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Egypt Christmas & New Year Tours
10 days - 9 nights
10-Day Christmas Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise
Egypt Tours Club · Christmas Journey
10-Day Christmas Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise
Celebrate Christmas on a private journey combining Cairo and Giza, Mediterranean Alexandria, Aswan, three nights cruising the Nile and the royal monuments of Luxor.
10-Day Christmas Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile CruiseCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Alexandria → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo
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Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Alexandria → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo
Journey Overview
Ten festive days across Cairo, Alexandria and the timeless Nile
10 days / 9 nights
1
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 5-star hotel. Evening activities are optional.
2
Giza, Saqqara & GEM
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, with lunch.
3
Alexandria Day Tour
Travel from Cairo to the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum, and Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Cairo.
4
Fly to Aswan & Board Cruise
Fly to Aswan, visit Philae Temple and board the 5-star Nile cruise. Nubian Village is optional.
5
Kom Ombo Temple
Sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its double temple. Abu Simbel is an optional early-morning excursion.
6
Edfu Temple & Esna Lock
Visit Edfu Temple and continue through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
7
Royal Luxor
Disembark and visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak; overnight in Luxor.
8
Fly Back to Cairo
Fly from Luxor to Cairo and enjoy a free day. Food and beverages during the free time are excluded.
9
Historic Cairo
Visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili, with lunch.
10
Final Departure
Check out by 11:00 a.m. and transfer privately according to your departure schedule.
Tour Highlights
Pyramids, Mediterranean heritage and Nile temples in one private Christmas route
Cairo Wonders
Giza, Saqqara & GEM
Explore Egypt’s pyramid history and the new museum collections.
Alexandria Heritage
Catacombs & Qaitbay
Discover Greco-Roman tombs and the Mediterranean fortress.
Aswan Heritage
Philae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary of Isis before cruise embarkation.
Nile Temples
Kom Ombo & Edfu
Explore two distinctive temples while cruising north.
Royal Thebes
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs and admire Hatshepsut’s temple.
Ancient Luxor
Karnak & Memnon
See Karnak’s monumental complex and Amenhotep III’s colossi.
What to Expect
A private festive journey with 5-star stays, Nile cruising and domestic flights
Christmas · Private · 5-Star
What to ExpectCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Alexandria → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo
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Nine-night accommodation plan
Five Cairo hotel nights, three Nile-cruise nights and one Luxor hotel night.
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Two domestic flights
Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo sectors are included, subject to schedules and availability.
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Cruise full board
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are listed on the three cruise days; beverages are excluded.
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Private guide and transport
Private Egyptologist guiding and air-conditioned transfers support the listed sightseeing.
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Standard entrance fees
Standard admission to expressly listed attractions is included; premium tickets cost extra.
Additional Information
Important details before confirming this Christmas journey
Nine nights resolve as Cairo on Days 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9; Nile cruise on Days 4, 5 and 6; and Luxor hotel on Day 7.
Days 2, 3 and 9 include breakfast and lunch; Days 4–6 are full board; Day 7 lists breakfast, lunch and dinner; Day 8 includes breakfast only.
Airline, times and baggage allowance remain subject to final confirmation.
Sailing, docking, temple visits and Esna Lock passage depend on the cruise operating schedule.
The page does not expressly confirm a Christmas gala or compulsory festive supplement; request written confirmation.
The short route summary misorders Alexandria, Aswan and Old Cairo. This script follows the detailed itinerary: Alexandria Day 3, Aswan Day 4 and Historic Cairo Day 9.
Booking is shown from 16 December 2026 with a 50% deposit; final hotels, cruise and flights follow confirmation.
Extra Fees & Optional Add-ons
Optional excursions and special tickets available at extra cost
On request
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Pyramid interiors & Tutankhamun
Interior pyramid access and Tutankhamun’s tomb require separate tickets.
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Abu Simbel & Nubian Village
Optional excursions from Aswan, arranged for an additional fee.
Optional+
Luxor experiences
Hot-air balloon and Luxor Temple can be added.
Optional+
Cairo evening activities
Sound & Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.
Optional+
Drinks, tips & festive supplements
Cruise beverages, gratuities and any confirmed Christmas supplement are excluded.
Extra
This component follows the detailed ten-day itinerary: Alexandria on Day 3, the Aswan cruise embarkation on Day 4, and Historic Cairo on Day 9. The nine nights are five in Cairo, three on the Nile cruise and one in Luxor. The short summary on the source page presents a conflicting sequence. Any Christmas gala or festive supplement must be confirmed in writing.
Ready for ten Christmas days across Cairo, Alexandria and the Nile?
Request confirmed hotels, cruise vessel, cabin, domestic flights, baggage and festive arrangements in writing.
A private premium festive journey through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Alexandria, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor, with nine nights in 5-star accommodation, a Nile Cruise and domestic flights.
10 days / 9 nightsCairo · Alexandria · Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor5-star hotels & Nile Cruise
Day-by-day holiday plan
DAY1Cairo
Arrival in Cairo
Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 5-star hotel.
An Egypt Tours Club representative will meet you inside Cairo International Airport, assist with visa and customs procedures and transfer you privately to the selected hotel while explaining the upcoming programme.
Included experiences
Airport Meet & Assist
Personal reception and assistance with arrival procedures.
Private Hotel Transfer
Direct transfer to the selected 5-star Cairo hotel.
Optional · Extra fee
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening experience.
Optional · Extra fee
Cairo by Night or Quad Safari
Optional activities subject to arrival time.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsHotel breakfast plan; no arrival-day meal specified
TransportPrivate airport-to-hotel transfer
Note: Standard check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Christmas availability and gala supplements must be reconfirmed.
DAY2Giza & Saqqara
Saqqara, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & GEM
Explore Cairo’s essential ancient Egyptian sites with a private Egyptologist.
After breakfast, visit Saqqara, the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore the Step Pyramid, the three principal pyramids, the Great Sphinx and major museum collections.
Included experiences
Saqqara & Step Pyramid
Visit the royal necropolis and Djoser’s pyramid complex.
Pyramids of Giza
Explore the pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure.
Great Sphinx
See the monumental limestone guardian of Giza.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore major collections of ancient Egyptian civilization.
Note: The published timing allocates about two hours to Saqqara, three hours to Giza and two hours to GEM.
DAY3Cairo → Alexandria → Cairo
Alexandria Catacombs, Serapeum & Qaitbay Citadel
Discover Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean fortress.
Travel privately from Cairo to Alexandria. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Serapeum area, then continue to Qaitbay Citadel before returning to Cairo.
Included experiences
Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
Explore the underground necropolis blending Egyptian, Greek and Roman traditions.
Pompey’s Pillar & Serapeum
Visit the monumental granite column and remains of the ancient sanctuary.
Qaitbay Citadel
Explore the fifteenth-century fortress near the ancient lighthouse location.
Local Lunch
Lunch is included according to the detailed day plan.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate round-trip Cairo–Alexandria transfer
Note: The page uses “Seraphim Temple”; this itinerary uses the standard historical name, Serapeum.
DAY4Cairo → Aswan
Flight to Aswan, Philae Temple & Cruise Embarkation
Fly south, visit Philae Temple and board a 5-star Nile Cruise.
Transfer to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan. Meet your guide, visit Philae Temple by local boat and then check in to the Nile Cruise for lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and the first overnight on board.
Included experiences
Domestic Flight Cairo → Aswan
Included according to the official package services.
Philae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary dedicated to Isis.
Nile Cruise Embarkation
Check in to the selected 5-star cruise.
Optional · Extra fee
Nubian Village
Optional cultural visit with an additional fee.
AccommodationSelected 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportPrivate airport transfers, domestic flight, local boat and cruise transfer
Note: The High Dam is not listed in the detailed included activities. Cruise boarding time depends on the confirmed flight schedule.
DAY5Aswan → Kom Ombo
Optional Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy the cruise atmosphere and visit the riverside double temple.
Enjoy breakfast on board. Abu Simbel may be added with a very early departure. The cruise sails at approximately 2:00 PM and reaches Kom Ombo around 5:00 PM for the included temple visit.
Included experiences
Kom Ombo Temple
Explore the symmetrical temple dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Nile Cruise Sailing
Enjoy river scenery and full-board service.
Optional · Extra fee
Abu Simbel Temples
Optional early-morning road excursion with extra fees.
AccommodationSelected 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local temple transfer
Note: Guests adding Abu Simbel may depart around 5:00 AM. Exact sailing and visit times depend on cruise operations.
DAY6Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor
Edfu Temple & Esna Lock
Visit the Temple of Horus and sail through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Visit Edfu Temple, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sanctuaries. Return to the ship and continue sailing through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
Included experiences
Edfu Temple
Explore the monumental Temple of Horus, its pylons, courts and sanctuary.
Crossing Esna Lock
Experience the cruise passage through the historic Nile lock.
Nile Cruise Sailing
Relax on board while travelling toward Luxor.
AccommodationSelected 5-star Nile Cruise
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise sailing and local Edfu transfer
Note: Temple timing and Esna Lock passage are controlled by the cruise operating schedule.
DAY7Luxor
Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon & Karnak
Disembark and explore Luxor’s royal tombs and monumental temples.
After cruise check-out, visit the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and Karnak Temple, then check in to a 5-star Luxor hotel.
Included experiences
Valley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs of New Kingdom pharaohs.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Explore the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Colossi of Memnon
See the monumental statues of Amenhotep III.
Karnak Temple Complex
Walk through monumental courts and the Great Hypostyle Hall.
Optional · Extra fee
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Requires a separate special ticket.
Optional · Extra fee
Hot-Air Balloon or Luxor Temple
Optional Luxor experiences with extra fees.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Luxor
MealsBreakfast, lunch and dinner
TransportCruise disembarkation and private Luxor sightseeing vehicle
Note: The published Karnak visit is scheduled around 3:00 PM. Actual timing depends on cruise disembarkation and traffic.
DAY8Luxor → Cairo
Flight Back to Cairo & Free Day
Fly back to Cairo and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
After breakfast and hotel check-out, transfer to Luxor Airport for the included flight to Cairo. On arrival, transfer privately to the selected Cairo hotel and enjoy free time.
Included experiences
Domestic Flight Luxor → Cairo
Included according to the package services.
Private Airport Transfers
Transfers in Luxor and Cairo are included.
Free Time in Cairo
Use the remainder of the day for rest, shopping or a separately arranged activity.
AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast only; food and beverages are excluded during the free day
TransportPrivate airport transfers and domestic flight
Note: Optional activities and meals during the free day are not included unless confirmed separately.
DAY9Historic Cairo
Coptic Cairo, Citadel, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili
Explore Cairo’s Christian, Islamic and museum heritage.
Meet your guide at the hotel and visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin’s Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Alabaster Mosque, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Included experiences
Old Coptic Cairo
Visit the Hanging Church and Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church area.
Saladin Citadel & Alabaster Mosque
Explore the medieval fortress and the Muhammad Ali Mosque.
Egyptian Museum
Discover major collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities in central Cairo.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Walk through traditional lanes filled with shops, spices and handicrafts.
Note: Respectful clothing is recommended at religious sites. The visit order may change according to opening hours.
DAY10Cairo
Departure from Cairo
Hotel check-out and private transfer according to the confirmed departure details.
Complete hotel check-out and meet your private driver at the confirmed time. Transfer to Cairo International Airport or the agreed next location.
Included experiences
Hotel Check-out
Complete departure formalities, normally by 11:00 AM.
Private Departure Transfer
Travel to Cairo International Airport or the agreed drop-off point.
Optional · Extra fee
Late Check-out
May be requested subject to availability and an additional charge.
AccommodationCheck-out day
MealsBreakfast subject to departure time
TransportPrivate hotel-to-airport transfer
Note: When late check-out is unavailable, luggage storage or waiting in the hotel lobby may be possible.
ETC
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10 Days / 9 Nights
Inclusions & Exclusions
What Is Included and Excluded?
Review the confirmed services for this ten-day Christmas journey through Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Alexandria, Aswan, the Nile Cruise route, Luxor and Old Cairo. The detailed itinerary includes five Cairo hotel nights, three deluxe Nile Cruise nights, one Luxor hotel night, two domestic flight sectors, private guiding and scheduled meals.
Personalized assistance at Cairo Airport on arrival and departure, together with private transfers connected with the included domestic flights.
6 nights in selected 5-star hotels
Five nights in Cairo on Days 1, 2, 3, 8 and 9, plus one night at the Deluxe Winter Palace Hotel in Luxor on Day 7. Final hotel names and room categories remain subject to written confirmation.
3 nights on the Deluxe Farah Nile Cruise
Cruise accommodation from Aswan toward Luxor on Days 4, 5 and 6, with the published onboard programme and meals.
Private qualified Egyptologist guide
A professional private Egyptologist accompanies all scheduled guided visits in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor.
Standard entrance fees to all listed attractions
Regular admission to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx, Alexandria Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum area, Qaitbay Citadel, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak Temples, Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili and the Egyptian Museum.
Domestic flights: Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo
Two economy-class domestic flight sectors are included, subject to EgyptAir or Air Cairo availability, operating schedules and baggage rules.
Private air-conditioned transportation
Modern private air-conditioned transportation for airport transfers, sightseeing services and the confirmed ground route.
Meals according to the detailed itinerary
Breakfast and sightseeing lunches are included where stated, together with the published cruise meals and the listed lunch and dinner on the Luxor sightseeing day.
Unlimited bottled water during transfers
Bottled water is provided during the confirmed transfer and sightseeing services.
All applicable local taxes
Local taxes and service charges connected with the expressly included package services.
Christmas Tour Exclusions
Items payable separately unless confirmed in writing
International airfareEntry visaOptional toursSpecial tickets
International airfare
Flights between the traveler’s home country and Egypt are not included in the package price.
Egypt entry visa
The visa fee and related entry requirements remain the traveler’s responsibility.
Drinks and cruise beverages
Soft drinks, juices, coffee, alcoholic beverages and drinks aboard the Nile Cruise are excluded unless specifically confirmed.
Personal expenses
Laundry, minibar, telephone calls, room service, shopping, souvenirs and other private purchases are paid directly by the traveler.
Optional Cairo and Alexandria activities
Pyramids Sound and Light, Cairo by Night, quad safari and the seasonal Mediterranean swimming experience carry additional charges.
Optional Aswan and Luxor experiences
Abu Simbel, Nubian Village, hot-air balloon, Luxor Temple and Karnak Sound and Light are payable separately.
Premium and special-entry tickets
Entry inside the Giza Pyramids, Tutankhamun’s tomb and any separately ticketed or restricted-access attraction require separate payment.
Tipping and gratuities
Tips for guides, drivers, representatives, hotel staff and cruise staff are not included.
Anything not stated in the confirmed programme
Extra nights, upgrades, late checkout, Christmas gala arrangements and any unlisted transfer, meal, visit, ticket or service are excluded unless confirmed in writing.
Accommodation
5 Cairo + 3 cruise + 1 LuxorNine nights using selected 5-star hotels and the Deluxe Farah Nile Cruise.
Route
Cairo → Alexandria → Aswan → Luxor → CairoIncludes a free Cairo leisure day followed by the Old Cairo tour.
Important Christmas page discrepancy: The final inclusion list says nine nights in 5-star hotels, while the detailed itinerary actually contains six hotel nights and three Nile Cruise nights. Day 4 also says the guide will accompany the traveler from Aswan to Luxor before cruise check-in, although the published route begins the cruise in Aswan and sails gradually to Luxor. This script follows the logical day-by-day programme. Final hotels, cruise cabin, flight times, baggage allowance, sailing schedule and the meal plan for Days 8 and 10 must be reconfirmed in writing.
Review the itinerary or confirm your 10-day Christmas vacation
Confirm the hotels, cruise cabin, domestic flights, festive arrangements and all optional upgrades before booking.