Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Over Xmas & NY 10 Days 9 Nights

5 / 5

Destination

Aswan, Egypt, Hurghada, Luxor

Duration

10

Trip Description

Planning to spend Christmas and New Year in Egypt? Make your holiday truly unforgettable with an exciting journey through Egypt’s most iconic destinations, breathtaking historical sites, and relaxing coastal escapes.

Begin your adventure in bustling Cairo, where ancient history meets vibrant city life, and discover the legendary Pyramids while enjoying an unforgettable camel ride across the desert. Continue your journey with a relaxing Nile cruise, taking in magnificent temples and fascinating ancient landmarks along the river.

Step back in time as you explore the remarkable tombs of the Valley of the Kings, then head to the beautiful Red Sea coast for a well-deserved escape in Hurghada. Enjoy its crystal-clear waters, golden beaches, water activities, and warm winter sunshine.

Throughout your trip, savor delicious Egyptian and international cuisine, experience festive holiday celebrations, and stay in comfortable and luxurious accommodations. Celebrate Christmas and welcome the New Year with an unforgettable Egyptian adventure filled with history, culture, relaxation, and incredible memories.

Included & Excluded

Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance with guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by deluxe A/C + wifi equipped vehicle
  • Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-star cruise ship, full board
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada hotel with breakfast
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local English-speaking tour guide and Egyptologist during your tours
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Admission fees to all sites specified on itinerary
  • All meals mentioned on itinerary
  • Applicable taxes for all hotels and Nile cruise included in the price

 Excluded

  • International airfare to Egypt.
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Personal spending
  • Optional activities.
  • Tips

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo: Welcome to Egypt

Meet & assist service at airport (arrival procedures)
Transport to hotel, check in
Review itinerary with guide
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Welcome Drink

Day 2: Pyramids & GEM

Enjoy a delicious wholesome breakfast at your hotel,
Visit Giza Plateau to start your journey by marveling at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza.
Visit the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple.
Go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant
Head over to the New Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the Giza Museum. This newest landmark, just two kilometres from the Giza Pyramids, is one of the world’s largest and most advanced archaeological museums. It houses over 100,000 artefacts spanning 5,000 years, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, displayed together for the first time, and combines modern design, interactive exhibits, and stunning views of the Giza Plateau.
Return back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

Day 3: Fly Cairo to Aswan - Nile Cruise Tour

Breakfast and check out from Cairo hotel
Transfer to airport and flight to Aswan
Arrival and greeting in Aswan
Transfer to cruise ship, check in
Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk
Boat ride and visit to Temple of Philae
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples

Sail to Kom Ombo
Kom Ombo temple & crocodile museum
Lunch on board and sail to Edfu
Horus Temple in Edfu
Afternoon tea, sail to Esna
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
N.B.: Please note that, depending on navigational circumstances, the cruise itinerary may be adjusted. In some cases, guests may visit Esna instead of Edfu, based on the ship’s sailing conditions and scheduling.

Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

Sail to Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Dinner and evening entertainment
Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise - Transfer to Hurghada Red Sea

Breakfast on board and disembarkation
Luxor Temple
Karnak Temple complex
Transfer to hotel in Hurghada
Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Hurghada Red Sea Snorkeling Trip

Boat trip, snorkeling, island visit
Lunch on board
Free time
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Hurghada Desert Jeep Safari Excursion

Morning: free time at Red Sea
Afternoon: Bedouin safari trip
Camel rides
Desert BBQ at sunset
Bedouin show and folkloric dances
Overnight in Hurghada
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9: Fly Hurghada to Cairo

Transfer to airport, flight to Cairo
Check in at Cairo hotel
Free time
Meals: Breakfast

Day 10: Cairo - Fly Back Home

Free time
Transfer to airport for departure
Meals: Breakfast

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