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5-Day Christmas & New Year Nile Cruise Offers [DWA & Movenpick Nile River Cruise Boats]

Starting at USD 1307 per person

Day 1: Cruise Embarkation in Luxor and Luxor East Bank Tour

When you arrive in Luxor for your Xmas or New Year Nile Cruise, one of our tour managers and a driver will meet you at the airport or railway station, and then you will be taken to board your 5-Star Nile cruise. Enjoy your first on-board lunch shortly after boarding, and then one of our English-speaking Expert tour guides will take you and a small group of our other clients to see two incredible ancient sites on the East Bank of Luxor. Your guide will sail with the ship, so you will have the same guide with you during all your excursions throughout your trip along the Nile.

Statues in front of the Temple of Karnak
Statues in front of the Temple of Karnak, Luxor

Today you will visit Karnak and Luxor temples, returning to the ship in time to enjoy some free time before dinner is served in the evening. The first night of our Christmas and New Year Nile cruises are spent on the Nile at Luxor.

Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour and Cruise to Edfu

Wake up to a delightful breakfast on your cruise ship, and then you will be taken to see another 3 incredible ancient sites, this time on the West Bank of Luxor. First you will visit Valley of the Kings where more than 60 ancient rock-cut tombs have been discovered. This was a royal necropolis that was reserved for pharaoh; nobles, and other highly influential people. Most of the tombs here were robbed and looted in antiquity, with King Tutankhamen’s tomb being a rare exception. Next, you will visit the huge rock-cut mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and also the Colossi of Memnon.

Famous two Colossi of Memnon
Colossi of Memnon, Luxor

Once all passengers are back on board the ship, it will then depart from Luxor and it will sail to Esna, with lunch being served along the way.

Hot air balloons floating over Valley of the Kings with desert mountains and Nile valley
Hot air balloons floating over Valley of the Kings with desert mountains and Nile valley

On arrival at Esna, the ship will cross the Esna Lock and then continue along the Nile to Edfu. This night of our Christmas and New Year Nile Cruises is spent on the Nile at Edfu.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples and Cruise to Aswan

Enjoy breakfast aboard the ship, and then you will be taken to see best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt, the Temple of Horus. After your tour, you will return to the ship and it will start sailing to Kom Ombo, with a good lunch being served along the way.

The Temple of Kom Ombo
The Temple of Kom Ombo

In the afternoon, your guide will take you and your group to see the Temple of Sobek and Horus when the ship arrives at Kom Ombo, and then once all passengers are back on board the ship, it will sail to Aswan. This night of our Christmas and New Year Nile Cruises is spent on the quiet waters of the Nile at Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Aswan Tour and Free Time

The 4th day of our Christmas and New Year Nile Cruises is a perfect blend of sightseeing and relaxation. Enjoy breakfast at the usual time, and then a sightseeing tour in Aswan to see the giant Unfinished Obelisk, and the amazing temple of Philae which you will reach by means of a small boat.

Capitals of east colonnade in the Philae Temple of Aswan Egypt
Capitals of east colonnade in the Philae Temple of Aswan

After your Aswan tour, you will return to the ship in time for lunch and then you will have the remainder of the day to yourself to enjoy as you wish. The last night of our Christmas and New Year Nile Cruises are again spent on the Nile at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Cruise Disembarkation and Departure

Enjoy a nice leisurely breakfast aboard the ship, and then at the appropriate time, you will need to check out and disembark. One of our tour representatives and a driver will then transfer you to the airport or to the railway station, assuming that you will be leaving Aswan today. If you are going to be staying in Aswan after your cruise, please advise us, and we will do our best to drop you off at a place which is most convenient for you.

You cruise on the Nile might well be over but you will be able to cherish your memories forever, because with our Christmas and New Year Nile Cruises, lifelong memories are guaranteed.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What’s Included

  • Meet and greet service at airports
  • Customer service assistance throughout your stay
  • All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Luxor to Cairo
  • 5-Star accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights (includes breakfasts)
  • 5-Star accommodation in Luxor for 1 night (includes breakfast)
  • All sightseeing tours (private and guided)
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all sites listed in the Cairo Luxor Tour itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the Cairo Luxor Tour itinerary
  • Bottled water during tours
  • Portage when needed
  • Free mobile phone to use throughout your stay, including credit for about 30 minutes of local calling or 5 minutes international calls
  • All service charges and taxes

What’s Not Included

  • International airfare
  • Entry visa for Egypt
  • Optional tours not in the itinerary
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping

DWA Nile Cruise Gallery

DWA Nile Cruise sailing on the Nile River
Outdoor pool on DWA Nile Cruise sun deck with loungers
Outdoor relax area on DWA Nile Cruise sun deck with shaded seating and Nile view
Outdoor bar on DWA Nile Cruise overlooking the Nile
Spacious lobby on DWA Nile Cruise with elegant décor
Spacious lounge on DWA Nile Cruise with elegant décor
Luxury suite on DWA Nile Cruise
Luxury suite bathroom on DWA Nile Cruise
Comfortable cabin on DWA Nile Cruise with warm lighting
Elegant restaurant on DWA Nile Cruise with river view
Fitness room on DWA Nile Cruise with modern gym equipment
DWA Nile cruise ship

Accommodation Plan

  • Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo
  • Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel
Price per 1 personMay to SeptemberOctober to April
Triple Room (min. 3 pax)$1307$1455
Double (min. 2 pax)$1395$1457
Solo (1 pax only)$2105$2235

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