10-Day Christmas Egypt Tour | Cairo & Nile Cruise | Egypt Tours Club

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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 days / 9 nights
5 Cairo + 3 cruise + 1 Luxor nights
Private · 5-star hotels & Nile cruise
10-Day Christmas Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise
10-Day Christmas Egypt Tour: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile CruiseCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Alexandria → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo

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
Arrival in Cairo1
Arrival in Cairo

Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 5-star hotel. Evening activities are optional.

Giza, Saqqara & GEM2
Giza, Saqqara & GEM

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, with lunch.

Alexandria Day Tour3
Alexandria Day Tour

Travel from Cairo to the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum, and Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Cairo.

Fly to Aswan & Board Cruise4
Fly to Aswan & Board Cruise

Fly to Aswan, visit Philae Temple and board the 5-star Nile cruise. Nubian Village is optional.

Kom Ombo Temple5
Kom Ombo Temple

Sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its double temple. Abu Simbel is an optional early-morning excursion.

Edfu Temple & Esna Lock6
Edfu Temple & Esna Lock

Visit Edfu Temple and continue through Esna Lock toward Luxor.

Royal Luxor7
Royal Luxor

Disembark and visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak; overnight in Luxor.

Fly Back to Cairo8
Fly Back to Cairo

Fly from Luxor to Cairo and enjoy a free day. Food and beverages during the free time are excluded.

Historic Cairo9
Historic Cairo

Visit Old Coptic Cairo, Saladin Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque, the Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili, with lunch.

Final Departure10
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

Giza, Saqqara & GEMCairo Wonders

Giza, Saqqara & GEM

Explore Egypt’s pyramid history and the new museum collections.

Catacombs & QaitbayAlexandria Heritage

Catacombs & Qaitbay

Discover Greco-Roman tombs and the Mediterranean fortress.

Philae TempleAswan Heritage

Philae Temple

Visit the island sanctuary of Isis before cruise embarkation.

Kom Ombo & EdfuNile Temples

Kom Ombo & Edfu

Explore two distinctive temples while cruising north.

Valley of the KingsRoyal Thebes

Valley of the Kings

Enter selected royal tombs and admire Hatshepsut’s temple.

Karnak & MemnonAncient 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 Expect
What to ExpectCairo → Giza & Saqqara → Alexandria → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo

Nine-night accommodation plan

Five Cairo hotel nights, three Nile-cruise nights and one Luxor hotel night.

Two domestic flights

Cairo–Aswan and Luxor–Cairo sectors are included, subject to schedules and availability.

Cruise full board

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are listed on the three cruise days; beverages are excluded.

Private guide and transport

Private Egyptologist guiding and air-conditioned transfers support the listed sightseeing.

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.

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.

Extra
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Abu Simbel & Nubian Village

Optional excursions from Aswan, arranged for an additional fee.

Optional
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Luxor experiences

Hot-air balloon and Luxor Temple can be added.

Optional
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Cairo evening activities

Sound & Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.

Optional
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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.

Egypt Tours Club · Christmas Itinerary

10-Day Ten Mysteries Christmas Egypt Vacation

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
Cairo skyline representing Christmas arrivalDAY1 Cairo

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.
Pyramids of Giza representing the main Cairo sightseeing dayDAY2 Giza & 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.

Lunch at a Local Restaurant

Included according to the detailed programme.

Optional · Extra fee

Inside the Pyramids

Interior access requires a separate ticket.

AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned sightseeing vehicle
Note: The published timing allocates about two hours to Saqqara, three hours to Giza and two hours to GEM.
Qaitbay Citadel and Alexandria coast representing the third dayDAY3 Cairo → 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.
Philae Temple and Aswan representing cruise embarkationDAY4 Cairo → 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.
Kom Ombo Temple representing the fifth dayDAY5 Aswan → 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.
Edfu Temple representing the sixth dayDAY6 Kom 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.
Karnak Temple columns representing Luxor sightseeingDAY7 Luxor

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.
Cairo skyline representing return from LuxorDAY8 Luxor → 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.
Historic Cairo architecture representing the ninth dayDAY9 Historic 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.

AccommodationSelected 5-star hotel in Cairo
MealsBreakfast and lunch
TransportPrivate air-conditioned Cairo sightseeing vehicle
Note: Respectful clothing is recommended at religious sites. The visit order may change according to opening hours.
Cairo skyline representing final departureDAY10 Cairo

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.
Confirm the detailed sequence, hotels and festive termsThe short route summary misorders Alexandria and the Aswan flight, while the full itinerary places Alexandria on Day 3, Aswan on Day 4 and Old Cairo on Day 9. Request the final hotels, cruise, flight times, baggage allowance, meal plan and any compulsory Christmas gala supplements in writing.
Request a Confirmed Holiday Quote
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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.

Christmas Tour Inclusions

Core services covered by the confirmed package
5 Cairo nights 3 cruise nights 1 Luxor night 2 domestic flights
  • Airport meet-and-assist services

    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 airfare Entry visa Optional tours Special 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 Luxor Nine nights using selected 5-star hotels and the Deluxe Farah Nile Cruise.
Internal travel Cairo–Aswan + Luxor–Cairo Two domestic flights with private airport transfers.
Route Cairo → Alexandria → Aswan → Luxor → Cairo Includes 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.

Current Season Price Details

The trip is available for booking starting from 2026-12-16
Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
Single Room Double Room Triple Room
Must adult #
Price per adult $ 4520 $ 2840 $ 2840
Max child # [age:6-11]
Price per child $ 2260 $ 1420
Max infant # [age:0-5]
Price per infant $ 1130 $ 710
Deposit

50 % of the total booking amount

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