8 Days Tour Easter Cairo & Ancient Egypt Nile River Cruise Tour

Overview

Eight days in Ancient Egypt and Cairo for Easter Exploring the enchanted wonders of ancient Egypt on a Nile River cruise will be an incredible and unforgettable experience. The amazing travel company Egypt Select Tours will offer all of our visitors the best services possible during the enchanted Easter season, including a private air-conditioned vehicle, cozy lodging, a fantastic Nile Cruise, and a knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide, all at the most reasonable costs that can be expected from Egypt's top travel company. 
In the land of wonders, in the magnificent city of Cairo, and on a Nile cruise between the golden, marvelous cities of Luxor and Aswan, all of our clients will be a part of an amazing eight-day Easter vacation that will open your eyes to the truest definitions of greatness during the blessed days of Easter. 
The century-long trek between the two enchanted locations on the Nile River is filled with amazing stories and retellings from over 3,000 years ago. The enormous pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the temples of Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut, Philae, Abu Simbel, and many more will be among the timeless relics that have endured since the dawn of civilization. Plan the trip of a lifetime and discover all of ancient Egypt's heavenly wonders.

Inclusion

  • Accommodation in a 5* hotel in Cairo for 3 nights.
  • Accommodation in a 5*cruise for 4 nights, full board.
  • Domestic flights "Cairo to Luxor & Aswan to Cairo".
  • Meet and greet service by our employees at the airports.
  • Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary.
  • Professional tour guide during your trips.
  • All transfers by private A.C vehicles.
  • All service charges and taxes.

Excluded

  • International airfare.
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Optional tours.
  • Tipping.

Itinerary

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Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, one of our representatives will meet and assist you all through the formal procedures at Cairo International Airport to have a quick approval on your entry. After finishing, you will meet your tour guide who will be waiting for you outside the airport and he will transfer you in your private A.C vehicle to your hotel in Cairo to have a smooth check-in and relax.

Dinner Time

In the evening, you will be transferred from your hotel to begin your Easter adventure in Egypt by having a Special Dinner Cruise on the board of a totally magnificent Cruise on the Nile River. You will attend some of the best dervish shows while having your dinner in an open buffet.

Overnight

After finishing, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight.

Meals: Dinner                                                    

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You will enjoy your breakfast in the early morning and check out from the hotel, then join your private tour guide to start your easter holiday in Egypt across some of the most amazing historical sites on earth such as:

Giza Pyramids Complex

The magical Giza Pyramids Complex is a heavenly attraction that stood the test of time since 2600 BC and was created by the kings of the 4th dynasty to reach the divine gates of heaven.

The Great Pyramid

One of the greatest archaeological monuments ever created in history is the golden Great Pyramid of Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) which stood as a magical model of divine architecture and art and was constructed in 2570 BC. It was designed by Hemiunu the main architect to be 138.5 meters (454.4 ft) by using 2.3 million limestone blocks weighing 2.5 tons each and the skill of 400,000 free skilled workers.

The Great Sphinx

The powerful and golden wise statue of the Great Sphinx is carved of a single piece of limestone which holds the face of Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC) on the mythical body of a lion which as measurements a height of 20 meters (66 ft), a length of 73 meters (240 ft), and a width of 19 meters (62 ft). It is a great source of inspiration and majesty as seen across the dream Steele of Thutmose IV that was added in 1401 BC between its paws.

The Valley Temple

The majestic Valley Temple is a magical archaeological monument made to perform the magical mummification process on all the members of the 4th dynasty in the old kingdom (2686 - 2134 BC). It is a very preserved monument that was the center where the opening of the mouth ritual was conducted.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a golden portal leading to cosmic ancient Egyptian creations of celestial intelligence that were cultivated across 5000 years of continuous innovation and vivid artistic imagination. Within this colossal wonder is the once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover some of the greatest archaeological monuments and artifacts ever made which include :
The Hanging Obelisk, King Ramses Il Statue, The 10 Statues of King Senusert, The Grand staircase, Statues of Ptolemaic Kings and Queens, The Victory Column of King Mercnptah, The epic Royal Regalia, and the Grand Atrium  Gift show.
There is a VIP ticket that gives access to witness a number of other artifacts, for more information contact us.

Lunch Time

Lunch will be served at pyramids Nile View restaurant then head to visit:

The Egyptian Museum

One of the greatest archaeological monuments found in the heavenly downtown in Cairo "Egyptian Museum" is filled with the most epic artifacts that shed lead on the 5000 years old historical heritage across the two grand floors.

Overnight

You will then transfer to Cairo Airport to catch your flight to Aswan and upon arrival, you will check in your 5* deluxe Nile cruise where you will spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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Enjoy your breakfast and check out from your 5* Hotel in Cairo and then we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Luxor. Upon your arrival, you will join your tour guide to start another part of your breathtaking Egypt Easter tour and visit some of the tiptop attractions in the East Bank of Luxor including:

Karnak Temple

The immortal religious center of Thebes the capital of Egypt was the home of the ancient Egyptian deities which was established over 2000 years from the middle to the Ptolemaic period between 1971 BC and 30 BC. Karnak Temple acted as a center for the 18th dynasty gods of Mut, Amun, and Khonsu, and a number of gods and goddesses were also worshiped across the hypostyle hall, pylons, and shrines.

We will transfer you now to Check-in your 5* deluxe Nile Cruise to have your lunch and relax and then in the evening, you will be transferred to another gorgeous tourist site that attracts tourists from all over the world.

Luxor Temple by Night

The golden lunar wonder Luxor temple was built in the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) and founded in 1400 BC by Amenhotep III and Ramses II to eternalize the dogma of the rejuvenation of kingship. The heavenly southern sanctuary was dedicated to the 18th dynasty of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, establish the Opet festival and become a center for the crowning of many kings. The Avenue of Sphinxes is found between Luxor and Karnak temples together.

After finishing your tour, we will transfer you back to your Nile Cruise for the overnight. Dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: From Cairo to Luxor
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise                                                    

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In the morning, you will enjoy having your breakfast on the board of your Nile Cruise and then you will join your tour guide to visit some of the best attractions on the west bank of Luxor including:

Valley of the Kings

The magnificent valley of the kings is the source of the greatest collection of information wealth about the religious and mythical beliefs of the ancient Egyptian civilization of the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC). It was created in the Theban Necropolis for the kings of queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties such as Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, Seti I, Ramses the great, and many more.

Hatshepsut Temple

The magical Hatshepsut temple is a divine work of art that stood the test of time to showcase the classical architecture of ancient Egypt. It was established in 1479 BC to honor the heritage of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC). The temple was dedicated to the creator god Amun as seen across all the statues and carvings found across its three floors.

Colossi of Memnon

The most unique piece of art found in Luxor which is found at the entrance is the miraculous and enduring Colossi of Memnon which reach the height of 18 m (60 ft) and is carved in 1350 BC from stoned quarried in Cairo. The statues were modified very heavily in the Greco-Roman period and 107 inscriptions were added across their sides.

Finally, you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise to have your lunch  dinner, spend the rest of your day, and overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise                                                    

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In the early morning, you will start sailing towards Edfu and upon your arrival, you will join your tour guide in a horse carriage to be transferred to the magnificent:

Kom Ombo Temple

The magical two Temples of Kom Ombo are a Double designed monuments that came into existence in the Hellenistic period between 205 BC and 180 BC. The temple is located straight on the bank of the Nile River with two identical sectors each dedicated to two different gods which are the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon sky god Horus.

Edfu Temple

The victorious Edfu Temple is one of the last archaeological monuments to ever be made in the history of Egypt as it was made in the Hellenistic era between 237 BC and 57 BC on the same land that held the destined battle between the sky falcon god Horus and his evil uncle Set god the chaos the desert.

You will continue sailing until you reach the city of Luxor, arrive at night, and spend the overnight on board. Lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise    

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You will visit today some of the best tourist attraction in the Nubian City Aswan that is an adorable city for the majority of tourists and among the highlights which you will visit with us, there are:

Aswan High Dam

The magical Aswan High Dam is a majestic monument made in the 60s by the soviet and Egyptian governments to enter the industrial age by saving the annual flood waters in the artificial lake Nasser and producing hydroelectricity.

The Unfinished Obelisk

The epic unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC) is a marvelous monument that was made to pierce the sky and become a golden beacon of hope at the grand entrance of Karnak temple which was broken during the carving process which stands at 41.75 meters (137.0 ft) and weight of a thousand ton.

Philae Temple

The blessed Philea Temple is a mythical piece of art that narrates the magical story of Osiris the ruler of the underworld. It was established as the worship center of Isis the goddess of motherhood during the Ptolemaic period between 380-362 BC and is now located on Agiklia Island.

You will spend your overnight on board. Lunch and dinner will be onboard the cruise.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise    

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In the morning, you will get your breakfast boxes and check out from your Nile Cruise and then you will join your private tour guide in one of the most majestic tours during your Easter holiday in Egypt. You will discover:

Abu Simbel Temples

The Abu Simbel Temples are a celestial creation of royal glory that was established by King Ramses II (1279-1213 BC) who became victorious in the epic battle of Kadesh in 1247 BC which ended in the first documented peace treaty ever made. The temple is very famous for the Sun Festival that takes place on the 22 of February and October of each year to celebrate Ozymandias birthday and coronation, where the sun shines on the faces of the seated statues of Anum, Ptah, and Ra‑Horakhty plus himself.

Lunch Time

After finishing your tour, we will transfer you to Aswan International Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo.

Overnight

Upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo to spend the overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Flight: From Aswan to Cairo
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

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After having your breakfast at your 5* Hotel in Cairo, you will check-out and we will transfer you to Cairo International airport where you will meet our representative who is going to assist you all through your departure formalities and then you will catch your flight back home to finish your 8 Days Easter vacation in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast

Budget 4 stars
From May to Sep 2025
solo 2310$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1500$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1300$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1240$ US
From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
solo 2700$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1730$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1510$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1470$ US
Peak (23 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025) (14 - 23 Apr 2025)
solo 3350$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 2110$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1900$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1850$ US
5 stars standard
From May to Sep 2025
solo 2500$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1600$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1360$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1320$ US
From Oct 2024 to Apr 2025
solo 2930$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 1850$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 1630$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 1600$ US
Peak (23 Dec 2024 - 7 Jan 2025) (14 - 23 Apr 2025)
solo 3630$ US
2 - 4 Per Person 2240$ US
5 - 8 Per Person 2030$ US
9 - 16 Per Person 2000$ US
Price Policy

All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.

Children Policy

The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.

  • Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
  • From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
  • From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
  • Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit

Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.

Tipping

Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.

Cancellation Policy

Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.

  • 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
  • 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
  • 10 days before the trip no refund.

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All of Egypt is worth seeing in all its splendor, but some sites must be seen first, like the magnificent Red Sea of Hurghada, the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the Luxor wonders like the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Hatshepsut Temple, the Aswan wonders like Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Alexandrian wonders like the Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar, and Alexandria's Library. Learn more about Egypt's top tourist destinations.