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Celebrate the holidays somewhere truly extraordinary with our 4-day Christmas and New Year Nile cruise, where you can enjoy beautiful Nile views, visit famous temples and tombs, and relax on board while experiencing Egyptian hospitality.
Instead of spending the holidays at home, enjoy an unforgettable journey between Luxor and Aswan with festive meals, comfortable accommodation, and lasting memories along the Nile.
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Aswan and meet your private Egyptologist guide. Your first day includes visits to:
Aswan High Dam: Built in the 1960s to control floods and generate electricity.
The Unfinished Obelisk: A giant carved stone left behind in ancient times, commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut but never completed.
Philae Temple: A beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis, with walls covered in the famous myth of Osiris.
After the tour, you’ll check in to your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Lunch and dinner are included on board.
Overnight on the cruise.
Enjoy breakfast on board, then visit:
Kom Ombo Temple: A unique double temple built for two gods: Horus the Elder and Sobek, the crocodile god.
Afterward, set sail toward Edfu. Lunch and dinner are served on the cruise.
Overnight on board.
After breakfast, visit:
Edfu Temple: One of Egypt's best-preserved temples, dedicated to the sky god Horus. It was built during the Ptolemaic period and is rich in myth and history.
Continue sailing to Luxor. Meals included (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
Overnight on the cruise.
Check out after breakfast and get ready for a full day of sightseeing:
Valley of the Kings: A royal burial ground with over 60 tombs of pharaohs and nobles from the New Kingdom.
Hatshepsut Temple: A stunning cliff-side temple built for Egypt’s famous female pharaoh.
Colossi of Memnon: Two giant statues from 1350 BC, once part of a grand temple.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then continue to:
Karnak Temples: The largest religious site ever built, featuring towering columns, sphinxes, and ancient halls.
At the end of the day, we’ll drop you off anywhere you prefer in Luxor.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.
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Celebrate Christmas and New Year on the Nile
Enjoy a relaxing cruise between Luxor and Aswan
Visit famous temples and ancient Egyptian landmarks
Enjoy beautiful Nile views and peaceful sunsets
Experience festive meals and Egyptian hospitality onboard
Stay in a comfortable cabin throughout the journey
Enjoy unforgettable moments along the Nile during the holiday season
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This is a 4-day Nile cruise, typically including 3 nights on board as you sail between Luxor and Aswan.
The package usually includes accommodation on the cruise, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, sightseeing tours, transfers, and the services of an Egyptologist guide.
Depending on the itinerary, you may visit famous sites such as Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, and Philae Temple.
Pack comfortable clothes for sightseeing, walking shoes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a light jacket for cooler evenings. You may also want to bring a smart outfit for festive dinners or New Year celebrations.
Yes. Egypt is generally warm and pleasant during the day in December and early January, especially in Luxor and Aswan, although evenings can be cooler.
Yes. A 4-day Nile cruise can be a great choice for families who want to combine sightseeing, relaxation, and a special holiday experience in Egypt.
Yes. Christmas and New Year are popular travel periods in Egypt, so we recommend booking early to secure your preferred cruise and cabin.
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