Christmas in Egypt: 5 Day Mövenpick Nile Cruises

Day 1 – Check-In and Luxor East Bank Sightseeing

On arrival in Luxor, one of our tour representatives will be standing by to meet you at the airport or the train station. They will then escort you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to board your Nile Cruise. After check-in on board the boat, lunch will be served, and then the sightseeing begins.

Today will see you visiting Luxor’s East Bank to see a vast ancient temple complex that was built and added to by numerous pharaohs over a period of around 2,000 years. You will then head to another famous historical attraction, the spectacular Luxor Temple. After an afternoon of sightseeing on the East Bank, you will head back to the boat in time for a lovely onboard dinner, after which you will have the rest of the evening to yourself. Spend the first night of your Christmas in Egypt cruise on the tranquil waters of the Nile River in Luxor.

Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2 – West Bank Sightseeing and Transit to Esna and Edfu

Wake up to a delicious breakfast in the ship’s spacious dining area, and then it will be time to disembark for a trip to the West Bank where you will visit three famous ancient sites, the Valley of Kings; the rock-carved Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon.

After visiting these two unforgettable attracts you will return to the boat for lunch, and it will begin sailing towards Esna. Enjoy a Captain’s cocktail party along the way, and take in the passing scenery from your vantage point on the water. Dinner will be served onboard in Esna where you will be spending another night on the quiet waters of the Nile.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3 – Esna to Edfu and on to Kom Ombo

Enjoy another good breakfast on the water while sailing to Edfu, and then disembark for a fascinating visit to Edfu’s famous Horus Temple. Everyone will then return to the boat, and you will be served lunch and afternoon tea as it sails to Kom Ombo where you will once again disembark for a visit to an ancient temple that was built to honor two gods, Sobek and Haeroris. After visiting the temple, you will then also visit the Crocodile Museum.

After your tour, you will return to the boat, and the remainder of the day will be yours to enjoy as you wish. This night of your Christmas in Egypt cruise package will be spent on the water at Kom Ombo.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 4 – Aswan Sightseeing

Enjoy a hearty onboard breakfast while sailing to Aswan. A bit later in the day, you will disembark in Aswan and you be taken to visit the incredibly impressive Aswan High Dam, followed by a visit to the massive Unfinished Obelisk. After visiting these two historical sites, you will board a small boat and it will take you to see the ancient Temple of Philae. Return to your Movenpick Nile Cruise in time for dinner which will be followed by an entertaining Nubian folkloric show.

Enjoy a beautifully relaxing evening and spend the last night of your cruise on the water in Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Dinner

Day 5 – Disembarkation and Transfer to Airport or Railway Station

Enjoy one last breakfast on board your Christmas in Egypt Nile cruise; say goodbye to friends you have made along the way, and then it will be time for you to disembark. Upon disembarkation, one of our tour representatives will once again be there to meet you, and to escort you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to Aswan Airport or Aswan Railway Station.

Meals Included: Breakfast

What is included in your Christmas in Egypt package:

• Meet and Greet Service – One of tour representatives will meet you on arrival in Luxor, and another one will be there to bid you farewell when you depart from Aswan.
• Full Personal Assistance – Our team of tour professionals will be available to offer assistance throughout the duration of your cruise in the unlikely event that something goes wrong.
• All Transfers – All transfers are done in modern air-conditioned vehicles and are included in the price of your cruise.
• Full Board – Your 5-Day Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise includes full board and lodging on board the Movenpick Nile Cruise .
• All Excursions – All excursions mentioned in the itinerary are included in the tour price.
• Entrance Fees – Any and all entrance fees to the various sites visited are included.
• English Speaking Guide – A fully certified English-speaking guide will accompany you on all excursions. Our guides are extremely knowledgeable, and visitors are encouraged to ask question during excursions.
• All Service Charges and Taxes – The price of your cruise is inclusive of all taxes, services charges, and etc. With us, there are NO hidden charges along the way.

What is not included in your Christmas in Egypt package:

• Pre-Arrival and Post-Departure Travel – Tour price does not include travel to Luxor or onward travel from Aswan.
• Tipping – Tour price does not include money for tipping guides, waitresses, waiters, and etc. Tipping is not required or expected, but always appreciated if you feel it is well-deserved.

Accommodation Plan

• Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise (5-Star)
• Movenpick Hamees Nile Cruise (5-Star)

Prices are quoted per person in US$ and valid for the 2020 Christmas and New Year period.