Easter Vacation Cairo & The Nile by Air

Important Info

• Tour Duration: 8 Days
• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Time Log: Upon arrival at Airport
• Scheduling: Sun, Sat
• Fairmont Hotel Cairo  Sonesta St. George Nile Cruise

Highlights

• Family friendly
• Visit the Giza Pyramids, one of the 7 wonders of the World
• Wander through the streets of Old Cairo
• Visit the magnificent Luxor & Karnak Temples
• Explore the Tombs of the Valley of the Kings
• View the majestic Queen Hatshepsut Temple
• Take some fabulous photos at the Colossi of Memnon
• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Enjoy a Horse & Carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Horus
• Enjoy crystal clear water
• Experience the beauty of Philae Temple
• Private Egyptologist Guide
• All Entrance Fees included

Tour Description

Every Saturday 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1 Tuesday: Arrival in Cairo

On your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Valley the Kings representative will meet and assist you and accompany you to your Hotel by A/C Vehicle. After checking you in, he will confirm with you the pick-up times for your tours before leaving you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Wednesday: Pyramids / Egyptian Museum / Old Cairo

Your Guide will pick you up from your Hotel to accompany you for a spectacular visit to The Giza Pyramids. These incredible pyramids will take your breath away as you look at their sheer scale. After this, see the stunning Sphinx, which stands on the Giza Plateau, and visit the Valley Temple belonging to the pyramids of Chephren. Next, we journey on to the fabulous Egyptian Museum, which contains many artifacts from the Pharaonic period; you will also have the opportunity to view the fantastic Tutankhamun collection of treasures. Now take a break for lunch. After enjoying your lunch, proceed to visit Coptic Cairo, where you can see The Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue on to Islamic Cairo to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Enjoy your drive back to your hotel in comfort.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3 Thursday: Flight from Cairo to Luxor. Karnak/Luxor Temples/Nile Cruise

Today we have an early morning check-out from your Hotel so our representative can transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. On arrival at Luxor, you will be met and assisted by your guide for a tour in an A/C Vehicle to visit the magnificent Karnak Temples, one of the biggest in the world. Next, enjoy the beautiful Luxor Temple. Once you have enjoyed your tours, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise for check-in and a well-deserved lunch. Now you have the opportunity to relax on board or explore the city.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4 Friday: Valley of Kings / Queen Hatshepsut / Colossi of Memnon

After a good night’s rest, enjoy a visit with your guide to the legendary Valley of the Kings, which contains 63 tombs. Now the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut beckons. This majestic temple is built into the actual mountains that surround it. Travel on to the Colossi of Memnon, the huge twin statues, where you can take some fabulous photographs. After your tours, take a comfortable drive back to your Nile cruise to enjoy lunch on board. Now sail on to Edfu.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 5 Saturday: Edfu / Kom Ombo

After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the God Horus. Sail on to Kom Ombo to see the temple built in honor of Sobek the Crocodile God and Horus the Falcon-headed God. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 6 Sunday: High Dam / Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk

Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Aswan. Start with a visit to the engineering miracle, the High Dam, which controls all of Egypt’s water. Journey on to the Unfinished Obelisk, which weighs 1,168 tonnes. Continue to visit the Philae Temple, built for the Goddess Isis, who represents wisdom, marriage, and health. Back to your cruise.

Overnight on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7 Monday: Fly from Aswan to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark your Nile cruise and enjoy a comfortable drive to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your Hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8 Tuesday: Final Departure

After your breakfast at the hotel, our representative will meet you to transfer you to Cairo International Airport in safety and comfort for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Every Tuesday 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day 1 Thursday: Arrival in Cairo

On your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Valley of the Kings representative will meet and assist you, accompanying you to your hotel in an A/C vehicle. After checking in, he will confirm the pick-up times for your tours, allowing you to relax and settle in.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Friday: Pyramids / Egyptian Museum / Old Cairo

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel for a spectacular visit to the Giza Pyramids. These incredible structures will take your breath away with their sheer scale. After this, see the stunning Sphinx on the Giza Plateau and visit the Valley Temple belonging to the pyramids of Chephren. Next, we journey to the fabulous Egyptian Museum, which contains many artifacts from the Pharaonic period, including the remarkable Tutankhamun collection of treasures.

After a break for lunch, proceed to Coptic Cairo to see The Hanging Church and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to Islamic Cairo and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar before heading back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3 Saturday: Flight from Cairo to Luxor. Karnak / Luxor Temples / Nile Cruise

After an early check-out from your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by your guide for a tour in an A/C vehicle to visit the magnificent Karnak Temples, one of the largest temple complexes in the world. Enjoy the beautiful Luxor Temple before checking into your Nile cruise for lunch. You will have some free time to relax on board or explore the city.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight on board.

Day 4 Sunday: Valley of the Kings / Queen Hatshepsut / Colossi of Memnon

After a good night’s rest, visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, which contains 63 tombs. Next, explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a majestic temple built into the mountains. Finish your day at the Colossi of Memnon, the huge twin statues, perfect for stunning photographs. After your tours, return to your Nile cruise for lunch, then sail on to Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight on board.

Day 5 Monday: Edfu / Kom Ombo

After breakfast, your guide will take you to Edfu Temple, dedicated to the God Horus. Sail on to Kom Ombo to see the temple honoring Sobek the Crocodile God and Horus the Falcon-headed God. Enjoy lunch on board as you continue sailing to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight on board.

Day 6 Tuesday: High Dam / Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk

Enjoy a day of sightseeing in Aswan, starting with a visit to the engineering marvel, the High Dam, which controls Egypt's water. Then, journey to the Unfinished Obelisk, which weighs 1,168 tonnes. Continue to Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Return to your cruise for the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Overnight on board.

Day 7 Wednesday: Fly from Aswan to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark from your Nile cruise and enjoy a comfortable drive to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by our representative and transferred to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8 Thursday: Final Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, our representative will meet you to transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

Meals: Breakfast.

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.