SIGNATURE - Cairo, Nile cruise & Red sea

 Day 01 : Arrival Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo international airport, you will be met by Misr Travel tour manager who will escort you through customs and immigration. Transfer from the airport to your (centrally located Cairo) hotel by private air-conditioned deluxe coach.

After check-in, you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure.

Accommodation: 2 nights at Sheraton Cairo Hotel  

Meals: None

 Day 02 : Cairo I Legendary Pyramids & Egyptian Museum

Meet your Tour Guide for a private tour to Pyramids complex, the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinus and marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx and the valley temple. You will also visit the Solar Boat Museum, home of the reassembled funerary boat of King Cheops, was constructed for his journey to the afterlife, then proceed to the Egyptian Museum, housing the priceless artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen and the fascinating Royal Mummies hall, featuring the remains of nine Egyptian pharaohs, among them Ramses II. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

 Day 03 : Aswan I Majestic Philae

Today, you take an early flight to Aswan, Meet upon arrival and transfer to your Nile cruise ship for the next 03 nights. After lunch on board, visit the Aswan High Dam, an architectural feat built 1960. Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was dismantled and moved stone-by-stone to its current location following the construction of the High Dam.

Accommodation: 3 nights on MS Nile Premium Nile Cruise  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 04 : Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu

Enjoy the cool Nile breezes as you pass iconic monuments on the river banks to Kom Ombo and explore this double-temple that long ago dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the Falcon-headed god, Horus. Next continue your Nile Journey to Edfu, the well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Hear mesmerising tales about gods and goddesses such as Isis, Hathor, Osiris and Horus before you discover the courtyards, storerooms and sacred artwork at your leisure. Overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 Day 05 : Sail To Luxor, Luxor Sightseeing

Cruise down the Nile as you pass through the Esna Lock. Your Tour Guide will take you to the monumental temple complex of Karnak. Walk through this extraordinary open-air museum and into the Great open Court and the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. Continue to the impressive temple of Luxor once was the centre of annual Opet festival via 2 kilometres avenues of Sphinxes, where the royal processional path that once connected the two temples

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

 Day 06 : Valley of the Kings - Red Sea

Disembark from the cruise, begin your day of exploring with a journey to the famed location of over 62 tombs for Pharaohs on the West bank of the Nile. First, visit the famed tombs in The valley of the kings and explore the beauty and mystery of King Tutankhamen (included), then continue to the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female ruler, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces. The tour also includes photo-stop at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, impressive statues of Amenhotep III. This afternoon, you will head by private deluxe air-conditioned coach to Hurghada, part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera for four days of beachside bliss! Overnight Hurghada.

Accommodation: 3 nights at Hilton Hurghada resort  

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 Day 07 : Red Sea

Today will be at your leisure to relax at the hotel or choose from our many optional tours.

* Sinbad Submarine Underwater   / *  Desert Safari By Quad bike

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 Day 08 : Red Sea

Relax after breakfast at the hotel or choose from our many optional tours.

* Giftun Island Snorkelling Tour  / * Alf Leila Wa Leila Show 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 Day 09 : Red Sea - Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to the airport in a private vehicle for a flight to Cairo. Meet your guide and head to Coptic Cairo to visit Church of St. Sergius, where the Holy Family have stayed, the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Explore the mosque and madrasa of Sultan Hassan, built 1356, one of the masterpieces of Mamluk architectures. Then strolling into the winding alleys of the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, the heart of everyday activity, check your negotiating skills there before return to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Accommodation: 1 night at Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel  

Meals: Breakfast

 

 Day 10 : Depart from Cairo

Transfer to Cairo International Airport and check-in for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

 

INCLUDED

SIGNATURE - Cairo, Nile cruise & Red sea include 

• Private Tour Guide for all excursions in Cairo, Cruise, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

• Accommodation 05 stars superior hotels: Cairo 03 nights with Breakfast- Cruise 03 nights on Full board - Hurghada on Half board.

• Meals as listed in the itinerary.
• Domestic flights in Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan) and (Hurghada/Cairo).
• Service of Misr Travel’s Representative throughout your time in Egypt.
• Meet and assistance services on arrival and departure at Cairo Airport with private transfers.
• All transportation is by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.
• All service charges and taxes.

NOT INCLUDED

•  International Flight Tickets.
•  Entry visa.
•  Entrance fees of sightseeing.
•  Lunches during excursions.
•  Tipping (For guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew, etc

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Is Nile cruise in Egypt worth it?

 That depends a lot on one's interests, travelling style and budget. For those unwilling to take on the logistics of inter-city travel and daily excursions, a cruise is the ideal way to 'do' this part of Egypt.

Do any Nile cruises start in Cairo?

A cruise adventure starting in Cairo is a great way to see Nile. We have 182 tours that range from 1 days up to 24 days. The most popular time for tours from Cairo is May, which has the most cruise departures.

What month is best for Nile cruise?

The best time, weather-wise, to take a Nile River cruise is from October to April, during the winter months in Egypt. The weather is cooler and more pleasant during this time, making it easier to explore the outdoor sites and attractions.