Celebrate the holidays during this 8 day Egypt Christmas and New Year tour, combining Cairo’s ancient wonders as well as the Nile Cruise. Start your holiday in Cairo where you will visit Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx then proceed to Luxor where you will uncover some of the magnificent temples in Egypt and take a cruise on the Nile.
On this Egypt Christmas tour with Luxor and Aswan, see all the major sights that Upper Egypt has to offer you; Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple. Admire the natural beauty of the Nile River while learning about thousands of years of history with the help of your Egyptologist guide.
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Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our tour leader and private driver will be waiting for you with a sign with your name. You will be transferred to your hotel by an air-conditioned private vehicle to check in your hotel ( Le Meridian pyramids resort ) in Giza. Upon arrival at the hotel, you will be served a welcome drink and our representative will help you with check in procedures and will revise your itinerary for the 8 day Egypt Christmas and New Year tour and make sure all your pick-up times for your Egypt day tours are confirmed.
Have breakfast at your Cairo hotel before meeting your Egyptologist guide for an unforgettable day of sightseeing as part of your Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas tour. Get to see the Giza Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren, Mycerinus – together with the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple of King Chephren.
Next, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum which is known for its unique collections of Egyptian antiquities, including the treasures of King Tutankhamen. After that visit the religious sites of Coptic Cairo where you will get to see the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, Roman Fortress of Babylon, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Lunch at a Nile view restaurant followed by sightseeing in Old Cairo and the historic area of Islamic Cairo, with time to explore the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Following breakfast, check out from your hotel in Giza and make the transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival, you will be met by our representative and proceed to Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise. This marks the beginning of your Christmas Nile Cruise from Cairo by flight, combining convenient air travel with an unforgettable journey along the Nile.
Check-in and enjoy lunch onboard, followed by a meeting with your Egyptologist Guide for your visit to two of the most amazing landmarks in Luxor – Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple.
Your delicious dinner meal is going to be served onboard your Egypt Nile River Cruise and spend your first night in Luxor on the water of the eternal river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
After enjoying your breakfast aboard the Nile cruise boat, you will enjoy the west bank of Luxor tour and cross the Nile to visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III renowned as the Colossi of Memnon, and then visit the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery of the New Kingdom Pharaohs including famous Tutankhamen and legendary Ramses the second, the tombs in the valley of kings is considered a UNESCO heritage site. Continue the tour to visit Hatshepsut's Temple known as El Deir El Bahari, which was built by the famous architect Senmout for Queen Hatshepsut, the first female ruler in written history.
Optional Hot Air Balloon Ride
Take your wholesome lunch, while the ship is sailing to Edfu to continue your enjoyable Egypt Christmas and New Year tours and visit the fascinating views along the way. Another dinner will be served aboard the cruise ship, and then enjoy the musical show and entertainment. You will spend the second night on the water of the Nile in Edfu. This memorable day is an important part of your Egypt Christmas tour with Luxor and Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner.
Eat your breakfast aboard your Egypt Nile River Cruise, and then get off the boat escorted by your personal guide to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to the falcon God Horus, the temple of Edfu. Back to the cruise that will continue sailing south towards Kom Ombo. On arrival to Kom Ombo, you will leave the cruise again to visit the captivating Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek of the region and also to God Horaeris, after spending enough time at the temple you will be back to the ship to enjoy your lunch, then the boat will be heading to the last stop at Aswan.
Dinner and overnight served on board Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise at Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Start your day with breakfast on board the Nile cruise ship before going sightseeing in Aswan with your personal guide. Start with the visit to the High Dam, which is the great modern engineering accomplishment, then go for a boat trip to Philae Temple situated on the island in the Nile and dedicated to goddess Isis.
Move to the granite quarries and admire Unfinished Obelisk, which is the largest ancient obelisk that gives information about the process of creation of massive stones.
After completing the interesting Aswan day tours, you will be back to your amazing Egypt Nile River Cruise. Your lovely dinner is going to be served on board and you will spend your last night on the water in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
On the last day in Aswan, you will disembark from your Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise, after having an oriental breakfast onboard, and then you will meet our Aten Tours airport representative to take you to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport then our tour leader will take you to your hotel in Giza.
Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast will be served for the last time at the hotel with a free morning leisure or you can book one of our optional Cairo excursions, and later then you should get ready to be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure from Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel in Cairo: Mazar Pyramids Hotel or Similar. B.B Nile Cruise: MS Nile Dolphin or similar. Full-Board
| # | MAY-SEP | OCT-APR | Christmas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | __ | __ | $2580 |
| Double | __ | __ | $2180 |
| Triple | __ | __ | $2050 |
Hotel in Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel or Similar.
(obligatory New Year Gala Dinner)
Nile Cruise: Mövenpick MS Hamees or similar. Full-Board
| # | MAY-SEP | OCT-APR | Christmas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | __ | __ | $4590 |
| Double | __ | __ | $4180 |
| Triple | __ | __ | $4050 |
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Depending on the selected package, inclusions may cover accommodation, airport transfers, private transportation, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, meals listed in the itinerary, and Nile Cruise accommodation. Some packages may also include domestic flights or Red Sea stays.
The cost depends on the trip duration, hotels, Nile Cruise category, transportation, and included sightseeing. Short Cairo tours generally cost less, while longer Christmas packages with a Nile Cruise, domestic flights, and Red Sea accommodation have a higher price.
A 3- or 4-day trip is suitable for exploring Cairo and the Pyramids. For a more complete holiday including a Nile Cruise, Luxor, and Aswan, around 7 to 10 days is recommended. Longer trips can also include a Red Sea stay.
You can visit the Pyramids of Giza, explore ancient temples and tombs, enjoy a Nile Cruise, discover local markets, and experience traditional Egyptian culture. Many hotels and cruises also offer special Christmas dinners and festive celebrations.
Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are the main destinations to consider for a Christmas trip to Egypt. Cairo is ideal for the Pyramids and major museums, while Luxor and Aswan offer ancient temples, tombs, and Nile experiences. You can also add Hurghada for a relaxing Red Sea stay.
