Top 11-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Christmas Tour

Your Egyptian adventure begins as you land at Cairo International Airport. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by your professional and local representative, who will assist you with all the procedures. You will meet your friendly tour leader, who will transfer you to your beautiful hotel in Cairo. He will help you to check-in quickly to spend the night there.

After enjoying your breakfast, your first full day in Egypt begins with one of the world’s most awe-inspiring sights — the impressive Giza Pyramids. You will be impressed by watching the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, and feel the weight of 4,500 years of history. You will also see the famous Great Sphinx, half-lion and half-human, guard the plateau with timeless majesty.

You will enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will continue your tour by visiting Sakkara, home to Egypt’s first pyramid in the world — the Step Pyramid of Djoser — built by the legendary architect Imhotep during the 27th century BC. You will also be able to explore the beautiful ancient tombs decorated with colourful hieroglyphics before returning to your hotel in Cairo.

Today, after having your breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a wonderful journey through Egypt’s spiritual and artistic heritage. You will meet your tour guide at the hotel to start your adventure by visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is considered the crown jewel of Cairo’s cultural treasures. Here you’ll find more than 100,000 priceless artefacts, including the impressive complete collection of Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed in state-of-the-art galleries.

You will be amazed by the beauty and grandeur of the impressive Salah El Din Citadel, then explore the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which was built from rare marble. You will be able to choose from many delicious Egyptian dishes during your lunch stop.

You will also visit the Coptic Cairo area, which is one of the oldest Christian communities in the world. You will visit many churches, such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Sergius, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.

Next, dive into Islamic Cairo, where you will walk through the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where gold, spices, and handwoven textiles fill the narrow streets. After finishing this adventure, we will transfer you to your hotel.

This morning, you will enjoy your fresh breakfast before meeting your professional tour leader to transfer you to Cairo International Airport to catch your flight to Aswan. Aswan is a serene city graced by the Nile’s slow currents and many golden dunes. Upon arrival, you’ll embark on your beautiful Nile cruise.

Your sightseeing in Aswan begins by visiting the famous High Dam, which is a modern and great engineering marvel that tamed the Nile’s annual floods. Then visit the dazzling Unfinished Obelisk, which is an ancient monument left half-carved in granite, revealing the impressive techniques of Egyptian stonemasons.

Finally, take an enjoyable short boat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis, the great goddess of love and magic. The temple’s beauty is magnified by its special island setting, especially as the sun sets over the river.

After finishing your first tour in Aswan, you will be transferred back to your Nile cruise to have your dinner and spend the night there.

While enjoying your breakfast, the cruise will sail north toward Kom Ombo, which is a riverside temple uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the strong crocodile god of fertility, and Horus, the famous falcon-headed god of the sky. The temple’s symmetry and carvings are unique, extraordinary, and the nearby Crocodile Museum adds a fascinating touch.

Continue your adventure by visiting Edfu, where the Temple of Horus awaits — one of Egypt’s best-preserved and impressive temples. Its towering pylons and intricate hieroglyphics tell great tales of divine battles and pharaonic power. After your exploration tour, return to your ship to enjoy dinner and onboard entertainment as you sail toward Luxor.

You will enjoy your breakfast before your cruise arrival in Luxor, ancient Thebes, the famous city of a hundred gates. Today’s excursion takes you across the Nile to the West Bank, home to Egypt’s most sacred burial grounds.

You will meet your professional tour guide to explore the Valley of the Kings, where more than 60 impressive royal tombs are carved into the limestone cliffs — including that of the famous king Tutankhamun, whose treasures captivated the world till the present day. You will visit the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is a stunning monument to Egypt’s first strong female pharaoh. You will also explore the Colossi of Memnon, two massive and impressive statues that have stood watch for over 3,000 years.

You will have your last breakfast on board your cruise, then you will disembark your cruise and visit the East Bank, which is home to two of Egypt’s most magnificent temples. You will visit the Karnak Temple Complex, whose vast hypostyle hall and towering columns are an impressive masterpiece of ancient architecture dedicated to the famous god Amun-Ra. Then you will explore the famous Temple of Luxor, illuminated by bright sunlight, which celebrates Egypt’s divine kingship.

After finishing the Luxor tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hurghada by a private car through the desert landscape to Hurghada, a Red Sea paradise. You will check into your beachfront resort and spend the night there.

Wake up early to enjoy your breakfast and listen to the sound of waves and the scent of salt air. You can enjoy swimming and snorkelling through coral reefs teeming with tropical fish.

After having your breakfast, you can take some rest or explore this beautiful city by booking one of our optional tours in Hurghada.

Optional: Desert safari on quad bikes or camels, or Orange Bay Snorkelling Trip.

Enjoy your final morning in Hurghada with a leisurely and fresh breakfast and perhaps a last dip in the sea. Later, transfer to Hurghada Airport for your short flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel to take some rest and spend the night at your beautiful hotel.

After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight back to your home. As your journey ends, take with you the unique magic of Egypt — the grandeur of its temples, the serenity of the Nile River, and the warmth of its people. This Christmas will be one to remember forever.