8-Day Christmas Tour for an Unforgettable 2025 | 2026 Holiday

Start your day with a delicious breakfast in the hotel before starting on an unforgettable journey through Ancient Egypt with your personal guide. The first visit is to the Giza Plateau and Giza Pyramids tour from Cairo, the sole standing wonder of the ancient world, and a true marvel of ancient engineering.

Proceed to the Sphinx: a grand statue with a lion's body and a pharaoh's head, standing for millennia in the service of guarding the plateau. Nearby lies the Valley Temple: once used for purification ceremonies for the kings and for mummification.

After a morning of discovery, enjoy an Egyptian-style lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to the Grand Egyptian Museum tour, a state-of-the-art archaeological museum located about 2 km from the pyramids and exhibiting the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including all of the Tutankhamun finds (GEM museum Cairo.

Following your visit, return to your hotel to rest and reflect on the day's incredible experiences.

Begin your morning with the quintessential Egyptian fare-and then meet your expert guide to unravel the depths of Egypt's heritage. Begin your visit at the modern National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: which is a fascinating repository of artifacts covering Egypt's diverse historical periods, including the Royal Mummies Hall, where ancient kings and queens lie in peace.

Next, travel into Old Cairo, one of the oldest neighborhoods in town, to trace the ancient churches of Egypt and early Christian history and culture. After a tasty lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, proceed to Salah El-Din Citadel: a medieval fortress with magnificent views of Cairo. Enter Mohammed Ali Mosque inside, which glitters with splendor in an Ottoman style.

After breakfast and hotel checkout, transfer to the airport for an Aswan flight. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be warmly welcomed and transferred to the luxury Nile cruise ship to check-in and start the southern Nile voyage.

Drive to Lake Nasser: with its vast man made reservoir behind the Aswan High Dam: a modern engineering marvel built to control the Nile’s flooding, generate hydroelectric power, and support irrigation across Egypt. for wonderful desert views and historical significance. Then, continue to ancient granite quarries where the famous Unfinished Obelisk: lies, giving you an insight into Ancient stone-carving methods.

Later, cross the Nile in a scenic boat ride to visit beautiful Philae Temple: dedicated to the goddess Isis and famed for its island location and architecture. Return to the cruise for dinner and onboard entertainment.

Starting your day with an amazing morning and Cruise to Kom Ombo temple: a unique double temple dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and hawk god Horus. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple and Crocodile Museum, in which ancient crocodile mummies are displayed.

Lunch is served on board en route to Edfu: where the magnificent Horus Temple stands as one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, symbolizing protection and power.

In the afternoon, have some tea as you sail away to Esna: a charming town famous for its ancient temple dedicated to the god Khnum. Dinner and evening entertainment will be served on board.

After enjoying your breakfast, set sail for Luxor the ancient city of Thebes. First, visit the spectacular Luxor Temple: dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.

Then continue to gaze over the majestic Karnak Temple Complex: known as one of the largest religious sites globally, famous for its magnificent columns and sacred lakes.

Lunch and afternoon tea shall be served on board.

Dinner and entertainment should bring delight until late.

Enjoy your final morning aboard your luxury Nile cruise with breakfast as you prepare for disembarkation. After checking out, meet your private Egyptologist guide and begin exploring the magnificent treasures of Luxor’s West Bank.

Your first stop is the legendary Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial ground of Egypt’s New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore several beautifully decorated royal tombs and discover the fascinating stories behind these remarkable underground monuments.

Continue to the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an extraordinary monument built into the cliffs of Deir El-Bahari. Learn about the remarkable life and reign of one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful female rulers.

Your final stop in Luxor is the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous stone statues that once guarded the entrance to the temple of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Afterward, enjoy some free time in Luxor to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to your Cairo hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel and spend the remaining time at your own pace. You can relax at the hotel or take some last-minute time to shop for souvenirs and enjoy the atmosphere of Cairo before your departure.

At the scheduled time, you will be transferred by private air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your international departure flight, marking the end of your unforgettable Egypt journey.