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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.
Egypt Tours Club · Day-by-Day Plan
8-Day Cairo & Nile Cruise Christmas Holiday Package
Celebrate Christmas in Egypt with Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, a three-night Nile cruise to Luxor, domestic flights and a relaxing free day in Cairo.
8 days / 7 nightsStart and end in CairoCairo · Giza · Saqqara · Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor5-star hotels & Nile cruise · Domestic flights
DAY1CairoArrival in Cairo
Airport meeting, arrival assistance and private hotel transfer.
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An Egypt Tours Club representative meets you inside Cairo International Airport, assists with arrival procedures and transfers you privately to your selected five-star hotel.
Included visits & experiences
Airport meeting and assistance
Private transfer to the hotel
Tour briefing and check-in assistance
Pyramids Sound and Light Show
Cairo by Night
Quad-bike adventure near the Pyramids
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate air-conditioned airport transfer
Operational note: Standard hotel check-in is available from approximately 2:00 PM. Early room access depends on availability.
DAY2GizaGiza, Grand Egyptian Museum & Saqqara
The GEM, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx and Saqqara with lunch.
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Meet your Egyptologist for a full sightseeing day covering the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, Saqqara and lunch at a local restaurant.
Included visits & experiences
Grand Egyptian Museum
Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
Saqqara archaeological site
Lunch at a local restaurant
Special-entry ticket inside one of the Pyramids
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned vehicle
Operational note: Special-entry tickets inside the Pyramids are not included unless specifically added.
DAY3Cairo → AswanFly to Aswan & Visit Philae Temple
Domestic flight, Philae Temple and Nile cruise embarkation.
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Check out, transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan. Meet your Egyptologist, visit Philae Temple and board the selected five-star Nile cruise.
Included visits & experiences
Domestic flight from Cairo to Aswan
Philae Temple
Nile cruise embarkation
Lunch, afternoon tea and dinner aboard the cruise
Nubian Village
AccommodationStandard 5-star Nile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate transfers and domestic flight
Operational note: The flight time and visit order depend on airline availability and the final cruise schedule.
DAY4Aswan → Kom OmboSail to Kom Ombo Temple
Optional Abu Simbel excursion followed by Nile sailing and Kom Ombo Temple.
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Enjoy the morning aboard the cruise or take the optional early excursion to Abu Simbel. The cruise then sails toward Kom Ombo for a guided temple visit.
Included visits & experiences
Nile cruise sailing
Kom Ombo Temple
Abu Simbel Temples
AccommodationStandard 5-star Nile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile cruise and local transfer
Operational note: The cruise normally departs around 2:00 PM and reaches Kom Ombo later in the afternoon. Abu Simbel requires an early departure.
DAY5Kom Ombo → Edfu → LuxorEdfu Temple & Esna Lock
Visit Edfu Temple and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
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Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu, return to the cruise and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Included visits & experiences
Edfu Temple
Sailing through Esna Lock
Nile cruise journey toward Luxor
AccommodationStandard 5-star Nile cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportNile cruise and local transfer
Operational note: Temple timing and passage through Esna Lock follow the cruise operating schedule.
DAY6Luxor → CairoLuxor Highlights & Fly to Cairo
West Bank monuments, Karnak Temples and a domestic flight back to Cairo.
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Disembark and explore Luxor with your Egyptologist, including the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temples, then fly to Cairo.
Included visits & experiences
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Karnak Temples
Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
Hot-air balloon ride
Luxor Temple
Karnak Sound and Light Show
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate transfers and domestic flight
Operational note: The page describes the Valley of the Kings as included in the day summary, while separately ticketed tombs remain extra unless confirmed.
DAY7Luxor → CairoFly Back to Cairo & Free Day
Domestic flight to Cairo, hotel transfer and free time at leisure.
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After breakfast and checkout in Luxor, transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Included visits & experiences
Private transfer to Luxor Airport
Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
Private transfer to the Cairo hotel
Free time in Cairo
AccommodationStandard 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast
TransportPrivate transfers and domestic flight
Operational note: Food and beverages during the free time are not included. Flight timing depends on airline availability.
DAY8CairoFinal Departure
Hotel checkout and private transfer according to your departure schedule.
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Check out and transfer privately to Cairo International Airport or your next confirmed destination according to the arranged departure time.
Included visits & experiences
Hotel check-out
Private departure transfer
AccommodationNo overnight stay
MealsAccording to hotel service and departure time
TransportPrivate air-conditioned airport transfer
Operational note: Standard checkout is normally by approximately 11:00 AM. Late checkout depends on availability and may cost extra.
Egypt Tours ClubClear Christmas package details before you confirm
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this private 8-day Christmas journey combining Cairo and a Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, with the Pyramids, Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor’s principal ancient sites.
Tour Inclusions
Services confirmed by the operational itineraryAirport Meet-and-Assist and Departure Transfer
Meet-and-assist at Cairo Airport, arrival assistance, private hotel transfer on Day 1 and final departure transfer on Day 8.
Cairo Hotel Accommodation
Three Cairo hotel nights are used by the operational itinerary: Days 1, 2 and 7, with breakfast.
4 Nights on a Standard 5-Star Nile Cruise
Cruise accommodation begins in Aswan on Day 3 and continues through Luxor until the Day 7 return to Cairo.
Domestic Flights Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo
The itinerary includes Cairo to Aswan on Day 3 and Luxor back to Cairo on Day 7, operated subject to EgyptAir or Air Cairo availability.
Private Qualified Egyptologist Guide
A professional guide accompanies the confirmed sightseeing throughout Cairo, Aswan and the Nile Cruise route.
Standard Entrance Fees to Confirmed Sites
Regular admission to Saqqara, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple.
Private and Local Ground Transportation
Airport transfers and transportation between the confirmed sightseeing sites are included.
Cruise Meals and Scheduled Cairo Meals
Day 2 includes breakfast and lunch; Days 3–6 include cruise meals according to the operating programme; Day 7 includes breakfast before the return to Cairo.
15-Minute Camel Ride by the Pyramids
The package publishes a short camel ride near the Pyramids as a gift.
Bottled Water During Touring
Bottled water is provided during the confirmed private sightseeing and transfer services.
Local Taxes
Applicable local taxes connected with the expressly included package services.
Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writingInternational Airfare
Flights between the traveler’s home country and Egypt are excluded.
Egypt Entry Visa Fee
Arrival assistance is included, but the visa fee itself is payable separately unless confirmed otherwise.
Beverages and Unlisted Meals
Drinks and any meal not expressly included in the final written programme are excluded.
Personal Expenses
Shopping, laundry, minibar, room service, telephone charges and other private expenses are excluded.
Optional Nubian Village Visit
The Nubian Village experience in Aswan is explicitly optional and carries an additional fee.
Optional Abu Simbel Excursion
The Abu Simbel Temples excursion is optional and payable separately.
Pyramid Interiors and Premium Tomb Tickets
Entry inside the Giza Pyramids, Tutankhamun’s tomb and other separately ticketed attractions require additional payment.
Optional Cairo Evening Experiences
Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional and carry additional fees.
Optional Luxor Experiences
Hot-air balloon rides, Luxor Temple or evening shows are excluded unless expressly added to the final booking.
Christmas Gala and Festive Supplements
The Christmas positioning does not automatically include a gala dinner, celebration programme or compulsory hotel/cruise supplement; these must be confirmed in writing.
Cabin, Hotel and Flight Upgrades
Higher cabin or room categories, extra nights, early check-in, late checkout and upgraded flights require a revised quotation.
Tipping and Gratuities
Tips for guides, drivers, cruise crew and other service providers are not included.
Anything Not Expressly Confirmed
Any unlisted transfer, meal, attraction, ticket or service remains excluded unless added in writing.
AccommodationCairo hotel + 5-star Nile CruiseSeven nights across the published 8-day route.
Domestic travelCairo → Aswan · Luxor → CairoTwo domestic flight sectors are built into the itinerary.
RouteCairo · Giza · Aswan · Nile Cruise · LuxorDay 7 returns to Cairo for free time.
Important page discrepancy: The What to Expect section mentions Alexandria, but Alexandria does not appear in the 8-day operational itinerary or tour highlights, so it is not treated as included. The confirmed route is Cairo/Giza/Saqqara → Aswan → Nile Cruise via Kom Ombo and Edfu → Luxor → Cairo. Christmas gala arrangements or compulsory festive supplements are not automatically included and require written confirmation.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 8-day Christmas journey
Confirm hotel and cruise names, cabin category, domestic flight times and baggage, exact cruise meal plan and any compulsory Christmas supplements before booking.
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