Yes. All overland transfers and guided visits are conducted privately with your licensed Amarco Egyptologist guide and chauffeur, allowing flexible pacing and photo stops.
Amarco Private Journeys
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Category A Licensed Operator
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5.0 Verified Excellence
Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Holiday – Festive Season
Private Heritage Collection
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Journey Overview
A professionally curated 10 days experience in Cairo, Nile & Red Sea, rewritten for international travellers who value clear logistics, strong sightseeing content and a polished local experience. The programme is positioned as an Amarco product for European-facing sales, with practical pacing and a focus on the destination’s most compelling highlights.
Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Over Xmas & NY Overview4 PhotoDuration 10 Days 9 NightsCountries 1 Country 6 CitiesType Group Tour 25 PersonsRun: 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th Dec 2023 Looking for New Year Holidays in Egypt? Celebrate Christmas and the New Year through this tour that brings you to all of the most exciting, awe-inspiring, and relaxing places in Egypt. You’ll tour the sprawling lengths of Cairo and ride camels through the sand at the Pyramids. You’ll cruise along the banks of the Nile, wander through ancient temples, and explore hidden tombs in the Valley of the Kings. You’ll relax on the shores of the Red Sea, surfing or soaking up the sun next to sparkling blue waters in Hurghada. And you’ll enjoy holiday feasts, tempting local cuisine, and luxurious accommodations all throughout your adventure. Included • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports • Assistance with guest relations during your stay • All transfers by deluxe A/C + wifi equipped vehicle • Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Aswan and Hurghada to Cairo • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo hotel with breakfast • Accommodation for 3 nights on 5-star cruise ship, full board • Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada hotel with breakfast • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada mentioned in the itinerary • Local English-speaking tour guide and Egyptologist during your tours • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship • Admission fees to all sites specified on itinerary • All meals mentioned on itinerary • Applicable taxes for all hotels and Nile cruise included in the price Excluded • International airfare to Egypt. • Entry visa to Egypt • Personal spending • Optional activities. • Tips Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Cairo: Welcome to Egypt • Meet & assist service at airport (arrival procedures) • Transport to hotel, check in • Review itinerary with guide • Overnight in Cairo Meals: Welcome Drink Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing • Giza Plateau: Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley Temple • Lunch at well-known local restaurant • Egyptian Museum • Khan el Khalili bazaar, if there is time. • Overnight in Cairo Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 3: Fly Cairo to Aswan – Nile Cruise Tour • Breakfast and check out from Cairo hotel • Transfer to airport and flight to Aswan • Arrival and greeting in Aswan • Transfer to cruise ship, check in • High Dam and Lake Nasser • Ancient granite quarries, Unfinished Obelisk • Boat ride and visit to Temple of Philae • Dinner and evening entertainment • Overnight in Aswan Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 4: Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples • Sail to Kom Ombo • Kom Ombo temple & crocodile museum • Lunch on board and sail to Edfu • Horus Temple in Edfu • Afternoon tea, sail to Esna • Dinner and evening entertainment • Overnight in Esna Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 5: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions • Sail to Luxor • Valley of the Kings • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut • Colossi of Memnon • Dinner and evening entertainment • Overnight in Luxor Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Day 6: Luxor Nile Cruise – Transfer to Hurghada Red Sea • Breakfast on board and disembarkation • Luxor Temple • Karnak Temple complex • Transfer to hotel in Hurghada • Overnight in Hurghada Meals: Breakfast Day 7: Hurghada Red Sea Snorkeling Trip • Boat trip, snorkeling, island visit • Lunch on board • Free time Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Day 8: Hurghada Desert Jeep Safari Excursion • Morning: free time at Red Sea • Afternoon: Bedouin safari trip • Camel rides • Desert BBQ at sunset • Bedouin show and folkloric dances • Overnight in Hurghada Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Day 9: Fly Hurghada to Cairo • Transfer to airport, flight to Cairo • Check in at Cairo hotel • Free time Meals: Breakfast Day 10: Cairo – Fly Back Home • Free time • Transfer to airport for departure Meals: Breakfast Prices & Accommodation Golden Accommodation: Prices Price Per Person in Triple Room US$ 2189 Per Person in Double Room US$ 2289 One Person Traveling Alone US$ 3659 HotelsHilton Pyramids Golf HotelLe Passage Hotel and CasinoMS Salacia Nile cruiseDiamond Accommodation: Prices Price Per Person in Triple Room US$ 2545 Per Person in Double Room US$ 2649 One Person Traveling Alone US$ 4095Curated Distinctions
- Red Sea coastal experience
- Comfortable transfers
- Marine or resort activities
- Flexible leisure time
Key Heritage Sites & Landmarks Visited
Egyptian Museum Cairo
Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
Hatshepsut Temple
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
Philae Temple & High Dam
Red Sea Coral Reef
Valley of the Kings
Curated Experiences & Activities
Cultural & Historical
Museum Visits
Nile Sailing
Sightseeing
Snorkeling
Onboard Accommodation & Staterooms
Deluxe Nile View Stateroom
King Bed or Twin Beds
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22 sqm / 236 sq ft
Handcrafted Egyptian cotton linens, panoramic Nile windows, private marble en-suite bathroom, and individual climate control.
✓ Panoramic Nile Window
✓ Private En-Suite Bath
✓ Climate Control
✓ Egyptian Cotton Linens
Royal Panoramic Terrace Suite
Royal King Bed + Private Terrace
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34 sqm / 365 sq ft
Located on the upper deck with a private wooden sun terrace, 180-degree Nile views, lounge seating area, and bespoke butler service.
✓ Private Aft Terrace
✓ Dedicated Butler Service
✓ Lounge Seating Area
✓ Luxury Bath Amenities
Cruise Facilities & Onboard Amenities
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Panoramic Sun Deck & Shaded Pergola
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Gourmet Farm-to-Table Dining Salon
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24/7 Complimentary Tea, Coffee & Refreshments
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Onboard Egyptologist & Felucca Tender
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Starlink / High-Speed Wi-Fi Lounge
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Arabic Library & Oriental Lounge
Inclusions & Services
Included in Journey
- Private air-conditioned transfers in late-model Amarco vehicles with dedicated chauffeur
- Licensed Egyptologist guiding services tailored to your personal party
- Admission tickets and entrance fees to all monuments and experiences listed in the itinerary
- Accommodation, cruise stateroom, or dining arrangements as specified in the programme
- Complimentary chilled bottled water throughout all transfers and excursions
- 24/7 Amarco concierge assistance, service charges, and all local taxes
Not Included
- — International flights to and from Egypt and entry visa fees
- — Personal expenses, beverages, and optional gratuities for guides and crew
- — Optional activities or special interior tomb tickets not specified in the standard itinerary
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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Private or organised transfer, resort check-in and free evening.
Accompanied by your private licensed Amarco Egyptologist guide and dedicated chauffeur, enjoy a seamless, unhurried exploration of Cairo, Nile & Red Sea's premier heritage and scenic highlights. Time is thoughtfully balanced between in-depth historical storytelling, photography viewpoints, and comfortable rest stops.
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Cairo, Nile Cruise & Red Sea Holiday – Festive Season Day 1 – Arrival
2 Hours
Ticket Included
Accompanied by your dedicated Amarco Egyptologist guide and private air-conditioned chauffeur service.
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Booking Terms, Children & Cancellation Policy
Rate & Availability Reconfirmation Note
Final live rate should be reconfirmed for the client's dates before booking, especially for cruise, Dahabiya, hotel and peak-season products. Exact hotels, cruise vessels, entrance tickets, flight sectors and inclusions must be reconfirmed against the confirmed travel dates and supplier availability.
Children's Policy
Children aged 0–1.99 years travel free of charge on land arrangements (airline infant taxes apply where domestic flights are included). Children aged 2–11.99 years sharing their parents' room or cabin enjoy a reduced child rate. Family suite and private vehicle child seats are arranged upon request.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Complimentary 48-hour reservation hold with zero upfront charge while our concierge reconfirms live hotel, cruise, or Dahabiya availability. Flexible rescheduling up to 24 hours prior for private day tours and 14 days prior for multi-day packages; cruise, Dahabiya, and domestic flight sectors follow seasonal operator terms.
Essential Inquiries & Notes
Category A Operator
Official Egyptian Ministry of Tourism license with premier Egyptology guides.
Bespoke Chauffeur Fleet
Impeccable late-model Mercedes vehicles with private dedicated chauffeurs.
Guaranteed 48h Hold
Lock your preferred date with 48h complimentary hold and flexible rescheduling.