10-Day Egypt Christmas & New Year Tour 2026/27 – Cairo, Nile Cruise & Hurghada
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This Egypt Christmas New Year Tour brings Cairo, the Nile, Luxor and Hurghada together in one private 10-day festive journey.
Spend Christmas beside the Pyramids, sail through ancient Egypt and welcome the New Year on the Red Sea. This private 10-day journey combines Cairo’s Giza Plateau and Grand Egyptian Museum with an Upper Egypt Nile cruise, Luxor’s royal tombs and four relaxed nights in Hurghada.
Christmas Eve is celebrated in Cairo, while New Year’s Eve becomes the finale of the journey with a confirmed festive dinner, Red Sea atmosphere and midnight countdown.
Your actual hotels, domestic flight, Nile cruise vessel, cabin, Hurghada resort and festive arrangements are confirmed in writing before payment.
No hidden mandatory Christmas or New Year supplement after booking.
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Ten days is long enough to experience several completely different sides of Egypt without turning the trip into a race.
This Egypt Christmas and New Year tour is designed for first-time visitors, couples, families, friends and private parties who want more than a Christmas city break—but don’t want to spend two full weeks constantly changing hotels either.
The journey begins in Cairo on 23 December.
After private airport arrival and a relaxed first evening, Christmas Eve becomes your first major sightseeing day.
Start at the Giza Plateau with the Great Pyramid, the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, panoramic viewpoints, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple.
The Giza Plateau currently lists foreign-adult standard admission at EGP 700 and operates from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Current official values are checked again before travel.
After Giza and lunch, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum using a confirmed timed-entry slot.
GEM transforms this package from an older-style Cairo itinerary into a current first-time Egypt experience.
Instead of relying only on the historic downtown museum, visitors can experience the new museum complex and its major currently operating galleries before the journey south.
Christmas Eve finishes with an included festive dinner in Cairo or Giza.
The exact venue is confirmed before payment.
The included Christmas Eve dinner is the heart of the evening, and any additional gala, music or visual entertainment offered by the selected venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
What is included is the agreed Christmas Eve festive dinner itself.
On Christmas Day, the journey moves south.
Transfer privately to Cairo Airport and fly to Aswan on a confirmed domestic economy flight.
The exact airline, flight number, departure time and baggage allowance are written into the package confirmation before payment.
Your selected flight number, timing and baggage allowance are fixed clearly in the written confirmation.
In Aswan, the cultural journey continues with Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, according to the confirmed flight and cruise embarkation schedule.
You then board the selected Nile cruise for three nights.
The cruise becomes your moving hotel through Upper Egypt.
You unpack once.
Meals are served according to the confirmed cruise plan.
The river changes outside your window.
Ancient sites appear along the route.
The selected vessel schedule carries you through Kom Ombo and Edfu before reaching Luxor.
Most Nile cruise traffic is concentrated on the Luxor–Aswan corridor because it connects many of Upper Egypt’s most important archaeological sites within one navigable route.
Once in Luxor, explore the East Bank with Karnak and Luxor Temple, followed by the West Bank with the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon.
Rather than turning the festive journey into a 10-day history lecture, the pace changes again on 28 December.
After the West Bank, leave Luxor privately and cross the Eastern Desert toward Hurghada.
Now the second half of the trip becomes intentionally slower.
Four nights by the Red Sea give you something many shorter Egypt itineraries don’t:
recovery time.
Sleep later.
Walk by the sea.
Sit outside.
Enjoy the beach, pool and Red Sea atmosphere at your preferred pace.
Enjoy the resort.
Take a boat and snorkeling trip.
Have an afternoon where the itinerary doesn’t require another temple entrance.
That balance is one of the strongest reasons to include Hurghada in a Christmas and New Year journey.
On 30 December, an included Red Sea boat and snorkeling day takes you onto the water, with a licensed marine operator who coordinates the safest, most comfortable route for the day.
The exact reef, island or boat route is not hard-coded months in advance.
The marine team selects the best suitable timing and route for the day.
Local restrictions matter.
The confirmed provider and route are stated before the activity.
Non-swimmers can enjoy the boat, sea views and relaxed onboard atmosphere with the guidance of the licensed crew.
Then comes 31 December.
New Year’s Eve is not designed as another full sightseeing day.
The morning and early afternoon remain relaxed.
Later, the package moves toward its final festive experience.
Our intention is a Red Sea sunset and festive finale using either:
a confirmed licensed desert-edge / Bedouin-style venue
or:
the selected resort’s approved New Year’s Eve arrangement
or:
another licensed partner venue clearly stated before payment.
The Hurghada resort and operating partner coordinate the complete festive format in advance.
The package includes:
New Year’s Eve festive dinner.
A midnight countdown.
A confirmed festive venue.
Private transfer when an external venue is used.
A relaxed Red Sea festive atmosphere.
Where genuinely arranged, the evening may also include lantern-style seating, Bedouin tea, local music, cultural entertainment, desert sunset or a visual celebration.
Any additional entertainment provided by the selected venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
The package includes a confirmed festive dinner and midnight countdown.
Any licensed fireworks, cold-spark or visual-light show provided by the confirmed venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
The festive dinner and midnight countdown remain core included highlights of the New Year finale.
On 1 January 2027, wake beside the Red Sea.
Breakfast is intentionally relaxed.
No 4:00 AM tomb departure.
No cross-country drive.
Your private transfer takes you to Hurghada Airport according to your confirmed departure plan.
Travelers who want to extend the trip can stay longer in Hurghada, move to El Gouna or continue into another Egypt itinerary.
This package works especially well for:
- First-time Egypt visitors who want the main classical route plus genuine beach time.
- Couples who want the festive dates to feel romantic without spending every evening at a party.
- Families who want history balanced with pool, beach and boat time.
- Multi-generational groups who benefit from an unpack-once Nile cruise section.
- Travelers from colder climates looking for winter sun as part of their holiday.
- Friends who want sightseeing first and a relaxed Red Sea New Year finale.
- Travelers who don’t want to choose between ancient Egypt and a beach holiday.
The package is private for your land sightseeing and transfers unless a written confirmation states that a particular service is shared.
The Nile cruise itself is a shared cruise vessel.
The Red Sea boat excursion normally operates on a shared licensed vessel unless a private boat upgrade is specifically booked.
We tell you which parts are private and which are shared before you pay.
Know the Whole 10-Day Trip Before You Pay
- Exact Cairo hotel confirmed.
- Exact domestic flight confirmed.
- Exact Nile cruise vessel confirmed.
- Exact cabin category confirmed.
- Exact Hurghada resort confirmed.
- Exact Red Sea meal plan confirmed.
- Christmas Eve festive dinner confirmed.
- New Year’s Eve festive dinner confirmed.
- Clear festive visual program listed in the final schedule.
- No compulsory shopping stops.
- No hidden mandatory festive supplement after written confirmation.
Three Journeys in One Holiday
Cairo
Pyramids. Sphinx. GEM. Christmas Eve.
The Nile
Aswan. Kom Ombo. Edfu. Luxor.
Hurghada
Red Sea. Snorkeling. Rest. New Year’s Eve.
23 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
24 December 2026
25 December 2026
31 December 2026
1 January 2027
Christmas in Cairo
This package deliberately gives Christmas and New Year completely different settings.
December 24 — Christmas Eve
Included:
- Giza and GEM sightseeing
- Selected lunch
- Relaxed return to accommodation
- Confirmed Christmas Eve festive dinner
The festive dinner may be held at the confirmed hotel, restaurant or another approved festive partner arrangement.
The exact venue is written before payment.
What Is Included on Christmas Eve?
A confirmed festive dinner is included.
The actual written confirmation states:
- Venue
- Meal format
- Whether decoration is provided
- Whether entertainment is provided
- Whether drinks are included
- Dress guidance if relevant
- Transfer arrangement if the dinner is off-property
The confirmation describes the selected venue’s exact Christmas dinner and any additional gala elements clearly.
December 25 — Into Upper Egypt
Christmas Day becomes a travel and transition day into Upper Egypt.
Included:
- Cairo airport transfer
- Confirmed Cairo → Aswan domestic flight
- Aswan arrival support
- Aswan sightseeing according to timing
- Nile cruise embarkation
- Cruise meal plan
We do not force a second formal Christmas gala unless the selected cruise specifically includes one.
Three Nights Through Upper Egypt
The base plan uses a 3-night Nile cruise connecting Aswan with Luxor because this allows the journey to continue naturally overland from Luxor to Hurghada.
The exact vessel, sailing direction, embarkation time and order of cruise sightseeing are confirmed in writing before payment.
The selected Christmas vessel follows the complete core route, with its comfortable sightseeing sequence stated clearly before booking.
We do not silently change:
- Vessel
- Cabin
- Route
- Festive program
- Departure dates
after the guest has approved the written package.
Before Payment We Confirm
- Vessel name
- Cabin category
- Deck
- Bed configuration
- Window or balcony specification
- Meal plan
- Embarkation
- Disembarkation
- Sightseeing schedule
- Festive / seasonal onboard program if any
Nine Nights — Three Different Bases
Nights 1 & 2 — Cairo / Giza
Selected comfort or premium-category hotel.
Breakfast included according to the confirmed hotel plan.
The exact property, room type, board basis and location are confirmed before payment.
Nights 3–5 — Nile Cruise
Selected deluxe / premium Nile cruise.
The base concept uses three nights connecting Aswan with Luxor.
Nights 6–9 — Hurghada
Selected Red Sea resort.
The exact property and room category are confirmed before payment.
The written quote states:
- Resort name
- Room category
- View category if applicable
- Board basis
- New Year’s Eve arrangement
- Compulsory resort festive charges
- Included drinks / meals
- Airport transfer
What Board Basis Is Included in Hurghada?
The Hurghada stay uses the meal plan attached to the confirmed resort.
The intended package is built around a comfortable resort stay, but the exact basis may be:
- Half board
- All inclusive
- Another explicitly confirmed festive board plan
depending on the selected property.
We do not describe the stay as “all inclusive” unless the actual resort booking is all inclusive.
Christmas & New Year 2026/27 Pricing
| Private Party | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1 Guest | $3,290 total |
| 2 Guests | $2,395 per person |
| 3–4 Guests | $2,195 per person |
| 5–8 Guests | $1,995 per person |
9 Nights • Cairo & GEM • Domestic Flight • Nile Cruise • Private Egyptologist • Hurghada Resort • Christmas Eve Dinner • New Year’s Eve Dinner
These rates are designed for the featured 23 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 festive journey using the confirmed base accommodation and cabin categories. Your written price covers the selected Christmas and New Year hotels, cruise, domestic flight, resort and festive inclusions, with no mandatory seasonal fee added later.
Make the Journey Your Own
1. Great Pyramid Interior
Separate official ticket.
Not part of standard Giza Plateau admission.
Current official pricing must be rechecked before booking.
2. Camel Ride at Giza
Optional panoramic experience.
Never compulsory.
3. Cairo Hotel Upgrade
Available according to actual Christmas inventory.
Premium cabin and room upgrades are offered with clear specifications and prices.
4. Cairo Extra Night
Useful for travelers arriving earlier than December 23.
5. Abu Simbel Extension
Can be added from Aswan where timing and cruise embarkation allow.
For many travelers, adding an extra Aswan night is more comfortable than forcing Abu Simbel into an already full cruise day.
6. Premium Cruise Cabin
Depending on the actual vessel:
- Higher deck
- Larger cabin
- Panoramic window
- Balcony where available
- Suite
Never promise a feature the selected vessel doesn’t have.
7. Tutankhamun Tomb
Optional Valley of the Kings premium ticket.
8. Seti I Tomb
Optional premium ticket.
Best suited to archaeology-focused travelers.
9. Luxor Hot-Air Balloon
Coordinated around the selected cruise schedule with safe, comfortable transfer timing.
Not automatically included.
10. Private Red Sea Boat
Upgrade the normally shared boat/snorkeling excursion to a private vessel where available.
Exact price and licensed operator confirmed before payment.
11. Hurghada Sea-View / Premium Room
Your selected resort room category is stated clearly in the confirmation.
12. Extra Hurghada Nights
Easy extension after January 1.
13. El Gouna Extension
Possible after the package.
Not squeezed into the 10-day itinerary.
What Is Included on Christmas Eve?
A confirmed festive dinner is included.
The actual written confirmation states:
- Venue
- Meal format
- Whether decoration is provided
- Whether entertainment is provided
- Whether drinks are included
- Dress guidance if relevant
- Transfer arrangement if the dinner is off-property
The confirmation describes the selected venue’s exact Christmas dinner and any additional gala elements clearly.
What Is Included on New Year’s Eve?
The base package guarantees:
- Confirmed festive dinner
- Approved venue
- Midnight countdown
- Transfer where required
Possible additional confirmed elements may include:
- Red Sea resort gala
- Desert sunset
- Bedouin-style evening
- Live music
- Local entertainment
- Lantern setup
- Visual show
- Fireworks
Every included festive element is listed clearly in the final confirmation.
What Visual Celebration Is Included?
Your package includes a confirmed festive dinner and midnight countdown.
Any licensed fireworks, cold-spark or visual-light element provided by the confirmed Hurghada venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
Your written confirmation clearly presents:
the complete dinner, countdown and visual-entertainment program.
What Does the Included Boat Day Mean?
The intended Day 8 experience includes a licensed Red Sea boat trip with snorkeling opportunities where:
- Route selected by the licensed marine crew
- Comfortable seasonal timing
- Current marine regulations allow
- Confirmed departure marina and vessel
The exact reef, island, vessel and departure marina are confirmed before the activity.
The licensed marine team selects the best approved snorkeling stop for the day and states the vessel and marina before the activity.
For Non-Swimmers
Non-swimmers can enjoy the boat, Red Sea views and relaxed onboard atmosphere with guidance from the licensed crew.
Tell Ahmed in advance if anyone:
- Prefer a non-swimmer experience
- Requires flotation support
- Has limited mobility
- Does not want to enter the water
Designed to Work for Families Too
The 10-day structure is stronger for families than many fast 7-day packages because it provides four Red Sea nights after the archaeological section.
Family Pricing
Do not use a generic child percentage.
Family cost depends on:
- Child’s age
- Giza / site ticket category
- GEM ticket category
- Domestic flight fare
- Cruise child policy
- Cabin occupancy
- Hotel room setup
- Hurghada resort child policy
- Festive supplements
Send each child’s exact age and preferred room setup for the correct festive family quote.
Family Advantages
- Private Cairo transport
- Private Egyptologist
- Fewer hotel changes during cruise
- Pool / beach time in Hurghada
- Boat day can be adapted according to age
- Red Sea rest days after temples
- Child-friendly meals can be requested
- Suitable connecting or family room arrangement confirmed for your party
Young Children
Parents should consider:
- Temple walking
- Valley tomb stairs
- Domestic flight day
- Cruise gangways
- Long Luxor–Hurghada transfer
- Boat motion
- Snorkeling age / ability
We adapt the itinerary rather than forcing every optional activity.
Tell Us Before Booking—Not After Arrival
Mobility differs dramatically across this 10-day journey.
Giza
Uneven ground.
Significant walking possible.
GEM
The modern museum offers substantially better accessibility than ancient sites.
Philae
Requires boat access.
Nile Cruise
Gangway and elevator arrangements vary by vessel.
Valley of the Kings
Some tombs contain slopes, stairs and narrow passages.
Karnak / Luxor / Edfu / Kom Ombo
Substantial archaeological walking.
Red Sea Boat
The licensed crew assists with boarding at the selected marina.
Tell Ahmed about any mobility requirements and he will coordinate the most suitable hotel, flight logistics, cruise cabin access, sightseeing pace, resort and boat arrangement for your party.
Meals & Special Requirements
We can request:
- Vegetarian meals
- Vegan meals
- Gluten-free meals
- Child meals
- Allergy-aware preparation
across:
- Cairo hotel
- Festive dinner
- Nile cruise
- Hurghada resort
- Boat excursion meal if applicable
Share dietary requests in advance and our team coordinates them with every hotel, cruise, resort and festive venue.
For allergies, share the details early so our team can coordinate carefully with every relevant supplier.
What Is Egypt Like Over Christmas & New Year?
This period generally works well for sightseeing because Upper Egypt is far more comfortable than summer.
But one Egypt trip covers several climates.
Cairo
Days can be comfortable.
Evenings can feel cool.
Nile / Upper Egypt
Sunny daytime sightseeing is common, but early mornings and deck evenings can feel cool.
Hurghada
The Red Sea is usually much milder than European winter destinations, but:
- Wind varies
- Water temperature varies
- Sea state varies
- Boat trips can be changed or cancelled for safety
Bring light daytime clothing, comfortable walking clothes and a warm layer for Cairo evenings and Nile cruise decks. The marine team coordinates the boat day for comfortable seasonal conditions.
Cairo to Aswan Flight
The package includes an economy domestic flight in the base plan.
Before payment, guests receive:
- Airline
- Flight number or planned schedule
- Travel date
- Baggage allowance
- Fare basis where relevant
Flight times can change.
If an airline schedule change materially affects sightseeing, the itinerary is adjusted transparently.
Luxor → Hurghada
After the Luxor section, the group travels privately overland to Hurghada.
The actual departure is coordinated with:
- Cruise disembarkation
- West Bank sightseeing
- Comfortable private transfer timing
- Group pace
Your private transfer timing is coordinated with the selected cruise and resort for a comfortable arrival.
Check Everything First — Then Pay
- Guest sends request.
- We confirm Cairo hotel.
- Confirm Christmas Eve dinner.
- Confirm Cairo → Aswan domestic flight.
- Confirm Nile cruise.
- Confirm cabin.
- Confirm cruise route / schedule.
- Confirm guide and sightseeing.
- Confirm Luxor → Hurghada vehicle.
- Confirm Hurghada resort.
- Confirm Hurghada meal plan.
- Confirm Red Sea boat activity.
- Confirm New Year’s Eve festive program.
- Confirm room / cabin configuration.
- Confirm final total price.
- Send written confirmation.
- Deposit follows.
Deposit & Final Balance
Recommended Base Deposit
30% after complete written confirmation.
The higher commitment reflects the fact that the package may require securing:
- Festive hotel room
- Domestic flight
- Cruise cabin
- New Year resort inventory
If the confirmed hotel, airline, cruise or resort requires a different non-refundable seasonal deposit, the exact amount is shown in your written quotation before payment.
Recommended Final Balance
60 days before arrival, subject to actual supplier festive deadlines.
Festive Package Cancellation Terms
Christmas and New Year hotels, domestic flights, Nile cruises and Red Sea resorts may use stricter cancellation rules than standard-season services.
Before any deposit is taken, your written confirmation will list the exact refundable and non-refundable amounts, supplier deadlines and amendment conditions applying to your package.
No undisclosed supplier condition is added after payment.
One Festive Journey. Three Completely Different Chapters.
Stand beneath the Pyramids at Christmas. Sail the Nile through ancient Egypt. Start the New Year beside the Red Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
What dates does the 10-Day Egypt Christmas & New Year tour run?
The featured journey runs from December 23, 2026 to January 1, 2027.
Does the package include both Christmas and New Year?
Yes.
The featured dates cover Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Is this a private tour?
The land sightseeing and private transfers arranged by Egypt Safari Travel are intended for your confirmed party.
The Nile cruise vessel itself is shared with other passengers.
The standard Red Sea boat trip is normally shared unless a private vessel is specifically booked.
How many nights are included?
Nine nights:
- 2 nights Cairo / Giza
- 3 nights Nile cruise
- 4 nights Hurghada
Where do we stay in Cairo?
A selected comfort or premium-category Cairo/Giza hotel.
The exact property and room category are confirmed before payment.
Which Nile cruise is included?
A selected deluxe/premium Nile cruise connecting Aswan and Luxor.
The exact vessel is confirmed before payment.
Why don’t you name the cruise ship now?
Christmas inventory changes quickly.
We prefer confirming a genuinely available vessel, cabin and route rather than advertising a ship that may be sold out.
What cabin is included?
The base package uses the confirmed standard Nile-view cabin category on the selected cruise.
Exact deck, window, bedding and cabin specification are shown before payment.
Is a balcony guaranteed?
No.
A balcony is only included if the confirmed cruise and cabin specification explicitly include one.
Where do we stay in Hurghada?
A selected Red Sea resort.
The exact resort, room category, view, board basis and New Year’s Eve program are confirmed before payment.
Is the Hurghada stay all inclusive?
Only if the confirmed resort booking is all inclusive.
The exact meal plan is stated in your written confirmation.
Is Christmas Eve dinner included?
Yes.
A confirmed Christmas Eve festive dinner is included.
Is a Christmas Gala included?
Only if the selected venue specifically confirms a Gala.
We do not label an ordinary festive dinner as a Gala.
Is New Year’s Eve dinner included?
Yes.
The confirmed New Year’s Eve festive dinner is included.
Is the New Year countdown included?
Yes.
Are fireworks included?
No fireworks are guaranteed in the standard package.
If the confirmed licensed venue or resort includes a permitted fireworks display, it can be added to the written booking confirmation.
Will there be music on New Year’s Eve?
Music or entertainment may be included according to the confirmed venue.
Any band, DJ or cultural show provided by the selected venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
Do we visit the Giza Pyramids?
Yes.
Standard Giza Plateau admission is included.
Is the Grand Egyptian Museum included?
Yes.
Standard GEM admission and timed-entry coordination are included.
Is the Great Pyramid interior included?
No.
It requires a separate optional ticket.
Can we add a camel ride at Giza?
Yes.
It remains optional.
Is the Cairo-to-Aswan flight included?
Yes, an economy domestic flight is included in the base plan.
The actual airline, timing and baggage allowance are confirmed before payment.
Can the domestic flight schedule change?
Yes.
Airline schedules can change.
If a change affects sightseeing, the itinerary is adjusted transparently.
How many nights are on the Nile cruise?
Three nights in the base itinerary.
Which direction does the Nile cruise travel?
The base journey is designed to connect Aswan with Luxor so the package can continue efficiently to Hurghada.
The actual cruise direction and schedule are confirmed according to available Christmas inventory.
Which Aswan sites are included?
The base program includes Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk, subject to flight and cruise embarkation timing.
Do we visit Kom Ombo?
Yes, according to the confirmed cruise schedule.
Do we visit Edfu?
Yes, according to the confirmed cruise schedule.
Which Luxor sites are included?
The core itinerary includes:
- Karnak
- Luxor Temple
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
Is Tutankhamun’s Tomb included?
No.
It requires a separately ticketed optional admission.
Is Seti I included?
No.
It is an optional premium tomb.
Can we add a hot-air balloon in Luxor?
Potentially, yes.
It depends on weather, availability, cruise timing and safe transport planning.
How do we get from Luxor to Hurghada?
By private A/C road transfer after the Luxor sightseeing section.
How many nights do we stay in Hurghada?
Four nights.
Is there enough time to relax in Hurghada?
Yes.
The package deliberately includes a full relaxed resort day before the Red Sea boat excursion and keeps New Year’s Eve less sightseeing-heavy.
Is the Red Sea boat trip included?
Yes. The licensed marine team coordinates the best safe route and timing for the day.
Is snorkeling included?
Snorkeling opportunities are included where sea conditions and the confirmed excursion permit.
Do we visit Giftun Island?
A specific island is not automatically promised.
The licensed marine operator selects the best approved route and comfortable timing for the day.
Can non-swimmers join the boat day?
Often yes, depending on the confirmed boat excursion.
Tell Ahmed in advance so the correct activity can be checked.
Can children join the package?
Yes for many families.
Exact suitability depends on age, walking tolerance, boat comfort and room/cabin configuration.
Do children receive a discount?
Child pricing depends on age, domestic flight fare, cruise policy, hotel policy, ticket category and resort room setup.
Send the exact ages for a confirmed family quote.
Is the itinerary suitable for seniors?
It can be.
The cruise portion reduces hotel changes, which many mature travelers prefer.
However, some temples and Valley tombs involve substantial walking and stairs.
Send mobility requirements before booking.
Can travelers with limited mobility join?
Potentially.
We must check Cairo hotel, flight, cruise gangway/elevator, cabin location, archaeological route, Hurghada resort and Red Sea boat before confirmation.
Are vegetarian meals available?
They can be requested.
Each actual accommodation and cruise supplier must confirm the requirement.
Are vegan meals available?
They can be requested in advance and are subject to supplier confirmation.
What about food allergies?
Declare the exact allergy before booking.
We check it with the actual hotel, cruise, resort and festive providers rather than assume.
What is Egypt’s weather like at Christmas?
December is generally a more comfortable period for Egyptian sightseeing than summer.
Cairo and Nile evenings may feel cool.
Hurghada is typically milder, but wind and Red Sea conditions vary.
No future weather or sea condition is guaranteed.
What clothes should we bring?
Bring comfortable daytime clothing, walking shoes, sun protection and a warm layer for Cairo evenings and Nile cruise decks.
Resort and festive-evening clothing can be selected according to the confirmed venue.
Is shopping included?
No compulsory shopping stop is included.
Will we be taken to papyrus, perfume or alabaster shops?
Only if you specifically want to visit one.
How much does the package cost?
Recommended launch rates begin from $1,995 per adult for parties of 5–8.
Smaller parties have higher per-person pricing because private vehicles, guides and other fixed services are shared among fewer travelers.
Why is a Christmas and New Year package more expensive?
Festive-period hotels, domestic flights, Nile cruises and Red Sea resorts often use higher seasonal rates or compulsory festive charges.
Our goal is to show the confirmed festive total before payment rather than add those charges later.
Are there hidden Christmas or New Year supplements?
No mandatory seasonal charge should appear after your written confirmation.
Any compulsory festive fee from a confirmed supplier must already be reflected in the price you approve.
How much is the deposit?
The recommended base deposit is 30% after the entire package is confirmed.
If an actual festive supplier requires a different commitment, the exact requirement is shown before payment.
When is the final balance due?
The recommended planning point is 60 days before arrival, subject to actual festive supplier terms.
What is the cancellation policy?
Because this package combines multiple festive suppliers, the exact cancellation schedule is provided in writing before deposit.
Do we know the actual hotels and cruise before paying?
Yes.
The intended process is to confirm Cairo hotel, domestic flight, Nile cruise, cabin, Hurghada resort and festive arrangements before deposit.
Can we add Abu Simbel?
Yes.
It can be quoted as an extension depending on flight and cruise timing.
Can we add more nights in Hurghada?
Yes. A suitable resort room arrangement is selected and confirmed for your family.
Can we finish in Cairo instead of Hurghada?
A private variation can be quoted with an onward domestic flight or alternative transport plan.
Can we start before December 23?
Yes.
Additional Cairo nights can be added with a clear hotel and price in your quote.
Can we stay after January 1?
Yes.
Hurghada and Red Sea extensions can be added.
Is this a good first trip to Egypt?
Yes.
The itinerary intentionally combines Cairo’s major first-time attractions, the main Upper Egypt Nile corridor, Luxor and a Red Sea stay.
Is this package suitable for a honeymoon?
It can work very well for couples.
Room upgrades, premium cruise cabins and more private Red Sea experiences can be quoted separately.
Is this package suitable for solo travelers?
Yes.
The single-traveler rate reflects the higher cost of private services and single accommodation/cabin use.
What if the cruise route changes?
Nile cruise schedules can change.
The exact ship and itinerary are confirmed before booking.
If a material route change affects an included core experience, it is discussed before confirmation or handled according to the written booking terms.
What if the Red Sea boat trip is cancelled because of weather?
Marine activities depend on safe operating conditions.
The applicable alternative or supplier policy is handled according to the confirmed booking arrangements.
Safety takes priority over forcing a boat departure.
Is stargazing included on New Year’s Eve?
Only if the final festive venue includes an outdoor desert setting and weather permits.
Any outdoor desert-edge element offered by the selected venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
Is alcohol included?
Not automatically.
Availability and inclusion depend on the confirmed hotel, cruise, resort and festive venue.
Can alcohol be requested?
Where legally and operationally available, guests can be advised according to the confirmed venue.
Any optional visual-light element offered by the selected venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
Christmas & New Year Collection
- 4-Day Cairo & Fayoum Christmas Desert Escape — Short festive adventure.
- 5-Day Christmas Nile Cruise – Luxor to Aswan — Nile-only Christmas option.
- 6-Day Cairo & Siwa New Year Under the Stars — Western Desert New Year alternative.
- 14-Day Grand Egypt Christmas & New Year Journey — Longer premium festive journey.
Existing Related Experiences
Current References
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Giza Plateau
- Grand Egyptian Museum — Official Ticketing
- Grand Egyptian Museum — Official Website
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Philae
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Unfinished Obelisk
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Kom Ombo Temple
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Edfu Temple
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Karnak
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Luxor Temple
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Valley of the Kings
- Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities — Temple of Hatshepsut
- The Times — Nile Cruise Route Planning Context
Opening hours, ticket prices, domestic flight schedules, cruise routes, cabin inventory, hotel and resort availability, festive programs, marine routes, weather and sea conditions can change. All operational details are checked again before the final written confirmation.
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Included/Exclude
- 9 nights across Cairo/Giza, the Nile cruise and Hurghada
- Private A/C transport, airport transfers and included Cairo–Aswan domestic flight
- Licensed private Egyptologist and private guided sightseeing throughout the confirmed program
- Standard admission tickets for Giza, GEM, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor sites in the itinerary
- Full-board Nile cruise with the confirmed Christmas Eve festive dinner
- Hurghada resort stay plus the listed licensed Red Sea boat and snorkeling experience
- New Year festive dinner and countdown, listed meals, bottled water, taxes and tour service charges
- International flights and Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses and services or activities not listed in the confirmed program
- Optional gratuities (tips)
Tour Plan
Arrive at Cairo International Airport.
An Egypt Safari Travel representative meets you according to the confirmed arrival arrangement.
Transfer privately to your selected Cairo or Giza hotel.
Check-In
Settle into the confirmed room.
The rest of the day is intentionally light.
International flights arrive at different times, and we don't build a major sightseeing promise around an aircraft that may land in the evening.
Optional Easy Evening
If your flight arrives early and you have energy, an optional relaxed Cairo experience can be suggested.
Possibilities may include:
- Nile-side dinner
- Al-Muizz Street
- Khan El-Khalili
- Relaxed Cairo evening
None is part of the compulsory base itinerary.
Accommodation: Selected Cairo / Giza hotel.
Meals: According to confirmed hotel arrangement.
Christmas Eve
Breakfast.
Meet your private licensed Egyptologist and driver.
Today combines Egypt's most famous ancient site with its flagship modern museum.
Giza Plateau
Explore:
- Great Pyramid of Khufu
- Pyramid of Khafre
- Pyramid of Menkaure
- Panoramic viewpoint
- Great Sphinx
- Valley Temple
The current Ministry listing shows standard foreign-adult Giza admission at EGP 700; official hours and prices are checked again before travel.
Standard admission included.
Optional Great Pyramid Interior
Separate official ticket.
Not compulsory.
Requested in advance.
Lunch
Enjoy an included selected Egyptian lunch.
Dietary requests should be declared before arrival.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Continue to GEM according to the confirmed timed-entry booking.
The museum visit focuses on the major areas available under standard admission on your date.
The current GEM structure makes the museum a natural partner to the Giza Plateau in the same geographic sightseeing day.
Return & Rest
Return to the confirmed Cairo/Giza accommodation.
Time to rest before the festive evening.
Christmas Eve Festive Dinner
Included.
The exact venue and format are confirmed before payment.
Optional extras available on request:
- Gala
- Live band
- Santa
- Fireworks
- Specific show
unless the chosen venue actually confirms it.
Accommodation: Cairo / Giza.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Christmas Eve festive dinner.
Merry Christmas
Breakfast according to hotel and flight schedule.
Private transfer to Cairo Airport.
Domestic Flight to Aswan
Fly to Aswan on the confirmed economy domestic flight.
The written confirmation states:
- Airline
- Expected departure
- Baggage allowance
- Fare conditions
before payment.
Arrival in Aswan
Private airport pickup.
Meet your licensed Egyptologist according to the confirmed flight and cruise schedule.
Philae Temple
Where timing permits under the confirmed itinerary, begin with Philae Temple on Agilkia Island.
Access requires the local boat transfer from the landing area.
Standard admission and required local site-boat logistics are included in the confirmed itinerary.
Unfinished Obelisk
Continue to Aswan's ancient granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk.
If flight timing makes both Aswan sites unrealistic before embarkation, the order may be adjusted around the cruise program.
The guest is informed rather than quietly losing an included site.
Nile Cruise Embarkation
Transfer to the confirmed Nile cruise.
Check in to the actual cabin approved before payment.
Christmas Day on the Nile
Lunch and dinner follow the confirmed cruise meal schedule.
No second Christmas gala is promised unless the selected vessel actually includes one.
Accommodation: Nile cruise.
Meals: According to confirmed flight / embarkation / cruise schedule.
Breakfast aboard.
Today is built around the Nile cruise schedule rather than an invented minute-by-minute plan.
Kom Ombo
Visit the distinctive double temple at Kom Ombo according to the vessel's docking schedule.
The site is associated with Sobek and Harwer.
The Crocodile Museum may also be included when current access and docking time allow.
Sailing
Return to the vessel.
Lunch.
Watch the river landscape change as the cruise continues north.
Edfu Temple
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu according to the confirmed cruise schedule.
The temple remains one of the best-preserved monumental temples on the core Nile route.
Local transport from the docking point is handled according to the selected cruise arrangement.
The selected vessel's operating plan provides the smooth transport sequence for the day.
Evening
Return aboard.
Dinner.
Any entertainment is according to the confirmed vessel.
We do not borrow another ship's entertainment program for our sales copy.
Accommodation: Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
Breakfast aboard.
Arrive in the Luxor area according to the cruise schedule.
Meet your private Egyptologist.
Karnak Temple
Explore the vast Karnak complex.
The Great Hypostyle Hall and its monumental columns are among the most recognizable architectural spaces in Upper Egypt.
Standard admission included.
Luxor Temple
Continue to Luxor Temple.
Its later opening hours make it especially useful when the cruise arrival reaches Luxor later in the day.
Standard admission included.
Free Cruise Time
Return to the vessel.
Enjoy the final cruise evening.
No additional compulsory sightseeing simply to inflate the attraction count.
Accommodation: Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.
Breakfast.
Check out according to cruise schedule.
Your luggage transfers into the private road vehicle while you explore Luxor's West Bank.
Valley of the Kings
Visit the royal burial landscape of the New Kingdom.
The standard Valley ticket follows the current regular-tomb access rules.
Exact regular tombs may rotate for conservation.
Your Egyptologist coordinates the best standard-ticket tomb selection available on the visit day.
Optional Premium Tombs
Available separately when open:
- Tutankhamun
- Seti I
- Other premium tombs
Not included in the standard price.
Temple of Hatshepsut
Continue to the terraced mortuary temple at Deir el-Bahari.
Standard admission included.
Colossi of Memnon
Short historical and photography stop.
Lunch
Included local lunch according to the confirmed transfer schedule.
Private Transfer to Hurghada
Leave Luxor and cross the Eastern Desert toward the Red Sea.
Your private driver coordinates comfortable timing and rest stops for the Eastern Desert road journey.
Hurghada Check-In
Arrive at the confirmed Red Sea resort.
Check into the actual room category approved before payment.
Accommodation: Hurghada resort.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner according to confirmed resort board plan.
Slow Down
No temple alarm.
No domestic flight.
No long desert road.
Today is intentionally easy.
Resort Day
Enjoy the confirmed Hurghada resort.
Depending on property and season, your day may include access to:
- Beach
- Pool
- Resort facilities
according to the actual hotel booking.
Nothing is promised beyond the selected resort's written inclusions.
Optional Activities
Available separately where confirmed:
- Spa
- Diving
- Private boat
- Marina evening
- El Gouna visit
The standard itinerary leaves this day free.
Accommodation: Hurghada resort.
Meals: According to confirmed resort meal plan.
After breakfast, transfer according to the confirmed marine excursion.
Red Sea Boat Experience
Board the selected licensed excursion vessel.
The day is intended to include:
- Red Sea sailing
- Scenic stops
- Snorkeling opportunities
- Relaxed time on the water
- Lunch or refreshments according to confirmed excursion
Exact Route
The exact reef, island, anchorage and boat depend on:
- Weather
- Sea conditions
- Marine restrictions
- Licensed operator schedule
The licensed marine team selects the best approved snorkeling stop for the day.
Snorkeling
Available for guests who wish to participate, with the crew providing practical guidance.
Life-jacket arrangements follow the confirmed operator's safety setup.
Tell Ahmed before booking if anyone:
- Prefer a non-swimmer experience
- Prefers not to enter the water
- Has mobility limitations
- Requires extra flotation support
Return to Resort
Return to Hurghada.
Evening free.
Tomorrow is New Year's Eve.
Accommodation: Hurghada resort.
Meals: According to confirmed resort / boat excursion arrangement.
New Year's Eve
Breakfast.
The morning remains relaxed.
This isn't another 12-hour sightseeing day.
Daytime
Enjoy your resort or beach according to the confirmed hotel facilities.
Rest.
Prepare for the evening.
Sunset / Festive Experience
The intended New Year's Eve finale may use:
- A licensed Red Sea desert-edge venue
- Bedouin-style festive setting
- The confirmed resort's official New Year program
- Another approved partner venue
depending on the actual arrangements available for your booking.
If a Desert Experience Is Confirmed
The evening may begin with:
- Prepared desert transport
- Sunset
- Lantern-style setup
- Bedouin tea
- Local atmosphere
Only what is confirmed appears in your written package.
New Year's Eve Dinner
Included.
The exact venue, menu format, seating, entertainment, drinks and dress guidance are stated before payment.
Countdown
Included.
Welcome 2027 beside the Red Sea.
Fireworks
Any licensed fireworks, cold-spark or visual-light element provided by the selected venue is listed clearly in the final schedule.
If the actual licensed resort or venue includes an approved fireworks or visual display, it is added to the written confirmation.
The festive dinner and midnight countdown are always included as the heart of the celebration.
Return
Private transfer back to the resort when an external venue is used.
Accommodation: Hurghada resort.
Meals: According to confirmed resort plan plus New Year's Eve festive dinner.
Happy New Year
Wake by the Red Sea.
Enjoy breakfast.
No early temple schedule.
Check-Out
Complete hotel check-out according to the confirmed property.
Private Airport Transfer
Transfer to Hurghada Airport according to the confirmed flight details.
Optional Extension
Travelers who want more beach time can easily add:
- Extra Hurghada nights
- El Gouna
- Another Red Sea stay
with your preferred departure option confirmed in advance.
Meals: Breakfast according to confirmed resort plan.
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