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8 Days / 7 Nights New Year's in Cairo and Nile Cruise

Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
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Duration

8 Days / 7 Nights

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Tour type

Private

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Group size

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Runs

everyday

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Cities

Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

8 Days / 7 Nights Cairo & Nile Cruise Christmas Holiday

Overview

Experience one of the magical Egypt Christmas tours on an 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package that covers the major sightseeing of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Kick start in Cairo, with its iconic Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, and bustling markets, a perfect introduction to your Egypt Christmas vacation. Then fly to Luxor and begin a Merrymaking Nile Cruise, a highlight of many best Egypt Christmas tours. But the absolute highlight of every voyage is not only the Valley of the Kings but also the temples of Aswan, which boast incomparable beauty: Abu Simbel and Philae, plus the incomparable Karnak Temple just on the river, top attractions in popular Christmas tours in Egypt. Create memories along the Nile by enjoying Egypt's rich history and culture, together with the peacefulness of the waters, this holiday season with unforgettable Egypt trips and some of the best things to do during Christmas in Egypt. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience, book your Egypt Christmas trip today!

Highlights

  • Giza Pyramids
  • The Egyptian Museum
  • The Citadel
  • Khan el khalili
  • Karnak
  • Luxor 
  • Edfu
  • Kom Ombo
  • Aswan

Itinerary

Day 1

Once you touch down at Cairo International Airport, a Best Destinations Tours representative will receive you and then drive you to your hotel, where your fantastic journey with Egypt Christmas tour packages begins. A warm welcome that promises to be one of the best Egypt Christmas tours, in which history and culture mix with wonderful memories. Whether it's a Christmas in Egypt trip or Christmas in Egypt activities, this journey has everything. Do not miss out; book one of our top Egypt Christmas tours!

Day 2

Have breakfast at your Cairo hotel. Your local Egyptologist guide will collect you from the hotel lobby to commence your tour. Transfer to the Giza Plateau and visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of King Chephren, the 3rd ruler of the 4th dynasty, and the Pyramid of King Mycerinus, staples of many Egypt Christmas tours. We are also going to take you for a drive to the Great Sphinx, which represents the guardian of the necropolis. Then our Cairo Pyramid Day Tours in Giza is the Valley Temple of King Chephren, a must-see on some of the best Egypt Christmas tours. Start your holiday right, book your Egypt Christmas vacation today!

Continue your Cairo sightseeing with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to a vast collection of ancient artifacts, often included in top Christmas tours in Egypt. You will enjoy Coptic Cairo by visiting the Roman fortress of Babylon, the so-called Hanging Church suspended above the ancient towers of the fortress. You will then visit Abu Serga's Church, which was built above the cave where the Holy Family stayed for about three months, along with the well they drank from. This stop is especially meaningful for travelers on Egypt Christmas trip itineraries. Don’t wait, explore Egypt Christmas tour packages now and Cairo Day Tours!

Take your lunch at a good-quality Nile View restaurant, then continue your tour to Islamic Cairo to spend some time at Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Egypt. This vibrant market experience is one of the most popular things to do during Christmas in Egypt, adding a cultural twist to your Egypt New Year tours. Wrap up your day with tradition, flavor, and festive spirit. Book your Christmas tours in Egypt today!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3

Start your day with breakfast, followed by check-out. Your tour will then transfer you to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Aswan. Upon your arrival, our representative will meet and transfer you to your fascinating Nile cruise, one of the top highlights in many Egypt Christmas tour packages. The check-in will be followed by free time to get accustomed to your cabin, which you'll enjoy in the following days, an ideal setting for a memorable Egypt Christmas vacation. Enjoy first lunch aboard the cruise while meeting your guide, and start exploring the east bank attractions of Luxor, starting with the magnificent Temple of Karnak, considered perhaps spiritually and historically, the foremost attraction often included in the Christmas tours in Egypt.

Resume your tour with a visit to the Temple of Luxor, dedicated to the Theban Trinity Amun, Mut, and their son Khonsu, and beautifully lit in the night on the East Bank. These ancient marvels are among the best things to do during Christmas in Egypt, blending culture, history, and festive magic into one unforgettable journey. Your delicious dinner is going to be served on board your Nile River Cruise. Enjoy your first night in Luxor on the water of the eternal river, as you continue your adventure with one of our best Egypt Christmas tours. Don’t miss out, book your Egypt Christmas trip today!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 4

After taking your breakfast on the Nile cruise boat, start a tour to visit the west bank of Luxor and cross the Nile to two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, known as the Colossi of Memnon, an iconic stop in many Egypt Christmas tours and Egypt Christmas tour packages. Then proceed to the Valley of the Kings, a highlight of Christmas tours in Egypt and a must-see during your Egypt Christmas trip. Continue the tour to Hatshepsut's temple, called El Deir El Bahari, one of the top sites included in the best Egypt Christmas tours. For an unforgettable experience, consider the optional Hot Air Balloon Ride, a unique addition to your Egypt Christmas vacation.

Have your lunch while the ship sails to Edfu to continue your enjoyable journey and visit the fascinating views along the way, making it one of the most memorable things to do during Christmas in Egypt. You will have another dinner on board the cruise, then entertain yourself with the musical show and entertainment, perfect for those enjoying Egypt New Year tours. You will spend the second night on the water of the Nile in Edfu, soaking in the magic of this incredible holiday. Don’t wait, book your Egypt Christmas trip now!

Meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5

Enjoy your breakfast on board your Egypt Nile River Cruise, then start your new day by disembarking with your private guide to see the Temple of Edfu, the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus, one of the key highlights in many Egypt Christmas tours and Egypt Christmas tour packages. Back to the cruise that will sail south toward Kom Ombo, part of the rich itinerary included in popular Christmas tours in Egypt, and a favorite among travelers on an Egypt Christmas trip. You go to Kom Ombo again, where you leave the cruise to visit the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated both to the crocodile God Sobek of the region and to God Horaeris, a unique stop featured in the best Egypt Christmas tours.

After having spent enough time at the temple, you will return to the ship to have your lunch. Following that, you will enjoy Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu tours before the boat heads on for the last stop at Aswan. This journey is one of the most memorable things to do during Christmas in Egypt and perfectly complements your Egypt Christmas vacation. Dinner and overnight, onboard Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise, Aswan. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience, book your Egypt New Year tours now!

Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.

Day 6

After your breakfast, followed by sightseeing tours accompanied by your private guide in Aswan, you will be taken to the famous High Dam, an iconic stop featured in many Egypt Christmas tours and Egypt Christmas tour packages. Next, you will take a boat ride to the awesome Philae Temple, located above a beautiful island in the middle of the Nile, a must-see for those on a memorable Egypt Christmas trip. The tour proceeds into the granite quarries of Aswan to see the biggest known Unfinished Obelisk, probably made by the great queen Hatshepsut, one of the top attractions in the best Egypt Christmas tours.

After finishing, you will come back to your wonderful Nile River Cruise. Your delicious dinner will be served on board, and you will spend your last night in Aswan on the water, soaking up the magic of your Egypt Christmas vacation. This is one of the most unforgettable things to do during Christmas in Egypt. Don’t miss out, book your Egypt New Year tours today!

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Day 7

Upon the last day in Aswan, after an oriental breakfast on board, you are to end your tour on the Nile Cruise, a highlight included in many Egypt Christmas tours and the best Egypt Christmas tours. Our local representative will meet and assist you at the airport, and from there, the representative will escort you to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo, putting an end to a memorable Egypt Christmas trip. Before leaving, take a moment to explore the hidden gems in Aswan, one of the unique things to do during Christmas in Egypt.

Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport while the tour leader escorts you to the hotel for a good rest after an eventful Egypt Christmas vacation. Overnight in a Cairo hotel, rounding out your journey with comfort and convenience. Don’t miss the chance to join one of the most sought-after Christmas tours in Egypt. Book your Egypt New Year tours today!

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

You will have breakfast at your hotel; the whole morning is at leisure, or you can join one of our optional Cairo excursions, perfect for adding more things to do during Christmas in Egypt to your itinerary. Whether you choose to relax or explore, this is the ideal way to end your incredible Egypt Christmas vacation, filled with culture, history, and holiday magic. Many travelers extend their stay to enjoy additional sites included in our Egypt Christmas tour packages and Christmas tours in Egypt.

Late in the day, get ready for flying to Cairo International Airport for your final departure from Egypt, taking with you some of the most unforgettable Egypt Christmas tours ever spent, including the 8-day Cairo and Nile cruise Christmas tour package. A journey is full of thrills and joy; thus, truly worthy of being termed as one of the best Egypt Christmas tours. Don't let this spell cast on you and vanish away- book your Egypt Christmas trip right now!

Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Our representatives will be at airports for meet and greet services.
  • 3 nights Movenpick  Hotel accommodation in Cairo on a bed & breakfast basis.
  • Full accommodation for 4 nights on the 5-star Steigenberger MS Mojito Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
  • Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor back to Cairo.
  • Tickets and entry fees for all the above-mentioned sites and museums in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Delicious lunch in a good-quality restaurant during the tours in Egypt. 
  • Snack stops upon request. 
  • A private, nonsmoking, air-conditioned vehicle will provide all transfers to/from the airport, hotel, and during the tours.
  • Sightseeing tours in Cairo and during the Cruise in Luxor and Aswan are private tours.
  • Bottle of water and soft drinks during our Egypt Christmas tours 2022 in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
  • Local English-speaking tour guide during all excursions. 
  • All meals are in the Cairo hotel and during your Nile river cruise, as mentioned in our Egypt Travel Package itineraries.
  • Shopping tours during Egypt New Year tours or Egypt Christmas tours, and also during Luxor day tours (Upon request).

Excluded

  • International flight tickets
  • Visa to enter the country during Egypt Christmas Tours.
  • Please note that tipping is excluded during Egypt Tours.
  • Additional excursions, as well as optional Egypt Day Tours.
  • Beverage taken during meals.
  • The tour price is valid during the peak period of Christmas tours to Egypt and the New Year.
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