Thinking about taking a tour to Egypt this Christmas and New Year? This 8-day Egypt Christmas tour and cruise is the perfect way to spend your holiday vacation; you’ll split your time between exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and relaxing in the sun as you sail down the sparkling blue Nile River. You’ll begin your vacation with the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then, a short flight south to warm and beautiful Aswan where you’ll board your luxury cruise ship. Over the next few days, you’ll step foot in ancient temples such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple and explore hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This trip is packed with historical sites, quality cuisine, and true Egyptian hospitality and entertainment. Contact us now to reserve your space or customize your trip.Read more
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo: Welcome to Egypt
- Meet & assist service at airport (arrival procedures)
- Transport to hotel, check in
- Review itinerary with guide
- Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids & GEM
- After enjoying a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple.
- After your pyramid visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum, which is an archaeological museum in Giza, Egypt, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from the Giza pyramid complex.
- Return back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Day 3: Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo & Salah El-Din Citadel
- After a hearty Egyptian breakfast, your expert guide will take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the royal mummies and a remarkable collection showcasing the diverse history of Egypt.
- From there, you’ll head to Old Cairo, where you’ll explore some of the oldest churches in the country.
- After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, continue your journey through history with a visit to the impressive Salah El-Din Citadel, where you’ll explore the grand Mohammed Ali Mosque and take in panoramic views of Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Salah El-Din Citadel.
Day 4: Fly from Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise Tour
- Breakfast and check out from Cairo hotel
- Transfer to airport and flight to Aswan
- Arrival and greeting in Aswan
- Transfer to cruise ship, check in
- Lake Nasser
- Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk
- Boat ride and visit to Temple of Philae
- Dinner and evening entertainment
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Kom Ombo temple and crocodile museum
- Lunch on board and sail to Edfu
- Horus Temple in Edfu
- Afternoon tea, sail to Esna
- Dinner and evening entertainment
- Overnight in Esna
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours
- Breakfast and sail to Luxor
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple complex
- Lunch and afternoon tea
- Dinner and evening entertainment
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Luxor Nile Cruise – Fly Back to Cairo
- Breakfast on board and disembarkation
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Free time in Luxor
- Flight to Cairo, hotel check in
- Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast.
Day 8: Cairo – Fly Back Home
- Free time
- Transfer to airport for departure
Meals: Breakfast