A confirmed departure over the holidays
Christmas and New Year are the hardest dates of the year to book on the Nile. Demand is highest, availability is thinnest, and rates sit well above the rest of the calendar. At $1,590 per person over eight days this package exists to give you a confirmed peak-season departure rather than a search, and it includes an onboard celebration night for New Year.
Book this one early. Peak-season ships fill months ahead and the cheapest cabins go first, so the practical choice in December is usually between paying more and not going.
It covers Cairo and the cruise with a hotel stay, private transfers and an Egyptologist guide throughout, cabin category depending on the ship selected. See our Christmas and New Year sailings for everything available over the holidays.
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Cruise Highlights
- A confirmed peak-season departure with an onboard celebration night
- Cairo and a peak-season Nile cruise with a New Year onboard celebration
- Custom package
- Quote-friendly
- Flexible start dates
8 Days / 7 Nights
- 1Day 1Arrive in Cairo, transfer to your hotel.
- 2Day 2Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.
- 3Day 3Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili, evening flight to Luxor.
- 4Day 4Board the cruise, visit Karnak and Luxor Temple.
- 5Day 5Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, sail toward Edfu.
- 6Day 6Edfu Temple, then Kom Ombo Temple, sail to Aswan, festive gala dinner and onboard celebration night.
- 7Day 7Philae Temple and the High Dam, optional Abu Simbel excursion.
- 8Day 8Disembark in Aswan and depart.
Cabins and Facilities
Cabin category depends on the Nile cruise ship selected for this package.
- Cairo hotel stay
- Nile cruise ship facilities
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- Egyptologist guide throughout
What is included?
- Hotel and cruise full board
- Guided sightseeing
- Entrance fees
- Airport and site transfers
Not usually included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal spending
- Tips and gratuities
| Season | 7 nights8 days / 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Low seasonJun to Aug | Ask for rate |
| ShoulderMay and Sep | Ask for rate |
| High seasonOct to Apr | Ask for rate |
| EasterPeak dates | Ask for rate |
| ChristmasPeak dates | Ask for rate |
Indicative per person rates in a double cabin. Final price depends on cabin category, exact dates, and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
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Cruise FAQ
How much does Christmas and New Year Nile Cruise Package cost?
Starting prices are around $1,590 per person in a double cabin. The exact figure depends on cabin category, your dates and group size, and is confirmed at quote stage.
When is the cheapest time to sail?
Low season, roughly June to August, is the cheapest time to sail, with the May and September shoulder months a step below the October to April high season. The trade-off is heat: Upper Egypt regularly passes 40C in midsummer and excursions shift to early morning. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact rate.
What do peak dates cost?
Easter, Christmas and New Year are the peak sailings and carry the highest rates of the year. Both sell out months ahead, so book early if your dates are fixed. Send us your dates and we will confirm the exact figure.
Which route does Christmas and New Year Nile Cruise Package sail?
Cairo and Nile Cruise, over 8 Days. The itinerary covers the classic temple route between Luxor and Aswan.
What are the cabins like?
Cabin category depends on the Nile cruise ship selected for this package. It suits travelers who specifically want to be on the Nile over the holidays.
What is included in the price?
The rate covers hotel and cruise full board, guided sightseeing, entrance fees and airport and site transfers. Not included: international flights, visa fees, personal spending and tips and gratuities.
