Celebrate Christmas in Egypt with our 6-day Christmas tour to the pyramids and a Nile cruise package. Experience an unforgettable journey blending history, culture, and festivity. This well-planned Egypt Christmas tour package begins in Cairo, where you will explore iconic sites like the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Immerse yourself in the rich history with a visit to the Egyptian Museum and stroll through the historic streets of Coptic Cairo. From Cairo, take a short flight to Aswan to start your 3-night Nile cruise vacation. Discover the wonders of the Nile Valley as you sail from Aswan to Luxor. Visit the stunning Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and experience the beauty of Kom Ombo and Edfu temples along the way. This Cairo and Nile cruise package ensures you witness Egypt’s timeless monuments.
As your cruise arrives in Luxor, explore the majestic Karnak Temple, known for its impressive columns and ancient carvings. The journey continues with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of pharaohs reveal stories of ancient glory. Celebrate the season by discovering Egypt’s rich culture and traditions in a unique way. Our Egypt Christmas Tours provide an enriching experience, perfect for travelers seeking history, relaxation, and holiday cheer. Make your Christmas memorable with this special tour, combining the marvels of Cairo and the Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Egypt Best Vacations representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport to help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Meet your guide outside the arrival terminal to begin your 6-day Christmas Tour to Pyramids & Nile cruise package. Enjoy a guided Cairo Pyramids tour. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Your Egyptologist tour guide will explain to you how and why the Ancient Egyptian kings built the Pyramids. He will tell you about the mystery behind the pyramids.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals Plan: Lunch Only
A majestic Christmas Nile cruise vacation awaits! Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Christmas Nile River Cruise from Aswan to Luxor which is the most beautiful part of your 6 day Egypt Christmas tour package. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your Aswan tour.
Your first stop will be at the High Dam, a dam built in the 1960s, to generate hydroelectricity and to stop floods. Then take a motorboat to explore the Temple of Philae, which was built primarily during the Ptolemaic period and is one of the most incredible Temples in Egypt. It was due to the construction of the two dams in Aswan that UNESCO had to relocate the temple. End your journey at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk. Then, transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.
Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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As the midday sun warms the air, your Nile cruise sets sail for Kom Ombo. Disembark and explore the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum, before you go back to your river cruise to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After or before breakfast, you will be taken in a horse-drawn carriage to visit Edfu’s Temple of Horus, which was built during the Greco-Roman era and is the most intact temple in Egypt. Afterward the cruise will sail from Edfu via the Lock of Esna on its way to Luxor.
Once you reach Luxor, you will have the chance to see the largest temple in Egypt, the Temple of Karnak, built by several pharaohs in ancient times, as well as the majestic Temple of Luxor, which is connected to Karnak by the ceremonial Sphinxes Avenue. These temples were dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, the Theban Triad. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
You will be disembarking from the ship after breakfast in order to explore the western side of Luxor. In the first part of our tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the magnificent tombs found in the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom buried their kings to keep them hidden from grave robbers. A total of 65 tombs can be found in the Valley of the Kings. Your guide will recommend the top three tombs that are open to the public that you should visit.
Then, you will be driven to the Temple of Hatshepsut, the female pharaoh who served as a solo pharaoh for about 20 years after convincing the people that she was a man. You will then visit the Colossi of Memnon which lies in the Temple of Amenhotep III.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then, transfer to Luxor Airport in order to catch our flight back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel to for the final night of your 6 day Christmas tour to Pyramids & Nile cruise package.
Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning Over Luxor
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Explore the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, then proceed to Coptic Cairo suburb. Witness the Coptic art and history at the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church. Then visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the largest synagogues in Egypt. Visiting Coptic Cairo during your Christmas tour in Egypt offers a meaningful glimpse into the country’s Christian heritage, with its historic churches and serene atmosphere. It’s a perfect way to connect with the season’s spiritual essence while discovering ancient traditions.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant. Wrap your 6 day Egypt Christmas itinerary (Pyramids & Nile cruise package) with a transfer to Cairo airport in preparation for your final departure. It is very sad to seeing you leaving, but feel feel to contact us about your next adventure in Egypt.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
