Total Price 1260
Duration 4 Days
Tour type Private Tour
Give yourself a memorable Christmas with a wonderful and lavish Christmas Tour Package courtesy of Respect Egypt Tours. Respect Egypt Tours takes patrons from Aswan to the Wonderful south of Egypt for the thrilling 4-day adventure. Ring on Christmas and New Year’s with a beautiful cruise along the river Nile. This special package will be standard on Christmas, as it combines the stress-free touring of all that ancient Egypt offers and much more.
✔️ Luxurious experience: Travel aboard a 5-star Nile cruise, ensuring comfort and luxury throughout the journey.
✔️ Expert Egyptologist guide: Gain deeper insights into Egypt’s rich history with a dedicated guide.
✔️ Explore iconic ancient sites: Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, and more.
✔️ Seamless travel: All transfers, meals, and services are expertly arranged for a stress-free holiday.
✔️ Perfect holiday escape: Celebrate Christmas and New Year amidst the timeless wonders of Egypt.
Our crew will warmly welcome you aboard, helping you check into your elegant cabin and get comfortable for your Nile cruise experience. Begin your Egypt tour with a personnel last. Embark on your Aswan tour with a breathtaking scenery and adventure filled with your private Egyptologist.
📍 High Dam:
The Aswan High Dam, built in the 1960s, was a significant achievement for Egypt because it provided employment to most Egyptians and provided electricity, hence taking Egypt to the industrial era.
📍 Unfinished Obelisk:
By understanding how ancient Egypt carved their stone, one can learn more about such unfinished ancient structures. Which were supposed to be hewn out, weigh in at about 1000 tons, and reach 42 meters high as planned.
📍 Temple of Philae:
This delicious temple devoted to gives the mother goddess forms a part of the story of Osiris. It is one of the most complete and well-maintained ancient temples in Egypt erected during the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Catching the last bus, you’ll board a pompous 5-star Nile cruise boat from where you will continue to the city of Luxor. Dinner is being served on the boat.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Onboard Nile cruise
After finishing breakfast while on the cruise, it’s time to carry on with the journey and head towards:
📍 Temple of Kom Ombo:
This amazing temple, built somewhere between 180 BC and 47 BC, stands as a devotion to two gods, Haroeris (Horus the Elder) and Sobek the crocodile god. This setting was quite unusual ever in the ancient Egypt architecture, that is why it has become one of the most exotic in the ancient Egypt temples.
📍 Temple of Edfu:
Among the few temples that are preserved, the Edfu Temple dates from around 237BC to 57BC. The Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon-headed Horus god. The temple believed to be the site of his battle against a plan set by his evil uncle, stands intact in the precinct along the Nile.
Continue your journey as you sail towards Luxor there after dinner onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Onboard Nile cruise.
After breakfast, you can leave the cruise to visit some famous places in Luxor such as...
📍 Valley Of the Kings:
The Valley of the Kings is one of the new kingdoms of Egypt’s Pharaoh’s burial grounds, which dates back to 1570 to 1050 B.C and holds 63 tombs. That including the tomb of Tutankhamen and Ramses II, amongst others.
📍 Temple of Hatshepsut:
The people built and decorated the Hathor and Ahmus temples in honor of the most famous female pharaoh, Hatshepsut, who had dominated Egypt within the 18th dynasty.
📍 Colossi of Memnon:
Memnon’s two colossal statues, constructed in 1350 B.C., used to grace the front of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. And continue to hold a revered status in ancient Egypt as two of its sculptures.
Complete your exploration of the cruise over lunch and retire to the warm gait of the true Heliopolis as the vessel steers towards the port of Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Onboard Nile cruise
On your last day, every individual having breakfast has to disembark the cruise and get prepared to visit the two remarkable temples of Luxor:
📍 The Luxor Temple:
Luxor Temple is in the city of Luxor and is one of Egypt’s most beautifully constructed temples. Many ancient Pharaohs like Amenhotep III and Ramses II built the site that Luxor Temple inhabited.
📍 Karnak Temple Complex:
Karnak, which is the largest religious building in history, was a construction effort that took centuries. Hypostyle Hall within Karnak is the most famous structure dedicated to the Theban triad of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
Once your guided tour of the temples is over. You will say goodbye over lunch in a local restaurant before our team handles the check-out, ensuring a smooth and memorable farewell to the cruise experience. Then you'll are driven to the point in Luxor or the airport for your flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Yes, this tour is ideal for families seeking to combine culture, adventure, and luxury.
Yes, it is highly recommended to bring extra cash for optional tours when traveling to Egypt. Many exciting activities, such as hot air balloon rides over Luxor, visits to additional temples or tombs, and unique local experiences like felucca rides, may not be included in your package. Having extra cash on hand ensures you can fully immerse yourself in these experiences without worrying about payment options, as some places might not accept credit cards. Additionally, cash is useful for tipping, shopping at local markets, and enjoying meals outside of the tour package.
In Egypt, tipping is common and expected. For tour guides and drivers, it's customary to tip at the end of the service. Hotel staff like porters and housekeepers should also receive small tips for their assistance. In restaurants, even if a service charge is included, it's polite to leave a small extra tip. On Nile cruises, tips are generally collected at the end for the entire crew. It's helpful to carry small bills for convenience.
The Christmas and New Year period offers pleasant weather, making it an ideal time to explore southern Egypt.
The cruise provides a variety of meals, including local Egyptian cuisine and international dishes.
Traveling with Respect Egypt Tours offers a truly exceptional experience. You'll be guided by expert Egyptologists who bring the country's rich history to life, while enjoying luxurious 5-star accommodations. The itineraries are tailored to your preferences, ensuring you visit the landmarks and sites that interest you most. With all services and transfers included, you can relax knowing that everything is taken care of for a hassle-free journey. You'll also gain authentic local insights, and 24/7 customer support ensures you have peace of mind throughout your trip.