Easter: 8 Days Cairo & Nile River Cruise

After breakfast, you will be accompanied by your guide to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, along with the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple. Have lunch in a local restaurant with a view of the Pyramids. Then, head to the new Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: breakfast, lunch

On the 3rd day of the Egypt Easter Tour, you will take a flight to Luxor after breakfast. Before departure and upon arrival you will receive all the needed assistance from a representative. 

In Luxor, you will be taken to check-in in your Nile Cruise and head off with your tour guide to explore Karnak Temple, the world's largest ancient religious site. The hypostyle hall and its colossal granite columns are one of Egypt’s landmarks. Visit the different parts of the giant complex built along 2.000 years.

Next, let's see Luxor Temple, built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for rituals and festivals dedicated to the god Amon. In the evening you can choose an optional tour, the Sound and Light show, that tells the glorious pharaonic historical story of Luxor and Karnak. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,  and Dinner

Breakfast is served on board in Luxor before your start the Egypt Easter Tour this day. Your guide will take you to visit the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, followed by the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, a temple of unique style which has graphics telling the story of Hatshepsut’s expeditions to the land of Punt. 

Next comes the Valley of the Kings, resting place of pharaohs. Many of the rock-cut tombs still display vibrant color and breathtaking detailed scenes from the Book of the Underworld.

Time to get back to the ship and sail to Edfu.

Please Note: There is an additional charge to enter the tombs of King Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

It is the 5th day of the Egypt Easter Tour, and you will sail to see Kom Ombo Temple. Of all the ancient temples in Egypt, this is the only one which is actually two - because it is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, and Horus. Besides, Kom Ombo is also famous for the depictions of the surgeon's instruments and gives us a record of medicine and surgery in Ancient Egypt.

In the afternoon, let's see the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the best-preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise, enjoy leisure free time followed by afternoon tea served on the sundeck and dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

It is time for Aswan on the 6th day of the Egypt Easter Tour. After enjoying breakfast on board you will be met by your guide to visit the Unfinished Obelisk; it would have been the largest piece of stone ever handled but works were abandoned when a crack was discovered.

Time to visit Agilkia Island and see Philae Temple, one of the Nubian temples rescued before the High Dam was built. Enjoy its long colonnades, towers, and reliefs.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

This day marks the end of your Egypt Easter Tour's cruise. Enjoy the last breakfast on your Nile cruise, then get ready to be transferred to Aswan Airport and return to Cairo. 

In Cairo, you will be taken to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

It is the end of your Egypt Easter Tour. Take your time enjoying the last breakfast at your hotel in the Land of the Pharaohs, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast