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05 Days - 04 Nights
Luxor to Aswan
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$1049 / U$D
05 Days - 04 Nights
Day 1: Monday, 22 Dec. 2025 - Arrival in Luxor and East Bank trip.
Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or your local hotel, our representative will welcome you for your private transfer to the Nile Cruise in Egypt. After completing the check-in procedures, you will enjoy the first delicious lunch on board.
Noon: Your journey begins throughout history from the eastern righteousness of Luxor. You will visit the wonderful Karnak Temple, which is a huge complex of temples, chapels, and constellations that were built over 2000 years. Then, you will move to the beautiful Luxor Temple, which is an elegant masterpiece that is better seen at sunset.
Evening: Return to the Nile Cruise to welcome you and have a delicious dinner. The ship will be decorated with festive Christmas decorations to set the atmosphere of the feast. overnight in Luxor.
– Meals: Lunch – Dinner.
– Visits: Karnak Temple – Luxor Temple.
Day 2: Tuesday, 23 Dec. 2025 – West Bank trip and Sailing to Edfu.
Morning: After breakfast, crossing to the legendary western righteousness of Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery in which the Pharaohs were buried, such as Ramses III, Tutankhamun. Next, the amazing Queen Hatshepsut Temple, one of the masterpieces of ancient architecture. Conclude your journey by taking pictures when you stop to visit the Colossi of Memnon to take pictures
In the afternoon: Return to the cruise for lunch. The Nile floating hotel will sail after that, to start its picturesque journey, reversing the current towards Edfu. Relax on the deck, enjoy swimming in the pool, and see the immortal Egyptian landscape. It will pass through Lock Esna, which is a wonderful engineering achievement.
In the evening: Enjoy the afternoon tea on the deck, then have dinner and enjoy the entertainment on the ship.
– Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
– Visit: Valley of Kings – Hatshepsut temple – Colossi of Memnon.
Day 3: Wednesday 24 Dec. 2025 – Sailing with a tour around the Nile.
Morning: After breakfast, you will visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. You can come with a horse-drawn carriage, which is the best-preserved Temple of Worship dedicated to the falcon god in Egypt.
At noon: Return to the River Cruise and Continue Sailing to Kom Ombo. Enjoy Lunch With Picturesque Looks on the Nile. Upon Arrival, you will visit the Unique Kom Ombo Temple, Devoted to the God of Crocodile Sobek and the Falcon God Horus.
Evening (Christmas Night): It is a Special Night! The Ship Will Hold A Celebration of Christmas Dinner, Which Includes a Luxurious Buffet of Delicious International and Local Dishes.
After Dinner, will celebrated a distinctive party with music and Entertainment, while the Ship sailed towards Aswan.
– Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Christmas Dinner.
– Visits: Edfu Temple- Kom Ombo Temple.
Day 4: Thursday, 25 Dec. 2025 - Visit Aswan Highlights.
Morning: Merry Christmas! Get up in the Beautiful City of Aswan. After a festive Breakfast, Your Tour Begins to visit the High Dam, which is an amazing Engineering Achievement in the Modern Era. After that, visit the unfinished obelisk in Granite Quarries.
In the Afternoon, Ready for a short journey on the motorboat to the Island of Agalika to explore the Amazing Philae Temple, erected to the Goddess Isis. Then back to the Nile cruise ship for a special lunch on Christmas. You can relax for the rest of the first noon. You can choose a felucca ride (a sailboat) around the botanical gardens and Elephant Island.
Evening: Enjoy the last Dinner on the Ship, followed by a Traditional Nubian Folklore Night.
– Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Christmas Dinner.
– Visits: High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk – Philae Temple.
Day 5: Friday, 26 Dec. 2025 - Disembarkation in Aswan.
Morning: Enjoy one last breakfast onboard. After checking out, you will be transferred to Aswan airport or your hotel for your onward journey.
– Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation:
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Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise
Prices:
- 1049 USD per person in a triple occupancy for the entire trip.
- 1099 USD per person in a double occupancy for the entire trip.
- 1699 USD per person in single occupancy for the entire trip.
05 Days - 04 Nights
Day 1: Monday, 22 Dec. 2025 - Arrival in Luxor and East Bank trip.
Upon arrival at Luxor Airport or your local hotel, our representative will welcome you for your private transfer to the Nile Cruise in Egypt. After completing the check-in procedures, you will enjoy the first delicious lunch on board.
Noon: Your journey begins throughout history from the eastern righteousness of Luxor. You will visit the wonderful Karnak Temple, which is a huge complex of temples, chapels, and constellations that were built over 2000 years. Then, you will move to the beautiful Luxor Temple, which is an elegant masterpiece that is better seen at sunset.
Evening: Return to the Nile Cruise to welcome you and have a delicious dinner. The ship will be decorated with festive Christmas decorations to set the atmosphere of the feast. overnight in Luxor.
– Meals: Lunch – Dinner.
– Visits: Karnak Temple – Luxor Temple.
Day 2: Tuesday, 23 Dec. 2025 – West Bank trip and Sailing to Edfu.
Morning: After breakfast, crossing to the legendary western righteousness of Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the royal cemetery in which the Pharaohs were buried, such as Ramses III, Tutankhamun. Next, the amazing Queen Hatshepsut Temple, one of the masterpieces of ancient architecture. Conclude your journey by taking pictures when you stop to visit the Colossi of Memnon to take pictures
In the afternoon: Return to the cruise for lunch. The Nile floating hotel will sail after that, to start its picturesque journey, reversing the current towards Edfu. Relax on the deck, enjoy swimming in the pool, and see the immortal Egyptian landscape. It will pass through Lock Esna, which is a wonderful engineering achievement.
In the evening: Enjoy the afternoon tea on the deck, then have dinner and enjoy the entertainment on the ship.
– Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.
– Visit: Valley of Kings – Hatshepsut temple – Colossi of Memnon.
Day 3: Wednesday 24 Dec. 2025 – Sailing with a tour around the Nile.
Morning: After breakfast, you will visit the Horus Temple in Edfu. You can come with a horse-drawn carriage, which is the best-preserved Temple of Worship dedicated to the falcon god in Egypt.
At noon: Return to the River Cruise and Continue Sailing to Kom Ombo. Enjoy Lunch With Picturesque Looks on the Nile. Upon Arrival, you will visit the Unique Kom Ombo Temple, Devoted to the God of Crocodile Sobek and the Falcon God Horus.
Evening (Christmas Night): It is a Special Night! The Ship Will Hold A Celebration of Christmas Dinner, Which Includes a Luxurious Buffet of Delicious International and Local Dishes.
After Dinner, will celebrated a distinctive party with music and Entertainment, while the Ship sailed towards Aswan.
– Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Christmas Dinner.
– Visits: Edfu Temple- Kom Ombo Temple.
Day 4: Thursday, 25 Dec. 2025 - Visit Aswan Highlights.
Morning: Merry Christmas! Get up in the Beautiful City of Aswan. After a festive Breakfast, Your Tour Begins to visit the High Dam, which is an amazing Engineering Achievement in the Modern Era. After that, visit the unfinished obelisk in Granite Quarries.
In the Afternoon, Ready for a short journey on the motorboat to the Island of Agalika to explore the Amazing Philae Temple, erected to the Goddess Isis. Then back to the Nile cruise ship for a special lunch on Christmas. You can relax for the rest of the first noon. You can choose a felucca ride (a sailboat) around the botanical gardens and Elephant Island.
Evening: Enjoy the last Dinner on the Ship, followed by a Traditional Nubian Folklore Night.
– Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Christmas Dinner.
– Visits: High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk – Philae Temple.
Day 5: Friday, 26 Dec. 2025 - Disembarkation in Aswan.
Morning: Enjoy one last breakfast onboard. After checking out, you will be transferred to Aswan airport or your hotel for your onward journey.
– Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation:
-
Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise
Prices:
- 1049 USD per person in a triple occupancy for the entire trip.
- 1099 USD per person in a double occupancy for the entire trip.
- 1699 USD per person in single occupancy for the entire trip.
Package Facilities
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A festive atmosphere and Christmas Joy in the heart of the Nile.
Nile River Cruises are adorned in the Christmas period with a distinctive festive atmosphere, as Christmas trees are lit and decorations are attached to all parts of the ship. Guests are welcomed with a special greeting, and are organized by various entertainment programs to add joy to their journey. The trip gives you the opportunity to meet travelers from around the world, share the same passion for history and travel, which creates an opportunity to exchange experiences and make new friendships in a friendly and comfortable atmosphere.
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A charming Nile Cruise trip in Christmas: 5 days from Luxor to Aswan.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience in the heart of ancient Egyptian civilization with an amazing River Nile trip for 5 days (4 nights) from Luxor to Aswan during the Christmas period. This journey combines relaxation on the banks of the immortal Nile and a visit to the most wonderful temples and archaeological sites, with a festive touch for Christmas. You can spend hours on the sundeck of the ship, enjoying warm sunlight and watching daily life on the banks of the Nile, from colored Nubian villages and fishermen in their small boats to the vast green spaces surrounding the river.
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What you can expect during the Christmas trip:
Gala Dinner: On Christmas Eve, our Nile cruise ship holds a special dinner. This dinner includes a luxurious buffet that combines global and eastern dishes, with varieties for this occasion.
Evening entertainment programs: Enjoy a funwear with funevening with various entertainment programs that include oriental dance shows and skirts, in addition to traditional “Jalabiya Party” parties that allow guests to wear traditional Egyptian costumes and dance to popular melodies.
Decorations and festive atmosphere: The entire ship is decorated with Christmas decorations, including Christmas trees and “Santa Claus” sculptures, which creates a warm and cheerful atmosphere.
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Unique features make it an exceptional experience.
Perfect and fun weather: Luxor and Aswan enjoy the best weather throughout the year. The weather is warm and sunny during the day, making it ideal for visiting temples and open archaeological sites, while it is nice and refreshing in the evening, allowing you to enjoy sitting on the surface of the ship and watching the stars.
An integrated and comfortable cultural trip: The trip covers the most important treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization in just 5 days. You will visit the tall temples in Luxor and Karnak, the tombs of the mysterious Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings, the exquisite Edfu and Kom Ombo temples, to the magic of Aswan and the Temple of Philae. All this while you are smoothly and comfortably, without the need to change hotels or carry luggage daily.
Prices Guides
Christmas Trip on the Nile start 22 Dec. to 26 Dec. 2025
- USD 1049 per person in a Triple triple-sharing cabin.
- USD 1099 per person in a double-sharing cabin.
- USD 1699 per person in a Single cabin.
Prices
– Rates are quoted in USD per person for the entire 5-day/4-night trip.
– Rate for the Luxor to Aswan itinerary for Christmas, starting on December 22, 2025.
Children Policy
- Less than 05 years old: will be accommodated free of charge sharing parents’ cabin, extra bed can provided with extra charge of USD 100 per night.
- From 5 years till 11.99 years: Sharing parent’s cabins and will be charged as a half adult with a maximum of one child.
- Children from 12 years & over will be charged full fare.
- In case of 01 Child between 05 and 11.99 years accommodated with one adult only, cabin will be charged as 01 Double cabin.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusion
- Enjoy a Seamless arrival service with a personal meet and greet, private transfer from Luxor airport, and assisted embarkation onto your Nile cruise.
- 04 nights’ accommodation in a private cabin with a large panoramic Nile view.
- Use of all public Nile cruise facilities, including the swimming pool, sundeck, and lounge.
- Daily housekeeping service.
- Full-board meal plan (4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners).
- Services of a professional, licensed Egyptologist guide throughout the trip.
- All entrance fees for the included historical sites during the Nile cruise.
- All ground transportation is in an air-conditioned vehicle for tours.
- Luxor Tours: Visit the West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon) and the East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temples).
- Sailing Tours: Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Horus at Edfu.
- Aswan Tours: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Philae.
- Evening entertainment, which typically includes a Belly Dance show and a traditional Galabeya party.
- You will be transferred by a private, modern vehicle to either Aswan Airport or your accommodation in Aswan at the end of the trip.
Exclusion
- Beverages: Drinks are extra (except during breakfast and the tour, we provide water & soft drinks).
- Optional Tours: The trip to Abu Simbel from Aswan and the Hot Air Balloon ride in Luxor.
- Tipping: A collective tip for the crew and guide is customary at the end of the cruise.
- Wi-Fi: Internet access is usually available for an additional fee.
- Personal Expenses: Laundry, souvenirs, etc.
Cancellation Policy
- In case of cancellation less than 03 months before arrival, 50% of the total will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
- In case of cancellation less than 02 months before arrival, 75% of the total will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
- In case of cancellation less than 45 days before arrival, the full cruise amount will be charged automatically as cancellation fees.
