Christmas in Egypt Tour Package
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Duration
10 Days
Tour Type
Christmas
Location
Egypt
Overview
The greatest choice you can make when looking at a world map to find the ideal place to spend this unique vacation is to spend your Christmas vacation in Egypt. You can find anything you're looking for at Simply Egypt!
Description
We will take you on an amazing tour of the Pyramids of Giza, the ancient site of Saqqara, and the ruins of the Ancient City of Memphis to start this amazing vacation in Egypt.Cairo is the capital of Egypt. This is in addition to the opportunity to include a visit to the Old Cairo District, the Saladin Citadel, and the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities.
After that, we'll take a direct flight to Aswan, where your incredible trip to Egypt will come to an end! We will first travel to the magnificent city of Abu Simbel to see King Ramses II's two temples. Following that, we'll make our way back to Aswan and spend a night at a hotel before boarding our ship, Nile Cruises, the next day.
The best option at that time of year would be to take a Nile Cruise ship. Not just because of the amenities offered on the cruise ship, but also because it's the ideal time of year to visit Luxor and Aswan so you can take advantage of the amazing weather in both places.
The highlights of Aswan, such as trips to the High Dam, Temple of Philae, and Unfinished Obelisk, are included in the Nile cruise program's opening itinerary. This is in addition to the opportunity to tour the magnificent islands of this enchanted city and the Agha Khan Mausoleum by Felucca (a sailing boat).
The city of Luxor, which is home to nearly one-third of all the world's monuments, is a must-visit when enjoying a pleasant vacation in Egypt amid the historical sites, the incredibly friendly locals, and the unmatched weather. The Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temples Complex, and the Temple of Luxor are just a few of the sites we see on our tours of Luxor.
We will fly to Cairo to rest for a few days after touring the main attractions of Luxor and Aswan, and then we will finish the remaining portion of this fantastic trip through Egypt. You have one more day to seal the deal on your meticulously planned tour of Egypt by including a tour of Alexandria!
On this breathtaking one-day tour to Alexandria, you will be escorted by our knowledgeable, Egyptologist tour guide to appreciate this incredible city and its Greek and Roman monuments. Your full day trip to Alexandria from Cairo includes private tours of the Alexandrian Library, Pompey's Pillar, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Qaitbay fortress.
Feel free to customize your Christmas trip to Egypt with the genuine help of one of our travel experts, who will guarantee your trip to Egypt and assist you in making the most out of your time off. We are ready to make a change to make to the package to make it more enjoyable, aligned with your interests, and exactly like the one you have always imagined! Simply let us know which sites are your top choices, and we'll include them all in one package.
Included/Excluded
4 nights’ accommodation in Cairo – on (Bed & Breakfast) basis.
01 night’s accommodation in Aswan – on (Bed & Breakfast) basis.
03 nights’ accommodation on board Nile Cruiser – on (Full Board) basis.
01 night accommodation on sleeper train – on (Half Board) basis.
Internal flight tickets (Cairo/Aswan) by Egypt Air on Tourist class.
Meet and assist by our Professional representatives.
Entrance fees to all the indicated historical sites, temples, museums, etc.
Professional Egyptologists in all the indicated historical sites.
Lunch meals at local restaurants during the tour in Cairo only.
Complimentary Local SIM Card for using within Egypt for local calls, messages, etc.
All transfers by private A-C vehicles with qualified drivers.
Entry visa to Egypt.
International flight tickets.
All personal expenses.
Tipping to Guide, Driver, etc.
Any Optional tours may require.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Cairo Int. Airport
No Meals
Day 1 Arrival to Cairo Int. Airport
No Meals
Your Christmas vacation in Egypt begins upon your peaceful arrival at Cairo Airport.
You will meet with GAT Tours’ Representative, who will be your assistant during your stay in Egypt.
Then, you will head to your hotel in a private Air-conditioned vehicle. You will check in the hotel and go directly to your new room to have some rest after a long flight.
Day 2 Pyramids Sakkara Memphis
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 2 Pyramids Sakkara Memphis
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
After having your breakfast, you will join your tour guide on your first adventure of today.
Your unique tour in Cairo will start with The Pyramids of Giza which is the most popular monument in the world. It was constructed around 2500 BC in the fourth dynasty, you will explore the pyramid of Cheops, then Khafre, and the smaller one of Menkaure. You also can’t miss the marvelous sphinx that was constructed with a body of a lion and the head of a human in order to guard the 3 pyramids from any threats.
Your next stop will be to Saqqara city which was the royal burial site of the Old Kingdom in the 3rd dynasty. The centerpiece of Saqqara is the Step Pyramid of Djoser, which is the first pyramid to be built in Egypt and the oldest surviving stone in the whole world. It was built in the 27th century BC.
Then your last destination will be to the first capital of Egypt, Memphis city. This city was established by King Narmer in the 32nd century BC after he was able to unify Upper and Lower Egypt. There is a fascinating open-air museum that hosts lots of monuments belonging to the New Kingdom like the amazing Colossi of Ramses II, the alabaster sphinx, and many other statues and items.
Later on, you will be having your lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo.
Now you will return back to your hotel to have some rest. During evening time you will have free time or you can go for an optional tour in Cairo to enjoy your night.
Day 3 Abu Simbel Temples
Breakfast
Day 3 Abu Simbel Temples
Breakfast
After eating breakfast at the hotel, you will check out in the morning.
A representative from GAT Tours will be waiting to transport you to Cairo Airport in a private air-conditioned car so you can board your domestic flight to Aswan city.
Once you reach Aswan, the local representative of CTE Tours will meet you and drive you in a private vehicle to the city of Abu Simbel, allowing your incredible vacation to continue.
Day 4 The High Dam, Philae Temple & The Unfinished Obelisk
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Day 4 The High Dam, Philae Temple & The Unfinished Obelisk
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
You will begin your day with a breakfast meal at your hotel then you will check out to go for more interesting accommodation at the Nile Cruise ship.
Our local representative in Aswan will take you on a private air-conditioned vehicle to your ship where you will be enjoying your lunch meal on board.
Once the lunch is over, you will be heading to visit the High Dam which is one of the important projects built in modern Egypt. It was built in the 1960s during the era of the former Egyptian president, Gamal Abdel Nasser. The dam helped Egypt to store lots of water from the River Nile flood and at the same time to generate a large volume of electricity.
Then you will go on a motorboat ride to visit the attractive site of Agilika Island. This island is the new location of the amazing Philae Temple after the construction of the High Dam. This construction has caused some damage because of the water flood so UNESCO took the role to rescue the historical sites and Philae Temple was one of them. Philae Temple was built in the 3rd century BC during the Greco Roman era and it was dedicated to goddess Isis.
Your last visit today will be to the Unfinished Obelisk. The interesting thing about this site is that it was found in the granite quarry of Aswan and they discovered its greatness from the construction itself. If it was completed, it would have been the largest piece of stone in the whole world, it’s considere as a miraculous construction.
After such a great tour, you will return to our Nile cruiser for rest and refreshment.
Afternoon, you will have some free time to spend it on board with some relaxation beside the pool and to enjoy the charming views of the River Nile.
In the Evening you will have a wonderful opportunity to go for an optional tour to the sound and light show at Philae Temple. You will know everything there about the goddess Isis and her husband Osiris with an attractive show.
After a great night show, you’ll get back to your Nile cruise ship for dinner and have a sleepy night.
Day 5 Temple of Kom Ombo & Temple of Edfu
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Day 5 Temple of Kom Ombo & Temple of Edfu
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Energizing breakfast will be served on board before our full day tour.
Our Nile Cruise ship will land at the location of the Temple of Kom Ombo, established in the Ptolemaic period and completed in the Roman era, the temple is dedicated to two gods, the local crocodile, Sobek and the famous eagle god, Haroeris. This was why the temple was divided into two sections; one for each god.
After visiting the amazing temple of Kom Ombo, you will get back to the ship, so we can enjoy the lunch on board while sailing to the city of Edfu. Enjoy the wonderful landscape of the Nile from the sundeck. Arrange yourself for the second visit of the day, whereas we will meet Temple of Horus in Edfu, the finest preserved ancient Egyptian temple in the land of the Nile. It was constructed by the Ptolemies in the 3rd century BC for the worship of the god Horus. The temple is featured with its marvelous stone columns and fascinating wall carvings.
Evening time is free at leisure to enjoy the Egyptian folklore show in the ship with a belly dancer and many other entertaining performances, or (optional) we can attend the sound & light show at Temple of Edfu, a wonderful chance to know the story of the temple through a startling sound and lights show which is enjoyed by everybody.
Usually it depends on the cruise schedule, as some cruisers don’t have an overnight in Edfu.
Day 6 Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Day 6 Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon
[Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner]
Morning time is free at leisure or (optional) you can enjoy a Hot-air Balloon adventure to explore Luxor from the sky, having amazing views of the city. It is as if you are a bird flying across the marvelous monuments of Luxor.
Enjoy your delicious breakfast before exploring the West bank of Luxor, the city of the dead where many marvelous mortuary temples and necropolises are located.
Our first visit of the day will be to the Valley of the Kings, the richest and most fascinating ancient tombs in Egypt. This was the burial site of the kings from the New Kingdom. This includes the marvelous tomb of Tutankhamen, discovered intact by Howard Carter in 1922 as the most important archeological discovery in the 20th century. The tombs are featured with marvelous wall paintings which survived until today.
The next visit will be to the Temple of Deir El Bahari, which was constructed during the reign of the 18th dynasty by Queen Hatshepsut, one of the greatest rulers of Egypt. The Temple is featured with its many terraces, the statues of the Queen with a beard, and its magnificent location carved out of one of the great mountains of Thebes.
Our last visit at the West Bank will be to the Colossi of Memnon, these two huge statues are the only remaining items of the great funerary temple of Amenhotep III constructed in 1350 BC and became a landmark of Luxor afterwards.
After the tour, we will get back to the Nile cruiser to have our delicious lunch meal on board.
Enjoy your Afternoon tea on board while relaxing on the sundeck facing the amazing view of the Nile.
At night, we will enjoy the funniest party on board “Galabeiya Party” or listen to international music.
Day 7 Karnak Temples Complex & Temple of Luxor
Dinner and overnight on board. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Day 7 Karnak Temples Complex & Temple of Luxor
Dinner and overnight on board. [Breakfast & Dinner]
Enjoy your wonderful buffet breakfast on board before exploring the east bank of Luxor.
Our first visit of the day will be to Temple of Karnak, the largest Pharaonic temple complex in the world. Constructed over a period of more than one thousand years, almost all the impressive items of the Karnak we see today date back to the new kingdom, especially the huge amazing columns of the hypostyle hall which were constructed by Ramses II, the greatest builder of ancient Egypt.
Our next visit of the day will be to the Luxor Temple, another startling temple which was established around the 14th century BC and the construction continued for many years afterwards by Ramses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and many other Pharaohs. The temple is featured with its variety of design outlines and architecture. This is besides the huge two statues of Ramses II which ornament the façade of the temple.
The most comfortable vehicle will be awaiting you afterwards to transfer you to the Luxor train station in order to catch your Sleeper Train which will take you back to Cairo.
Day 8 The Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El Din & Old Cairo
Finally, we will get back to the hotel overnight. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Day 8 The Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El Din & Old Cairo
Finally, we will get back to the hotel overnight. [Breakfast & Lunch]
Enjoy your breakfast meal on board the train. Your train arrives in Cairo, where you will be met with our representative who will transfer you by private A/C vehicle to your hotel in Cairo for check in, rest and refresh.
After that, you’ll join your expert tour guide in such an awe-inspiring tour in the city center of Cairo. We begin our visits of the day by exploring The Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world with a huge collection of displays dating back to various periods of the ancient Egyptian history with the highlights being the golden exhibits of Tutankhamen, the mummies’ hall, large impressive reliefs, statues, and many other fascinating items.
Our next visit will be to the Citadel, constructed in the 10th century by Saladin to protect Egypt and became the residence of the rulers of Egypt for a period that lasted more than seven centuries. The citadel itself is one of the most impressive medieval fortresses and it contains many remarkable monuments like the famous Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Mosque of El Nasser Mohamed, and many interesting museums. This is besides offering the guests amazing panoramic views of the city of Cairo.
Later on, you will enjoy your lunch meal at a local restaurant.
After lunch we will proceed to the Old Cairo area, a part of the Egyptian capital that hosts some of the most interesting Coptic monuments in the country. We will start our Coptic tour by visiting The Hanging Church, first established in the 5th century and one of the most important historical churches in Egypt.
Our next visit in Coptic Cairo will be to the Abu Serga Church, believed to be constructed where the holy family rested at the end of their journey, it was constructed in the 7th century.
Our last visit in Coptic Cairo will be to the Church of Saint Mary, an orthodox church, built during the 5th century, restored and rebuilt many times afterwards.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo for rest and refreshment.
At night, free at leisure on your own in Cairo or (optional) we can offer Nile Cruise Dinner, with the most delicious open buffet, a Tanoora show, a belly dancing performance, live music, and remarkable views of the river Nile.
Day 9 Over-day Alexandria from Cairo
[Breakfast & Lunch]
Day 9 Over-day Alexandria from Cairo
[Breakfast & Lunch]
Following breakfast, you will embark on an incredible tour with your expert Egyptologist to Alexandria, the "bride of the Mediterranean sea."
You will reach Alexandria where your adventure will start in two to three hours.
The first place you will go is the Library of Alexandria. Although it was founded in the third century BC, it was destroyed in the first. The current library opened its doors in 2002.
The 1960 discovery of the Roman Amphitheatre will be your next stop. With inventive marble steps, this magnificent theater was constructed in the fourth century BC.
You must pass by and take a look at the Qaitbay Citadel from the outside once you arrive in Alexandria. This fortress was constructed in the 16th century. It will amaze you with it’s structure. You will be eating lunch at one of Alexandria's best restaurants, where the cuisine is Egyptian.
You'll drive back to Cairo after lunch so you can check into your much-loved hotel and have a restful, restful night.
Day 10 Departure from Cairo
[Breakfast]
Day 10 Departure from Cairo
[Breakfast]
After eating your final breakfast of the trip today, you'll get ready to leave the hotel.
After that, you'll meet our representative, who will drive you in a private air-conditioned car to Cairo International Airport so you can board your flight home and return home with many happy memories from your most recent visit to the Egyptian city of the Nile.
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