7 Day Aswan Luxor Christmas Nile Cruise with Kom Ombo and Edfu

Start your 4 Day Aswan Luxor Christmas Nile Cruise with Kom Ombo and Edfu with a morning pickup from your hotel in Aswan. Meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring some of Aswan’s most important landmarks before boarding your Nile cruise.

First, visit the Aswan High Dam. It is one of Egypt’s major modern projects. The dam was built in the 1960s. It helped manage the Nile’s yearly floods. It also generated hydroelectric power and backed Egypt’s growth.

After that, go to the Unfinished Obelisk. This is a well known open air spot in Aswan. The obelisk was cut straight from the bedrock. It was ordered during the time of Queen Hatshepsut. Work stopped when a crack showed up in the stone. If it had been finished, it would have been among the biggest obelisks ever made.

Next, see Philae Temple. This temple is tied mainly to Isis. Isis is an ancient Egyptian goddess linked with motherhood and magic. In the temple grounds, you can find detailed reliefs and carved texts. These works connect to stories about Isis and Osiris.

After completing your Aswan sightseeing, transfer to your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise and check in. Relax onboard and enjoy the peaceful Nile atmosphere as your Christmas cruise begins.

Meals: Lunch and dinner onboard the cruise.
Overnight: Onboard the Nile cruise.

Enjoy breakfast onboard as your Egypt Christmas Cruise with Temples along the Nile continues north along the Nile. Take some time to relax on deck and admire the changing riverside scenery before arriving at Kom Ombo.

Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, known for its special layout. It is a double temple that dates back to the Ptolemaic period. One part was set for Haroeris, also called Horus the Elder. The other part was linked to Sobek, the crocodile god tied to the Nile and fertility.

Explore the temple’s symmetrical design, impressive columns, reliefs, and inscriptions while learning about the different beliefs connected with its two sacred sections.

After your visit, return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu. Enjoy the peaceful scenery along the Nile and spend the night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard.
Overnight: Edfu.

After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide and continue your 7 day Nile Cruise itinerary covering Aswan Edfu and Luxor with a visit to one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples.

Explore the magnificent Edfu Temple, dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. The temple is famous for its enormous pylons, detailed reliefs, towering columns, and well-preserved inscriptions.

Discover the ancient stories associated with Horus and his conflict with Set while walking through one of the most impressive temple complexes along the Nile.

Return to the cruise after your sightseeing and continue sailing north toward Luxor. Relax onboard, enjoy your meals, and take in the beautiful views of the Nile as you approach the ancient city of Thebes.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard.
Overnight: Luxor.

After breakfast, disembark and begin the final sightseeing day of your Egypt Christmas Cruise with Temples along the Nile. Today, discover the extraordinary monuments of Luxor’s West and East Banks.

Start at the Valley of the Kings, the well known royal burial area on Luxor’s West Bank. You will see many tombs there, and a lot of them were made for pharaohs and other key people in Egypt’s New Kingdom. Walk into a few of the tombs and look closely at the painted walls, the hieroglyphs, and the religious scenes.

Next, head to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari. This temple sits against steep cliffs. The layout is striking. It was built for Queen Hatshepsut, and it shows how big a part she played in Egyptian history.

Then go to the Colossi of Memnon. These are two huge seated statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Each one stands at about 18 meters tall. People have been coming to see them for a long time.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the East Bank for the final attraction of your tour.

End your sightseeing at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious sites ever built. Explore its monumental gateways, courtyards, towering columns, and the famous Great Hypostyle Hall, while learning about the ancient religious center of Thebes.

After completing your Luxor sightseeing, we will transfer you to your preferred location in Luxor, marking the end of your 7 Day Aswan Luxor Christmas Nile Cruise with Kom Ombo and Edfu.

After breakfast and disembarkation from the Nile Cruise, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, meet and assist at Cairo International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your Nile Cruise journey.

Following breakfast at the hotel, set out on your tour of Cairo by visiting the Giza Plateau where the Pyramids of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and the Pyramids of Menkaure, and the Sphinx are located. Head to the Grand Egyptian Museum to learn about the history and civilization of Egypt and explore the well-stocked museum for historic Egyptian finds. Later, retire to your hotel for the night.

In the morning after breakfast, proceed to Salah El-Din Citadel and the spectacular Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Next, proceed to Old Cairo where you will find the religious historic complex, which includes the Hanging Church among many other historical monuments. Finally, spend some time at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of historic Cairo with its craft shops and souvenirs.