Oberoi Zahra Cruises Egypt's Nile River in Style

Today's post was submitted by luxury tour operator, Ker & Downey.

When one thinks of the word “cruise”, the image it conjures up is one of a massive ship out on the open seas sailing between islands. While that may be prevalent in most of the cruising world, there’s another faction of cruise ships, small luxury liners that sail some of the most famous rivers in the world. One such ship is the Oberoi Zahra luxury Nile cruiser, which sails up and down the Nile River in Egypt and treats you to more luxury than you could ever imagine.

While we’re thinking of those massive cruise ships, we also think about hundreds upon hundreds of people onboard. With Oberoi Zahra, there are only 27 rooms on the ship, making your cruise up the Nile one you will enjoy in great privacy. Two of those rooms are suites, which if you choose to book, gives you a private terrace, separate living room, and open-air jacuzzi. Also included on board this luxury cruise ship is a full spa, a cigar lounge, and fitness center. Everything you need to have a wonderful and luxurious cruise is on board this special ship.

When you dock to embark on an excursion, instead of being hustled onto a tour bus, you are taken on private tours in small luxury vehicles guided by an English-speaking Egyptologist. Oberoi Zahra is also allowed private docking areas along the Nile, so that your travels are met with all of the peace and quiet you deserve on your special holiday.

The ship sails seven-day trips from Luxor to Aswan, or you can do the trip in reverse if you like, whichever fits your travel itinerary. Whichever direction you choose, you know your once-in-a-lifetime vacation will be a luxurious one.

Tour operator Ker & Downey offers packages including passage aboard the Oberoi Zahra. It's a luxury travel company servicing not only Egypt, but other exotic locations around the world.

For more information, talk with your travel agent or visit Ker & Downey's website.

Photos courtesy of Oberoi Zahra