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9 Days Tour in Cairo and Nile Cruise
Celebrate an unforgettable 9 days Christmas holiday in Egypt that combines all best aspects of Cairo along with Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Visit the famous Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum and other ancient temples along with the famous Luxor and Aswan on Day Tour Egypt.
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9 Days Tour in Cairo and Nile Cruise During Christmas
Celebrate Christmas in Egypt with a 9 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas Tour that combines the highlights of Cairo with a relaxing Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Start your holiday in Cairo and visit the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This 9 day Egypt holiday package gives you time to explore some of the most famous historical and cultural sites in the capital.
Then travel to Luxor and board a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise to Aswan. Along the way, discover Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple as part of your Cairo Luxor Aswan Nile Cruise package.
Enjoy comfortable accommodation, delicious meals private transportation and guided sightseeing throughout your Christmas Tour. Celebrate Christmas in Egypt Day Tour Egypt and experience Cairo and the Nile in one memorable holiday.
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Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Arrival in Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be greeted by a representative of Day Tour Egypt holding a sign with your name.
You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a comfortable, modern, air-conditioned private vehicle. Our representative will assist you with the hotel check-in and review your private 9 day Egypt tour itinerary including your scheduled pickup times.
Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink as you settle in and prepare for your Christmas holiday in Egypt.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Welcome Drink
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Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum – Sleeper Train to Luxor
Giza Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum – Sleeper Train to Luxor
Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel followed by a private tour with your professional Egyptologist guide.
Visit the famous Giza Pyramids and admire the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. Continue to the Great Sphinx, the remarkable statue with the body of a lion and the head of a man, followed by a visit to the Valley Temple of King Chephren.
After exploring the Giza Plateau enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with a view of the Pyramids.
Then visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) home to an impressive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts displayed within its modern architectural setting.
After the tour you will be transferred to Giza Railway Station to board the sleeper train to Luxor continuing your Egypt tour package with Nile Cruise.
Dinner and breakfast will be served on the train during your overnight journey from Cairo to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Sleeper Train
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Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tours – Nile Cruise
Arrival in Luxor – East Bank Tours – Nile Cruise
Wake up to breakfast on the sleeper train as you approach Luxor. Once you arrive, a Day Tour Egypt representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to the 5-star MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise, continuing your 9 day Cairo Luxor Aswan tour.
After settling in and having lunch on board head out to discover Luxor East Bank. Your first stop is Karnak Temple Complex, a vast ancient religious site filled with impressive pylons, towering columns, statues, and temples built over different periods of Egyptian history.
Continue to Luxor Temple, another important landmark of ancient Thebes that reflects the close connection between religion and royalty in ancient Egypt.
Back on the cruise take some time to relax and enjoy the changing views of the Nile as the sun sets. Dinner will be served on board, followed by evening entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
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Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings – Sail to Edfu
Luxor West Bank – Valley of the Kings – Sail to Edfu
Breakfast is served on board before heading out with your Egyptologist guide to explore the West Bank of Luxor.
Begin at the Colossi of Memnon two massive statues representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Then continue to the Valley of the Kings, one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites and the burial place of many New Kingdom pharaohs. Explore the decorated royal tombs and learn more about ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Your tour continues to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Built against the surrounding cliffs this impressive monument reflects the distinctive architecture associated with one of ancient Egypt most notable queens.
After the sightseeing tour return to the Nile cruise for lunch as the ship begins sailing towards Edfu, continuing your Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday package.
Spend the afternoon relaxing on board and enjoying the scenery of the Nile Valley. In the evening, have dinner accompanied by music, dancing and entertainment on the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Overnight: MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
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Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Aswan
Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Sail to Aswan
Enjoy breakfast on board before heading out to explore the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Visit this remarkably well preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic Period and dedicated to Horus; the falcon-headed god. Your Egyptologist guide will explain the history and religious significance of this impressive ancient site.
After the visit return to the cruise and continue sailing towards Kom Ombo. Once you arrive, explore the remarkable Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god and Haroeris (Horus the Elder).
Return to the ship after the tour and have lunch while sailing towards Aswan. Enjoy the beautiful Nile scenery as you continue along your Cairo Nile Cruise 9 day itinerary.
Dinner will be served on board before spending the night in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise in Aswan
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Aswan Sightseeing Tour
Aswan Sightseeing Tour
Have your breakfast with the amazing views of the Nile.
Start off your day with a trip to High Dam which is one of the important engineering structures built in modern Egypt.
Next up would be Philae Temple that is mainly dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis. The temple is situated on an island that can only be accessed by boating on the Nile River.
Then proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk that is situated inside the granite quarries of Aswan. Learn more about the work of ancient Egyptians and their use of granite blocks in this monument.
Come back to the Nile cruise for lunch and spend your last evening in your cruise ship.
Have your dinner aboard and then spend your last night of the amazing Nile River Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: MS Royal Lily Nile Cruise
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Free Day in Aswan – Sleeper Train to Cairo
Free Day in Aswan – Sleeper Train to Cairo
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking from the Nile cruise.
You will have some free time to explore Aswan at your own pace, or you can choose one of the optional sightseeing experiences, such as a visit to the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, a Nubian Village tour or a relaxing Felucca ride along the Nile.
In the evening you will be transferred to Aswan Railway Station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo completing the Nile cruise part of your 9 day Egypt tour Cairo and Nile Cruise.
Enjoy dinner in your private compartment before settling in for the overnight journey to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Overnight: Sleeper Train
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Return to Cairo – Free Time
Return to Cairo – Free Time
Enjoy a light breakfast on the sleeper train before arriving at Giza Railway Station.
Upon arrival a representative from Day Tour Egypt will meet you and transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza for check-in, subject to availability.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax at the hotel or explore Cairo at your own pace. You can also choose one of the optional sightseeing tours available during your Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday package.
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cairo
Day 9: Final Departure – End of Your Egypt Christmas Holiday
Day 9: Final Departure – End of Your Egypt Christmas Holiday
Enjoy your last breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.
Depending on your flight departure time you may have some free time to relax or take an optional sightseeing tour in Cairo.
At the agreed time a representative from Day Tour Egypt will transfer you by private, air-conditioned vehicle to Cairo International Airport for your departure.
This marks the end of your 9 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas Tour. We hope you enjoyed your Christmas holiday in Egypt and had a memorable journey through Cairo Luxor and Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast
Whats Included Whats Not
Included
- Accommodation in a Cairo hotel for 3 nights, including bed and breakfast.
- Accommodation including all meals.
- Accommodation for 2 nights aboard sleeper trains from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo.
- Private transportation in a modern, clean, non-smoking, air-conditioned vehicle.
- All tours and excursions in Cairo and during the Christmas holiday are conducted as private tours.
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide during the sightseeing tours.
- Entrance fees to all the sightseeing sites mentioned in the itinerary.
- Meals at the hotels, aboard the Nile cruise, and on the trains as specified in the itinerary.
- Lunch at selected quality local restaurants during the Cairo sightseeing tour.
- Complimentary bottled water and soft drinks during the tours.
- Snack stops upon request.
- Shopping tours in Cairo upon request.
- All applicable taxes and service charges.
Not Included
- International flight tickets.
- Egypt entry visa at Cairo International Airport.
- Any optional tours or excursions in Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and other service personnel.
- Beverages during meals.
- Personal expenses.
- Any additional services not mentioned in the itinerary.
- The tour price applies during the Christmas and New Year peak season in Egypt.
Know Before You Book
Tour Highlights & Landmarks
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Egyptian Museum
- Edfu Temple
- Giza Pyramids
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Karnak Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Unfinished Obelisk
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Kom Ombo Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Philae Temple
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar
- Great Sphinx
- Aswan High Dam
- Nubian Village
- Luxor Temple
Important Details for Your Visit
- Pickup & Transportation:
- Private transportation.
- Transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
- Felucca transportation.
- Boat transportation.
- Train transportation.
- Nile cruise transportation.
- Meeting Point:
- Cairo International Airport or your hotel in Cairo/Giza.
- Breakfast included.
- Lunch included.
- Bottled water included.
- Soft drinks included.
- Useful Tips:
- Activity is subject to availability.
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Egypt Day Tours FAQ
Quick answers for travelers comparing Egypt day tour categories, private guides, pickup details and custom plans.
What does the 9 Days Cairo and Nile Cruise Christmas Tour include?
The tour includes accommodation in Cairo, a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, sleeper train journeys, private transportation, guided sightseeing, meals as mentioned in the itinerary, and visits to major historical attractions.
What places will I visit during this 9-day Egypt tour?
You will visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Temple, and other major sites in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
Does the tour include a Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan?
Yes. The itinerary includes a 5-star Nile cruise sailing from Luxor to Aswan, with sightseeing stops at the main ancient temples along the route.
What is included in the Cairo and Nile Cruise holiday package?
The package combines sightseeing in Cairo with a Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan, accommodation, transportation, guided tours, and meals according to the itinerary.
Can I add optional tours during the trip?
Yes. Optional sightseeing experiences can be arranged during your free time, including additional tours in Cairo and Aswan, depending on your schedule.
