Egypt Christmas Nile Cruise 5 Days

from $1199
Duration: 05 Days / 04 Nights
Type: Deluxe Nile Cruise
Run: 22nd Dec, 24th Dec, 29th Dec, 31th Dec
Overview:

Celebrate Christmas in Egypt aboard a 5-day Nile cruise. It will become an experience to deeply cherish among the many historical attractions and holiday entertainment. The Egypt Christmas package offers a cruise along the Nile River with ancient landmarks of interest: Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple. The festivities continue onboard as the ancient culture of Egypt and the unrivaled beauty of its terrain are celebrated. History, comfort, and holiday spirit-these attributes together define this Egypt travel package for those in search of adventure and tranquility.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival Luxor - Egypt Christmas Nile Cruise

An Around Egypt Tours tour guide will meet you at Luxor Airport or Luxor railway station, and he will straightaway take you along to board your Nile cruise. After lunch on board, you will have the chance to go on this thrilling guided Egypt tour of the east bank of the Nile in Luxor to Karnak Temple-the largest ancient religious complex on earth. It is one of Egypt's most famous spots, boasting an amazing hypostyle hall filled with gigantic columns. You will then be given some free time to stroll around the different areas of the massive complex constructed during various pharaohs' reigns. After this, you will be taken to the splendid temple of Luxor, constructed by Amenhotep III and Ramses II later, which was designed for rituals and festivals as well as dedicated to the God Amun. Dinner on board the Nile cruise. Overnight in Luxor.


Meals Included :
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 2: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

After breakfast, the tour guide will take you to explore the west bank of Luxor as your Egypt tours begin by visiting the royal cemetery for 64 Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings (original entombment of the world-famous boy King Tutankhamun). After that, you will proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (the only Female Pharaoh) at El Deir EL Bahari, built in the 15th century BC, and the two towering statues of Memnon. Entry to these three tombs visited is determined by the Egyptian Government to preserve them from the large flow of visitors. As such, there is a rotation throughout the year and cannot be confirmed as to which tombs before your visit.) Lunch will be followed by a cruise to Edfu for an evening meal on board the Nile cruise. Overnight in Edfu.


Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

After breakfast, our guide will escort you to Edfu for a kaesh ride (horse and carriage). Explore the vast Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, the most complete and best-preserved of Egyptian temples with its many columns, halls, chambers, and chapels. The twin-towered entrance gate flanked by two statues of Horus leads to the temple. Then you will continue sailing to Kom Ombo for lunch on the cruise while visiting the unique Temple of Sobek. After the visit, you will continue sailing to Aswan for dinner onboard the Nile Cruise.


Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 4: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

After breakfast on a Nile river cruise, the private tour guide will take you on an excursion to discover Aswan tours. Born by boat all the way to Agilika Island-where the Philae temple was located—which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and was rescued from the Nubian Temples before High Dam was erected. Visit your long colonnades, towers, reliefs, and moreover, the very last of Egypt's surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions. Lunch and dinner on board at your deluxe Nile Cruise. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals Included :
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner

Day 5: Disembaraktion in Aswan

Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast at 08:00 a.m. Then, transfer to Aswan Airport or Aswan railway station, concluding your 5-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 4 nights on board 5 star 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:
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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