A Christmas Nile Cruise is a unique way to celebrate the holiday season by taking a cruise along the Nile River in Egypt. This usually includes visiting famous ancient Egyptian temples and landmarks while enjoying the festive atmosphere on board.
8 Days
Group Tour
Run: On 21st Dec, 22nd Dec, 28th Dec, 29th Dec 2024
1550$ USD
It's an amazing idea to enjoy your Christmas vacation in Egypt with Egypt tours. In this 8 days Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise, you will discover the secrets of the Pharaohs in the Giza Pyramids and discover other highlights in Cairo during your Egypt travel packages. Afterwards, it's time to have a wonderful time sailing down the Nile between Luxor and Aswan. Explore monuments including Karnak Temple, Hatshepsut Temple, Luxor Temple, and many other monuments on a high-class Nile cruise ship in your Christmas Nile Cruise tours.
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide you with the entry visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to your hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. Then check in at your hotel and confirm the pick-up time for the next day's trip. spend the rest of the day as you wish and Overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel in Cairo before checking out, and then your Private tour guide will pick you up start your visit to the Giza Pyramids to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world: The Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple. Then, head out to the Egyptian Museum. the Egyptian Museum. It features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum hosts a rare collection of 5000 years of art and brilliance. It is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian monuments in the whole world. Over 250,000 artifacts are exhibited, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry.
Continue to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar where traders have been selling their ware ever since the 14th century. If there is anything in particular you want to buy at the bazaar, your guide will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Even if you don't want to do any shopping, the bazaar is a great place to walk around or to enjoy sitting down for coffee while you watch the locals going about with their daily lives, Later, you will be transferred to your hotel, and Overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch.
Check out from your Hotel in Cairo early in the morning then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor where you will be met, and then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to start your Luxor day tours to the East bank of Luxor enjoy a special visit to the impressive Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Greece Roman Kingdom.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amenhotep III in the 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy watching the Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. Dinner and overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
After breakfast on your Nile cruise, your tour guide and driver will pick you up from the boat to visit the Valley of the Kings, a vast royal necropolis where more than 60 ancient tombs have been discovered. After exploring the Valley of the Kings, you will then be taken to see another truly spectacular site, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This vast ancient complex was carved out of the surrounding bedrock, and it is today one of the most visited ancient sites in Egypt and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board.
After early breakfast on the Nile Cruise, get prepared to visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. One of the best-preserved temples of the Greco-Roman time, is that of Horus at Edfu temple. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Luxor Upper Egypt's local life. Pass through the rural life of the local farmers and fishermen around the River Nile.
Sail to Kom Ombo, enjoying the Nile. while having your meal arrive at the Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Sobek or Haeroris Temple. this ancient temple was originally built and dedicated to two gods, Haeroris the falcon-headed god, and Sobek the crocodile god. This is where you enjoy exploring all the wonders of the temple and continue sailing to Aswan
After breakfast on the Nile cruise, enjoy a day's sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam, the High Dam, constructed in the 1960s to preserve the water of the River Nile and produce a large portion of Egypt's electricity. The High Dam represents one of the greatest accomplishments of modern Egypt.
The next visit of the day will be to the Philae Temple, the popular ancient Egyptian Temple. Dedicated to Osiris and Isis, the temple was relocated due to the building of the High Dam in one of the largest international campaigns at the time. The temple is featured with several pylons, huge decorated stone capitals, and several other sections.
Disembark from your Luxury Nile Cruise after breakfast, and then transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo where you will be met and assisted at the airport and then taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy a deliciously breakfast at your hotel and around 3 hours before your flight you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure back to your homeland.
Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip all the Year Except over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.
0 to 1,99 years: FREE 2 Years Old and below 6 years: 25% of adult price 6 Years up to 11.99 years: 50% of adult price 12 and Up: Calculate as an adult price.
Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents (Maximum 2 Child sharing parent's room some hotels Maximum 1 child sharing parents’ room) If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply. According to Booking Policy.
We are offering the minimum down payment of just 10% to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, domestic flight ticket, and other travel services. The remaining balance can be paid up to four days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your Representative.
In case you cancel your trip, the following of charges will be applied: From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 7% of the tour package price will be charged. Between 60 and 21 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour Package price will be charged. Between 20 and 7 days before your arrival date, 40% of the package tour price will be charged. Between 6 and 1 days before your arrival date, 75% of the tour package price will be applied.
Enjoy one of the amazing 8 days tour to the Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise with Deluxe to explore secrets of Giza Pyramids and other sites in Cairo.
Enjoy one of the amazing 8 days tour to the Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise with Deluxe to explore secrets of Giza Pyramids and other sites in Cairo.
Enjoy one of the amazing 8 days tour to the Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise with Deluxe to explore secrets of Giza Pyramids and other sites in Cairo.
Enjoy one of the amazing 8 days tour to the Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise with Deluxe to explore secrets of Giza Pyramids and other sites in Cairo.
Enjoy one of the amazing 8 days tour to the Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise with Deluxe to explore secrets of Giza Pyramids and other sites in Cairo.
Enjoy one of the amazing 8 days tour to the Giza Pyramids, Cairo, and Nile Cruise with Deluxe to explore secrets of Giza Pyramids and other sites in Cairo.
Discover now our answers to the most common questions that may come to your mind about tourism and trips to Egypt
A Christmas Nile Cruise is a unique way to celebrate the holiday season by taking a cruise along the Nile River in Egypt. This usually includes visiting famous ancient Egyptian temples and landmarks while enjoying the festive atmosphere on board.
The Experience of a Christmas Cruise on the Nile River typically operates throughout December, with special Nile cruise programs designed to coincide with the Holiday Cruises.
Most packages include accommodation meals guided tours of key sites along the Nile River and entertainment-themed activities.
The duration of Christmas Nile Cruises can vary, but often ranges from 3 to 7 days, depending on the itinerary chosen.
It is recommended to book your Christmas Nile Cruise in advance, especially during the holiday season when demand is high. Booking several months in advance can help ensure availability and secure the best deals.
Christmas Nile cruises typically run from mid-December to early January with special Christmas and Christmas Day events.
Yes, some cruises include visits to sites such as the Monastery of Saint Simeon and other Christian landmarks in Egypt.
