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Imagine spending Christmas in Egypt, a land steeped in ancient history and breathtaking beauty. Our 8-day Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas Tour is designed to offer an unforgettable experience. Start your journey in Cairo, the vibrant capital, where you’ll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza. Explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Then, fly to Aswan, the gateway to the Nile River. Board a comfortable Nile cruise and sail north to Luxor. Along the way, visit the majestic Philae Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs are buried, and the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple.
Christmas in Egypt is a magical time. Enjoy festive celebrations, traditional meals, and the warm hospitality of the Egyptian people with our Egypt Christmas vacations. This 8-day tour offers the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or simply seeking a unique Christmas experience, this tour has something for everyone. Book your 8-day Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas Tour today and create lasting memories in one of the world’s most fascinating destinations.
Welcome to the land of pharaohs and pyramids! As your plane touches down at Cairo International Airport, a friendly representative from “Egypt Best Vacations” will be waiting to greet you with a warm smile. You’ll breeze through arrival formalities with their expert guidance, leaving the visa regulations to them.
Hop aboard your comfortable transfer, leaving the bustle of the airport behind. You will arrive at your hotel feeling refreshed and ready to embark on your 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
Your actual Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour kicks off as our expert tour guide picks you up from your hotel to kick off your journey to the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Saqqara.
Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? (Optional). Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then on to the first pyramid in history of humanity, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE. Then, transfer back to your hotel to enjoy your Christmas evening at your hotel.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
A wonderful Christmas Nile cruise vacation awaits! You will spend the next four days of your 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour onboard a River Nile cruise. So, you will take a transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Nile cruise to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal to commence your Aswan tour.
Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, the largest day was built in 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. End your tour 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
Enjoy a free morning onboard your ship or join us on an optional tour of Abu Simbel‘s phenomenal temples.
Your River Nile cruise will set sail to Kom Ombo around the lunchtime. Disembark at Kom Ombo to visit the twin Temple of Sobek and Horus. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.
Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum before you go back to your Nile cruise ship to set sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Before/after breakfast, you will take a horse carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is very intact, none of its elements are missing but the Sacred Lake and two obelisks. The Sacred Lake was on the east side of the temple but now vanished under the city’s modern houses. The two obelisks were located in front of the main gate of the temple. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.
Take your carriage back to your Nile River cruise to set sail to Luxor via the Lock of Esna. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Both temples were dedicated to Theban Triad; Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
Overnight in Luxor.
Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Disembarkation, followed by visiting the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried to be hidden from the tomb robbers. Then proceed to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 yeas as a sole pharaoh. End your tour at the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III.
As your Luxor chapter of this 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package draws to a close, it’s time to bid farewell to the Valley of the Kings, the Nile’s golden embrace, and the vibrant souks filled with treasures. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before your transfer to Luxor Airport for a quick flight back to Cairo, where exciting new adventures await. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel to be ready for tomorrow’s trip.
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.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, which was built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant before heading to the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East.
Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your hotel for the final night of your 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package.
Meals Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the sands of time, your 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour nears its end. A bittersweet goodbye hangs in the air, whispers of ancient wonders mixing with the promise of future journeys. Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure.
Meals Plan: Breakfast Only
All our prices are in USD per person per trip. You can also make your payment online through a secure payment gateway with no additional fees or surcharges.
The initial price is based on one adult in a group and reflects the lowest price during the low season.
Once your tour is confirmed, we will send you an email with the final tour confirmation and a voucher to print and bring with you. This voucher will include all necessary details, such as customer care contact numbers, the tour operator’s information, and other relevant details for your convenience.
Tipping is not included in our tour packages and is left entirely to your discretion. While it is not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by the people who assist you during your journey.
We do not charge cancellation fees for tours canceled due to ‘force majeure’ events such as natural disasters or other uncontrollable circumstances. However, if you cancel for personal or business reasons after we have incurred booking costs on your behalf, these costs will be charged to you.
Between 25-50% to secure your booking through a payment link. Payment can be made via credit or debit card (MasterCard/Visa) through our VeriSign Secured payment system. The remaining balance must be paid in cash to our representative upon the start of your tour.
We don’t provide a travel insurance. We recommend to buy it beforehand if you want
Our tours do not include entrance fees for special archaeological sites such as:
These attractions require an additional fee. Please contact us if you would like to add or adjust anything in your itinerary.
Other personal expenses during your trip may include:
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