Package Overview
Celebrate Christmas Along the Legendary Nile
Make this holiday season truly magical with an 8-day Christmas journey through Egypt. Experience the wonder of ancient monuments decorated with festive cheer, cruise the legendary Nile on a 5-star vessel, and create holiday memories that will last a lifetime.
Days 1-2: Cairo Christmas
Arrive in Cairo and begin your festive Egyptian adventure. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, then discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, including King Tutankhamun’s golden mask.
Days 3-5: Nile Cruise Magic
Fly to Aswan and board your luxurious 5-star Nile cruise. Visit the majestic Philae Temple and the High Dam. Sail to Kom Ombo’s unique twin temple and on to Edfu’s perfectly preserved temple of Horus. Enjoy fine dining, evening entertainment, and the gentle rhythm of the Nile as you glide toward Luxor.
Days 6-7: Luxor’s Treasures
Disembark and explore the West Bank—the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut’s cliff temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. On the East Bank, marvel at massive Karnak Temple and beautiful Luxor Temple before flying back to Cairo.
Day 8: Christmas Farewell
Enjoy your final Egyptian breakfast, perhaps with some last-minute shopping, before your airport transfer. Carry home wonderful memories of a truly special holiday.
Package Highlights
- Great Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum
- 3-night 5-star Nile cruise experience
- Philae Temple island visit
- Kom Ombo and Edfu temples
- Valley of the Kings exploration
- Karnak and Luxor temples
- Festive onboard celebrations
- All domestic flights included
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival
Cairo airport welcome, hotel transfer.
Pyramids & Museum
Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum.
Fly to Aswan & Cruise
Flight to Aswan, cruise embarkation, High Dam, Philae Temple.
Kom Ombo Temple
Sail to Kom Ombo, temple visit, continue to Edfu.
Edfu Temple & Sail
Edfu Temple, sail to Luxor.
Luxor West Bank
Disembark, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon.
Luxor East Bank & Cairo
Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, flight to Cairo.
Departure
Breakfast and airport transfer.
What's Included
Included
- Airport pickup and drop-off
- 3 nights Cairo 5-star hotel (B&B)
- 3 nights 5-star Nile cruise (full board)
- 1 night Luxor 5-star hotel (B&B)
- Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo)
- Private sightseeing tours
- Air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Bottled water during tours
- All taxes and service charges
Not Included
- International airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Entrance fees to sites
- Optional tours
- Gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions
5-star hotel accommodation in Cairo and Luxor, 5-star Nile cruise (full board), domestic flights, private guided tours, transfers, bottled water, and all taxes.
This festive journey lasts 8 days and 7 nights: 3 nights in Cairo, 3 nights on the Nile cruise, and 1 night in Luxor.
Yes! A 5-star Nile cruise for three nights between Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor with all meals included on board.
Absolutely! Popular additions include a spectacular Hot Air Balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise for stunning aerial views of ancient temples and the Nile.
