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9 Days Egypt Christmas Trip to Cairo and Hurghada with Cruise
About 9 Days Egypt Christmas Trip to Cairo and Hurghada with Cruise
Experience the joy of Christmas on a 9-day tour that showcases Egypt’s wonders from ancient sites to the Red Sea. Your journey starts in Cairo, where the Great Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum reveal the treasures of the pharaohs. Old Cairo’s historic churches and markets add a festive touch to your holiday. From there, travel to Aswan and embark on a Nile Cruise. As you sail, visit Kom Ombo, Edfu, and the majestic temples of Luxor, including Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Each stop immerses you in the magic of ancient Egypt. End your trip in Hurghada, where soft sands and crystal waters invite you to relax, unwind, and celebrate Christmas in a truly unique setting.
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🏨✨ Accommodation & Pricing (September to April)
| Room Type | 4★ Hotel + Standard Cruise | 5★ Hotel + Deluxe Cruise |
|---|---|---|
| 👤 Double Room | $1950 Per Person | $2250 Per Person |
| 🚶 Single Room | $2700 | $3120 |
⭐ 4-Star Hotels & Standard Nile Cruise:
- Cairo Hotel: Cairo Pyramids – Barcelo Cairo – Triumph Plaza or similar.
- Cruise: Magic Nile Cruise – Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar
- Hurghada Hotel: The Boutique – Coral Beach – Mercure Hurghada or similar
🌟 5-Star Hotels & Deluxe Nile Cruise:
- Cairo Hotel:Safir Hotel Cairo – Hilton Golf Pyramids – Steigenberger Pyramids, or similar.
- Cruise: Solares I Nile Cruise – Radamis I Nile Cruise – Esmeralda Nile Cruise or similar
- Hurghada Hotel: Hilton Hurghada Plaza – Jaz Aquaviva – Pickalbatros hotels or similar
📌 Important Notes:
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Day by day
01 Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our professional representative who will assist you through the formalities. Afterward, you'll be transferred to your hotel in Cairo for overnight rest.
Meals: None
02 Day 2: Cairo Tour
After breakfast at your hotel, meet your expert Egyptologist guide for a full-day tour exploring the highlights of ancient Egypt. Begin with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll stand before the monumental tombs of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure—the last surviving Wonders of the Ancient World. Don’t miss the majestic Great Sphinx, silently guarding the plateau with its timeless presence.
Afterward, enjoy lunch at a carefully selected local restaurant.
Continue your journey with a visit to the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. Explore its state-of-the-art galleries showcasing thousands of artifacts, including the full collection of King Tutankhamun, displayed together for the first time in history. The museum offers an immersive experience that brings 7,000 years of Egyptian heritage to life.
Upon completion of your trip, our representative will pick you up from your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
03 Day 3: Fly to Aswan & Sightseeing with Nile Cruise
Take a morning flight to Aswan, where your journey continues with an enchanting Nile Cruise experience. Upon arrival, embark on your 5* Nile Cruise. Start with a visit to the famous High Dam and Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Afterward, enjoy lunch on board the cruise as you begin sailing toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
04 Day 4: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples Tour
Today, explore the wonderful temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Begin with a visit to Kom Ombo Temple, uniquely dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Continue your journey to the Temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. Return to the cruise for lunch, and sail further down the Nile toward Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
05 Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tour
Explore the West Bank of Luxor today, starting with the Valley of the Kings, where you can visit the famous tombs of the Pharaohs. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, an architectural marvel carved into the mountainside, and end with a visit to the Colossi of Memnon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06 Day 6: Luxor East Bank Tour & Transfer to Hurghada
After breakfast, visit the stunning Karnak Temple, dedicated to the god Amun Ra, and the Temple of Luxor. After lunch, disembark from the cruise and transfer to Hurghada (approximately a 4-hour drive). Arrive in Hurghada and check into your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
07 Day 7: Hurghada Free Day
Today, you have a free day to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Hurghada. Optional water sports and activities such as snorkeling and diving are available for those looking for an adventurous day.
Meals: Breakfast
08 Day 8: Hurghada Leisure Day
Continue enjoying Hurghada at your own pace. Whether you prefer to bask in the sun or explore the city's vibrant surroundings, this day offers complete leisure time.
Meals: Breakfast
09 Day 9: Departure
Enjoy your last breakfast in Hurghada before being transferred to the airport for your flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
What's in the price, and what isn't
Included
- Meet and assist service at Cairo International Airport.
- All transfers by private, air-conditioned vehicles.
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada with breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights on a 5* Cruise on full board.
- Domestic flights (Cairo to Aswan).
- All entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary.
- English-speaking tour guide throughout your journey.
- Bottled water during excursions.
- All taxes and service charges.
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.