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12 Days Cairo Hurghada and Nile Cruise At Christmas
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Per PersonExplore the wonders of Egypt like never before on this 12 Days Cairo, Hurghada and Nile Cruise at Christmas. Enjoy the shimmering waters of Hurghada, and the timeless beauty of a Nile Cruise sailing between ancient temples and golden landscapes. This is not just a holiday, it’s an unforgettable celebration filled with history, luxury, and once-in-a-lifetime moments.
From the Red Sea to the golden heart of Egypt, your Christmas transforms again as you board your luxurious Nile Cruise. Sailing along the world’s longest river is an experience like no other. Each day brings you closer to magnificent temples, ancient tombs, and landscapes that glow under the winter sun. The gentle movement of the cruise, the panoramic views from the deck, and the rich cultural treasures of Luxor and Aswan turn your journey into a story you’ll cherish forever.
The Best Time to Go on 12 Days Cairo, Hurghada and Nile Cruise At Christmas.
The best time to enjoy a 12 Days Cairo, Hurghada and Nile Cruise at Christmas is at the end or the beginning of the year.
Included and Excluded
- All accommodation in 4-5 star hotels.
- Nile cruise with luxury cabin accommodation.
- Daily breakfast at all hotels and cruise.
- Lunch at selected restaurants during tours.
- Dinner onboard cruise ship.
- All entrance fees to monuments and museums.
- Professional English-speaking tour guide.
- Air-conditioned private transportation.
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Hurghada, Hurghada to Luxor.
- All guided city tours and site visits.
- Snorkeling equipment (mask, fins, snorkel).
- Life jacket provided for water activities.
- Felucca sailing on Nile River in Aswan.
- All taxes and service charges.
- Christmas special dinner celebration.
- Evening entertainment shows onboard.
- Swimming pool and spa access.
- 24/7 customer support and assistance.
- Travel insurance coverage.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off service.
- International flights to/from Egypt.
- Visa fees for Egypt entry.
- Travel insurance (optional add-on).
- Personal travel insurance.
- Meals not mentioned in itinerary.
- Alcoholic beverages and premium drinks.
- Personal shopping and souvenirs.
- Tips and gratuities for staff.
- Optional activities and excursions.
- Water sports rental (beyond included items).
- Scuba diving courses and certifications.
- Desert safari camel riding (extra cost).
- Private tour guide (upgrade option).
- Laundry service charges.
- Phone and internet usage.
- Camera/video equipment rental.
- Travel documents (passport, visas).
- Personal medical expenses.
- Lost or damaged personal items.
- Any activity not listed in itinerary.
Highlights of the Tour
- Great Pyramids of Giza exploration.
- Sphinx monument visit.
- Egyptian Museum exploration.
- Islamic Cairo old city tour.
- Khan El-Khalili bazaar shopping.
- Citadel of Saladin visit.
- Mohamed Ali Mosque tour.
- Qaitbay Citadel exploration.
- Bibliotheca Alexandrina library tour.
- Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa visit.
- Pompey's Pillar viewing.
- Snorkeling adventures.
- Diving opportunities.
- Coral reef exploration.
- All-inclusive onboard meals.
- Nile River scenic journey.
- Sunset views on the river.
- Evening entertainment shows.
- Swimming pool and spa facilities.
- Professional tour guides.
- Valley of the Kings tombs exploration.
- Temple of Karnak visit.
- Luxor Temple tour.
- Valley of the Queens exploration.
- Hatshepsut Temple visit.
- Aswan High Dam tour.
- Philae Temple island visit.
- Nubian Museum exploration.
- Nubian village experiences.
Tour Itinerary
When you step of the plane our tour guide will be waiting for you, he will accompany you from the airport to go to 5* hotel to have some rest before starting our trip. In the evening, you will be transferred to the Pyramids to witness the majestic Sound and Light Show. There, everyone will be immersed in a mesmerizing display wrapped in a magical tapestry of illuminating tales of kings and gods, bringing the grandeur of ancient Egypt vividly to life.
After taking your breakfast you will join our tour guide to be transferred by A/C vehicles to enjoy visiting:
The Giza Pyramids.
The Giza Pyramids are one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt. According to the hypothesis, they are said to be Pharaonic tombs for the kings of ancient Egypt, representing a huge development of the idea of the first stepped pyramid of King Djoser, known as the Saqqara Step Pyramid. During the reign of King Khufu, the architect Hemion built the ideal pyramidal shape, followed by the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, completing the three pyramids, which are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.The Iconic Sphinx.
The Great Sphinx is a large limestone statue of a mythical creature with a human head and a lion's body. It is believed to have been carved during the reign of King Khafre.The Valley Temple.
The Valley Temple is a morgue temple and it is the home of the Mummification process since ancient Egypt. It is one of the best-preserved structures of the ancient Egyptian civilization, made entirely from limestone, and granite, and holds amazing diorite statues of Chephren.The Grand Egyptian Museum "GEM":
The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to Egyptian civilization, and it is a unique and distinctive museum with its authentic Egyptian contents, some of which are displayed for the first time, such as the collection of Tutankhamun, with 15,000 pieces displayed for the first time. The museum is a masterpiece of architecture, with its open and spacious design and lighting. One of the most important exhibits is the statue of Ramses II, which welcomes visitors in the museum's grand hall, and the grand staircase with 7 giant statues. The museum houses 100,000 pieces from the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman eras. During our journey the lunch will be at one of the most famous restaurants in Giza where you can taste the Egyptian dishes.Saqqara Pyramid:
Saqqara is a region that is part of the necropolis of Memphis and contains a large number of Egyptian antiquities, including the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, which is the oldest large-scale stone construction in history, as well as pyramids belonging to several kings of the 5th and 6th dynasties At the end of the day you will be transferred to the hotel to take a rest and get ready for the next day.- Meals: Lunch.
- Overnight: Cairo.
After taking your breakfast you will join our tour guide to be transferred by A/C vehicles to the airport to fly to Alexandria where you will enjoy visiting:
Catacombs Of Kom El Shoqafa.
The catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa are one of the most important Tourist Attractions in Alexandria and one of the city's most amazing tombs. They were considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages.Qaitbay Citadel.
The fort features a statue of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, at its highest point.Pompey's Pillar.
The Pompey's Pillar is a Roman column and one of Alexandria's most important landmarks. It was built on top of the Serapeum hill and made of red granite. It was constructed to honor the emperor Diocletian and is called the Column of Serapeum due to its towering height. The lunch will be at a seafood restaurant, then enjoy visiting:Alexandria Library.
The Alexandria Library is the first public government library known in history and was the largest library of its time. It was built by the successors of Alexander the Great. At the end of the day you will go back to Cairo hotel to spend your night and get ready for the next day.- Meals: Lunch.
- Overnight: Cairo.
After having your breakfast in the morning you will be transferred to the Cairo airport to fly to Hurghada, where our tour guide will accompany you to a 5* hotel to spend the day across the amazing coast of the Red Sea during the blessed times of Christmas.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Overnight: Hurghada.
After your breakfast, you will join your private supervisor snorkeling to discover the colorful marine reefs and fish under the water in the red sea.
At the end of the day you will be transferred to the hotel to spend your night.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Overnight: Hurghada.
Have a free day for yourself, you can rest or spend your time on the beach and enjoy the sunlight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Overnight: Hurghada.
Enjoy your breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Luxor.
Once you arrive, you will meet our tour guide to continue your 12 Days Cairo Hurghada and Nile Cruise at Christmas, and explore the highlights of Luxor east bank starting by:
The Karnak Temple.
Karnak Temple Complex is one of the largest religious complexes in the world, home to an extensive collection of temples, pylons, and other structures. It was known in ancient times as Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Sacred of Places", and was the main center for the worship of the Theban Triad.Luxor Temple.
Luxor Temple is one of the largest temples in ancient Egypt, built to worship the god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut, and their son Khonsu, who formed the Theban Triad. It was also known as "Ipet Resyt", meaning the private sanctuary of Amun-Ra. The night in this temple is especially captivating, walking through it or even just observing some of its sections adds a magical dimension to the visit. At the end of the day you will be transferred to check in the cruise and spend your night.- Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
- Overnight: On Board.
This day is different that you will be able to explore:
The Valley Of The Kings.
It was used as tombs for pharaohs and nobles of the New Kingdom. The valley is divided into two parts, the West Valley and the East Valley. Many tombs have been discovered, with a total of 63 tombs of varying sizes, making it a center for exploration and excavation of antiquities.Hatshepsut Temple.
It is one of the best preserved temples from ancient Egypt. It was built by Queen Hatshepsut and is known for its unique architectural style, featuring a series of terraces and ramps. The temple is constructed from limestone and contains statues of Queen Hatshepsut and the god Osiris. Its walls are adorned with reliefs depicting the queen's successful trade expedition to Punt.The Colossi Of Memnon.
They are two massive statues built to honor Pharaoh Amenhotep III, representing him seated with his hands on his knees, looking towards the river. On the front of the throne are smaller statues of his wife Tiye and his mother Mutemwiya. The statues are made of quartzite sandstone.- Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
- Overnight: On Board
Wake up early and have your breakfast then you will be transferred to explore:
The Temple Of Edfu.
The temple of Edfu or the Temple of Horus, it is the second-largest ancient Egyptian temple, built to worship the main god Horus, and it is one of the best historical places to visit.Kom Ombo Temple.
The Temple of Kom Ombo is one of the most famous Egyptian temples. It was built during the era of Ptolemy VI to worship the gods Sobek and Horus, and it was not decorated until later. At the end of that day you will be accompanied back to the cruise to have some rest until the next day.- Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
- Overnight: On Board.
Enjoy your breakfast then join your tour guide to be transferred to discover:
Abu Simbel Temples:
Abu Simbel Temples are two amazing temples constructed to showcase the epic legacy and achievements of Ramses. The temple shed some light on the victory of the battle of Kadesh, honoring the gods, and his wife Nefertari. Return to your cruise to have your lunch & dinner meals and spend overnight on board enjoying the nubian parties.- Meals: Breakfast - Dinner.
- Overnight: On Board .
After your breakfast check out the cruise and you will start our trip in the morning by visiting:
The High Dam.
The High Dam is a rock-filled dam located on the northern border between Egypt and Sudan, and it feeds the Nile River. The reservoir is Lake Nasser.The Unfinished Obelisk.
The Unfinished Obelisk: Aswan was an important center for the best granite in ancient Egypt, which led to the creation of statues and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in Aswan provides insight into how ancient monuments were created, and the process is still unclear.Philae Temple.
Philae Temple is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis, was submerged in the waters of the Nile, and was reassembled. It also includes a temple for the goddess Hathor, and you can enjoy watching the Sound and Light Show in the evening. At the end of this day you will be transferred to the airport to go back to Cairo and spend your night at 5* hotel before your final departure.- Meals: Breakfast - Dinner
- Overnight: Cairo.
Have a tasty breakfast then you will be transferred to Cairo airport to go back to your country and end your 12 Days Cairo, Hurghada and Nile Cruise at Christmas.
Location Map
Frequently Asked & Questions
You can Visit:
The Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
The Valley of the Kings.
Hatshepsut temple.
The Colossi of Memnon.
Passport and other travel documents such as visas and travel insurance, which should always be in your bag.
Medications with their prescriptions, as each country has specific rules for medication, and you should check these rules before you go.
A camera is always important to have for taking pictures in all places and keeping them.
Comfortable shoes are important so you can walk for long periods comfortably.
Comfortable clothes , sun glasses, and a suitable hat
Sunscreen suitable for your face.
For travelers from abroad, it is advisable to learn a few words of the local language and get to know some of the culture, while having local currency for hassle-free purchases.
You can read some about the place you are going to.
Always be with the tour guide so as not to be lost.
Comfortable clothes are very important.
Take a big bag with you to put all you want.
Try to take many photos before the sunset.
You can buy clothes with Pharaonic designs and embroidery, or some accessories and medallions, and also perfumes, as these places specialize in perfumes. If you want to buy food, you can buy karkade, peanuts, some Egyptian food mixes and spices, dates, and herbs like halfa bar and henna.
It is preferable to go on 12 Days Cairo, Hurghada and Nile Cruise at Christmas at the end or the beginning of the year.
The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to Egyptian civilization, and it is a unique and distinctive museum with its authentic Egyptian contents, some of which are displayed for the first time, such as the collection of Tutankhamun, with 15,000 pieces displayed for the first time. The museum is a masterpiece of architecture, with its open and spacious design and lighting. One of the most important exhibits is the statue of Ramses II, which welcomes visitors in the museum's grand hall, and the grand staircase with 7 giant statues. The museum houses 100,000 pieces from the Pharaonic, Greek, and Roman eras.
Because Saqqara is a region that is part of the necropolis of Memphis and contains a large number of Egyptian antiquities, including the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, which is the oldest large-scale stone construction in history, as well as pyramids belonging to several kings of the 5th and 6th dynasties.
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