8-Day Egypt Christmas Vacation

Your day starts with a guided Giza pyramids tour after breakfast, and this will take you to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Behold the ageless Great Sphinx and wander around the Valley Temple.

Then head to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is the largest and newest archaeological museum in Egypt and has all the treasures of Tutankhamun and thousands of ancient artifacts with a modern setting. Then, after a lunch at a local restaurant, you will be able to return to your hotel to spend the night.

Overnight in Cairo

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After having had breakfast, you would be on your way to the Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor. Your professional guide will be waiting for you at the airport to take you on a visit to the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the Karnak Temple’s large area of shrines and columns, which was built for and dedicated to the god Amun, and the Luxor Temple, which is now lit up and which was built by Amenhotep III and completed by Ramses II.

Later, you will be boarding a deluxe Nile Cruise, which will be your floating hotel for the next few days. Have dinner during the cruise and delight in the tranquil views of the Nile under the night sky.

Overnight onboard in Luxor

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Have breakfast and ride across the Nile to the West Bank, the place where Egypt’s royal secrets are hidden. Visit the Valley of the Kings tour, where the pharaohs of great power were buried and Tutankhamun's tomb, among others, was discovered. Next, proceed to the picturesque Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a phenomenal piece of architecture built around great cliffs. Before coming back to your ship for lunch while cruising to Edfu, have a visit to the magnificent Colossi of Memnon as the last activity of the day.

Overnight onboard in Edfu

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After enjoying your breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage ride to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is actually one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Be amazed by the huge pylons and the detailed hieroglyphs. Then, come back to the ship and proceed to sail towards Kom Ombo, where you will get to visit the interesting Kom Ombo Temple that is dedicated to the god of crocodiles, Sobek, and the god of falcons, Horus the Elder.

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Start your day with the visit of the gigantic High Dam, an enormous accomplishment of Egypt’s modern times, with the chance for the best views of Lake Nasser. The next stop is the beautiful Philae Temple, which was so very humanely moved to Agilkia Island in order to protect it from being submerged by the Nile. When your tour is over, go back to the cruise ship for lunch, and then take a leisurely afternoon on deck as the sun goes down over the Nile.

Overnight onboard in Aswan

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Early in the morning, head over to Abu Simbel, a monument that is among the most wonderful in the whole of Egypt. Be astounded by the twin temples that were constructed by Ramses II and his queen, Nefertari, a monument that speaks of love and power. After your sightseeing, allow your visit to go with a transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. When you land, go to your hotel and take it easy on your last day.

Overnight in Cairo

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Enjoy your final breakfast in Egypt before checking out. A representative from Around Egypt Tours will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure, marking the end of your 8-Day New Year Nile Cruise—a festive journey filled with history, wonder, and cherished memories.

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