A 10-day itinerary through Egypt visiting Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada over the Christmas and New Year period, combining major ancient sites, a Nile cruise segment and Red Sea snorkeling.
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10-day Egypt Christmas tour: Overview
Overview
This ten-day itinerary is designed to guide you through Egypt’s most recognisable sites during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Over ten days you move between Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada, following a rhythm of guided visits to major archaeological complexes and museums, overnight segments along the Nile, and time for relaxation and a snorkeling excursion on the Red Sea.
Highlights at a glance
The program places key monuments and museums at the centre of each day. In and around Cairo the plan brings you to the Giza Pyramids Complex with the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx, and to major museum collections that frame Egypt’s long history.
South along the Nile you will encounter riverside temples and quarry sites in the Aswan area, then move into the Luxor region to visit royal tombs and ancient mortuary and cult complexes.
The final portion of the itinerary offers seaside time in Hurghada with a snorkeling excursion and free leisure days.
Cairo and Giza: ancient icons and living streets
The Cairo days combine the classic Giza plateau monuments with city heritage. Visits listed include the three great pyramids and the Great Sphinx, plus the Valley Temple and a nearby museum complex.
City stops include historic Al Muizz Street, the Hanging Church and a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, whose exhibitions trace Egypt’s cultural development across eras and note the Royal Mummies Hall.
Aswan and Nile temples
The itinerary brings you to the Aswan area to view modern and ancient landmarks such as the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the quarry. Philae Temple, set on an island in the Nile and dedicated to the goddess Isis, is included as a principal riverside stop.
Further north along the river you will visit the distinctive double plan of Kom Ombo Temple and the well-preserved temple at Edfu.
Luxor and the west bank necropolis
On the west bank at Luxor the schedule covers the Valley of the Kings, the terraced mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The program also lists a visit to Karnak Temple on the east bank, a vast and layered religious complex that reflects centuries of building and dedication.
Red Sea leisure and snorkeling
The final portion of the journey moves to Hurghada for time on the Red Sea. The published plan includes a snorkeling excursion and two days for independent leisure activities, offering a contrast of underwater scenery and unstructured time after days of monument visits.
Daily rhythm and special moments
The day-by-day outline reflects a mix of guided touring, shorter transfers between sites and overnight segments.
The itinerary opens with an arrival in Cairo and a Christmas Nile dinner celebration, proceeds through focused days at Giza and in the Aswan-Luxor corridor, includes a festive sailing to Kom Ombo and an Edfu temple visit, and finishes with Red Sea relaxation before returning to Cairo for a final programme of city highlights.
Who this trip suits
This schedule suits travellers who want to combine Egypt’s most celebrated monuments and museum visits with stretches of Nile-side exploration and time for seaside leisure. The plan balances structured visits to major sites with pockets of free time for independent discovery and rest.
Use this 10-day Egypt Christmas tour overview to understand the pace, destinations and key experiences before you travel.
The 10-day Egypt Christmas tour combines the confirmed stops in one practical route; check the inclusions and exclusions carefully before booking.
The 10-day Egypt Christmas tour Itinerary
Day 1: Day One: Arrival in Cairo & Christmas Nile Dinner Celebration
Arrival in Cairo is followed by an evening festive dinner on the Nile as noted in the itinerary. The day includes evening dining arrangements and an overnight as indicated.
Meals: Dinner
Day 2: Day Two:Discover the Miracles of the Pharaohs
Today’s program covers the Giza Pyramids Complex with visits to the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. A camel ride on the Giza plateau is included in the schedule. The day also includes a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Lunch is indicated on this day, followed by an overnight.
Meals: Lunch
Day 3: Day Three: Lose Yourself Down the Beauty of Aswan
In Aswan the itinerary lists visits to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries and Philae Temple. The day concludes with an overnight in Aswan as indicated.
Day 4: Day Four: Festive Sailing to the Unique Kom Ombo Temple
The day includes a visit to Kom Ombo Temple on the Nile. An overnight is noted at the end of the day.
Day 5: Day Five: Christmas Discovery at the Majestic Edfu Temple
Visits on this day include Edfu temple on the Nile. The day schedule lists an overnight following the site visit.
Day 6: Day Six: Luxor’s Royal Wonders & Scenic Christmas Transfer to Hurghada
In Luxor the program includes the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon, followed by a visit to Karnak Temple. Lunch is indicated. The day concludes with an overnight as listed.
Meals: Lunch
Day 7: Day Seven: Christmas Snorkeling Adventure in Hurghada
Day seven is scheduled for a snorkeling excursion in Hurghada on the Red Sea as noted in the itinerary. Details of the excursion are listed among the trip inclusions.
Day 8: Day Eight: Free Christmas Leisure Day in Hurghada
This day is reserved as a free leisure day in Hurghada for independent activities and relaxation on the Red Sea as indicated in the itinerary.
Day 9: Day Nine: Return to Cairo & Christmas Heritage Discovery
Back in Cairo, visits listed for this day include the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Al Muizz Street, the Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Lunch is indicated in the day’s schedule, followed by an overnight.
Meals: Lunch
Day 10: Day Ten:End Your Egypt Christmas Tour
The final day completes the program and departs as scheduled in the itinerary.
Before booking this 10-day Egypt Christmas tour, review the confirmed services below and ask for any current operational details that are not stated in the record.
What Is Included
- Domestic flights: Cairo → Aswan and Hurghada → Cairo
- Accommodation in a 5* hotel in Cairo for 2 nights
- Accommodation in a 5* cruise for 3 nights on full board
- Accommodation in a 5* hotel in Aswan for 1 night
- Accommodation in a 5* hotel in Hurghada for 3 nights
- Entrance fees to sites indicated on the itinerary
- Meet and greet service at the airports
- Snorkeling excursion in Hurghada
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide during visits
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- All service charges and taxes
What Is Not Included
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Optional tours
- Personal spending
- Tipping
Frequently Asked Questions About 10-day Egypt Christmas tour
Review these practical questions about the 10-day Egypt Christmas tour before contacting Gateway Pharaoh.
Which destinations are visited on this 10-day program?
The itinerary covers Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada.
Are domestic flights included?
Yes. Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Hurghada to Cairo are listed in the inclusions.
Is international airfare included?
No. International airfare is listed among the exclusions.
Are entrance fees to sites included?
Yes. Entrance fees to the sites indicated on the itinerary are included.
What level of accommodation is provided?
The trip inclusions specify 5-star accommodation in Cairo, Aswan and Hurghada, and a 5-star cruise for three nights.
Is snorkeling included?
Yes. A snorkeling excursion in Hurghada is included.
Are guided tours provided?
Yes. A professional Egyptologist tour guide is included for the guided visits listed in the itinerary.
Is an Egypt entry visa included?
No. An Egypt entry visa is listed as excluded and must be arranged separately.
Are transfers provided between airports, hotels and sites?
Yes. All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles are included.
When you are ready to plan this 10-day Egypt Christmas tour, contact Gateway Pharaoh for the current operational details shown in the booking record.
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For general information about Egypt’s cultural heritage, consult the UNESCO World Heritage information for Egypt.
Overview
Overview
This ten-day itinerary is designed to guide you through Egypt’s most recognisable sites during the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Over ten days you move between Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada, following a rhythm of guided visits to major archaeological complexes and museums, overnight segments along the Nile, and time for relaxation and a snorkeling excursion on the Red Sea.
Highlights at a glance
The program places key monuments and museums at the centre of each day. In and around Cairo the plan brings you to the Giza Pyramids Complex with the Great Pyramid and the Great Sphinx, and to major museum collections that frame Egypt’s long history. South along the Nile you will encounter riverside temples and quarry sites in the Aswan area, then move into the Luxor region to visit royal tombs and ancient mortuary and cult complexes. The final portion of the itinerary offers seaside time in Hurghada with a snorkeling excursion and free leisure days.
Cairo and Giza: ancient icons and living streets
The Cairo days combine the classic Giza plateau monuments with city heritage. Visits listed include the three great pyramids and the Great Sphinx, plus the Valley Temple and a nearby museum complex. City stops include historic Al Muizz Street, the Hanging Church and a visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, whose exhibitions trace Egypt’s cultural development across eras and note the Royal Mummies Hall.
Aswan and Nile temples
The itinerary brings you to the Aswan area to view modern and ancient landmarks such as the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the quarry. Philae Temple, set on an island in the Nile and dedicated to the goddess Isis, is included as a principal riverside stop. Further north along the river you will visit the distinctive double plan of Kom Ombo Temple and the well-preserved temple at Edfu.
Luxor and the west bank necropolis
On the west bank at Luxor the schedule covers the Valley of the Kings, the terraced mortuary temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The program also lists a visit to Karnak Temple on the east bank, a vast and layered religious complex that reflects centuries of building and dedication.
Red Sea leisure and snorkeling
The final portion of the journey moves to Hurghada for time on the Red Sea. The published plan includes a snorkeling excursion and two days for independent leisure activities, offering a contrast of underwater scenery and unstructured time after days of monument visits.
Daily rhythm and special moments
The day-by-day outline reflects a mix of guided touring, shorter transfers between sites and overnight segments. The itinerary opens with an arrival in Cairo and a Christmas Nile dinner celebration, proceeds through focused days at Giza and in the Aswan-Luxor corridor, includes a festive sailing to Kom Ombo and an Edfu temple visit, and finishes with Red Sea relaxation before returning to Cairo for a final programme of city highlights.
Who this trip suits
This schedule suits travellers who want to combine Egypt’s most celebrated monuments and museum visits with stretches of Nile-side exploration and time for seaside leisure. The plan balances structured visits to major sites with pockets of free time for independent discovery and rest.
Trip Highlights
- Visit the Giza Pyramids Complex, including the Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx
- Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum overlooking the Giza Plateau
- See Philae Temple on an island near Aswan
- Visit Aswan’s High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in the granite quarries
- Discover Kom Ombo’s double temple and the riverside site at Edfu
- Tour Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Karnak Temple
- Enjoy a snorkeling excursion in Hurghada on the Red Sea
- Experience historic Cairo: Al Muizz Street, the Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili
