Experience a whole new perspective this Christmas with a refreshing Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. Instead of spending your Christmas holiday at home, celebrate Christmas during your cruise while floating down the Nile and visiting numerous major sites of ancient Egypt.
This 5-day journey on the Nile, the 5 days Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, visits all the best sights on this route, which includes Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Aswan, while also providing you with a great deal of free time onboard to sit back and watch the scenery.
The Blue Shadow Christmas Nile Cruise Egypt is one of the finest Egypt Tours, suitable for couples, families, or anyone from around the world who wants to combine the Christmas holiday with a memorable journey in Egypt. Among the Egypt Christmas packages, the Christmas Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan is another amazing option for enjoying the festive season along the Nile.
Begin your Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan in the mesmerizing city of Luxor in Egypt.
Board your Blue Shadow Nile Cruise and settle into your cabin. Join us for lunch on the boat, then prepare to set out to discover Luxor's East Bank.
Begin at Karnak Temple, one of the largest ancient religious sites in the world. Stroll through the wide halls of the temple, passing towering columns and gigantic pylons as you learn about the history of one of Egypt's greatest temples.
Then move on to Luxor Temple in the very center of the town. It was established by Amenhotep III and expanded by Ramses II, and its beautiful construction is one of the must-sees while you're in Luxor.
At the end of your tour, go back to the cruise, have dinner, and enjoy the first night on the cruise, relaxing and getting ready for the Christmas Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan.
Overnight: Onboard in Luxor.
After breakfast, travel to Luxor's West Bank where you will explore some of the most renowned antiquities in Egypt as part of your Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Your first destination will be the Valley of the Kings, where the majority of kings of the New Kingdom were interred. Explore the painted tombs and learn about Egyptian burial customs during your visit.
Next stop at the West Bank: Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. Constructed into the mountainside, Deir El Bahari temple is one of the finest monuments on the West Bank.
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, the two giant statues standing in front of the ancient Theban Necropolis for thousands of years, on the way back to the cruise.
Back on board the Blue Shadow heads south to Edfu. Relax on the sun deck, soak up the winter sunshine, and watch the villages, farmland and palm trees along the Nile as the scenery gradually transforms.
Relish this segment of your 5 days Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan as you cruise across the gorgeous Nile Valley.
Overnight: Onboard in Edfu.
Have a proper breakfast first. Then go to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. A lot of travelers mention that it is among the best preserved ancient places in Egypt. At the temple, you will find honors for Horus. The god is shown with a falcon head. Look around for the big entry gate. Also note the wall carvings, the tall columns, and the rooms that still look fresh after all these years.
After Edfu, return to the cruise. Keep moving by boat toward Kom Ombo. Eat lunch on board. Then pause for a calm time. Sit back and watch the Nile as the ride continues.
Next, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. This stop feels different. It relates to Sobek, the crocodile god, as well as Horus the Elder. The plan of the temple is a bit unusual, but it works. The carvings are also easy to spot, so the place leaves an impression.
When you are done, head back to the Blue Shadow. From there, travel on to Aswan as part of your Christmas Nile Cruise Luxor to Aswan.
In the evening, have dinner on board. The night has a festive feel. You will spend Christmas by the Nile, with good food, a warm Egyptian welcome, and local entertainment.
Stay on the ship overnight in Aswan.
Have breakfast, then head out to see the top spots in Aswan. This is part of your Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan. First, go to the Aswan High Dam. It is one of Egypt’s key modern engineering feats. See how it reshaped the land and the way water moves across the country.
Next, travel to Philae Temple, a site linked to the goddess Isis. The temple sits on Agilkia Island. Water from the Nile wraps around it, so the views feel especially striking for an ancient place.
When the tour ends, come back to the boat for lunch. After that, take it easy for the rest of the afternoon while you stay onboard.
Spend some quiet time on the deck. Look out at the Nile and let the hours drift by. Later in the evening, watch a Nubian cultural show. You will hear traditional music and see live performances. It is a good way to experience a different side of Egyptian culture during your 5 days Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Overnight: Onboard in Aswan.
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard the Blue Shadow Nile Cruise before checking out and disembarking in Aswan. Your Christmas Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan comes to an end, leaving you with memories of ancient temples, beautiful Nile views, Egyptian culture, and a very special Christmas holiday in Egypt.
Spending Christmas in Egypt on the Nile is more than just a sightseeing trip. It’s a chance to slow down, enjoy the journey, and experience Egypt in a completely different way as part of one of the memorable Egypt Christmas Nile Cruise packages.
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The Karnak Temple is one of the largest religious complexes to ever be constructed in human history. Located on the east bank of the Nile within the center of Luxor, Karnak is actually not a temple at all but rather a vast holy city developed over more than 2000 years of constant construction, modification and worship. Built mainly to honor the Theban triad of gods in general, and in particular the god Amun-Ra, the Karnak Temple complex has become the most popular and photographed ancient site in all of Egypt.
Kom Ombo Temple is a fascinating double temple on the bank of the Nile in Kom Ombo, some 40km north of Aswan, dedicated to two deities; Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. It is well known for its symmetrical nature, intricate reliefs, and ancient medical inscriptions and it remains one of the most frequent destinations for Nile cruises, Aswan day trips and Egypt temple excursions.
Luxor Temple is the most stunning of Egypt's ancient monuments. Standing at the center of the modern city of Luxor, on the east bank of the Nile River, unlike many of the more isolated temple complexes situated deep within the desert, Luxor is easily one of the most atmospheric, and accessible, sites in the world.
Edfu Temple is purported to be one of the most famous sites of a Luxor-Aswan Nile cruise, Egypt sight seeing and culturally historic trip. Its immense scale, inscriptions, and powerful facade guarantee its fame among one of the great sites of Egypt.
Philae Temple, located on Agilkia Island near Aswan,
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