Amazing Nile Cruise - This was the highlight of our trip to Egypt. 3 night/4 day trip from Aswan to Luxor. Fantastic boat, highly professional staff, marvellous food, well appointed cabin, very good tours with Egyptologist ( Emad?) - very well organised in small groups, with just 6 travellers in our bus with timings that missed the crowds. All in all could not ask for more - this is a must trip if you want to do a Nile cruise.

A mesmerizing blend of history and luxury! - The Night Nile Cruise surpassed all expectations. Our guide's expertise illuminated every stop along the way. The Hot Air Balloon adventure over Abu Simbel was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The culinary experience was top-notch, offering a variety of delicious dishes. Detailed reports added depth to the journey, making it truly exceptional!

Cruising the Nile - The Oberoi Zahra is a great way to get from Luxor to Aswan and see the Nile as well. We enjoyed 7 days on this amazing cruise. Staff was very accommodating. Our guide, Sam, our Egyptologist for the trip, was amazing and very knowledgeable about the history and sites of the many places we visited. Loved spending a week on this cruise.

A lovely 3 nights. - The boat is clean and well appointed, the staff super attentive, food wonderful. Our fellow passengers limited in number and good to get to know. The guide was just brilliant and deserves special mention, Eman Maher Gerges. Very knowledgeable, great English and very human. Thank you team Oberoi.

All we hoped for and more - Just absolutely wonderful. What a way to see the Nile and all the major ancient sites (as well as watching today’s Egypt go by as we sailed. The cabin was great and the food excellent. Everyone on board did everything to make sure we were spoilt and had everything we wanted. Excellent guide on the trips in very small groups. Everything we had hoped for and better. Our first cruise and a great experience all round.

Luxor - heart of the Ancient World - Luxor is very much the heart of ancient Egypt, including two incredible temples, and both the valley of the kings and the valley of the queens. The valley of the kings itself includes 62 tombs, and including King Tuts. The city is located on the Nile, and is populated with lovely hotels, and many buying opportunities for well made alabaster objects as well as cotton goods. It is a must see for any trip to Egypt.

So fabulous we want to sail again! - The Oberoi Zahra rates a 10 out of 10! Not one negative aspect the entire 5 days! Due to the current war, despite Cairo being five hour drive away, many people cancelled their tours to Egypt. This hurts tourism and people's families' needs. We chose to continue our plans and instead of a full boat of 52 guests, we had 26. Staff were proportioned and they were very kind, accommodating, friendly, and of great humor. Staff are attentive without hovering. We were concerned some guests might be snobby but that was not the case at all. All guests were happy, charming, and friendly. The tours planned for the itinerary had a max of 6 guests for the drivers and the guide assigned. The drivers and guides are amazing! There is a nice smooth balance between the tour time and free time and dining time. The food on the boat is the best you will ever eat! It is plentiful, high quality, and generous portions. I had to ask for less portions and not waste food. The menus are varied each day and there are many choices. All diets are accommodated. We were low sodium and they did their best. I could go on and on praising the Oberoi Zahra and the best compliment is to sail again in the future!

S Star AMzing Wonders - I simply cannot say enough about our recent trip to Egypt with Alexander and Roberts. The tour director met us at the airport, picked up our luggage and escorted us through immigration/ security. We had an amazing limousine driver who navigated the crazy traffic and streets of Cairo. Beep! Beep! I simply cannot describe the wonder of seeing the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in person. We had a special permit to the Sphinx that allowed us VIP access to areas off limits to visitors. My first photo was between his massive paws. I geeked out immediately with tears in my eyes, so lucky I was to be witnessing this wonder. We spent twelve days touring Egypt’s most iconic sites, including five amazing nights sailing aboard the Luxury Oberoi Zahra. The gourmet meals, attentive wait staff and spa services made me feel like a Queen. Private docking services gave us time to explore ashore before others arrived. Each night we found towel art that matched what we saw each day and caused us to break out into laughter on many occasion. Our guides were Egyptologists who gave us marvelous field talks, enriching our understanding at every turn. Our first guide Khaled Elhennawy, PhD, wrote his Masters on the Book of the Dead! Khaled’s knowledge of ancient Egyptian history, architecture and traditions was unsurpassed. He opened doors everywhere for us along the way, everyone knew him throughout Cairo and Alexandria and embraced us warmly. We felt like celebrities. Khaled was also something of a foodie and ordered delectable local dishes for us. He was always concerned about our comfort and paced the trip if we needed a break to linger longer to absorb it all. Yasser was our Egyptologist guide along the Nile in Luxor, Valley of The Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel. His passionate talks described what others might have missed in the beauty of the carvings, paintings, and engineering marvels - his stories brought everything to life. We started to video his talks, so we didn’t miss a thing. Yasser, your energy was delightful! We always felt safe and secure and if Egypt is on your bucket list, now is the time to go. Less crowded and few lines. The people were gracious and welcoming. An Alexander and Robert’s tour is your ticket to a worry-free luxury experience.

Fantastic experience - This boat is six star. Why 1. The crew is so friendly and helpful. Service quality is very high. 2. Food is excellent quality 3. Rooms are spacious 4. Very clean ship 5. Top deck and pool are lovely 6. The guide that Oberoi hired, Emad, for the group we were in, spoke English well, was very knowledgeable and excellent to be around 7. Mamdouh helped us out well in the booking arrangements months ago 8. Last but not least the boat is excellently run during the cruise by Shamden Tamang. I would not hesitate in recommending the Oberoi Zahra for the 5 day Luxor to Aswan cruise we took with them.

Superb! - It is rare to find a review that literally supports perfect service but the Zahra is perfect. The cabins are superb and the food literally fantastic, but what makes the experience even better are the team who work aboard. Professional, knowledgeable, friendly, efficient etc they cannot be faulted and work tirelessly to make your stay on board special. The meal times offer plenty of variety the boat is spacious, light and airy and so clean. Wi- Fi on board is strong once you have the individual Wi-Fi connector. The experiences and visits are superbly organised and messages from travel agents and companies are swiftly conveyed to you. Heartily recommend this as the best boat on the Nile.