13 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Vacation

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Cairo

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
- Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock). Your Signature tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide Entry Visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At your hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Welcome Drink
Accommodation included: Overnight in Cairo


Day 2: Cairo Pyramids and Museum

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Our private Signature Tours Egypt Tour Guide and driver will accompany you to visit the famous Giza Plateau, home of Egypt’s signature attractions to visit the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Middle pyramids of Khephren, the smallest Pyramid of Mykerinos and the mysterious Sphinx, (the Father of Terror for the ancient Pharaohs). The tour includes a visit to the Valley Temple facing the great Sphinx. Following this, you will be transferred to visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiques which exhibits a collection that now exceeds over 120000 masterpieces ranges from pre-dynastic era, Pharaonic era to the Greco- Roman period in Egypt. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for an enjoyable overnight stay. Please note: There is an additional charge for entering the Pyramids and also the Solar Boat Museum. Please speak with your tour guide should you wish to purchase a ticket to enter one of these sites. Also an additional charge for the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight In Cairo

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing

Stop At: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
After breakfast at your Hotel, your Tour Guide will collect you and escort you to the Old Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed and built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.This magnificent structure is built at a very high point overlooking Old Cairo with spectacular views of the City as far as the Pyramids.It also hosts some very interesting Museums such as the Police, Military, Old Islamic Cairo, and old and modern history of Egypt. Finally, you will visit also the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaars and Open Market in Cairo.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 4: Fly Cairo to Aswan

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Aswan. On arrival at Aswan International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our Signature Tours Egypt Representative and transferred to your Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise for embarkation. 12:00 hours– Embarkation from Aswan Port. 12:30 hours - Lunch 4:00 p.m. – Visit The Nubian Museum by motorboat. 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. – Spa Time 7:00 p.m. – Cocktail reception with entertainment 7:30 p.m. –

Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan.


Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
6:00 a.m.Sail to Komombo. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast 9:00 a.m.Explore the twin temples of Komombo. 10:30 a.m.Sail back to Aswan 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Free time for Spa 1:00 p.m.Lunch 2:00 p.m.Visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.Free time for Spa 7:00 p.m.Cocktail reception 7:30 p.m.Dinner


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Aswan.

Day 6: Sail to Edfu Temples

Stop At: Aswan, Aswan, Aswan Governorate, Nile River Valley
7:00 a.m. – Sail to Edfu 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. – Breakfast 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Spa Time 1:00 p.m. – Lunch 2:00 p.m. – Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God.The Temple of Horus at Edfu was buried under sand and silt for nearly two thousand years. It is the largest and best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt. Construction of the temple began in 237 B.C. and the main temple complex took 25 years to complete. 3: 00 p.m. – Sail to Essna 7: 30 p.m.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Essna.

Day 7: Sail to Luxor Historical Sights

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
6:00 a.m.Sail to Luxor 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Free time for Spa 12:30 p.m.Lunch 2:00 p.m.Visit Karnak temple and Luxor Museum 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Free time for Spa 7:30 p.m.

Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor.


Day 8: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Stop At: Qena, Qena, Qena Governorate, Nile River Valley
- Sail to Qena 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Visit the West Bank. Explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th. Visit to Temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back stop at the Colossi of Memnon. 12:00 noonLunch and sail to Qena 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Free time for Spa 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Visit the Temple of Dendara, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess of Music, Love and Joy. 8:00 p.m.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Qena .



Day 9: Abydos Temple

Stop At: Luxor, Luxor, Nile River Valley
Sail Back to Luxor 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.Breakfast 07:00 a.m.Visit the Temple of Abydos 12.00 p.m.Sail to Luxor 12:30 p.m.Lunch 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Free time for Spa 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.Visit Luxor Temple 8:00 p.m.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Luxor

Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise - Transfer to Red Sea

Stop At: Red Sea and Sinai, Red Sea and Sinai
After breakfast, you will be escorted by your Representative to an air conditioned vehicle for the short (approximately) 3 hour drive to Sahl Hashish, taking in the sights of the dry and sometimes mountainous landscape of the sand cliffs. On arrival at Sahl Hashish, you will check in to your luxury Oberoi Hotel in Resort for a relaxing day and evening. The Sahl Hasheesh Oberoi Hotel is in the best location for total relaxation,pampering and sheer luxury at this 5 star retreat. Only 30 minutes from Central Hurghada, it is close enough for day trips and adventures, yet at the same time a good distance away for peace and quiet. Quite literally, the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh is one of Signature Tours Egypt finest and newest partner Hotels with a wonderful record of guest satisfaction.Your deluxe hotel includes spa and fitness facilities along with swimming pool, sundecks and sea views


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 11: Sahl Hashish Red Sea Optional Tours

Stop At: Sahl Hasheesh, Sahl Hasheesh
A full day of relaxation at this peaceful upmarket resort with many things to do in and around the Hotel as well as optional tours. You can opt for diving and snorkeling experiences ( famous in the Red Sea), to canyon and cave adventures out in the sandy desert region. Jeep Safaris and Quad Biking tours are available during the daytime. A highly recommended evening excursion is into Hurghada to see the A Spectacular evening of Dance, Music, sound and lighting in this incredible and traditional evening of pure entertainment! Tonight you will go for amazing Arabian Night ‘Alf Leila Wa Leila’ (means ‘1001 Nights’),in a unique setting of oriental architecture of colorful domes, high pillars and towers, huge gates, fountains, marble paths, and the never ending fantasy of Egyptian charm. An informative evening where you will discover more about the life of the Pharaohs and Bedouins, and also about customs and traditions of the region.


Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hotel.

Day 12: Sahl Hashish Red Sea Optional Tours

Stop At: Sahl Hasheesh, Sahl Hasheesh
Another full day after breakfast to enjoy your upmarket surroundings of Sahl Hashish with relaxtion or a further optional Tour.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at your Hotel.


Day 13: Red Sea - Cairo Airport

Pass By: Cairo, Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Fly Back Home Last day to enjoy the sea resort scenery and prepare to transfer back to Cairo via Hurghada. You will be transferred to Hurghada Airport ( less than 30 Minutes) from Sahl Hashish by air conditioned vehicle then flown to Cairo International Airport where you will be escorted to the International Terminal for your flight home.


Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.