This 10-day Egypt Christmas and New Year tour combines Cairo, a three-night Nile cruise and a festive Red Sea stay. Explore Giza, Aswan and Luxor, snorkel from Hurghada, and return to Cairo for the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and historic districts before departure.
10 Day Egypt Christmas And New Year Tour With Nile Cruise
Description
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Tour Type
Christmas & New Year Tours
Language
Arabic, English
Popular Features
- Domestic Flights
- Red Sea Stay
- Three-Night Nile Cruise
Highlights
Celebrate your first evening on a Nile dinner cruise. Explore Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Sail from Aswan through Kom Ombo and Edfu. Discover Luxor's royal west bank and Karnak. Snorkel in the Red Sea and tour historic Cairo.
Included
- Two nights in a five-star Cairo hotel
- One night in a five-star Aswan hotel
- Three nights aboard a five-star full-board Nile cruise
- Three nights in a five-star Hurghada hotel
- Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
- Snorkeling excursion in Hurghada
- Meet-and-assist service at the airports
- Admission to attractions listed in the itinerary
- Professional Egyptologist guide during sightseeing
- Private air-conditioned transfers
- Meals stated in the itinerary
- Applicable service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Beverages unless stated
- Services not listed in the itinerary
Travel Itinerary
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Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo and Festive Dinner Cruise
Meet the representative at Cairo International Airport and receive help with the arrival formalities and baggage. Transfer privately to the hotel and settle in. In the evening, begin the holiday with dinner and traditional entertainment during a cruise on the Nile, then return to the hotel for the first night in Cairo.
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids, Camel Ride and Flight to Aswan
Explore the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. A short camel ride provides a broad view across the pyramid field. After lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum for its monumental displays and ancient collections. Transfer to the airport afterward, fly to Aswan and check in for the night.
Day 3 - Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae
Begin at the Aswan High Dam and look across Lake Nasser before continuing to the ancient granite quarry. The Unfinished Obelisk remains attached to the bedrock, preserving clear evidence of the carving process. Cross by motorboat to Philae Temple and explore the sanctuary on Agilkia Island, then board the Nile cruise for lunch, dinner and the night.
Day 4 - Kom Ombo Temple and Festive River Sailing
Sail north to Kom Ombo and go ashore for its unusual riverside temple. The balanced plan contains parallel courts and sanctuaries dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, while its reliefs include scenes connected with medicine and ritual. Return aboard for lunch and an unhurried afternoon on the river, followed by dinner and the second cruise night.
Day 5 - Edfu Temple and Sailing to Luxor
Travel to Edfu Temple after breakfast and enter through its monumental pylon. The courtyards, columned halls and sanctuary survive in remarkable condition, offering a coherent view of an ancient temple's ceremonial sequence. Rejoin the vessel for lunch and continue sailing toward Luxor. Dinner is served aboard before arrival later in the evening.
Day 6 - Luxor West Bank, Karnak and Transfer to Hurghada
Disembark and cross to Luxor's west bank for selected tombs in the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, explore Karnak Temple and walk through its vast courts and Great Hypostyle Hall. Leave the Nile Valley in the afternoon and travel through the Eastern Desert to Hurghada for dinner and the night.
Day 7 - Red Sea Snorkeling Excursion
Board a boat after breakfast for a day on the Red Sea. The crew selects suitable snorkeling stops according to conditions, allowing time to see coral formations and marine life in clear water. Lunch and soft drinks are served during the excursion. Return to the Hurghada hotel later in the day for dinner and a relaxed evening.
Day 8 - Free Day in Hurghada
Keep the day entirely open after breakfast. Relax beside the pool or beach, enjoy the resort facilities or arrange an optional activity independently. With no fixed sightseeing schedule, the day provides a genuine pause between the cruise and the final Cairo visits. Meals and soft drinks are available at the hotel according to the stated plan.
Day 9 - Flight to Cairo and Historic City Tour
Fly from Hurghada to Cairo and begin at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, including its chronological galleries and royal mummy collection. Continue to Al-Muizz Street, then visit the Hanging Church in Old Cairo. After lunch, browse the lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar before transferring to the hotel for the final night.
Day 10 - Departure from Cairo
Enjoy breakfast, check out and transfer privately to Cairo International Airport. Assistance is provided with the departure procedures before your onward flight, concluding the Christmas and New Year journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The itinerary includes three full-board cruise nights from Aswan to Luxor.
Yes. A boat-based snorkeling excursion with lunch and soft drinks is scheduled in Hurghada.
The program includes Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo.
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