Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

Cruise overview

Cruise ID

TAUCKEP202523032025

Cruise Line

Tauck

Cruise Type

River

Ship

Oberoi Zahra

Duration

12 nights

Departure Port

Amman

Destination

Cairo

Departure Date

23 Mar 25

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Day 1Amman (Jordan)

About Amman

Amman, the capital of Jordan, is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins. Atop Jabal al-Qala’a hill, the historic Citadel includes the pillars of the Roman Temple of Hercules and the 8th-century Umayyad Palace complex, known for its grand dome. Built into a different downtown hillside, the Roman Theater is a 6,000-capacity, 2nd-century stone amphitheater offering occasional events.

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Day 2Dead Sea (Jordan)

About Dead Sea

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Day 3Petra, Jordan (Jordan)

About Petra, Jordan

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Day 4Petra, Jordan (Jordan)

About Petra, Jordan

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Day 5Aswan (Egypt)

About Aswan

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city and remains hot and dry all year round. It is considered the most picturesque setting on the Nile and serves as a base for tourist excursions to many local sites of interest.

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Day 6Cairo (Egypt)

About Cairo

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Day 7Cairo (Egypt)

About Cairo

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Day 10Cairo (Egypt)

About Cairo

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Day 11Cairo (Egypt)

About Cairo

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Day 12Cairo (Egypt)

About Cairo

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Day 13Cairo (Egypt)

About Cairo

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Print Itinerary

Category D - Luxury Suite | Deck D

Min. occupancy: 1

Min. occupancy: 2

Suite Dimensions:

538 square feet (50 square metres)

Private Balcony:

Yes

Stateroom Furnishings:

magnificent master bedroom, a living room, a private terrace and a spectacular marble bathroom

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, speaker connected to TV, hair dryer, panoramic views

Stateroom Amenities:

42" LCD television in the living room, a 32" LCD television in the bedroom, DVD/CD players, in-house movie collection, high speed WiFi, a speaker phone, a data port, a personal bar, electronic safe

Category C - Luxury Cabin | Deck D

Min. occupancy: 1

Min. occupancy: 2

Suite Dimensions:

284 sq. ft. (26.4 sq m.)

Private Balcony:

Beds:

King or twin size bed

Stateroom Furnishings:

Smart writing desks, plush armchairs, polished wooden coffee table

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, speaker connected to TV, hair dryer, panoramic views

Stateroom Amenities:

32" high definition, LCD television, a CD/DVD player, high speed WiFi, a dual-line speaker phone, a data port, electronic safe, fully stocked personal bar, tea and coffee making facilities

Category B - Luxury Cabin | Deck C

Min. occupancy: 1

Min. occupancy: 2

Suite Dimensions:

284 sq. ft. (26.4 sq m.)

Private Balcony:

Beds:

King or twin size bed

Stateroom Furnishings:

Smart writing desks, plush armchairs, polished wooden coffee table

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, speaker connected to TV, hair dryer, panoramic views

Stateroom Amenities:

32" high definition, LCD television, a CD/DVD player, high speed WiFi, a dual-line speaker phone, a data port, electronic safe, fully stocked personal bar, tea and coffee making facilities

Category A - Luxury Cabin | Deck B

Min. occupancy: 1

Min. occupancy: 2

Suite Dimensions:

284 sq. ft. (26.4 sq m.)

Private Balcony:

Beds:

King or twin size bed

Stateroom Furnishings:

Smart writing desks, plush armchairs, polished wooden coffee table

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Egyptian tile mosaics, glass-paneled rainfall shower, speaker connected to TV, hair dryer, panoramic views

Stateroom Amenities:

32" high definition, LCD television, a CD/DVD player, high speed WiFi, a dual-line speaker phone, a data port, electronic safe, fully stocked personal bar, tea and coffee making facilities

Oberoi Zahra

Climb aboard the decks of Oberoi Zahra for a cruising experience you'll never forget... from over the handrails of the top deck awaits thousands of years of history... culture... innovation... and mystery passing you by on all sides. Discover the remains of ancient civilizations... and tour the final resting places of the pharaohs who reigned over Egypt so many years ago... all before coming back onboard to settle down and relax with good friends and accommodations fit for royalty.

With only 27 cabins and suites, Oberoi Zahra offers spacious private accommodations with standard luxury cabins (284 sq. ft.) and luxury suites (538 sq. ft.), large windows framing panoramic Nile River views; ship amenities include a spa, fitness center, swimming pool, bar / lounge, cinema, elevator, high-speed wifi, library, and gaming area.

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Length

236

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Launch Year

2007

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Those looking for luxury cruise dining on Egypt's River Nile will be delighted by the restaurant and lounge onboard Oberoi Zahra. Large windows frame panoramic River Nile views; the perfect accompaniment to our daily changing, a la carte menu.

The restaurant aboard Oberoi Zahra is a sophisticated, elegant, all-day dining space. Large windows offer natural light and panoramic views of the River Nile during the day. In the evening, it is warmly-lit by a bespoke, backlit alabaster wall panel and glowing orange lamps.

Restaurant

Experience: cover

Food: varies

Enjoy international cuisine with views of the passing Nile "The Restaurant." Oberoi Zahra's main dining room for breakfast. lunch and dinner serves quests international cuisine from a daily changing a la carte menu. Offering unparalleled views of the River Nile and an abundance of natural light, "The Restaurant" is an intimate experience both day and night.

The Library and Cigar Lounge

For your comfort and convenience...

After a long day exploring the wonders found along the banks of the Nile, there is no better place to unwind and relax than Oberoi Zahra's Cigar Room and Library. Open 24 hours a day. this space is perfect to enjoy a drink and some conversation with fellow passengers or bury your nose into a good book.

Pool

Take in the sun... or dive in the pool...

Enjoy a swim in the temperature controlled pool or relax with a cool drink and a snack in a lounge chair as surrounding views of the Nile pass you by at every moment

Where You'll Go

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Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

Jordan & Egypt: Petra to the Pyramids

Cruise overview

Oberoi Zahra

Ship Facts

Deck E

Deck D

Deck C

Deck B

Deck A

Where You'll Go

What You'll See

monday	09:00 - 17:00
tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
thursday	09:00 - 17:00
friday	09:00 - 17:00
saturday	09:00 - 14:00
sunday	Closed