8 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Tour by Flight during Christmas

Enjoy a hearty breakfast at your Cairo hotel.

Your expert Egyptologist guide will greet you in the hotel foyer to commence your captivating Cairo day tours.

Begin your journey at the Giza Plateau, where you'll marvel at the ancient structures including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of King Chephren, and the Pyramid of King Mycerinus.

Next, visit the Great Sphinx, a symbolic guardian of the necropolis. Conclude your exploration at the Valley Temple of King Chephren, crafted from Aswan granite to serve as a mummification site, notable for its colonnade adorned with 16 pillars shaped like the letter T.

Continue your Cairo exploration with a visit to The Egyptian Museum, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including the famed treasures of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered intact in his Valley of the King's tomb in 1922.

Embark on a tour of Coptic Cairo to uncover the Roman fortress of Babylon, the Hanging Church suspended above ancient towers, the historic Abu Serga Church built over the cave where the Holy Family sought refuge, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, reputed to mark the spot where baby Moses was discovered.

Savour lunch at a reputable restaurant offering Nile views, then proceed to Islamic Cairo for a leisurely exploration of Khan El Khalili, Egypt's oldest marketplace, renowned for its rich history and vibrant atmosphere.

Conclude your day back at Le Meridien Pyramids Resort for a relaxing evening.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

After breakfast at your hotel in Giza, check out and join your tour manager for the transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet our representative and board the elegant Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise.

Settle into your cabin and enjoy a leisurely lunch onboard. Later, gather in the lobby to begin your captivating Luxor day tours. Explore the majestic Temple of Karnak, a vast complex dedicated to the Theban Trinity (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu), before visiting the beautifully illuminated Temple of Luxor on the East Bank.

Indulge in a delightful dinner served onboard the Egypt Nile River Cruise and spend your first night in Luxor, enjoying the serene ambience of the timeless river.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Indulge in breakfast aboard your Egypt Nile River Cruise before disembarking with your guide to explore the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to the falcon God Horus, also known as the Temple of Edfu. Upon returning to the cruise, continue southwards towards Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, disembark again to visit the intriguing Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile God Sobek and God Horaeris. After sufficient time at the temple, return to the ship for a delicious lunch as it heads towards its final destination in Aswan.

Enjoy dinner and overnight aboard the Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise in Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet served aboard the Nile cruise before commencing your private guided tour of Aswan. Begin with a visit to the iconic High Dam, an incredible engineering marvel and one of the world's largest dams. Afterwards, embark on a serene boat journey to the picturesque Philae Temple, the last bastion of ancient Egyptian religious worship that persisted beyond the rise of Christianity, perched elegantly on an island in the Nile.

Continue your exploration with a visit to the granite quarries of Aswan, where you'll encounter the largest known Obelisk, thought to have been commissioned by the esteemed Queen Hatshepsut. Left unfinished, the Obelisk offers a glimpse into the monumental efforts involved in quarrying such colossal stones.

Upon completing your enriching tours of Aswan, return to your splendid Egypt Nile River Cruise. Enjoy a delightful dinner onboard as you savour your final night amid the serene waters of Aswan.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

On your last day in Aswan, enjoy an oriental breakfast onboard the Steigenberger MS Minerva Nile Cruise before disembarking. Meet our airport representative who will transfer you to Aswan Airport for your return flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you'll be greeted with meet-and-greet services, followed by a transfer to your hotel in Giza by our tour leader.

Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.

Meals provided: Breakfast.