Balinese, Swedish and Oberoi signature massage. An 11 metre pool and an air conditioned fitness centre sit on the upper deck. Dining and spa facilities are kept for guests staying aboard.

Shore excursions take in Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, with sections dating to between 380 and 362 BC. After the building of the High Dam in 1971, the temple was moved stone by stone to the island of Agilika in a UNESCO-led project that took over nine years. The High Dam itself runs 3,830 metres long, 111 metres high and 980 metres wide, with a visitors' pavilion explaining its construction. Further stops include the twin temples of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris and the crocodile god Sobek, the Nubian Museum, which documents the rescue of monuments ahead of the rising waters of Lake Nasser, and the city of Aswan, 240 kilometres along the river from Luxor.

Rooms
22
Minimum stay
1 night
Check in
15:00
Check out
12:00

Why we like it

  • 22 cabins and suites, each with an openable window onto the River Nile
  • Luxury Suite with Terrace includes a private terrace and heated outdoor whirlpool
  • Embarkation from either Luxor or Aswan, with two or three night itineraries
  • Shore excursions to Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, the High Dam and the Nubian Museum
  • The Oberoi Spa offers Thai, Balinese, Swedish and Oberoi signature massage

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Rooms & suites

Categories shown for orientation. Your travel advisor will confirm which are available for your dates and recommend the one that suits the trip.

  • Luxury Suite with Terrace

    Opens onto River Nile views from the bedroom, with a sun lounger on a private terrace and a heated outdoor whirlpool. Interiors include a living room, a bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a shower and a private changing room.

    85 m²
    Up to 2 guests
    King size
    River Nile view

  • Luxury Suites

    Windows open onto River Nile views. Spacious interiors include a king size bedroom, a living room, a bathroom with a standalone bathtub, a shower and a private changing room, finished with modern Egyptian artworks.

    55 m²
    Up to 2 guests
    King size
    River Nile view

  • Luxury Cabin

    An openable window frames continuous River Nile views, taken in from an armchair or the king size bed. Decorated in a natural palette, the cabin includes a living space and an ensuite bathroom.

    36 m²
    Up to 2 guests
    King size
    River Nile view

Amenities

  • Main Restaurant
  • Poolside Restaurant
  • Bar and Library Lounge
  • The Oberoi Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Fitness Centre
  • Beauty Salon
  • Movie Theatre
  • Dance Floor
  • Complimentary Internet

Reserving through us

Included when your travel advisor confirms this stay

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Property credit or equivalent where the house offers one
  • Early check in and late check out on request
  • Welcome amenity and your travel agent known to the general manager

Eligible preferred amenities are applied wherever available, subject to the property at the time of stay, and are confirmed in your proposal.

Location

, Egypt

The pyramids, the new museum and a boat between Luxor and Aswan.

About Cairo & the Nile

Questions

How many cabins and suites does The Oberoi Philae have?
The ship has 22 cabins and suites, all with openable windows onto the River Nile and complimentary Internet.
Where does the cruise embark and how long does it last?
Guests embark from either Luxor or Aswan, with itineraries of two nights and three days or three nights and four days, departing on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
What is the nearest airport?
Aswan Airport is 25 kilometres away, a 45 minute drive, and Luxor Airport is 15 kilometres away, a 30 minute drive.
Can non-resident guests dine on board or use the spa?
No. Dining and The Oberoi Spa are reserved for guests staying aboard the cruiser only.
What attractions can be visited during the cruise?
Shore excursions include Philae Temple, the twin temples of Kom Ombo, the High Dam and the Nubian Museum, as well as the city of Aswan.

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