Over the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Road to the Nile

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Over the Christmas and New Year holidays, the Road to the Nile

Spending Christmas in Egypt on this 8-day tour of the beauties of the Nile is the ideal way to make this year's holiday season unique. Starting your vacation journey in Cairo, you will see the Pyramids, the Sphinx, and other must-see locations from both the ancient and modern eras. Next, depart from Cairo and embark on a five-star luxury Nile cruise, where you will explore the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt and immerse yourself in its history. Travel down the Nile from Luxor to Aswan and visit even more sights, including the tombs in the Valley of the Kings and the huge Karnak Temple complex.

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Tour Details

Type
Christmas Tours
Duration
8 Days/7Nights
Price:
$2335.00
Destination
Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo - Greetings from the Land of the Pharaohs

- Meet and greet assistance at the airport (arrival protocols).
- Get to the hotel and check in. 
- Check the schedule with the guide. 
- Spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Welcome Drink.

Day 2: Cairo and the Pyramids

- Tour the Giza Plateau to explore the Valley Temple, the Sphinx, and the Great Pyramids. 
- Enjoy lunch at a popular local spot before exploring the Egyptian Museum and, if time permits, the Khan el Khalili bazaar. 
- Spend the night in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch 

Day 3: Take a Nile Cruise Tour after flying from Cairo to Luxor

- Leave the hotel and make your way to the airport to go to Luxor 
- Proceed to the cruise ship and visit the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple complex. 
- Dinner and entertainment in the evening. 
- Spend the night in Luxor. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings, and the Colosseum of Memnon.
- Onboard lunch, then sail to Edfu. 
- Dinner and entertainment in the evening. 
- Spend the night in Edfu. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 5: The Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo

- Visit Edfu's Temple of Horus. 
- Sail to the Crocodile Museum and Kom Ombo Temple. 
- After lunch, set sail for Aswan. 
- Enjoy dinner and performances in the evening. 
- Spend the night in Aswan. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Day 6: Cruise Tours Along the Aswan Nile

- Tour Nasser Lake. 
- Sail to visit the unfinished obelisk, the ancient granite quarry, and Temple of Philae visit. 
- Enjoy dinner and entertainment in the evening, 
- Spend the night in Aswan. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

 

Day 7: Take an Aswan-to-Cairo flight

- Breakfast as well as departure. 
- Airport to catch the flight to Cairo.
- Airport meeting, transportation, and hotel check-in 
- Spend the night in Cairo. 

Meals: Breakfast. 

Day 8: Cairo - Return Home via Airplane

- Enjoy Breakfast before checking out. 
- Free Time in Cairo. 
- Transfer to the airport in order to depart.

Meals: Breakfast.

Tour Information

Tour Includes

The service of meet and assist at the airport.

Help with visitor relations while visiting.

Every transfer in a personal, air-conditioned vehicle.

Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.

Three nights' accommodation in Cairo with breakfast each day included.

Four nights of full-board accommodation on a Nile cruise.

Every sightseeing tour in Cairo mentioned on the itinerary.

Every sightseeing tour on the cruise.

Entrance costs to every location listed on the itinerary.

English-speaking local tour guide.

Every meal included on the itinerary.

Bottled water for outings beyond the hotel or cruise.

Portage as necessary.

All taxes and service fees.

Tour Excludes

Airfare abroad.

Egypt entry visa.

Any optional tours.

Personal expenses.

Tipping.

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Tour Reviews

The tour allowed us to discover the wonders of Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo during the holiday season. 

Dorthy Edward
08 Jul 2024

The cruise ship was luxurious, providing comfortable cabins and excellent amenities. 

Laura Jason
08 Jul 2024

The onboard staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the trip.

Amy Ryan
08 Jul 2024