Egypt Easter Holiday (Cairo, Nile & Sharm)
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12-Day Egypt Easter Holiday – Easter Travel Package
Experience the wonders of Egypt with our 12-day Easter travel package, designed to give you ample time to explore the country’s rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. Enjoy a peaceful and immersive journey along the world’s longest river, the Nile, and discover the breathtaking underwater scenery of Sharm El-Sheikh. Our itinerary includes Cairo highlights, such as the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), Coptic and Islamic Cairo, the Giza Pyramids, and the legendary Sphinx. Cruise the Nile to the ancient city of Luxor, where history comes alive, and take time to relax on the pristine beaches of Sharm El-Sheikh. This Easter Egypt Holiday is ideal for travelers seeking a combination of history, archaeology, local traditions, and authentic experiences, all guided by professional Egyptologists. Discover Egypt at your own pace while enjoying comfort, culture, and unforgettable memories. Book now your Egypt Easter adventure with Love Egypt Tours!
Why You'll Love This Trip
What's Included
Included
- Meet and greet service by Cairo Top Tours representatives at all airports.
- 4 nights’ accommodation in Cairo at Cairo Pyramids Hotel on a bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights’ accommodation on a 5-star Nile River cruise on a full board basis.
- 4 nights’ accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh on a bed & breakfast basis.
- 3 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) included.
- 3 nights accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh on an all-inclusive basis, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drinks, and taxes Two guided day tours in Cairo as per the itinerary, including entrance fees
- Tickets to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
- All meals as specified in the itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets included for all internal Egypt transfers.
- Admission fees to all listed attractions.
- Entrance fees to all listed attractions and sites.
- English-speaking tour leader for all airport transfers.
- Snack stops upon request during tours.
- Lunch in Cairo as part of your Egypt travel package.
- Private transportation to/from airports, hotels, and during tours in a modern, air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.
- All Cairo Day Tours and Nile cruise excursions are private tours.
- Soft drinks available at a local café during your itinerary.
- Meals at hotels and on the Nile cruise as specified in the itinerary.
- Shopping tours in Cairo available upon request.
- All taxes and service charges included.
Excluded
- Optional Egypt Day Tours.
- International flights
- Egypt entry visa
- Tipping for guides, drivers, and cruise staff is not included
- Beverages during meals, unless specified
- Tour prices apply only during the peak Easter season in Egypt.
- Gratuities for guides, drivers, and service staff (left to your preference).
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Cairo
- Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Cairo Top Tours representative will meet and assist you, then transfer you to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- At the hotel, you will receive assistance with a smooth check-in, enjoy a welcome drink, and review your Egypt Tours itinerary, including pick-up times for each day’s excursions.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids & Saqqara Tour
- After breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide to begin an exciting Cairo day tour to the Giza Plateau. Explore the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.
- Continue to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by the famous architect Imhotep—considered the world’s oldest stone structure. Visit the Pyramid of Teti from inside and explore the Tombs of the Nobles, with walls and corridors depicting scenes of daily life from over 4,000 years ago.
- After lunch at a high-quality local restaurant, head to Memphis, the ancient capital, to see the Alabaster Sphinx, the second-largest of its kind, and the fallen colossal statue of Ramses II.
- Transfer back to your hotel for overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Cairo City Tour
- After breakfast at the hotel, meet your private guide to visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Egyptian antiquities and the intact treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
- Next, explore Old Cairo, where Coptic and Islamic monuments coexist in a unique and peaceful setting. Visit the Citadel of Saladin including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and enjoy panoramic views of historic mosques, minarets, and domes.
- Continue to Coptic Cairo to see the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church, Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, believed to be the site where baby Moses was found.
- After lunch, explore Islamic Cairo, wandering through medieval streets and gates dating back to the 10th century, and finish the day with tea at Fishawy Café in the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- Return to the hotel for overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4: Aswan & Nile Cruise
- After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, our representative will meet and assist you, then escort you to your luxurious Nile River cruise.
- Board the cruise before lunch, then begin your Aswan tour with visits to the High Dam and the stunning Temple of Philae. Afterward, sail to Kom Ombo, an ancient Ptolemaic city with a remarkable temple complex.
- Enjoy afternoon tea on board while sailing to Edfu. In the evening, have dinner on the cruise and join the onboard disco party.
- Overnight on the Nile Cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Edfu Temple & Sail to Luxor
- Start your day with breakfast on board your Nile River cruise, then visit the impressive Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and built during the Ptolemaic period. Enjoy a scenic ride to reach this remarkable site.
- After the visit, cross the lock and sail toward Luxor, relaxing on deck and taking in the views. Enjoy afternoon tea, dinner on board, and join the Galabeya party for a fun cultural experience.
- Overnight on the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise Sightseeing
- After breakfast on board, cross to Luxor’s West Bank for a journey through ancient Egyptian history along the Nile River. Begin with the Valley of the Kings, where you can explore the rock-cut tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs. Continue to the stunning Temple of Deir El Bahari, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut.
- On the East Bank, visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, marveling at the grand courtyards, colossal columns, and the granite statues of Ramses II. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues of Amenophis III, standing majestically along the Nile.
- Lunch is served on board the cruise. Enjoy afternoon tea on the upper deck while relaxing and taking in the views. Overnight on the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
- Optional: Hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh
- After breakfast, disembark from your Nile River cruise and transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh, where you will spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast
- Note: On most Egypt tours, flights from Luxor to Sharm El Sheikh are often indirect, with a connection through Cairo International Airport.
Day 08: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Excursions
- Enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh, or choose to join our optional excursion to Ras Mohammed National Park, a unique land-and-sea nature reserve. Covering 480 square kilometers at the meeting point of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba in southern Sinai, the park features arid deserts, sand dunes, gravel plains, fossilized corals, and granite mountains. Rare mammals such as the Dorcas gazelle, Nubian ibex, and red fox inhabit the area, while birdwatchers can spot terns, herons, gulls, and ospreys. Every year, thousands of white storks migrate through Ras Mohammed—southbound in September–October and northbound in April–May. The park is also home to around 85 plant species, including thriving mangroves. Overnight at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Excursions
- Spend a free day at your leisure in Sharm El Sheikh, or join our thrilling Quad Bike tour. Pickup from your hotel is at 2:00 PM, followed by a short 15-minute transfer to the Quad Bike center.
- After a brief safety and driving briefing, begin your adventure across the stunning Sinai desert. Ride through sand dunes and enjoy breathtaking desert landscapes. About an hour into the ride, stop at the highest point of Wadi Al-Aat to relax and savor traditional Bedouin herbal tea. Afterwards, ride back to Sharm El Sheikh and transfer to your hotel for a free evening.
- Overnight at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh – Optional Excursions
Enjoy a free day in Sharm El Sheikh, or join our optional tour to the historic Monastery of St. Catherine, nestled in the heart of Sinai at the foot of Mount Sinai (Gebel Musa). This remarkable monastery, managed by the Greek Orthodox Church, houses the world’s second-largest collection of illuminated manuscripts. Explore its treasures, including the legendary Burning Bush, priceless icons, intricately carved doors, stunning wall paintings, and other exquisite religious artifacts.
Overnight at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Return to Cairo
- After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, a Cairo Top Tours representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel, where you can relax for the rest of the day or choose to join one of our optional Cairo day tours.
- Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
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