Easter in Egypt: A Journey from Cairo to the Nile

Cairo, Luxor & Aswan, Egypt

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$2219.00

Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Small group tour

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Overview

Celebrate Easter in Egypt with a captivating journey that begins in Cairo, where you’ll explore the Giza Pyramids and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Then, fly to Luxor, where the magnificent Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and the Valley of the Kings await. Continue your adventure to Aswan, experiencing Egypt’s most iconic sights, including the Temple of Philae and much more. This 5-day experience offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Included/Exclude

Meet and greet at the airport by our professional team.
Assistance from our guest relations team throughout your stay.
Transfers to and from the airport in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
All sightseeing tours in Cairo.
Guided tours on the journey, sharing experiences with a small Nefertiti Tours group.
Local English-speaking guides to enhance your travel experience.
Entry fees for all attractions listed in the itinerary.
Meals during tours as specified.
Bottled water provided during trips outside the ship.
Portage service when necessary.
All service charges and taxes included.

International airfare.
Egyptian entry visa.
Any optional tours.
Personal expenses.
Gratuities (tipping).

Tour Plan

Day 1: Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Available 24/7)

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your dedicated tour manager will meet and guide you through the arrival procedures. Afterward, you will be transferred to your accommodation in an exclusive, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.

At check-in, your tour manager will provide a detailed overview of your holiday itinerary and confirm pick-up times for upcoming tours. Enjoy a welcome drink and relax as you settle in.

Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Explore the Great Pyramids and the New Grand Egyptian Museum

Start your day with breakfast before heading to the Giza Plateau with your personal guide. Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Great Pyramids of Giza. Explore the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple, both reflecting the grandeur of ancient Egypt.

Afterward, enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the New Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located 2 kilometers from the pyramids. The museum showcases a vast collection of ancient treasures, including Main Galleries, the Grand Hall, the Grand Staircase, and exterior gardens.

Return to your accommodation to unwind.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Day 3: Fly to Luxor and Explore Karnak and Luxor Temples

Check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight with EGYPTAIR to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your Nile Journey for check-in.

Enjoy lunch on board before visiting the magnificent Karnak Temple and the awe-inspiring Luxor Temple with your guide.

Return to your Nile Journey for dinner and a restful night.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.

Day 4: Explore Luxor's Ancient Wonders

After breakfast, visit the Valley of the Kings, home to 62 royal tombs, including the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun. Continue to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural masterpiece built in the 15th century BC.

Next, marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III.

Enjoy lunch, followed by free time or an optional excursion.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.

Day 5: Legends of the Pharaohs: A Journey Through Edfu and Kom Ombo

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best-preserved temples of the Ptolemaic era. Then, travel to Kom Ombo to explore the Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god and Horus the falcon-headed god.

Enjoy lunch before continuing to Aswan to relax for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Temple of Horus in Edfu, Temple of Sobek in Kom Ombo.

Day 6: Explore Aswan’s Ancient Wonders

After breakfast, visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. Then, explore the Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and Hathor, renowned for its beauty and historical significance.

Enjoy lunch and take time to relax.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae.

Day 7: Day of Departure: From Aswan to Cairo

After breakfast, check out and transfer to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your accommodation.

Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast.

Final Day: Departure from Cairo

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then spend the rest of the day at leisure before transferring to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

Meals: Breakfast.

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3 thoughts on “Easter in Egypt: A Journey from Cairo to the Nile”

admin January 23, 2025
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perfect trip
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admin January 23, 2025
5
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good trip
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admin January 23, 2025
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good tour
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