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1Airport meet-and-assist, private transfer and check-in at a selected 5-star hotel. Evening activities are optional.
Egypt Tours Club · Christmas Journey
9-Day Egypt Christmas 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.
9 days / 8 nights
4 Cairo + 3 cruise + 1 Luxor nights
Private · 5-star hotels & Nile cruise
Journey Overview
Cairo → Giza & Saqqara → Alexandria → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Cairo
Journey Overview
Nine festive days across Cairo, Alexandria and the timeless Nile
9 days / 8 nights
12Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and Djoser’s Step Pyramid, the Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx, with lunch.
3Travel from Cairo to the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Serapeum, and Qaitbay Citadel, then return to Cairo.
4Fly to Aswan, visit Philae Temple and board the 5-star Nile cruise. Nubian Village is optional.
5Sail toward Kom Ombo and visit its double temple. Abu Simbel is an optional early-morning excursion.
6Visit Edfu Temple and continue through Esna Lock toward Luxor.
7Disembark and visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Karnak; overnight in Luxor.
8Fly from Luxor to Cairo and enjoy a free day. Food and beverages during the free time are excluded.
9Check 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 WondersGiza, Saqqara & GEM
Explore Egypt’s pyramid history and the new museum collections.
Alexandria HeritageCatacombs & Qaitbay
Discover Greco-Roman tombs and the Mediterranean fortress.
Aswan HeritagePhilae Temple
Visit the island sanctuary of Isis before cruise embarkation.
Nile TemplesKom Ombo & Edfu
Explore two distinctive temples while cruising north.
Royal ThebesValley of the Kings
Enter selected royal tombs and admire Hatshepsut’s temple.
Ancient LuxorKarnak & 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
Eight-night accommodation plan
Four 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
Eight nights resolve as Cairo on Days 1, 2, 3 and 8; Nile cruise on Days 4, 5 and 6; and Luxor hotel on Day 7.
Days 2 and 3 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 page title may reference a Red Sea holiday, but no Red Sea destination, hotel or activity appears in the nine-day itinerary.
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
Pyramid interiors & Tutankhamun
Interior pyramid access and Tutankhamun’s tomb require separate tickets.
ExtraAbu Simbel & Nubian Village
Optional excursions from Aswan, arranged for an additional fee.
OptionalLuxor experiences
Hot-air balloon and Luxor Temple can be added.
OptionalCairo evening activities
Sound & Light, Cairo by Night and quad safari are optional.
OptionalDrinks, tips & festive supplements
Cruise beverages, gratuities and any confirmed Christmas supplement are excluded.
ExtraThis component follows the detailed nine-day itinerary. It includes Saqqara on Day 2 and Alexandria on Day 3. The eight nights are four in Cairo, three on the Nile cruise and one in Luxor. Despite wording that may mention a Red Sea holiday, the published itinerary contains no Red Sea stay or activity. Any Christmas gala or festive supplement must be confirmed in writing.
Ready for a Christmas journey across Cairo, Alexandria and the Nile?
Request confirmed hotels, cruise vessel, cabin, domestic flights, baggage and festive arrangements in writing.
9-Day Egypt Christmas Travel Package: Cairo, Alexandria & Nile Cruise
A private festive journey combining Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Alexandria, Aswan, a three-night Nile Cruise and Luxor, with domestic flights and 5-star accommodation.
9 days / 8 nightsCairo · Alexandria · Aswan · Kom Ombo · Edfu · Luxor5-star hotels & Nile Cruise
DAY1
CairoArrival 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 introducing the festive 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.
Pyramids Sound & Light Show
Optional one-hour evening experience.
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.
DAY2
Giza & SaqqaraGrand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara, Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx
Explore Cairo’s essential ancient Egyptian sites with a private Egyptologist.
After breakfast, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, Saqqara and the Giza Plateau. See the Step Pyramid, the three principal pyramids and the Great Sphinx.
Included experiences
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore major collections dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization.
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.
Lunch at a Local Restaurant
Included according to the detailed programme.
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.
DAY3
Cairo → Alexandria → CairoAlexandria Catacombs, Serapeum & Qaitbay Citadel
Discover Alexandria’s Greco-Roman heritage and Mediterranean fortress.
Travel privately from Cairo to Alexandria with your guide. 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 artistic 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 calls the Serapeum the “Seraphim Temple”; this script uses the standard historical name.
DAY4
Cairo → AswanFlight 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.
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 flight schedule.
DAY5
Aswan → Kom OmboOptional 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.
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.
DAY6
Kom Ombo → Edfu → LuxorEdfu 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.
DAY7
LuxorValley 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.
Tutankhamun’s Tomb
Requires a separate special ticket.
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.
DAY8
Luxor → CairoFlight 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.
DAY9
CairoDeparture 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.
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: The browser title mentions a Red Sea holiday, but the detailed nine-day itinerary contains no Red Sea stay, so none is included here.
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 | $ 4070 | $ 2555 | $ 2555 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 2035 | $ 1278 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 1018 | $ 639 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount