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1Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at the selected 5-star Cairo hotel. Pyramids Sound & Light is optional.
Egypt Tours Club · Cairo & Nile Christmas Journey
8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Christmas Holiday
Celebrate Christmas with a private route from Cairo’s pyramids and museums to Aswan, a three-night Nile cruise, royal Luxor and a final relaxing Cairo stay.
8 days / 7 nights
4 hotel nights + 3 cruise nights
Private · Cairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo
Journey Overview
Eight festive days from Cairo’s ancient wonders to a classic Nile cruise
8 days / 7 nights
12Visit Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum, with lunch locally.
3Fly from Cairo to Aswan, visit Philae Temple and check in on the 5-star Nile cruise. Nubian Village is optional.
4Enjoy the cruise atmosphere and visit Kom Ombo Temple. Abu Simbel is an optional early-morning excursion.
5Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, continue sailing and pass through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
6Check out from the cruise and explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak, then stay in Luxor.
7Transfer to Luxor Airport, fly to Cairo and enjoy free time after checking in at the hotel. Food and beverages during the free day are excluded.
8Check out by 11:00 a.m. and take a private airport transfer according to your international flight schedule.
Tour Highlights
Cairo’s pyramids, Nile temples and royal Luxor in one festive private route
Cairo WondersGiza, Saqqara & GEM
Explore the Pyramids and Sphinx, Djoser’s Step Pyramid and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Aswan HeritagePhilae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis before boarding the Nile cruise.
Nile TemplesKom Ombo & Edfu
Discover two remarkable riverside temples while sailing north.
River JourneyEsna Lock & Nile Scenery
Experience the passage through Esna Lock and classic Upper Egypt landscapes.
Royal ThebesValley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
Enter decorated royal tombs and admire Hatshepsut’s terraced temple.
Ancient LuxorKarnak & Colossi of Memnon
Explore Karnak’s monumental complex and the surviving colossi of Amenhotep III.
What to Expect
A private Christmas journey with 5-star hotels, Nile cruising and domestic flights
Christmas · Private · 5-Star
Four hotel nights + three cruise nights
The seven nights resolve as three Cairo hotel nights, three Nile-cruise nights and one Luxor hotel night.
Two included domestic flights
Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo flights are included and operated according to availability.
Full-board cruise days
The three cruise nights include breakfast, lunch and dinner as scheduled; beverages are excluded.
Private Egyptologist & tickets
A professional Egyptologist and standard entrance fees to the listed sights are included.
Private transport & bottled water
Private A/C ground transportation and unlimited bottled water in the vehicle are included.
Additional Information
Important Christmas travel details before this Cairo and Nile journey
Seven nights are resolved from the detailed itinerary as three Cairo hotel nights, three cruise nights and one Luxor hotel night, all described as 5-star.
Airline, schedules and baggage allowance depend on availability. Request confirmed flight numbers and allowances in writing.
Day 2 includes breakfast and lunch; cruise Days 3–5 are full board; Day 6 lists breakfast, lunch and dinner; Day 7 includes breakfast only. Food and beverages on the free day are excluded.
One secondary bullet mentions Alexandria, but no overview, snapshot or detailed itinerary day visits Alexandria. It is excluded from this component.
Sailing, temple visits and Esna Lock passage depend on navigation, docking and operational conditions.
The cruise mentions afternoon tea, dinner and an onboard disco on Day 3, but no Christmas gala or compulsory festive supplement is explicitly confirmed.
Booking is shown from 16 December 2026 with a 50% deposit. Hotel, cruise and flight confirmations follow booking.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Optional excursions and Christmas supplements available at extra cost
On request
Pyramid interiors & special tombs
Pyramid interiors and Tutankhamun’s tomb require separate tickets.
ExtraAbu Simbel & Nubian Village
Both Aswan excursions are optional and may be arranged in advance.
OptionalLuxor optional experiences
Hot-air balloon and Luxor Temple visit cost extra.
OptionalCairo evening experiences
Pyramids Sound & Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari may be added.
OptionalChristmas gala & upgrades
Festive supplements, room or cabin upgrades, extra nights and late checkout require confirmation and quotation.
SeasonalThis component follows the detailed itinerary and final inclusion list as the operational source of truth. The seven nights are distributed as three Cairo hotel nights, three Nile-cruise nights and one Luxor hotel night. A secondary bullet incorrectly mentions Alexandria, which is absent from every itinerary day and is excluded. Cruise beverages and free-day meals are excluded, while any Christmas gala or compulsory festive supplement requires confirmation.
Ready to celebrate Christmas with Cairo and a classic Nile cruise?
Request confirmed hotels, cruise vessel, cabin category, domestic flights, baggage, meal plan and festive program in writing.
8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Christmas Holiday
A private festive journey combining Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Aswan, a three-night Nile Cruise and Luxor, with domestic flights and 5-star accommodation.
8 days / 7 nightsCairo · Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor5-star hotels & Nile Cruise
DAY1
CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 5-star hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport, assist with arrival procedures and transfer you privately to the selected hotel while introducing the festive programme.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and assistance with visa and customs procedures.
Private Hotel Transfer
Direct transfer to the selected 5-star Cairo hotel.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening experience.
Cairo by Night or Quad Safari
Optional activities subject to arrival time.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsHotel breakfast plan; no arrival-day meal specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Christmas availability and gala supplements must be reconfirmed.
DAY2
Giza & SaqqaraSaqqara, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & GEM
Explore Cairo’s essential ancient Egyptian sites with a private Egyptologist.
After breakfast, visit Saqqara, the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum. See the Step Pyramid, the three principal pyramids, the Great Sphinx and major museum collections.
Included experiences
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Visit the royal necropolis and Djoser’s pyramid complex.
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Great Sphinx
See the monumental limestone guardian of Giza.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore major collections dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization.
15-Minute Camel Ride
Included as the published package gift near the pyramids.
Inside the Pyramids
Interior access requires a separate ticket.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Note: The published timing allocates about two hours to Saqqara, three hours to Giza and two hours to GEM.
DAY3
Cairo → AswanFlight to Aswan, Philae Temple & Cruise Embarkation
Fly south, visit Philae Temple and board a 5-star Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan. Meet your guide, visit Philae Temple by local boat and then check in to the Nile Cruise for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and the first overnight on board.
Included experiences
Domestic Flight Cairo → Aswan
Included according to the official package services.
Philae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis.
Nile Cruise Embarkation
Check in to the selected 5-star cruise.
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit with an additional fee.
AccommodationSelected 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate airport transfers, domestic flight, local boat and cruise transfer
Note: The High Dam is not listed in the detailed included activities for this package. Cruise boarding time depends on the flight schedule.
DAY4
Aswan → Kom OmboOptional Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy the cruise atmosphere and visit the unique riverside double temple.
Enjoy breakfast on board. Abu Simbel may be added with a very early departure. The cruise sails at approximately 2:00 PM and reaches Kom Ombo around 5:00 PM for the included temple visit.
Included experiences
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Nile Cruise Sailing
Enjoy river scenery and full-board service.
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early-morning road excursion with extra fees.
AccommodationSelected 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local temple transfer
Note: Guests adding Abu Simbel may depart around 5:00 AM. Exact sailing and visit times depend on cruise operations.
DAY5
Kom Ombo → Edfu → LuxorEdfu Temple & Esna Lock
Visit the Temple of Horus and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Return to the ship and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore the monumental Temple of Horus, its pylons, courts and sanctuary.
Crossing Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passage through the historic Nile lock.
Nile Cruise Sailing
Relax on board while travelling toward Luxor.
AccommodationSelected 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Edfu transfer
Note: Temple timing and Esna Lock passage are controlled by the cruise operating schedule.
DAY6
LuxorValley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Karnak
Disembark and explore Luxor’s royal tombs and monumental temples.
After cruise check-out, visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple, then check in to a 5-star Luxor hotel.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
See the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Requires a separate special ticket.
Hot-Air Balloon or Luxor Temple
Optional Luxor experiences with extra fees.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise disembarkation and private Luxor sightseeing vehicle
Note: The published Karnak visit is scheduled around 3:00 PM. Actual timing depends on cruise disembarkation and traffic.
DAY7
Luxor → CairoFlight Back to Cairo & Free Time
Fly back to Cairo and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Luxor Airport for the included flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer privately to the selected Cairo hotel and enjoy free time.
Included experiences
Domestic Flight Luxor → Cairo
Included according to the package services.
Private Airport Transfers
Transfers in Luxor and Cairo are included.
Free Time in Cairo
Use the remaining day for rest, shopping or a separately arranged activity.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast only; food and beverages are excluded during the free time
TransportPrivate airport transfers and domestic flight
Note: Optional activities and meals during the free day are not included unless confirmed separately.
DAY8
CairoDeparture from Cairo
Hotel check-out and private transfer according to the confirmed departure details.
Complete hotel check-out and meet your private driver at the confirmed time. Transfer to Cairo International Airport or the agreed next location.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete departure formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.
Private Departure Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport or the agreed drop-off point.
Late Check-out
May be requested subject to availability and an additional charge.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate hotel-to-airport transfer
Note: The page contains a generic bullet mentioning Alexandria, but Alexandria is absent from the eight-day itinerary and official inclusions, so it is not part of this programme.
Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2026-12-16
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 3615 | $ 2275 | $ 2275 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1808 | $ 1138 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 904 | $ 569 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount