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10 Days Egypt Christmas Tour Package with Cruise
About 10 Days Egypt Christmas Tour Package with Cruise
Celebrate Christmas with a magical 10-day journey through Egypt, blending ancient wonders, festive spirit, and a relaxing Nile Cruise. Begin in Cairo with visits to the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum before exploring Old Cairo’s historic churches. Continue to Aswan and embark on a 4-night Nile Cruise, sailing past breathtaking temples in Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, and Luxor Temple while enjoying the charm of the holiday season along the Nile. End your adventure with leisure time on the Red Sea in Hurghada, where golden beaches and crystal waters await. This special Christmas tour combines culture, relaxation, and celebration for a truly unforgettable holiday in Egypt.
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🏨✨ Accommodation & Pricing (September to April)
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel + Standard Cruise | 5★ Hotel + Deluxe Cruise |
|---|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $2250 Per Person | $2540 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $3000 | $3500 |
⭐ 4-Star Hotels & Standard Nile Cruise:
- Cairo Hotel: Cairo Pyramids – Barcelo Cairo – Triumph Plaza or similar.
- Hurghada Hotel: The Boutique – Coral Beach – Mercure Hurghada or similar
- Cruise: Magic Nile Cruise – Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar
🌟 5-Star Hotels & Deluxe Nile Cruise:
- Cairo Hotel: Safir Hotel Cairo – Hilton Golf Pyramids – Steigenberger Pyramids, or similar.
- Hurghada Hotel: Hilton Hurghada Plaza – Jaz Aquaviva – Pickalbatros or similar
- Cruise: Solares I Nile Cruise – Radamis I Nile Cruise – Esmeralda Nile Cruise or similar
📌 Important Notes:
Price Policy Confirmation Policy Cancellation Policy Children Policy Tipping
Day by day
01 Day 1: Arrival in Cairo: Welcome to Egypt
Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet and assist you with all formalities. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo, where you can relax after your journey.
Meals: No Meals
02 Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
After breakfast, embark on a memorable tour of Cairo’s most iconic wonders. Begin your day with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, timeless symbols of Egypt’s ancient glory and architectural genius. Enjoy breathtaking views of the plateau as your guide brings history to life.
Next, continue to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)—the largest archaeological museum in the world and the new global home of ancient Egyptian heritage. Here, you’ll witness thousands of artifacts beautifully displayed in state-of-the-art galleries, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, showcased together for the first time in history.
After an enriching tour, savor lunch at one of our selected local restaurants. Conclude your day with a visit to the bustling and historic Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where you can explore authentic crafts, perfumes, and traditional Egyptian souvenirs in an atmosphere full of charm and color.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
03 Day 3: Fly Cairo to Aswan - Nile Cruise Tour
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, board your Nile Cruise and enjoy lunch on board. Begin your tour with visits to the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Dinner and overnight aboard the cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04 Day 4: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the dual temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Continue to Edfu, where you’ll marvel at the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board as you sail toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05 Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
After breakfast, explore the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest religious structures in the world, followed by the beautiful Luxor Temple. Return to the cruise for lunch and relax for the remainder of the day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06 Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise - Transfer to Hurghada Red Sea
Disembark after breakfast to begin your tour of the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After your tour, transfer to Hurghada by private vehicle, where you'll check into your hotel and unwind by the Red Sea.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
07 Day 7: Hurghada Red Sea Snorkeling Trip
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hurghada. Relax on the beach, enjoy hotel amenities, or take an optional snorkeling excursion to explore the underwater beauty of the Red Sea.
Meals: Breakfast.
08 Day 8: Hurghada Desert Jeep Safari Excursion
Spend another day at your leisure in Hurghada. Consider joining an optional desert safari or continue relaxing by the sea.
Meals: Breakfast.
09 Day 9: Fly Hurghada to Cairo
After breakfast, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring Cairo at your own pace or relaxing.
Meals: Breakfast
10 Day 10: Cairo - Fly Back Home
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
What's in the price, and what isn't
Included
- Meet and Assist service at the Airport.
- All Transfers by a private A/C vehicle.
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Hurghada with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5* Cruise on full board.
- Domestic Flights (Cairo to Aswan - Hurghada to Cairo)
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide during the visits.
- Bottled water during the visits.
- All service charges and taxes.
Not included
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- Any Optional tours.
- All personal Expenses.
- Tipping (Recommend).
Asked and answered
How much will it cost to tour Egypt?
The cost of touring Egypt depends on the type of experience you want. Budget travelers can spend as little as $50 to $100 per day, while luxury tours may range between $200 and $400 daily. At Egy Vacations, we offer customized packages, starting from affordable group tours to exclusive private adventures
Is it safe to tour Egypt now?
Yes, Egypt is safe to visit! The government prioritizes the safety of tourists, and popular areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts are secure and welcoming. With Egy Vacations, we ensure a smooth and worry-free experience from the moment you arrive.
How many days do you need to tour Egypt?
For a comprehensive experience, 7 to 10 days is ideal. This allows you to explore Cairo, the Pyramids, Luxor, and Aswan, and even enjoy some relaxation by the Red Sea. Shorter itineraries of 3–5 days can also cover key highlights, perfect for travelers with limited time.
Which month is best to visit Egypt?
The best time to visit Egypt is during the cooler months, from October to April. This period offers pleasant weather, perfect for sightseeing at the Pyramids and the ancient temples of Upper Egypt.
Is Egypt safe for female tourists?
Absolutely. Female tourists will find Egypt to be safe, especially if they respect local customs and dress modestly in more conservative areas. Joining guided tours like those offered by Egy Vacations adds an extra layer of safety and convenience.
Is Egypt cheap or expensive?
Egypt is generally affordable, especially compared to many other popular tourist destinations. While luxury experiences and accommodations can be costly, local food, transportation, and sightseeing are budget-friendly. At Egy Vacations, we aim to deliver unforgettable experiences within your budget.
Why book with us
Licensed, local, andone WhatsApp away.
We are not a marketplace reselling someone else's tours. The consultant who plans your itinerary is the same person who answers when you message from Luxor at midnight.
Our own guides
Licensed Egyptologists lead every excursion, named in your confirmation, working for us rather than for a subcontractor.
Private by default
No group fillers and no shopping stops. Your party, your pace, and a day that can be rewritten the night before.
One itemised price
Entrance fees, transfers, taxes and internal flights sit inside the quote. Nothing is added at the temple gate.
Nothing to pay to enquire
A full day-by-day itinerary costs you nothing, and a 30% deposit is the first money that changes hands.
24/7 while you travel
One number, answered in Egypt, for the whole trip — not a call centre in another time zone.
Real travellers
5.0 on TripAdvisor,4.9 on Google.
Every quote is a real one, posted under the traveller's own name.
What a great team!
They helped me plan my day and arranged for an Egyptologist and driver to take me to all these places.
Had a great time
Thanks to well organised sightseeing and tour guide Ahmed who was professional and pleasant.
It was the best choice ever
We trusted EgyVacations for our trip to Egypt… They made our trip anxiety free, they solve every problem from our arrival to the airport till our departure.
How to book
Four steps, andno online checkout anywhere.
You talk to a travel consultant, they build your trip, and you only confirm when the itinerary is right.
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Tell us your dates
Your travel month, group size and what you'd like to see. Two minutes on the form, or a message on WhatsApp.
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Get an itinerary and quote
A consultant writes your day-by-day plan with hotels, guides and transfers, priced in your currency. Free, and yours to keep.
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Confirm when it's right
Adjust it as many times as you like. Nothing is booked and nothing is charged until you say the itinerary is right.
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Travel with support
You're met at the airport, and your consultant stays reachable 24/7 for the whole trip — the same person, not a call centre.
Good to know
Travel tips from the peoplewho run the trips.
Pick a question on the left. We answer it the way we would answer it on the phone — with the numbers, and with what we would actually do.
When to go
The comfortable half of the year runs October to April: 20–28 °C in Luxor and Aswan, which is what open-deck sailing and three hours inside a temple actually require.
Daytime20–28 °C
CrowdsPeak Nov–Feb
PricesHighest Dec–Jan
- March and April keep the weather and lose the crowds — the best value window.
- June to August is much cheaper, but afternoons pass 42 °C and excursions run at dawn.
- Christmas and New Year need a 50% deposit, because the cruisers ask us for one too.
Our tip
Book three to four months out for November to February. For a dahabiya, make it four — they carry twelve people and the good cabins go first.
Visas and entry
Most nationalities — US, UK, EU, Australian and Canadian included — get a 30-day tourist visa on arrival, or online as an e-Visa before they fly.
VisaOn arrival
CostUS$25
Valid30 days
- Your passport needs six months’ validity from the day you land.
- The e-Visa is worth doing if you land late — it saves the queue at the bank window.
- We meet you before passport control and handle the paperwork with you.
Our tip
Carry the $25 in cash. The visa window at Cairo takes dollars and gives change in Egyptian pounds, and the card machine is not always working.
Money and tipping
Hotels, cruisers and restaurants take Visa and Mastercard. Markets, tips and small cafés are cash. We quote in US dollars and can invoice in EUR, GBP or AUD.
CardsHotels & cruisers
CashMarkets & tips
QuotesUS dollars
- Tipping is customary, never obligatory, and never inside your price.
- As a guide: $8–10 a day for your guide, $5 for your driver.
- Small notes are worth more than large ones — change is scarce everywhere.
Our tip
Change a little at the airport and the rest at your hotel. Street exchange offices quote well and pay badly.
What to pack
Light cotton for the days, one layer for the evenings, and shoes you can walk a temple in. Everything else you can buy here for less than you paid at home.
DaysLight cotton
EveningsOne warm layer
SitesClosed shoes
- Shoulders and knees covered for mosques — a scarf does the job for both.
- A hat and high-factor sun cream matter more than anything else on this list.
- Deck evenings on the Nile get genuinely cool from December to February.
Our tip
Leave room in the case. Cotton, spices and a hand-made galabeya cost a fraction of the airport price in Khan El Khalili, and your guide will tell you the real one.
Getting around
Cairo to Luxor is an hour by air and ten by road, so almost every itinerary flies it. Between Luxor and Aswan the river is the road, and your room moves with you.
Cairo → Luxor1 hour, by air
Luxor → Aswan3–4 nights
TransfersAll included
- Every transfer, domestic flight and entrance fee sits inside your quote.
- A private car and driver waits for you — no taxis, no haggling, no surprises.
- The sleeper train exists and we will book it, but it is slower and not cheaper.
Our tip
Sail Luxor to Aswan rather than the reverse if you can choose. You go upstream against the current, which means slower, longer afternoons on deck.