Christmas and New Year Nile Cruise Holiday

Aswan

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Christmas Nile cruise Luxor Aswan

Looking for a Christmas and New Year holiday in Egypt? Consider a 4 day Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan. You will sail on either the Salacia Nile Cruise or the Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise. During your time on the water, you will pass the river each day and visit famous ancient places.

For Christmas, the trip starts with a stop at the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. After that, you will visit the Temple of Edfu. Then you will continue to the Kom Ombo Temple. Next, you will arrive in Aswan to see the Philae Temple.

As the days pass, the scenery from the deck keeps changing. One moment you look at river life, and the next you learn more about life in ancient Egypt.

This New Year plan combines guided visits with time to slow down on the boat. If you want a 4 day Christmas Nile cruise, this is a short trip that still feels active. You will see temples and tombs, and you will also get the quiet mood that the Nile is known for.

So if you are deciding on a Christmas holiday Nile cruise Egypt or a New Year break, this route is a good way to enjoy Luxor and Aswan with comfort. A Christmas and New Year Nile Cruise Holiday lets you enjoy the season while you explore Egypt along the Nile. You can use the same itinerary for a New Year Tours Egypt, with time to visit ancient sites and then relax onboard.

Itinerary

Day 1:
Aswan Nile Cruise Excursions

Upon arrival at Aswan Airport or train station, a representative will meet and greet you before transferring you by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Nile Cruise ship for embarkation in Aswan, before lunch.

After lunch, meet your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide and begin your sightseeing tour of Aswan. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk, then continue to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy dinner onboard and spend the night on the cruise in Aswan.

This is the first day of your 4 day Christmas Nile cruise, combining sightseeing in Aswan with a relaxing Nile cruise experience.

Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 2:
Kom Ombo and Edfu

Breakfast aboard the cruise, then sail to Kom Ombo, where you can visit the Kom Ombo Temple, shared by two deities, Sobek and Haeroris. In Kom Ombo, have lunch on board, then continue sailing to Edfu. Dinner will be served, and you’ll stay overnight in Edfu.

Enjoy your Christmas Nile cruise Luxor Aswan as you sail along the Nile and discover some of Egypt’s famous ancient temples.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 3:
Edfu and Luxor

Start your day with breakfast onboard your Nile cruise ship, then head to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. After your visit, sail toward Luxor.

Lunch will be served onboard, followed by time to relax as the cruise continues. In the evening, enjoy dinner and a belly dance show onboard. You will stay overnight aboard the Nile cruise in Luxor. Christmas and New Year Nile Cruise Holiday, giving you the chance to explore ancient temples while enjoying a relaxing journey along the Nile.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 4:
Luxor Sightseeing and Departure

After breakfast, disembark from the Nile cruise and enjoy a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Start with visits to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple, then continue to the West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon.

After the sightseeing tour, enjoy some free time at leisure in Luxor for shopping and exploring the city. Then, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport or the train station for departure.

This final day completes your Christmas holiday Nile cruise Egypt experience with a combination of ancient landmarks and free time in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast

Included / Excluded

Inclusion

    • 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 5 star Nile cruise on full board basis
    • All Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary sharing Memphis group
    • Entrance fees to all sights between Luxor and Aswan
    • Local English speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions
    • Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
    • All service charges and taxes

Exclusion

    • Any extras and personal spending
    • Drinks during meals
    • Tipping kitty
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The cruise includes accommodation onboard the Nile cruise, meals according to the itinerary, guided sightseeing, and visits to major ancient sites in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.

During the cruise, you can visit the Philae Temple in Aswan, Kom Ombo Temple, the Temple of Horus in Edfu, and famous sites in Luxor such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple.

A New Year Nile cruise Egypt experience combines guided sightseeing with relaxing time onboard. You can enjoy Nile views, explore ancient temples, have meals on the cruise, and spend your holiday traveling between Luxor and Aswan.

Yes, the 4 day Christmas Nile cruise is designed for travelers who want to explore major attractions along the Nile within a short itinerary, including highlights in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan.

Yes, you can book a Christmas holiday Nile cruise Egypt experience and enjoy a festive holiday while exploring ancient Egyptian temples, tombs, and historic landmarks along the Nile.

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