4-day Nile cruise Egypt Christmas package

from $999
Duration: 04 Days / 03 Nights
Type: Deluxe
Run: On 19th Dec, 23rd Dec, 26th Dec, 30th Dec
Overview:

Christmas and New Year cruises are famous for their 4-day Nile cruise offerings through the ancient wonders of Egypt. Visit great sites in Luxor, Aswan, and around majestic locations along the Nile, all while being led by festive celebrations on board. This Egypt Christmas package is truly the unique way to experience Egypt's rich history and culture during the holiday time. An amalgamation of relaxation, adventure, and holiday cheer, making it the finest Egypt travel package for your festive getaway.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Embark/ Aswan Sightseeing

A tour guide from Around Egypt Tours will meet with you at either the Aswan train station or at the Aswan airport and transfer you via a private A/C vehicle to your Nile Cruise for embarkation onboard in Aswan before lunch. After lunch, enjoy visiting the High Dam and the Temple of Philae on Isis Island, then return to your Nile Cruise. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan. This is an ideal Egypt tour experience, allowing you to explore the wonders of Aswan and enjoy the beauty of the Nile.

Meals Included :
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 2: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

The next morning brings you the pleasure of Sailing to Kom Ombo with breakfast on board. Arrival at Kom Ombo to visit the Temple where the two gods Sobek and Haeroris are worshipped in Kom Ombo. Board your Nile river cruise to sail to Edfu, enjoying lunch on your boat, and on arrival at Edfu, your Tour Guide will escort you to Edfu Temple by Kalesh ride for an exploration of the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best-preserved of the Egyptian temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers, and chapels. The twin-towered entrance gate is flanked by two statues of Horus, and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library Dinner on board and in the overnight accommodation on your Nile Cruise Ship in Edfu. Enjoy an afternoon tea while sailing to Esna. Spend the night on board.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 3: Luxor West Bank

In the early morning, you will sail away to Luxor while enjoying breakfast on board; then, you're off to one of the most spectacular Egypt tours on the West Bank of Luxor. Start your tour by visiting an ancient royal cemetery for 62 pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings (the original burial site of the world-renowned boy king Tutankhamun). After that, you will move on to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only female pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari, which was constructed in the 15th century BC. The two towering statues of the Colossi of Memnon stand nearby. (The three tombs that are visited are determined each year by the Egyptian Government to prevent their being overrun, and therefore these three tombs are being used in rotation throughout the year; we cannot confirm which being visited will be before your arrival.) After the tour, you will return to the Nile Cruise for the night. Afternoon tea in the winter palace hotel will follow, and then return for dinner and overnight on board with the Nile cruise in Luxor.


Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 4: Luxor East Bank / End of Service

Enjoy an awesome hot air balloon ride before breakfast on board. Disembark from your Nile river cruise after breakfast. Later, you will meet a guide who will take you through this wonderful site of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor to Karnak Temple, the largest ancient religious site in the world. This is one of the breathtaking landmarks of Egypt; the massive granite columns in the hypostyle hall speak of its grandeur. Free time will be allocated to explore some parts of this giant complex built during different Pharaohs' reigns. Then you will transfer to the beautiful Luxor Temple, which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for the rites and festivals dedicated to the God Amun. Finally, you will be transferred to Luxor train station or Luxor airport, concluding your amazing 4-day Nile cruise Egypt Christmas package.


Meals Included :
• Breakfast
Included:

•    Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure
•    Assistance of our personnel during your stay and excursions
•    All transfers by a modern air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
•    Accommodation for 3 nights on board a deluxe Nile cruise on full board basis
•    All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary
•    Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
•    English speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions
•    Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
•    All service charges and taxes

Excluded:

•    Any extras and personal spending
•    Drinks during meals
•    Tipping kitty

Prices:
Summer Prices: (May to Sep.)
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Winter Prices: (Oct. to April.)
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Notes:

•    Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid for Christmas and New Year holidays in Egypt. The price of single is valid for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy. There is a different price for solo traveler who is travelling alone upon request.

•    Children Policy
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.

•    Payment Policy
Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Egypt tour, spaces will be secured upon receive a deposit of 50 %. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by credit cards, wire transfer and or Western Union