Luxury Cairo, The Nile & Red Sea Vacation

Day 1: Arrival Cairo - Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock).
Your 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. Overnight in Cairo at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence.
Welcome Drink

 

Day 2: Cairo Pyramids and Museum

Our private Cairo 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing

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. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

Day 4: Fly Cairo to Aswan - 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 Memphis Tours 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. – Dinner Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple - Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

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
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 6: Sail to Edfu Temples

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. – Dinner Overnight in Essna.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 7: Sail to Luxor Historical Sights

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. Dinner
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 8: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours - 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 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 noon Lunch 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. Dinner
Overnight in Qena
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 9: Abydos Temple - 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.Dinner
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Day 10: Luxor Nile Cruise - Transfer to Red Sea

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 Memphis Tours 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. Overnight at your Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 11: Sahl Hashish Red Sea Optional Tours

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.Overnight at Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 12: Sahl Hashish Red Sea Optional Tours

Another full day after breakfast to enjoy your upmarket surroundings of Sahl Hashish with relaxtion or a further optional tour. Overnight at your Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast

 

Day 13: Red Sea - Cairo Airport - 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: Breakfast

package Inclusions 

• Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
• Entry Visa for Egypt provide upon arrival Cairo Airport
• All airport transfer by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with Free WIFI
• Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Accommodation for 3 nights in the Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation for 6 nights on board Oberoi Philae Nile cruise on full board basis
• Accommodation for 3 nights in the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh Resort Hurghada including daily breakfast.
• Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan – Hurghada/Cairo
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo - privately guided tours
• All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing cruise group
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
• Local English-speaking tour guide during your tours
• Cairo, The Nile & Red Sea Vacation
• Lunch at good quality local restaurant
• Lunch at Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant in Cairo
• Bottled water during your tours and transfers
• Free wifi service during your stay in Egypt.
• All service charges and applicable taxes included

• International Airfare
• Any optional tours
• Personal spending
• Tipping Kitty