8 Days 7 Nights Package in Cairo With X-mas &New Year Cruise by Air

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a private tour to explore Cairo’s most famous sites. Begin with the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, as well as the iconic Sphinx and the Valley Temple. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of King Tutankhamun.This famous museum houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyption artifacts (more than 120,000 items on display) featuring the famous Tutankhamun collection with its beautiful gold death mask and sarcophagus and the royal Mummy room, which houses an additional eleven Pharaonic dignitaries. The day concludes with a visit to Coptic Cairo, where you will explore the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue, Once known as the Roman stronghold of Babylon, Cairo’s oldest section is the ancient heart of the Coptic Christian community featuring five original churches, the first mosque built in Egypt and the oldest synagogue, all representing three of the major world religions. followed by a stroll through Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.This vibrant open-air bazaar is a treasure trove of Egyptian culture, with bustling streets filled with local artisans and vendors. Here, you can pick up unique souvenirs like spices and perfumes, or simply soak up the local atmosphere. And don't forget to haggle for the best bargains. The best time to go is in the morning before the crowds arrive and the weather gets too hot. Take a break from the shopping and pay a visit to El-Fishawi Cafe, one of Cairo's oldest, for a cup of tea or coffee. To learn more about the bazaar's rich history, join a walking tour to discover fascinating stories and insights from a knowledgeable guide.   Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor. The Luxor in Las Vegas is to the actual CITY of Luxor, Egypt, as marshmallow fluff is to fois gras. (We’re sure you knew that. We just enjoy analogies.) Sure, the hotel/casino in Vegas might have a beam of light visible from space, but we bet you'll find a hot-air balloon ride over the Valley of Kings much more illuminating. (Editor's note: Our list was compiled before political unrest prompted many countries to issue travel warnings for Egypt. If you're currently planning a trip to Egypt, please consider the risks and monitor your government's travel alerts.) Upon arrival, you’ll be escorted to your 5-star Nile Cruise for embarkation. After lunch on board, explore the East Bank of Luxor by visiting the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for dinner and overnight in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise ship while sailing to Luxor with lunch on board the vessel then you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour to visit West Bank of the Nile in Luxor to the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. You will be transferred back to the Nile cruise ship for afternoon tea and dinner on board with overnight aboard the Nile cruise vessel in Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, sail to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Construction on what is the largest and best preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt began in 237 BC by Ptolemy III Euergetes. Return to the cruise for lunch, and continue sailing to Kom Ombo  Construction of this imposing Graeco-Roman temple was begun by Ptolemy VI Philometer in the 2nd century. to visit the unique double temple dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haeroris. After the tour, sail towards Aswan. Enjoy dinner and overnight on board the cruise.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner

Begin your day with breakfast on board, followed by a tour of Aswan’s famous sites. Visit the High Dam, the unfinished obelisk,where you can see the techniques used by ancient workers to carve monumental structures. This gigantic semi-finished obelisk, dating from the New Kingdom, would have weighed a staggering 1,197 tons if completed. And the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis ,This large temple complex, relocated to the island of Agilika with the building of the High Dam in Aswan, features the magnificent Temple of Isis that was built in the late Ptolemaic and early Roman periods. In the evening, return to your cruise for dinner and overnight in Aswan.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner

    Disembarkation after breakfast and you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to fly back to Cairo, then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Nilometer, an ancient instrument used to measure the waters of the Nile so Egyptian farmers would know whether to expect famine or flood. The nilometer on Rhoda Island dates back to 861, when it was built where an older Nilometer had been, based on a design by Afraganus, a famous astronomer. The massive measuring stick had markings on it to indicate where the water level was at any given time, information the priests would use to determine what conditions the future held: drought, which would mean famine; desirable, which would mean just enough overflow to leave good soil for farming; or flood, which could be catastrophic. And the stunning Manial Palace, a residence with a mix of European and Islamic architectural styles. For a relaxing experience, take a felucca ride on the Nile with lunch aboard. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your last breakfast in Cairo with free time for any last-minute sightseeing or shopping. Later, you’ll check out of your hotel and be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure.

Meals:Breakfast