Cairo and Easter Nile Cruise: Pyramids, Aswan & Luxor Holiday Itinerary

Start your morning with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before diving into a day that feels like stepping directly into the pages of ancient history during your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise. As a spectacular highlight, you'll head to the iconic Giza Plateau—an essential stop in any 7 day Egypt itinerary. Here, the Great Sphinx, the colossal limestone guardian with a lion's body measuring 73 meters long and a human head rising 20 meters high, watches over the golden desert as the monumental Pyramids of Khufu standing 146 meters high as the last surviving Ancient Wonder of the World constructed with over 2.3 million limestone blocks, Khafre featuring its distinctive remaining limestone casing at the apex, and Menkaure completing the legendary trio stand proudly against the horizon, guarding the secrets of the ancient world for over 4,500 years. A visit to the sacred Valley Temple where ancient purification and mummification rituals took place allows you to connect deeply with Egypt's remarkable past. Following a morning filled with absolute awe, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant savoring genuine Egyptian dishes. In the afternoon, continue with a special preview visit to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum housing over 100,000 priceless artifacts. As the day winds down, return to your hotel for overnight in Cairo.

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Enjoy a peaceful breakfast before heading to Cairo Airport for your flight to beautiful Aswan, where a new exciting stage of your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise awaits. This part takes you deeper south into the heart of Nubia, adding even more depth and wonder to your 7 day Egypt itinerary journey. Upon landing in this serene city, you'll be warmly greeted and transferred to your luxurious Nile cruise, where you can settle into your comfortable cabin with panoramic river views and enjoy lunch on board with Egyptian and international cuisine. Your afternoon begins with a visit to the impressive Aswan High Dam, completed in 1970 as a modern engineering marvel standing 111 meters tall and 3,830 meters long that transformed Egypt's landscape by controlling the Nile's annual floods and generating massive hydroelectric power. Next, explore the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk still lying in ancient granite quarries, which would have stood over 42 meters tall weighing approximately 1,200 tons as the largest obelisk ever attempted before a crack was discovered, an extraordinary testament to ancient craftsmanship revealing quarrying techniques. Continue to the magical Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island dedicated to goddess Isis. As evening arrives, return to the cruise for dinner and relaxation.

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Start your day with a hearty breakfast on board as the legendary Nile sets the scene for another extraordinary day during your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise. You can enjoy a peaceful morning cruise relaxing on deck watching traditional villages and palm groves drift by, or opt for an optional excursion to the absolutely awe-inspiring Temples of Abu Simbel, carved directly into solid rock mountains by the great Ramses II over 3,200 years ago, where four massive colossal statues standing 20 meters tall and detailed carvings narrate tales of pharaohs and gods, creating an unforgettable chapter—these temples were meticulously relocated 65 meters higher in the 1960s by UNESCO to save them from Lake Nasser's rising waters while maintaining their original astronomical alignment. In the afternoon, continue sailing toward Kom Ombo along the serene Nile. Step ashore to visit the unique twin temple, ancient Egypt's only perfectly symmetrical structure devoted to Sobek the crocodile god of fertility and Horus (Haroeris) the falcon-headed sky god—a remarkable spot where two divine worlds converge, featuring fascinating reliefs depicting ancient surgical instruments, a nilometer, and mummified crocodiles. Back on board, savor lunch while admiring scenery and conclude your day with candlelit dinner on deck.

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Start the morning with a fascinating visit to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu during your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise, standing as one of the most well-preserved sacred sites in Egypt with towering 36-meter-high pylons adorned with dramatic battle scenes, remarkably intact walls covered in hieroglyphic inscriptions, hypostyle halls with massive columns, and inner sanctuaries that provide unparalleled glimpses into religious ceremonies and the spiritual life of the pharaohs from over 2,000 years ago, offering a deep dive into ancient Egyptian beliefs and rituals. Following this remarkable exploration, your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise continues gracefully toward legendary Luxor, passing through the Esna lock while lunch is served on board featuring delicious Egyptian and international dishes, making this part a relaxing yet enriching experience as you witness timeless landscapes of agricultural fields, traditional villages, and palm-lined banks drifting past. Upon arrival in magnificent Luxor often called the world's greatest open-air museum, explore the East Bank discovering two of Egypt's most spectacular temples: the colossal Karnak Temple complex and stunning Luxor Temple. After soaking in awe-inspiring architecture and ancient history, return to the ship for dinner.

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Enjoy your final breakfast on board before heading ashore for a comprehensive full-day adventure along Luxor's legendary West Bank during your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise. Explore the sacred tombs carved deep into limestone hills at the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of 62 pharaohs from the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth Dynasties of Egypt's prosperous New Kingdom (c.1550–1069 BC) including the world-famous tomb of Tutankhamun discovered nearly intact in 1922 containing over 5,000 artifacts, each burial chamber adorned with vibrant hieroglyphs, excerpts from the Book of the Dead, and colorful paintings depicting the perilous journey through the underworld that have survived millennia. Admire the breathtaking impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of ancient Egypt's most powerful female pharaohs who ruled for 22 years, rising majestically in three colonnaded terraces carved dramatically into Deir el-Bahari's limestone cliffs showcasing her successful trade expeditions and architectural genius, and stand before the majestic Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues standing over 18 meters tall, silent witnesses to millennia of history—spectacular highlights. As evening falls, take your return flight to Cairo and check into your hotel for a restful night.

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Begin your day with a final breakfast at the hotel before your comfortable transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your magical Cairo and Easter Nile cruise. As you leave Egypt, take a moment to reflect on the incredible sights you've witnessed from the legendary pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx to the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the fascinating stories you've learned about pharaohs and ancient gods, and the unforgettable landmarks explored throughout your Cairo and Easter Nile cruise—experiences that will remain a cherished part of your 7 day Egypt itinerary and the perfect conclusion to your Easter holiday adventure celebrating among monuments that have stood for millennia. Carry with you memories of sailing the legendary Nile past timeless temples, exploring colossal archaeological wonders, experiencing warm Egyptian hospitality, and the joy of celebrating Easter in the land of the pharaohs. We hope your journey has created memories to treasure for a lifetime.

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