The Oberoi Experience

Discover the best of Egypt in true Oberoi style - including three nights on board the luxurious Oberoi Philae.

On this wonderful itinerary, which will include a stay in Cairo, a luxurious Nile Cruise and a stay in Hurgahda on the Red Sea Riviera, you will journey through Egypt in comfort and style with Oberoi Hotels & Resorts, combining some of the most compelling historical sights with time to relax on the beach too.

Your Nile Cruise Ship:

The Oberoi Philae:

A copy of an Edwardian paddle steamer, The Oberoi Philae is amongst the best boats on the Nile.  All 58 air-conditioned cabins, including 4 suites, feature a mini bar, TV, radio, telephone, safe and private balcony.

The Philae restaurant, where guests are expected to dress for dinner, provides a Continental and Egyptian menu.  The Lounge Bar serves a range of beverages, including soft drinks and cocktails.  In the evenings the Lounge Bar is the venue for the discoteque.  On deck sunloungers and teak parasols surround a good-sized swimming pool.  For the more active guset state of the art gymnasium equipment is available.

Your Itinerary:

Saturday - Depart from the UK to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the 5* Mena House Oberoi for the next 3 nights. During your stay, you may book excursions, or explore the city independently.

Tuesday - In the morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to the 5*+ Oberoi Philae. After lunch on board, visit the Botanical Gardens by felucca. Overnight in Aswan.

Wednesday - Morning visit to the High Dam, Old Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple before sailing on to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo, and then continue on to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Thursday - Morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, before sailing on to Esna. In the afternoon, cross Esna Lock and continue on to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Friday - After breakfast, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Queens and Medinat Habu. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Saturday - Morning visit to the Karnak and Luxor Temples and then on to the 5*+ Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh, Hurghada, by road - a journey of approximately 4 hours.

Thursday - After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada airport for your return flight to the UK (via Cairo).

Your hotel accommodation:

5*+ Mena House Oberoi Hotel, Cairo

Originally built in 1869, the Mena House Oberoi Cairo is the place to stay for a true experience of Egypt�s glorious past.
        
The Mena House Oberoi Cairo is set in 40 acres of jasmine scented gardens with the Pyramid of Cheops towering above, the hotel has been lovingly maintained to capture the atmosphere of its original era.
    
The Mena House Oberoi Cairo features rooms that retain a traditional d�cor yet have been modernised to offer the amenities of a luxury hotel. The 500 air-conditioned rooms, located in the Palace and the newer Garden section, where the standard rooms are found, all feature private facilities, balcony, satellite TV, telephone, mini fridge and hairdryer.

          

The Mena House Oberoi Cairo features a number of dining options including Continental, Indian and international cuisine, as well as a number of bars.
     
The Mena House Oberoi Cairo features a swimming pool, tennis courts and an 18-hole, 2- fairway golf course adjacent to the property.

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is a luxurious, all-suite hotel set on the shores of the Red Sea, and offers an exclusive haven for the sophisticated traveller.
    
The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is located around 20 minutes south of the centre of Hurghada and the airport, set in 48 acres of land with a private beach and panoramic views of the Red Sea.

Hurghada is one of the best-known resorts on the Red Sea and is especially renowned as a watersports centre. The wide range of hotels and facilities and ever-growing nightlife makes the resort a favourite for divers and holidaymakers alike.

There's also plenty to do on dry land, from trips to Luxor or Cairo to exploring the desert on camel - see tours & excursions available from Hurghada.

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh features 102 air-conditioned deluxe, superior deluxe, grand and royal suites, each featuring an enclosed courtyard for privacy.

Every suite in the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh has a luxury marble bathroom with a sunken bath, terrace, living room, bedroom and landscaped courtyard for relaxation. All are elegantly furnished with satellite TV, telephone, data ports, digital safe, mini bar, tea & coffee facilities & hairdryer.

Additionally, grand suites have a private swimming pool (heated in winter) in the courtyard and a DVD player in the bedroom. Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Royal suites also have a private swimming pool (heated in winter) plus a spacious living room with dining area, pantry and a raised pavilion for alfresco dining in the private courtyard.
      
There are several dining options at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh:

    * The main informal dining room overlooks the sea and serves a la carte breakfast and dinner, with a choice of international cuisine and live entertainment
    * Zaafran restaurant serves Indian dishes in the evenings
    * A poolside cafe provides lunchtime snacks
    * Cocktail bar.  

The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh offers a variety of leisure facilities, including:

    * Freshwater heated swimming pool featuring integrated jacuzzis
    * Aquatic centre offering diving and snorkelling
    * Floodlit tennis court
    * Beach club
    * The Oberoi spa by Banyan Tree, offering massage, sauna, steam bath (ladies only) and gymnasium (pay locally for treatments).
     
Any visit to the Red Sea wouldn't be complete without discovering the incredible variety of life and colour beneath the waves. Learn to dive in the Red Sea, or snorkel on some of the world's best reefs.

Due to the specialist nature of this multi-centre holiday which is tailor-made to your requirements - please call either Barbara or Colin on FREEPHONE 0808 1089 100 for availability and up-to-date prices.