This 8-day Upper Egypt Easter tour spends two nights in Aswan and three in Luxor, allowing time for Abu Simbel and separate east- and west-bank sightseeing days. Flights and a first-class train connect the route, with a final day devoted to Cairo’s museum, church and historic streets.
8 Day Upper Egypt Easter Tour
Description
Duration
8 Days, 7 Nights
Tour Type
Easter Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- First-Class Train
- Five-Star Hotels
Highlights
Visit Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Tour Abu Simbel and Aswan. Spend three nights exploring Luxor. See Karnak and Luxor Temple after dark. Discover historic Cairo before departure.
Included
- Two nights at a five-star Cairo hotel
- Two nights at a five-star Aswan hotel
- Three nights at a five-star Luxor hotel
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
- First-class train ticket from Aswan to Luxor
- Admission to listed attractions
- Professional Egyptologist guide
- Meals stated in the itinerary
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Airport assistance
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Nile Dinner Cruise
Meet the airport representative, transfer to your Cairo hotel and complete check-in. In the evening, enjoy dinner and live entertainment aboard a Nile cruise, then return to the hotel.
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids and Flight to Aswan
Visit the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Valley Temple at Giza. After lunch, tour the Grand Egyptian Museum and then fly from Cairo to Aswan. Meet the driver and transfer to your hotel.
Day 3 - Abu Simbel Temples
Set out early through the Nubian Desert for Abu Simbel. Explore the monumental temple of Ramses II and the neighboring temple of Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan for lunch and the second hotel night.
Day 4 - Aswan Highlights and Train to Luxor
Visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarry. Continue by boat to Philae Temple, then return to the city for lunch. Board the first-class train to Luxor and check in at your hotel.
Day 5 - Karnak and Luxor Temple by Night
Spend the morning exploring Karnak Temple, from its pylons to the Great Hypostyle Hall. After lunch and time to rest, visit Luxor Temple after dark and walk through its illuminated courts. Return to the hotel.
Day 6 - Valley of the Kings and Luxor West Bank
Enter selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings and continue to Hatshepsut Temple at Deir el-Bahari. Stop beside the Colossi of Memnon and have lunch before returning to the Luxor hotel for a free evening.
Day 7 - Flight to Cairo and Historic City Tour
Fly to Cairo and visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Continue to the Hanging Church, then walk along Al Muizz Street and spend time in Khan El Khalili. Transfer to your Cairo hotel for the final night.
Day 8 - Departure from Cairo
Have breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport. Assistance is provided with the departure process before your onward flight.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Three hotel nights in Luxor are included.
Yes. Day three is dedicated to the Abu Simbel Temples.
Yes. The day-five itinerary schedules Luxor Temple after dark.
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