8-Day Egypt Christmas Holiday Adventure

Overview

Experience the festive charm of Egypt with an immersive 8-day Christmas Holiday exploring legendary monuments, lively cities, and a scenic Nile Cruise.

About This Package

Embrace the spirit of the festive season on an 8-day Egypt Christmas Holiday, where history and celebration merge in a spectacular journey. Explore the timeless marvels of Egypt’s ancient world while enjoying the comfort and joy of the holidays.

Your travels begin in Cairo, where the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids and the world-renowned Grand Egyptian Museum set the stage for adventure. Fly south to Luxor to join a luxurious Nile Cruise, gliding past the wonders of antiquity. Wander the hallowed halls of Karnak and Luxor Temples, uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, and visit the extraordinary temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo.

The adventure continues in Aswan, home to the enchanting Philae Temple and the modern marvel of the High Dam. Cap your journey with a visit to the monumental Abu Simbel Temples, a marvel of ancient engineering. Each day brings a blend of discovery and relaxation, all wrapped in the festive ambiance of Christmas and Egypt’s warm hospitality.

Benefit from private transfers, premium accommodations, expert local guides, and curated experiences, ensuring your Egypt Christmas Holiday is an enchanting celebration you’ll remember for years to come.

What's Included

Airport meet and greet with personalized signage upon arrival
Support from guest relations staff throughout your stay
Three nights accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast
Four nights onboard a five-star Nile cruise with full board
Meals as specified in the itinerary at quality local restaurants
Private tour guide available in English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish
Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
All sightseeing tours conducted privately with a guide
Admission fees to all listed sites in the itinerary
Complimentary bottled water during excursions
All transfers using private air-conditioned luxury vehicles
All applicable service charges and taxes

What's Excluded

International flights and entry visa
Gratuities
Optional excursions not mentioned in the itinerary
Personal expenses
Gala dinner

Itinerary

Your arrival at Cairo International Airport is met with a personal greeting from your representative, who assists with all arrival procedures. You are then transferred privately in comfort to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure to relax and gear up for the adventures ahead.

Meals: —

Overnight: Cairo

Fuel up with breakfast before heading to the legendary Giza Plateau. Gaze upon the magnificent Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, and get memorable photos beside the Sphinx. Step into the Valley Temple, once the site of ancient rites.

Your journey continues to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the treasures of Egypt, including the full collection of King Tutankhamun, await. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then return to your Cairo hotel to unwind.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, delve into the wonders of Luxor’s East Bank, exploring the immense Karnak Temple Complex and the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple.

Following your discoveries, board your deluxe Nile Cruise, where you’ll settle into your cabin and enjoy a festive dinner as the vessel prepares to sail, marking an enchanting start to your Christmas journey along the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Luxor (onboard cruise)

Begin your day with breakfast on the cruise before venturing to Luxor’s West Bank. Enter the Valley of the Kings to marvel at the tombs of ancient pharaohs, including Tutankhamun. Continue to the dramatic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, and admire the towering Colossi of Memnon, guardians of the past.

Return to the cruise for lunch, then sail toward Edfu as the scenery shifts to tranquil riverbanks.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Edfu (onboard cruise)

This morning, experience a traditional horse-drawn carriage ride to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, celebrated for its remarkable preservation and dedication to the falcon god Horus. Continue your voyage to Kom Ombo to visit its distinctive dual temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris.

As dusk falls, savor the festive mood aboard your cruise as decorations and holiday spirit fill the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Near Aswan (onboard cruise)

After breakfast, set out to explore Aswan’s highlights. Visit the exquisite Philae Temple, now standing proudly on Agilkia Island, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Proceed to the impressive High Dam, a symbol of modern Egypt’s achievements.

Later, relax at your leisure, perhaps enjoying the gentle rhythm of the Nile from the sun deck as you soak in the tranquil atmosphere.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Aswan (onboard cruise)

Begin with an early departure by private vehicle to the monumental Abu Simbel Temples, hewn from the mountainside under Ramses II’s reign. Stand in awe of these colossal structures dedicated to Ramses II and Queen Nefertari.

After your visit, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy your final evening reflecting on your extraordinary experiences.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy a final breakfast in Egypt before your private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your Egyptian Christmas adventure to a memorable close.

Meals: Breakfast