Tour Overview
This Egypt Christmas Tour runs eight days through Cairo, a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan, and an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, giving travelers a full Christmas holiday in Egypt built around the country’s major ancient sites. The Giza Plateau, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings and Philae Temple form the backbone of this eight-day route, with festive touches on board the cruise.
Itinerary
Arrival at Cairo International Airport is met by a representative for the transfer to the hotel, with the rest of the evening left free to settle in ahead of the days of sightseeing to come.
The Giza Plateau opens the day, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu alongside Khafre and Menkaure, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The Grand Egyptian Museum follows, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection, before the day closes with a stroll through Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Meals Included
A domestic flight carries travelers to Luxor to board the Nile Cruise. After lunch on board, Karnak Temple opens the sightseeing, its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 columns, followed by the Temple of Luxor as evening approaches.
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A morning at the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of Egypt’s pharaohs, is followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon, before the cruise sails through the Esna lock toward Edfu.
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The Temple of Horus at Edfu opens the day, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient monuments, followed by Kom Ombo’s symmetrical double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
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A full day in Aswan covers the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in its ancient quarry, and a motorboat ride to the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis.
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Disembarkation in Aswan is followed by an optional excursion to the twin temples of Abu Simbel, carved into the cliffs by Ramses II, before a flight returns travelers to Cairo for the final night.
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A final breakfast precedes the transfer to Cairo International Airport, closing out this eight-day Egypt Christmas Tour.
Meals Included
Included
- Full meet-and-assist service at Cairo International Airport
- 3 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
- 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruise on a full board basis
- Domestic flights, Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
- All sightseeing entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water throughout all tours
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Excluded
- Egypt entry visa
- International airfare to and from Egypt
- Optional Abu Simbel excursion
- Personal expenses and activities not outlined in the itinerary
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and cruise crew
Accommodation & Prices
Notes
A 25% deposit locks in your booking. For festive periods such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance can be paid before departure or settled in cash on arrival.
Credit card payments require a signed authorization letter. The signature must match the one on your credit card and passport.
Approved refunds are returned promptly to the original payment method. No-show bookings cannot be refunded. A standard 6% bank processing fee applies to every refund.
Rates are based on double occupancy. Solo travelers pay a single supplement. All properties are carefully selected for comfort and quality. Prices may change according to market conditions.
Domestic flight times and fares are estimates and may change according to the airline. International flights are not included unless clearly stated.
We aim to deliver a smooth experience. Events beyond our control — such as weather, political situations, or airline changes — are not our responsibility. We will always try to reduce any impact.
Gratuities are completely optional and left to your personal choice. We never pressure guests to tip.
Please speak to your guide immediately if any issue arises. Our Customer Care Manager is available throughout the journey. Written complaints after the tour are handled promptly by our Customer Care team.
- 61+ days before arrival — 15%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 35%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 50%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
- 61+ days before arrival — 25%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 50%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 75%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
Airline fees and a 6% bank charge apply to all refunds.
If a government or airline issues an official travel restriction, you will receive either a full refund or a travel credit for future use. Only airline fees and bank charges will apply.
- Under 2 years — free
- Under 6 years — 25% of the adult rate
- Under 12 years — 50% of the adult rate
- 12 years and older — full adult rate
Airline supplements for children may apply according to carrier policy.
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