10-Day Egypt Christmas Holiday: Sail the Nile & Relax by the Red Sea

Wake up to your first morning in Egypt and enjoy a delicious breakfast at your hotel before meeting your expert Respect Tours guide for a full-day tour of Cairo’s greatest landmarks.

Start at the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Stand before the Pyramid of Khufu,  the biggest and oldest one, built over 4,500 years ago. Each block is as heavy as a car! Nearby, the Sphinx stands proudly with its lion body and human face, guarding the pyramids for thousands of years. Don’t miss a fun camel ride and great photos in the desert.

After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, one of the oldest museums in the Middle East. Inside, you’ll find more than 120,000 artifacts, from tiny amulets to giant statues. Don’t miss the Royal Mummy Hall, where you can come face to face with real pharaohs who ruled Egypt thousands of years ago,  an unforgettable experience!

In the evening, return to your hotel to relax or explore Cairo’s lively streets at night.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch 🛏️ Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast at your hotel, it’s time to continue your Christmas journey south. A Respect Tours representative will escort you to Cairo Airport for your short flight to Aswan, one of Egypt’s most peaceful and picturesque cities.

When you arrive, a representative from Respect Travel Agency will meet you and escort you to your 5-star Nile cruise, your floating home for the next few days. After check-in, relax and enjoy lunch on board as the ship glides gently along the Nile.

Take some time to relax on the sun deck, sip tea, or simply watch life along the riverbanks,  fishermen, palm trees, and golden desert hills, creating a timeless view. 

In the evening, savor a delicious dinner on board and let the calm rhythm of the Nile guide you into the night. Your Christmas adventure has truly begun, and the wonders of ancient Egypt await you tomorrow.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise in Aswan

Merry Christmas from Egypt! Wake up to the gentle sound of the Nile and enjoy a special morning onboard your cruise. After breakfast, meet your Egyptologist guide for a day exploring Aswan’s beautiful landmarks.

Start with the High Dam, one of Egypt’s great modern achievements, built to control the Nile’s floods and provide power across the country. Then visit the Unfinished Obelisk, still resting in its ancient quarry, a fascinating place that shows how the Egyptians carved their giant stone monuments thousands of years ago.

Next, enjoy a peaceful motorboat ride to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the symbol of love and protection. Set on its own island surrounded by calm blue waters, the temple feels like something out of a dream, peaceful, romantic, and full of ancient magic.

Return to your cruise for lunch and relax as the ship sails toward Kom Ombo. In the evening, celebrate Christmas onboard with a festive dinner, joyful music, and the glittering stars reflecting on the Nile, a Christmas night you’ll remember forever.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Wake up to another beautiful morning on the Nile. After breakfast, your cruise sails toward Kom Ombo, where you’ll visit one of Egypt’s most fascinating temples, the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. Walk through its twin halls, where detailed carvings showcase ancient medical tools, and stop by the Crocodile Museum, where real, mummified crocodiles are displayed, a rare and unforgettable sight.

Return to your cruise for lunch as you sail toward Edfu, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in Egypt. In the afternoon, take a short horse carriage ride to the grand Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Its tall stone gates, sacred carvings, and perfect symmetry make it one of Egypt’s most impressive temples.

As the sun sets, head back to your ship and relax on deck as you sail toward Luxor. Enjoy dinner onboard and watch the golden light fade across the Nile, a peaceful end to another amazing day.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast on board before saying goodbye to your Nile Cruise. Today, you’ll explore Luxor, home to some of Egypt’s most incredible ancient wonders.

Start your day in the Valley of the Kings, the hidden resting place of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. Step inside tombs covered in colorful paintings that have survived for more than 3,000 years, each wall telling stories of the journey to the afterlife. You may also visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the boy king whose discovery amazed the world.

Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a breathtaking monument carved into the cliffs of Deir el-Bahari. This elegant temple honors Egypt’s most powerful female ruler,  a queen who led with strength, vision, and grace.

Before leaving Luxor’s West Bank, stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two giant statues that have stood guard for over 3,000 years. In ancient times, travelers said the statues “sang” at sunrise, a sound of magic in the morning air.

After your tour, enjoy lunch before beginning your journey to Hurghada, Egypt’s beautiful Red Sea paradise. The scenic drive takes you through golden desert landscapes before reaching the turquoise coast. Once arrive, check in to your beachfront hotel and spend the evening relaxing by the sea.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast & Lunch  🛏️ Overnight: Hurghada

Wake up to the peaceful sound of waves and enjoy breakfast with a view of the turquoise Red Sea. Today is all about rest,  spend the day your way, relaxing, exploring, or simply enjoying the sea breeze.

If you love the water, join an optional snorkeling or diving trip to discover colorful coral reefs and tropical fish. The Red Sea is one of the most beautiful diving spots in the world. You can also take a glass-bottom boat ride to see the underwater life without getting wet.

Prefer to stay on land? Take a stroll along the marina, enjoy a spa session, or simply relax by the pool with a refreshing drink.

As evening falls, enjoy dinner at your hotel and watch the sunset paint the sky in shades of gold and pink, a peaceful end to a perfect Red Sea day.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 🛏️ Overnight: Hurghada

Wake up to another bright morning by the Red Sea and enjoy breakfast at your resort. Today is yours to enjoy,  relax, explore, or add a little adventure to your stay.

Spend your morning by the beach or join an optional desert safari. Ride across golden dunes in a 4x4 jeep, meet the local Bedouin community, and experience their warm hospitality. You can even take a camel ride and enjoy the stunning sunset over the desert before returning for a traditional BBQ dinner and music show, a true taste of Egyptian culture.

Prefer to take it easy? Stay at the resort, swim in the crystal-clear water, or pamper yourself with a spa session.

End your day with a peaceful evening at your hotel, watching the stars sparkle above the Red Sea.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner  🛏️ Overnight: Hurghada

Enjoy your last breakfast by the Red Sea, taking in the calm morning view before checking out of your hotel. A Respect Tours representative will meet you for your transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo.

When you arrive, our Cairo team will welcome you and help you check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your own pace,  relax at the hotel, take a walk along the Nile, or explore more of Cairo’s charm.

In the evening, enjoy a quiet dinner or simply rest and reflect on your incredible Egyptian adventure.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast 🛏️ Overnight: Cairo

Enjoy your last breakfast in Cairo, then check out of your hotel. A friendly Respect Tours representative will meet you and assist with your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight home.

As you say goodbye to Egypt, carry with you unforgettable memories,  the magic of the pyramids, peaceful moments on the Nile, and the beauty of the Red Sea.

Thank you for choosing Respect Travel Agency, your trusted tour agency in Egypt. We look forward to welcoming you again for another unforgettable journey.

🍽️ Meals: Breakfast