9-Day Nile Cruise at Christmas and Hurghada -MCCT10

Your experience of a unique Egypt Christmas vacation package starts from Cairo, the capital. Our representative will assist you with everything necessary at Cairo International Airport. 

Then, you’ll be transported to the comfort of your hotel for the overnight via our private AC vehicle.

Today, a unique day is waiting for you on this remarkable New Year tour in Egypt.

Following breakfast, your tour to Egypt begins with the Great Pyramids of Giza, the majestic work of 3 great Pharaohs: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure that testify to royal perfectionism & artistry and bring the history to life in front of your eyes.

Also, at the Giza plateau, you’ll meet the mighty Sphinx, an architectural beauty of limestone 3,000 years old of a mythical creature that represents the greatness of ancient Egypt architecture. 

After lunch, we end the day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which houses Egypt’s major stock of artifacts and monuments of almost 170,000 different extraordinary pieces like the treasuries of great Kings like Tutankhamun and his famous mask.

Then, you’ll take part in exploring the medieval ages of Cairo starting with Salah El Din Citadel and Alabaster Mosque which sits on top of El Mokattam hill and boasts exquisite minarets and domes built by Muhammad Ali Pasha from limestone.

Last but not least, you’ll continue wandering at Khan El Khalili Street. A souk that remained since the 14th century and a main destination for many goods like spices, gold, soap, and handmade souvenirs which you'll definitely like and buy for your loved ones.

Finally, you’ll be brought back to your hotel for overnight.

Today after breakfast, we start the day by flying to Aswan, and as you arrive we’ll deliver you to your Nile Cruise ship. 

Then, we’ll head to Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s shield against floods that used to submerge Egypt once. Aswan High Dam is an engineering pearl of 12,570 feet long and 364 feet in height that doesn't only prevent flooding but also provides most of Egypt’s hydroelectric power. 

Next, we’ll take you to Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and consists of many pylons, structures, courtyards, and sanctuaries. The temple is a mixture of Greco-Roman and Egyptian and to save it from being drowned, the temple was cut into 40,000 pieces and moved to its current location on Agilkia Island. 

Later, you’ll be brought back to the Nile Cruise for lunch and dinner onboard.

After breakfast, you’ll venture to Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to the two gods Horus and Sobek and was designed to be of 2 perfect halves one for each god and adorned with mesmerizing well-preserved paintings and craftings along with chambers and sanctuaries.

Then, as you have your lunch, we’ll continue sailing to Edfu, where we’ll dock for the night.

Following breakfast onboard the Nile Cruise, you’ll walk your feet into the god Horus Temple in Edfu, which is known for its carefully crafted inscriptions & paintings of the god Horus, and well-preserved conditions that speak of ancient Egypt's daily life, religious rituals, and beliefs. From inside, imagine yourself standing in the temple’s huge hypostyle hall, along with the decorated small chapels and sanctuaries.

Then, you’ll continue sailing toward Luxor, spend the evening at leisure, and savor a delicious dinner onboard.

On the last day of your Nile cruise at Christmas trip and upon breakfast, you’ll start with the Valley of the Kings, a beautifully painted necropolis of Egypt’s great Pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Ramses III, Seti I, and Tuthmosis III. You’ll witness the beautiful & colorful wall paintings that describe the ancient Egypt funerary rites, the story of the pharaoh, and help his soul on its journey to the afterlife.

Next, you’ll visit the great Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, which is an impressive crafted inside the limestone cliff necropolis that will surely capture your attention. The temple is characterized by its special integration with the surrounding landscape. From the inside, the walls are adorned with charming inscriptions and statues that depict Hatshepsut's reign, her divine birth, and religious rituals.

Later, you’ll stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues of quartzite sandstone 60 feet tall that sit proudly guarding Amenhotep's memorial temple that once existed and disappeared due to floodings.

After a local Egyptian cuisine lunch, you'll explore the two magnificent temples of the East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temples in Luxor. 

Starting with Karnak Temple, which is the largest temple in Egypt dedicated to Amun, Mut, and their son Khonsu. Karnak Temple includes the great Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake, Obelisks, and many wall inscriptions that depict many Pharaohs, religious reliefs, and Gods of ancient Egypt as it was the center of many important events such as the Opet Festival.

Finally, we end the day with Luxor Temple which has a unique splendor of ancient architecture and is known for hosting the coronation of many Kings and Pharaohs, and the royal nature of the place can be seen in the large pylon, the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, and courtyards & halls that ends with the sanctuary. Each part takes you on a different story and has a special style. 

Later, you’ll disembark the Nile Cruise and spend the night at the hotel in Luxor.

Following breakfast, you’ll be on your way to Hurghada via our AC vehicle, and as you reach there, we’ll get you to your hotel. 

You may enjoy your day at leisure or check for our optional Hurghada day tours. 

You may enjoy your day at leisure or check for our optional Hurghada day tours.  

Both lunch and dinner are included.

After breakfast, enjoy your day in Hurghada at leisure or check for our optional Hurghada day tours that offer snorkeling, scuba diving, submarine trips, or just relaxing on the beach.  

Both lunch and dinner are included.