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8 Days / 7 Nights
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8 Day Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas Tour Package

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.

Price Includes

  • Meet & assist service upon arrival and departure
  • All transfers as per the itinerary by air-conditioned vehicles
  • 5-star standard hotel in Cairo on a half-board basis for 04 nights
  • 5-star standard Nile cruise ship on a full-board basis for 03 nights
  • 21 meals: 07 breakfasts, 07 lunches, and 07 dinners
  • Hotel picks up and drops off
  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights as per the itinerary
  • Licensed Egyptologists tour guides
  • All service charges and local taxes

Price Excludes

  • International flights
  • Arrival visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Gratuities
  • Meals and drinks when not included
  • Any optional tour

Children Policy

  • Children from 0 – 2 years get 70% off
  • Children from 3 – 5 years get 60% off
  • Children from 6 – 11 years get 50% off
  • Children from 12 years are considered adults
Highlights of this 8 Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Christmas Tour Package

This Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour promises a Christmas filled with awe, adventure, and unforgettable memories.

  • Cairo's Pyramids Tour: Stand in awe before the Great Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and capture the magic of Christmas against this iconic backdrop.
  • Egyptian Museum: Explore the treasures of ancient Egypt, all while feeling the festive spirit of the holiday season.
  • Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor: Sail along the Nile River, visiting the stunning temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu.
  • The tranquil river views and historical marvels create a unique Christmas atmosphere.
  • Philae Temple: Discover the beautifully preserved Temple of Isis on an island in the Nile, surrounded by serene waters and lush landscapes.
  • Valley of the Kings: Visit the legendary burial site of Egypt's pharaohs in Luxor, including the tomb of Tutankhamun, and uncover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian afterlife beliefs.
  • Karnak Temple: Wander through the grandest temple complex of ancient Egypt in Luxor, where massive columns and intricate carvings leave a lasting impression.
  • Christmas in Egypt: Experience Christmas festivities in Egypt, blending traditional celebrations with the country's rich cultural heritage.
Itinerary
8 Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Christmas Tour Package

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt

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. 

Day 2Tour to Giza Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Saqqara

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

Transfer back to your hotel to enjoy your Christmas evening and have your dinner at the hotel

Day 3Fly to Aswan - Aswan Tour - Christmas Nile cruise

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. Transfer to your Nile cruise ship. Overnight in Aswan.

Optional tour: Nubian Village in Aswan 

Day 4Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

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.

Day 5Edfu - Esna - Luxor

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.

Day 6Tour to Kings Valley, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon

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 have your dinner and be ready for tomorrow’s trip.

Optional tour: Sunrise Hot Air Ballooning over Luxor

Day 7Tour to Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili

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.

Return to your hotel for the final night and the farewell dinner of your 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package.

Day 8End of your 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package

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.

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