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Easter on the Nile 2027

Two days in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by four nights on a traditional Dahabiya reserved for our group. Easter Sunday begins with a hot air balloon flight over Luxor. The trip ends with the temples of Philae and Abu Simbel.

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DURATION8 days / 7 nights
RouteCairo · Luxor · Dahabiya Nile cruise · Aswan · Abu Simbel
DATES25 March to 1 April 2027
Group sizeMaximum 28 guests

HIGHLIGHTS

What makes this trip special

Conscious travel, impressive landscapes and personal encounters.

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Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

02

Grand Egyptian Museum with the complete treasures of Tutankhamun

03

Karnak and Luxor Temple

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Sunrise hot air balloon flight on Easter Sunday

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Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut

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Four nights on a Dahabiya with only our group on board

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Esna, El Kab, Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo

08

Philae Temple in Aswan

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Abu Simbel

The Journey

Cairo · Luxor · Dahabiya Nile cruise · Aswan · Abu Simbel

Two days in Cairo with the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by four nights on a traditional Dahabiya reserved for our group. Easter Sunday begins with a hot air balloon flight over Luxor. The trip ends with the temples of Philae and Abu Simbel.

Key details

  • Dates: 25 March to 1 April 2027 (over Easter)
  • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
  • Group size: maximum 28 guests
  • Boat: privately chartered Dahabiya with 12 cabins and 2 suites
  • Tour guide throughout the trip
  • Meals: full board as listed in the programme
  • Price: €2,950 per person in a double room or twin cabin, suite €3,835 per person (international flights not included)

Good to know

  • The hot air balloon flight starts before sunrise and depends on the weather.
  • A very early start is required for Abu Simbel on the final day.
  • We are happy to help you find suitable international flights.

PRICES

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Standard

2.950 € pro Person

Double room or twin cabin

International flights not included

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Suite

3.835 € pro Person

Suite

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Itinerary

Day after day

Day 1 · Thursday, 25 March 2027Arrival in Cairo

Meet and assist at Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel in Nazlet El-Samman, directly at the foot of the pyramids. Time to settle in and have dinner together.

  • Overnight: hotel with pyramid views, Giza
  • Meals: dinner
Day 2 · Friday, 26 March 2027Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum

In the morning, visit the Giza Plateau with our guide: the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, and the Sphinx. After lunch, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with the complete treasures of Tutankhamun.

  • Overnight: hotel with pyramid views, Giza
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 · Saturday, 27 March 2027Flight to Luxor and embarkation

Morning flight to Luxor. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then board the Dahabiya.

  • Overnight: Dahabiya, Luxor
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 · Easter Sunday, 28 March 2027Hot air balloon flight and the West Bank

Before sunrise, take a hot air balloon flight over Luxor’s West Bank. Afterwards, visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, the Dahabiya sets sail upstream.

  • Overnight: Dahabiya
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 · Easter Monday, 29 March 2027Esna and El Kab

Visit the Temple of Khnum in Esna with its restored colourful ceiling paintings, followed by the New Kingdom rock tombs of El Kab. In the evening, the boat moors at a quiet location.

  • Overnight: Dahabiya
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 · Tuesday, 30 March 2027Edfu, Gebel el-Silsila and Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the ancient quarries of Gebel el-Silsila and, in the afternoon, the double temple of Kom Ombo.

  • Overnight: Dahabiya
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 · Wednesday, 31 March 2027Aswan and Philae

Arrive in Aswan and disembark. Travel by boat to the Temple of Isis at Philae, then transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free.

  • Overnight: hotel in Aswan
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 · Thursday, 1 April 2027Abu Simbel and return journey

Early morning drive to Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramesses II and Nefertari. Return to Aswan and fly to Cairo for the connecting flight home.

  • Meals: breakfast (packed), lunch

Services

What's included?

Inclusive

  • Domestic flights Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • 2 nights in a hotel with pyramid views in Giza
  • 4 nights on the privately chartered Dahabiya with full board
  • 1 night in a hotel in Aswan
  • Full board as listed in the programme
  • All entrance fees listed in the programme
  • Hot air balloon flight in Luxor
  • Excursion to Abu Simbel
  • Tour guide throughout the trip
  • All transfers in an air-conditioned coach
  • Assistance at all airports in Egypt

Not included

  • International flights to and from Cairo
  • Egyptian visa
  • Tips
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
...

IMPRESSIONS

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Easter on the Nile 2027

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