11-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Easter Tour

The Best Egypt Tour representative will be ready to welcome you warmly upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. He will help you with all the necessary procedures. You will meet your friendly and professional tour leader, who will transfer you to your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for a quick and smooth check-in and relaxation after your journey.

Start your first full day in Egypt with a yummy breakfast, then begin your adventure through history. You will meet your professional tour guide to visit the Giza Plateau. You will see the awe-inspiring the Great Pyramids of Giza, which were built over 4,500 years ago as eternal resting places for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Standing tall against the golden desert backdrop, these impressive monuments reflect the brilliance of ancient Egyptian engineering. You will also see the Great Sphinx, which is a colossal limestone statue with the body of a strong lion and the head of a king, believed to represent the great Pharaoh Chephren.

We will stop to test some of the most delicious Egyptian meals at a local restaurant. Then you will visit Saqqara Pyramids, Egypt’s ancient massive necropolis, to see the dazzling Step Pyramid of King Djoser—the world’s first large-scale stone structure, designed by the genius and famous architect Imhotep. The site also includes several amazing mastabas and tombs with vivid hieroglyphic carvings.

After finishing this interesting adventure, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.

After breakfast, set out to explore Cairo’s most significant and famous historical and cultural landmarks.

Your day will start with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which is one of the largest and most famous archaeological museums in the world. It houses over 100,000 impressive ancient artefacts, including the complete treasures of the young King Tutankhamun, colossal statues, special royal mummies, and a vast collection showcasing Egypt’s ancient civilisation through all its periods.

You will be able to explore the Citadel of Salah El-Din, which is a formidable fortress built in 1176 AD to protect Cairo from any Crusader attacks. You will also see the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque, which is also known as the Alabaster Mosque, built in the 19th century. Its grand domes and special Ottoman-style minarets dominate the blie Cairo’s skyline and provide panoramic views of the city.

You will enjoy one of the most delicious lunch meals in your life, and then you will continue your adventure to Coptic Cairo( old cairo), the heart of Egypt’s Christian heritage. You will be impressed by visiting the the hanging church (Saint Virgin Mary’s Church), which is built atop the southern gate of a Roman fortress. Also visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest and most famous in Egypt, and the Cavern Church, believed to be where the Holy Family sought refuge.

After finishing this enjoyable tour, we will take you back to your hotel.

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan, a city renowned for its tranquillity and unique Nubian charm. Upon arrival, meet your professional and expert guide and start your sightseeing tour:

You will begin your tour by visiting the High Dam, which was completed in 1970 to control the annual flooding of the Nile and generate electricity. This ingenious dam was the reason for the creation of Lake Nasser in Africa, which is one of the world's largest and most famous man-made lakes.

Next, visit the famous Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut, still attached to the bedrock in Aswan’s ancient granite quarries. Had it been completed, it would have been the largest obelisk ever erected—showcasing the magnificent craftsmanship of ancient stonecutters.

Then, take a short boat ride to the charming Philae Island, home to the famous Temple of Philae, one of the most beautifully preserved temples in Egypt. This temple was dedicated to the goddess of love and magic, Isis. This temple complex was relocated stone by stone after the construction of the High Dam to save it from the strong flooding.

After the tour, embark on your 5-star Nile Cruise, enjoy your first lunch and dinner on board, and relax as you take in the tranquil and dazzling Nile views.

While you have your delicious breakfast, the cruise will sail north toward Kom Ombo, which is a fascinating riverside town.

You will start the day by visiting the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two famous gods—Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility, and Horus the Elder, the falcon-headed god of protection.

Then the cruise will continue sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival, explore the magnificent Temple of Horus, which is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. This impressive temple was built during the Ptolemaic era. It features massive pylons, intricate reliefs, and dazzling inscriptions narrating the epic battle between Horus and Seth, the god of chaos.

Enjoy your relaxing evening aboard the cruise as you sail toward Luxor.

After enjoying your yummy breakfast, visit Luxor’s West Bank, the impressive city of the dead.

You will start your adventure by exploring The Valley of the Kings, where the great pharaohs of the New Kingdom were buried in lavishly and luxuriously decorated tombs, including that of Tutankhamun. Each tomb’s walls tell true and amazing stories from the Book of the Dead.

Then you will visit the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari, which is a magnificent and ancient terraced structure dedicated to Egypt’s only strong female pharaoh. Its unique architecture harmoniously blends into the limestone cliffs.

At the end of the tour, you will see the Colossi of Memnon, which are two 18-meter-high statues of the powerful Pharaoh Amenhotep III that have stood as silent sentinels for over 3,000 years. Overnight on board your Nile cruise in Luxor.

After having a delicious breakfast, disembark from your cruise and explore Luxor’s East Bank.

You will start your tour by visiting the vast Temple of Karnak, which is the largest religious complex ever built in the world. This amazing temple was dedicated primarily to the god Amun-Ra. It features the magnificent Hypostyle Hall with 134 towering columns, colossal statues, and obelisks.

You will continue your tour by visiting the elegant Luxor Temple, built by the famous Pharaoh Amenhotep III and expanded by the Great Ramses II. It once formed part of the ancient and famous Opet Festival route connecting it to Karnak via The Avenue of Sphinxes.

After this wonderful tour, you will be transferred by private car to Hurghada. Check in at your beautiful hotel in Hurghada to relax. Overnight in Hurghada.

Enjoy a relaxing day by the Red Sea beaches. Hurghada is renowned for its blue, crystal-clear waters, unique coral reefs, and vibrant marine life. Swim, sunbathe, or choose from optional activities like snorkelling, diving, or a boat trip to the Orange Bay.

Spend another free and enjoyable day at leisure. You can walk along Hurghada Marina, explore local and beautiful bazaars, or join an optional desert safari to discover Bedouin culture and enjoy a sunset camel ride.

After a hearty breakfast, enjoy some leisure time before your transfer smoothly to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to your comfortable hotel by our professional tour guide. You will check in at your cosy hotel in Cairo.

You will enjoy your last yummy breakfast, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure, carrying unforgettable and valuable memories of Egypt’s ancient wonders and Red Sea serenity.