8-Day Egypt Christmas Tour: Holiday Special Sights of Egypt
Thinking about taking a tour to Egypt this Christmas and New Year? This 8-day Egypt Christmas tour and cruise is the perfect way to spend your holiday vacation; you’ll split your time between exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and relaxing in the sun as you sail down the sparkling blue Nile River. You’ll begin your vacation with the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then, a short flight south to warm and beautiful Aswan where you’ll board your luxury cruise ship. Over the next few days, you’ll step foot in ancient temples such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple and explore hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This trip is packed with historical sites, quality cuisine, and true Egyptian hospitality and entertainment. Contact us now to reserve your space or customize your trip.
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
- Assistance with guest relations during your stay
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel via vehicle with AC and wifi
- Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo, breakfast included
- Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-star cruise ship, full board
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo mentioned on itinerary
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise shared with small Memphis Tours group
- Local English-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide during your trips
- Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary
- Meals mentioned on itinerary
- Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
- Portage as needed
- All service charges and taxes
- International Airfare
- Entry visa to Egypt
- Optional tours
- Personal spendings
- Tips
After enjoying a delicious wholesome Egyptian breakfast, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Take a walk around the Plateau and visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Once you are done with your Pyramids visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the Sakkara district where you will visit the Sakkara Complex and the first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Pyramid.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid.
After breakfast, the first stop will be The New Grand Egyptian Museum —Egypt’s newest landmark, located just two kilometers from the pyramids, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, and featuring the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the very first time. After that, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant.
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
- Breakfast and check out from Cairo hotel
- Transfer to airport and flight to Aswan
- Arrival and greeting in Aswan
- Transfer to cruise ship, check in
- Lake Nasser
- Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk
- Boat ride and visit to Temple of Philae
- Dinner and evening entertainment
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Sail to Kom Ombo
- Kom Ombo temple and crocodile museum
- Lunch on board and sail to Edfu
- Horus Temple in Edfu
- Afternoon tea, sail to Esna
- Dinner and evening entertainment
- Overnight in Esna
N.B.: Please note that, depending on navigational circumstances, the cruise itinerary may be adjusted. In some cases, guests may visit Esna instead of Edfu, based on the ship’s sailing conditions and scheduling.
- Breakfast and sail to Luxor
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple complex
- Lunch and afternoon tea
- Dinner and evening entertainment
- Overnight in Luxor
- Breakfast on board and disembarkation
- Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
- Free time in Luxor
- Flight to Cairo, hotel check in
- Overnight in Cairo
Note: Similar accommodation is available in case of fully booked.
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