8-Day Egypt Christmas Tour: Holiday Special Sights of Egypt

8-Day Egypt Christmas Tour: Holiday Special Sights of Egypt

Thinking about taking a tour to Egypt this Christmas? This tour is the perfect way to spend the holidays; you’ll split your time between exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and relaxing onboard your Nile cruise.

Countries

1 Country
5 Cities

Type

Group Tour
25 - 30 Persons

Duration

8 Days
7 Nights

Run

20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd , 24th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st Dec
2026

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What Makes This Trip

The Soul of Egypt
8 Days · 7 Nights

Thinking about taking a tour to Egypt this Christmas and New Year? This 8-day Egypt Christmas tour and cruise is the perfect way to spend your holiday vacation; you’ll split your time between exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and relaxing in the sun as you sail down the sparkling blue Nile River. You’ll begin your vacation with the Great Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Then, a short flight south to warm and beautiful Aswan where you’ll board your luxury cruise ship. Over the next few days, you’ll step foot in ancient temples such as Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple and explore hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings. This trip is packed with historical sites, quality cuisine, and true Egyptian hospitality and entertainment. Contact us now to reserve your space or customize your trip.

Day by Day

Itinerary Journey

8 Days · 7 Nights

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Day 1: Arrival in Cairo: Welcome to Egypt

Meet & assist service at airport (arrival procedures) Transport to hotel, check in Review itinerary with guide Overnight in Cairo

  • Meet & assist service at airport (arrival procedures)
  • Transport to hotel, check in
  • Review itinerary with guide
  • Overnight in Cairo

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Day 2: Pyramids & Sakkara Tour

After enjoying a delicious wholesome Egyptian breakfast, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. T…

After enjoying a delicious wholesome Egyptian breakfast, your personal guide will take you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Take a walk around the Plateau and visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple. Once you are done with your Pyramids visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the Sakkara district where you will visit the Sakkara Complex and the first pyramid ever built, the Djoser Pyramid.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Sakkara, Djoser Pyramid.

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Day 3: The Grand Egyptian Museum Tour

After breakfast, the first stop will be The New Grand Egyptian Museum —Egypt’s newest landmark, located just two kilometers from the pyramids, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, and fe…

After breakfast, the first stop will be The New Grand Egyptian Museum —Egypt’s newest landmark, located just two kilometers from the pyramids, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years, and featuring the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together for the very first time. After that, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

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Day 4: Fly from Cairo to Aswan - Nile Cruise Tour

Breakfast and check out from Cairo hotel Transfer to airport and flight to Aswan Arrival and greeting in Aswan Transfer to cruise ship, check in Lake Nasser Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk Boat ride and v…

  • Breakfast and check out from Cairo hotel
  • Transfer to airport and flight to Aswan
  • Arrival and greeting in Aswan
  • Transfer to cruise ship, check in
  • Lake Nasser
  • Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk
  • Boat ride and visit to Temple of Philae
  • Dinner and evening entertainment
  • Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

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Day 5: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

Sail to Kom Ombo Kom Ombo temple and crocodile museum Lunch on board and sail to Edfu Horus Temple in Edfu Afternoon tea, sail to Esna Dinner and evening entertainment Overnight in Esna Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinne…

  • Sail to Kom Ombo
  • Kom Ombo temple and crocodile museum
  • Lunch on board and sail to Edfu
  • Horus Temple in Edfu
  • Afternoon tea, sail to Esna
  • Dinner and evening entertainment
  • Overnight in Esna
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

N.B.: Please note that, depending on navigational circumstances, the cruise itinerary may be adjusted. In some cases, guests may visit Esna instead of Edfu, based on the ship’s sailing conditions and scheduling.
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Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise Tours

Breakfast and sail to Luxor Luxor Temple Karnak Temple complex Lunch and afternoon tea Dinner and evening entertainment Overnight in Luxor Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
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Day 7: Luxor Nile Cruise - Fly Back to Cairo

Breakfast on board and disembarkation Valley of the Kings Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon Free time in Luxor Flight to Cairo, hotel check in Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast.

Meals: Breakfast.
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Day 8: Cairo - Fly Back Home

Free time Transfer to airport for departure Meals: Breakfast

  • Free time
  • Transfer to airport for departure

Meals: Breakfast

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What's Included

Your Tour Details

Thinking about taking a tour to Egypt this Christmas? This tour is the perfect way to spend the holidays; you’ll split your time between exploring…

Included

Everything you need, covered.

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    Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports

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    Assistance with guest relations during your stay

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    All transfers to/from airport & hotel via vehicle with AC and wifi

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    Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo

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    Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo, breakfast included

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    Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-star cruise ship, full board

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    All sightseeing tours in Cairo mentioned on itinerary

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    All sightseeing tours on the cruise shared with small Memphis Tours group

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    Local English-speaking Egyptologist and tour guide during your trips

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    Entrance fees to all sites indicated on the itinerary

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    Meals mentioned on itinerary

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    Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship

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    Portage as needed

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    All service charges and taxes

Not Included

Available as custom add-ons.

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    International Airfare

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    Entry visa to Egypt

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    Optional tours

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    Personal spendings

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    Tips

Pro Tip

Optional add-ons and upgrades are available for this egypt program. Speak with our travel specialists to tailor your package.

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Golden Accommodation

Golden Accommodation

Featured Stays

Embarking on 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th, 28th, 29th Dec 2026

Per Person in Tripe Room

$2859

Per Person in Double Room

$2990

One Person Traveling Alone

$4695

Diamond Accommodation

Diamond Accommodation

Featured Stays

Embarking on 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 29th, 30th & 31st Dec 2026

Per Person in Tripe Room

$3465

Per Person in Double Room

$3630

One Person Traveling Alone

$5925

Note: Similar accommodation is available in case of fully booked.

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Liam

It was amazing. The staff was amazing. The food was superb. The guide was very helpful.

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John Williams

“Great Experience”

 The boat was very comfortable. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Egypt.  

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Molly

“good experience”

good experience.

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Evans

“Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.”

WOW! The Treasures of Egypt tour was an absolutely amazing experience that left me speechless. Our guide was fantastic, the accommodations and meals were fantastic, and the Nile River cruise was unforgettable. The locals were incredibly friendly and we made great friends in our tour group. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an inspiring adventure.

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K. Louis

“ Iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations & delicious meals”

The Treasures of Egypt tour was an incredible experience that exceeded our expectations. We visited iconic sites, enjoyed comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and a Nile River cruise. I highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in exploring the rich history and culture of Egypt.

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Karen

“Thank you Memphis Tours for this Family trip”

Our family recently took the Treasures of Egypt tour and it was the trip of a lifetime! We were blown away by the ancient wonders of Egypt, from the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Our guide was fantastic and made the experience even more fascinating for all of us. THANK YOU MEMPHIS TOURS!

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Jess

“Exceeded our expectations ”

The whole tour was out of this world and it was so humbling. Every day was well organized we didn't experience any issues.

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Marline

“Great Tour and Amazing Guide    ”

Very detailed history got to most sites - weather was so great also our guides were great.  

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Olivia

“Safe travel”

Great guides, great countries. Never imagined that Jordan is so magical. I really really really loved it. I and my girlfriends went on this trip alone. Traveling with Memphis was very safe for us.  

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Michael Miller

“Super Great Trip”

The trip was super great. Personally, I really enjoyed Morocco. There was this place called "Café Maure" it overlooks the “Abouregrag” River, We had tea with mint there and the view was amazing.   

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