Description

Your 10-day adventure spans Cairo with Egyptian Museum and Pyramid exploration, a 4-night Nile river cruise sailing between Luxor and Aswan, plus extended beach time at Marsa Alam

Included

Airport meet-and-greet service at Cairo International Airport & transfer via air-conditioned coach to accommodation

4-night stay in Marsa Alam at premium 5-star resort with all-inclusive board

1-night accommodation in Cairo including full breakfast and taxes at luxury 5-star property

1-day Cairo excursion package including entrance passes & professional English-speaking escort

Airfare from Cairo to Luxor (domestic service)

Lunch service at traditional local eatery in Cairo

4-night accommodation on 5-star Nile river cruise with complete full-board dining

Giza Pyramids visit and Egyptian Museum tour, then proceed to Aswan for premium Nile cruise experience

All guided sightseeing excursions during your Nile cruise comprising:

Aswan High Dam excursion and Philae Temple visit

Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple circuit tours

Valle dei Re tour, Hatshepsut Temple, and Memnon Colossi expedition

Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple comprehensive tours

Entrance fees to all listed archaeological sites per itinerary

Per-person pricing in United States dollars

English-language tour guide services

Service gratuities and tax coverage

Final airport assistance and transfer to Cairo International Airport upon trip conclusion

Excluded

Long-haul flights from your home country to Egypt

Internal museum admissions to pyramid interiors or mummy collection display areas

Supplementary paid excursions outside of the standard itinerary

Gratuities for staff members

Remember to bring

Travel documentation and identification booklets

Headwear for sunny days

Broad-spectrum sunscreen lotion

Eye protection with dark lenses

Your Itinerary

  • 1) Day 1 - Welcome to Marsa Alam

    Marsa Alam tour coordinator greets and welcomes you at Marsa Alam International Airport, escorting you via temperature-controlled bus to your all-inclusive luxury resort, lodging included

  • 2) Day 2 - Giza Monuments and Cairo Overnight

    Depart resort to Hurghada Airport. Your A1toureg escort meets you at hotel, driving 02 hours 30 minutes to Hurghada terminal. Fly to Cairo, touching down early morning. Our Egyptologist companion guides you through breathtaking Cheops , Chephren, and Mykerinus Pyramids, the majestic Sphinx displaying pharaonic visage and leonine physique from Chephren's era, and the Valley Temple adjacent to Chephren's Pyramid. Lunch follows at traditional Cairo dining venue. Tour the extraordinary Egyptian Museum showcasing 5,000 years of Pharaonic treasures. Experience over 250,000 authentic pieces, notably Tutankhamen's glittering sanctuary assemblage sealed within his tomb for 3,500 years until its 1920s excavation discovery. Evening: settle into Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel

  • 3) Day 3 - East Bank Nile Exploration

    Egyptair flight Cairo to Aswan. Collection from Luxor airport connects to the Nile vessel, boarding & midday feast served onboard, then discover Nile's Eastbank attractions encompassing Karnak temple Karnak transcends singular temple status—a breathtaking assemblage of Sanctuaries, Pavilions, Gateways and Stone Shafts, venerating Theban deities and Pharaonic magnificence, Karnak commanded supreme reverence as ecclesiastical nucleus for Theban Triad veneration (Amun, Mut, Khonso) Luxor Temple Predominantly erected by Dynasty Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third, perfected by Tutankhamon and celebrated sovereign Ramses the second, Ramses the second's pylon showcases his martial triumph at Kadesh Supper &repose aboard the Cruise berth in Luxor

  • 4) Day 4 - West Bank Wonders

    Morning meal onboard the cruiser, Breakfast continuation onboard the Nile voyage, tour West bank treasures encompassing Valley of the Kings Previously honored as the supreme Sanctuary of Truth, this now-titled Valley of the Kings represents majestic realm where Pharaohs rested eternally in towering stone repositories, The secluded ravine east of Deir el Bahri features pyramid-resembling peaks The colossi of Memnon Twin monumental effigies Christened the Colossi of Memnon, Towering roughly 18 M atop the plain, They constituted surviving sections of erstwhile grandest assemblage upon the west bank, Erected under Amenhotep the Third's reign The Queen Hatshepsut temple Emerging from the desert expanse, arranged in cascading tiers, Queen Hatshepsut 's sanctuary melds harmoniously with perpendicular limestone escarpments adorning the eastern slope of the Theban heights—seemingly sculpted by Gaia herself as this magnificent edifice. 13:00 depart toward Esna barrier & nourishment transpires during transit 18:00 arrive, Esna barrier, Navigate to Edfu & evening feast Nocturnal berth onboard the Cruise anchorage at Edfu

  • 5) Day 5 - Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple Circuit

    Morning meal aboard the vessel 07:00 Discover the Edfu sanctuary Edfu temple Upper-domain Egyptian locale dominated by a colossal well-maintained shrine, consecrated to the falcon-deity Horus, The Ptolemaic Horus sanctuary, whose establishment supersedes a far antiquated predecessor, corresponds to the interval spanning Ptolemy the Third's sovereignty (246 B.c),The wall inscriptions chronicle the Myth of Horus and Seth's opposition (Presumably enacted periodically as ceremonial presentation). 09:30 Navigate toward Kom Ombo 12:30 midday nourishment while aboard cruising Nile transit 15:30 arrive Kom Ombo, explore the Kom edifice Kom Ombo temple The structure and settler zone positioned 40 K.m northern margin of Aswan, the edifice honored Sobek and Horus deities & spans chiefly the Ptolemaic & Roman intervals (332 B.b -395 A.c) 17:30 Resume course toward Aswan, Evening nutrition transpires during voyage 21:00 reach Aswan & evening berth aboard the Cruise

  • 6) Day 6 - Abu Simbel Expedition

    Abu Simbel sanctuaries The paired sanctuaries erected for Ramses the second & Consort Nefertari were hewn into mountainside upon the Nile's western flank spanning 1274 through 1244 B.c, The Grand Shrine honored Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah, featuring 4 gigantic effigies, The secondary shrine revered Consort Nefertari & Divinity Hathor, the twin shrines underwent disaggregation fragment-by-fragment and reassembly atop elevated topography, The preservation initiative for Abu Simbel's paired shrines merits acknowledgment as Unesco's most distinguished undertaking Evening repast &repose aboard the Cruise berth

  • 7) Day 7 - Aswan to Marsa Alam Transition

    Breakfast upon the vessel 08:00 Continue Aswan visitations encompassing Philae sanctuary and Felucca cruise around Elephantine isle, the High Dam engineering, the Incomplete Obelisk Phiala temple Constructed venerating Goddess Isis, this became the terminal structure erected conforming to classical Pharaonic conventions. Inception transpired circa 690 BC, serving as among the last sanctums where the goddess received veneration The High Dam Aswan High Engineering constitutes a rock-fill structure spanning the northern interface dividing Egypt from Sudan. Hydroelectric power & the Nile feed the complex with Lake Nasser comprising the reservoir. Commencement year 1960, finalization 1968. Official dedication occurred 1971. The Unfinished Obelisk Aswan sourced archaic Egypt's premier granite employed fashioning sculptures & enriching holy precincts, pyramidal megaliths, & monolithic shafts. The oversized quarried obelisk exhibits invaluable archaeological perspective regarding construction methodologies, yet full execution specifics remain enigmatic. Shaft facets, approximating 42m altitudinal dimensions, bore completion excluding hieroglyphic ornamentation. Culminated mass at 1168 tonnes would constitute ancient Egypt's weightiest single mineral block. 12:00 midday nourishment aboard the vessel Transfer to Marsa Alam ,luxury resort property

  • 8) Day 8 - Marsa Alam Beach Leisure

    Unstructured day at Marsa Alam

  • 9) Day 9 - Marsa Alam Retreat

    Leisure day in Marsa ALAM

  • 10) Day 10 - Homebound

    Scheduled collection time from Marsa Alam resort to Marsa Alam aviation gateway

Frequently Asked Questions

Your journey balances ancient history with beach relaxation: initial Cairo exploration (usually 2–3 days covering Pyramids and Egyptian Museum) transitions into extended beach retreat in Marsa Alam (7–8 days). This suits travelers seeking primarily Mediterranean and underwater adventures while experiencing Egypt's most revered archaeological landmarks. Please note this program excludes Nile river cruising components.

December conditions prove superb for reef snorkeling, depth-certified diving expeditions, transparent-hulled watercraft tours, oceanic kayaking, boardsailing, and cetacean observation. The Dolphin House shoal lies minutes by boat and specializes in spinner dolphin congregations. Accomplished submariners find Elphinstone Reef—situated proximate—delivers extraordinary wall-diving situations featuring open-ocean inhabitants alongside infrequent cartilaginous species encounters.

Inside accommodation complexes, aquatic wear (swimwear, bermudas, recreation attire) finds universal acceptance. Departing established resorts for surrounding communities mandates respectful presentation: female patrons should veil shoulders and leg surfaces via lightweight coverage or wraparound textiles. Alcoholic refreshments feature prominently within resort establishments. Individual photography necessitates advancing authorization from portrayed individuals.

Intercontinental airfare transiting European hubs to Egyptian destinations remains exterior to base valuation. In-nation logistical coordination and territorial hosting represent inclusive components. Our specialists assist in identifying premium international flight paths, noting that direct shuttle services from Continental European terminals to Marsa Alam aviation hub (RMF) enjoy seasonal prevalence, particularly during temperate climates.

Reviews

  • John Smith

    June 3, 2026, 6:10 p.m.

    A dream come true! Spending the holidays exploring Cairo and enjoying a cruise through Luxor and Aswan was perfect. The mix of historical sites and leisure time in Marsa Alam was spot-on. Five stars!

  • Martin Fischer

    March 30, 2026, 10 a.m.

    Diese 10-tägige Weihnachtstour war einfach perfekt! Die Kombination aus der Erkundung des alten Ägyptens und der entspannten Flusskreuzfahrt auf dem Nil war genau das, was wir uns gewünscht haben. Ein unvergessliches Erlebnis!

  • Isabelle Dubois

    March 8, 2026, 5:45 p.m.

    Quel voyage incroyable! Les visites culturelles étaient enrichissantes et la croisière scénique sur le Nil était tout simplement parfaite. Un beau moyen de célébrer Noël.

  • Emma Johnson

    Feb. 24, 2026, 5:43 a.m.

    This Christmas tour was absolutely magical! From the enchanting visit to the pyramids and museum in Cairo to the serene Nile cruise, every moment was a delight. The balance between cultural exploration and relaxation was perfect. Highly recommend this package!

  • Anastasia Ivanova

    Dec. 22, 2025, 2:50 p.m.

    Это было потрясающе! Путешествие из Каира к Луксору и Асуану на круизе по Нилу - это что-то особенное. Я в восторге от всей организацией и гостеприимства. Обязательно рекомендую!

  • Sophie Dubois

    Dec. 21, 2025, 4:57 p.m.

    Le voyage était splendide! J'ai beaucoup apprécié la croisière sur le Nil et la visite des pyramides est inoubliable. Marsa Alam est le parfait endroit pour finir ce séjour de rêve!

  • Lucas Müller

    Sept. 20, 2025, 7:27 a.m.

    Das Weihnachts-Paket war wirklich etwas Besonderes. Die Kreuzfahrt auf dem Nil war sehr entspannend, und die historischen Stätten waren faszinierend. Ein Erlebnis, das ich nicht so schnell vergessen werde!

  • Laura Rossi

    April 12, 2024, 3:14 a.m.

    Che esperienza straordinaria! Il tour di Natale in Egitto è stato al di là delle mie aspettative. La crociera sul Nilo è stata rilassante e avventurosa allo stesso tempo. Consiglio vivamente!

All tours are operated by licensed Egyptian travel companies under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.

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