Cairo Christmas Vacation plus Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise.

Consider making Egypt your Christmas vacation destination this year! Experience an 8-day tour package that takes you to the magnificent Great Giza Pyramids and other historical sites in Cairo. Then, embark on the luxurious Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise to explore ancient wonders in Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Your journey will continue to Aswan, where you can visit the impressive High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Edfu, along with many other amazing sights. Enjoy an unforgettable holiday filled with history and adventure!

Important Info

• Tour Duration: 8 Days
• Location: Cairo, Egypt
• Schedule: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
• Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel Cairo  Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise

Highlights

• Hotel pickup and return
• Visit the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
• Explore the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
• Capture stunning photos at the Colossi of Memnon
• View the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Enjoy a scenic boat ride to see the sights from the water
• Experience a horse and carriage ride to Edfu Temple
• Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus
• Discover the beauty of Philae Temple

our Description

Every Saturday

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo (Saturday)
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will greet you and assist with your transfer to the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. After check-in, you will receive detailed information about your upcoming excursions. Overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum (Sunday)
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for a visit to the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Marvel at these monumental structures and the majestic Sphinx, then visit the Valley Temple associated with the pyramids. After lunch, explore the Egyptian Museum, where you can view artifacts from the Pharaonic period, including treasures from Tutankhamun. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, and enjoy some shopping at the vibrant Khan El Khallili Bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Karnak / Luxor Temples (Monday)
After an early breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you'll be assisted by your guide and transferred to board the Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise. After check-in and lunch on board, enjoy a tour of the magnificent Karnak Temples, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Valley of the Kings / Queen Hatshepsut / Colossi of Memnon (Tuesday)
After breakfast, embark on a guided tour of the legendary Valley of the Kings, which contains 63 tombs. Next, visit the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the surrounding mountains, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photo opportunities. After your tours, return to the cruise for lunch and sail to Edfu. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo Temples (Wednesday)
After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus, then sail to Kom Ombo Temple, which honors Sobek, the Crocodile God, and Horus, the Falcon-headed God. Enjoy lunch on board as you continue sailing to Aswan. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing (Thursday)
After breakfast, enjoy a day of sightseeing in Aswan. Start with a visit to the High Dam, an engineering marvel that controls Egypt’s water supply. Next, see the Unfinished Obelisk, which weighs 1,168 tons, and visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to your cruise for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Disembarkation and Flight to Cairo (Friday)
Enjoy breakfast before disembarking your Nile cruise. You will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you'll be met and escorted to your hotel for the night.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Final Departure (Saturday)
After breakfast and check-out, you will be escorted to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Every Tuesday

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo (Tuesday)
Our representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport and assist with your transfer to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival, you'll check in and receive detailed information about your excursions. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum (Wednesday)
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up to visit the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Marvel at these magnificent structures and the Sphinx. After lunch, explore the Egyptian Museum, home to artifacts from the Pharaonic period, including treasures from Tutankhamun. Then, visit Coptic Cairo to see the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, followed by shopping at the vibrant Khan El Khallili Bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Karnak / Luxor Temples (Thursday)
Enjoy an early breakfast and check out from your hotel. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your guide and taken to board the Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise. After check-in and lunch, enjoy a tour of the magnificent Karnak Temples, followed by a visit to Luxor Temple. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Valley of the Kings / Queen Hatshepsut / Colossi of Memnon (Friday)
After breakfast, visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, which houses 63 tombs. Next, explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built into the mountains, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon for photo opportunities. After your tours, return to the cruise for lunch and sail to Edfu. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo Temples (Saturday)
After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the god Horus, then sail to Kom Ombo Temple, which honors Sobek and Horus. Enjoy lunch on board as you continue sailing to Aswan. Overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing (Sunday)
After breakfast, visit the High Dam, a marvel of engineering that controls Egypt’s water. Continue to the Unfinished Obelisk, weighing 1,168 tons, and visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Return to your cruise for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Disembarkation and Flight to Cairo (Monday)
After breakfast and disembarkation, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and escorted to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Final Departure (Tuesday)
After breakfast and check-out, you will be escorted to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Pricing

Price Policy

Our prices are quoted in USD, but we also accept Euros and Sterling. The prices are per person and per trip, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays. You can easily change the currency by clicking the icon at the bottom of the page.

Children Policy

• Ages 0 - 1.99: Free of charge
• Ages 2 - 11.99: Pay 50% of the tour price
• Ages 12 and above: Pay the full tour price as an adult

Note: For domestic flights included in your tour, children aged 0-2 incur a fee of $15. Children aged 2 and above are classified as adults.

Payment Policy

A deposit of 25% of the total tour price is required. During peak times (Christmas, New Year, and Easter), the deposit increases to 50%. Payment can be made via bank transfer (details will be provided), Western Union, or online.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation fees are as follows:

• More than 1 week in advance: No cancellation fee
• 3 to 6 days in advance: 50% cancellation fee
• Within 2 days of departure: 100% cancellation fee

Important: All flights require a 100% cancellation fee.

Tipping

If you are satisfied with the services provided, it is customary to give a gratuity, although you are not obligated to do so.