8-Day Egypt Christmas Tour: Holiday Special Vacation of Egypt

Day 1: Arrive in Egypt

Arrival to Cairo airport, you will find our representative waiting for you with the sign of Your Name, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel in Cairo. After you have checked in your tour representative will discuss your itinerary and confirm your pick-up times for upcoming day trips. You're free to spend the rest of the day as you wish and Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Tour to Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Saqqara Tour

Breakfast would be served in your hotel in Cairo to get ready for an exciting tour of the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and Saqqara. Your tour guide welcomes you to your hotel. You begin your tour by exploring the wonders of the Pyramids of Giza, constructed more than 4000 years, the most popular monuments in the whole world. You will view the greatness of the Pharaohs reflected in each detail of the huge structure of the Grand Pyramid of Cheops, in addition to the other two pyramids of Chephren and Mykerinus, and the Sphinx that was built to guard the Pyramids for years.

You proceed with this distinctive tour of Egypt to visit the Necropolis Of Saqqara, the richest archeological site of ancient Egypt. This is where you discover the secrets of the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest surviving stone structure in the history of humankind. After that transfer to your last stop Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II and the alabaster Sphinx of Memphis, before heading back to your hotel to rest.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Meals include: Breakfast and lunch

Day 3: Cairo Top Sites

you will take breakfast at the hotel, and then be escorted by your tour guide to visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo that was built in neo-classical style and designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum's vast collection of over 120,000 artifacts ranges from pre-dynastic era, through the Pharaonic era to the Greco-Roman period of Egypt. Visiting the museum is a great introduction to learning about the ancient Egyptian civilization, including their famous art of mummification.

Next will be an unusual opportunity to explore the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the Hanging Church (or Suspended Church), this Basilica Church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon. This Church became the center of the Christian Church of Egypt. Continue to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar where traders have been selling their ware ever since the 14th century. If there is anything in particular you want to buy at the bazaar, your guide will be happy to help you find what you are looking for. Even if you don’t want to do any shopping, the bazaar is a great place to walk around or to sit down for some coffee while you watch the locals going about with their daily lives in Between you will enjoy having your lunch then transfer you back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.

• Overnight Cairo
• Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 4: Flight from Cairo to Aswan / Aswan Sightseeing

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, check-out from your hotel in Cairo then transfer to Cairo Airport to take your flight to Aswan, Arrival at Aswan Airport, then met by your private tour guide and driver who will escort you to visit Aswan Sightseeing. Your first visit of the day would be the High Dam, constructed in the 1960s to preserve the water of the River Nile and produce a large portion of Egypt’s electricity. The High Dam represents one of the greatest accomplishments of modern Egypt.

The next visit of the day will be to the Philae Temple, the popular ancient Egyptian Temple. Dedicated to Osiris and Isis, the temple was relocated due to the building of the High Dam in one of the largest international campaigns at the time. The temple is featured with several pylons, huge decorated stone capitals, and several other sections.

• Overnight in Aswan
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Excursions at Kom Ombo and Edfu

Enjoy your delicious breakfast on board while sailing to Kom Ombo and Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Sobek, and Haeroris Temple. The reason for this is that this ancient temple was originally built and dedicated to two gods, Haeroris the falcon-headed god, and Sobek the crocodile god. This is where you enjoy exploring all the wonders of the temple.

Then continue Sailing to Edfu, lunch on board after that visit the Temple of Edfu. The temple was Dedicated to the falcon god, Horus, one of the most impactful gods of ancient Egypt, this marvelous temple is the best-preserved temples of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt. sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board. On arrival back at your cruise ship, you will have a little bit of free time for yourself, and then it will be time for another excellent onboard dinner. You will spend this night of your Nile cruise on the water at Edfu.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Cruise to East Bank of Luxor Sightseeing

Morning breakfast. Then you will be leaving Edfu shortly after you have had your breakfast, and it will then sail towards Luxor, with lunch and afternoon tea being served along the way. On arrival at Luxor, you will be taken to see the remarkable Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple which is located on Luxor's East Bank. After your visit, you will return to the boat where you will again have a little bit of time for yourself before dinner is served. Shortly after dinner there will also be a very enjoyable Egyptian Belly Dancing show on the ship. Enjoy a relaxing evening and a wonderful night's sleep on the water at Luxor.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Disembarkation and Luxor West Bank Tour / Fly Back to Cairo

Last day of your Egypt Nile cruise tours ends today, but still, there is more sightseeing around Luxor to see After disembarkation, your first visit Valley of the Kings, a vast royal necropolis where more than 60 ancient tombs have been discovered. After exploring the Valley of the Kings, you will then be taken to see another truly spectacular site, the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This vast ancient complex was carved out of the surrounding bedrock, and it is today one of the most visited ancient sites in Egypt. After that visit the last attraction in Luxor the Colossi of Memnon. After the tour you will be driven in a comfortable and modern air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor airport to take your flight back to Cairo. Arrive to Cairo Airport meet and transfer to your hotel in Cairo and Overnight in Cairo.

• Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Final Departure and Flying Back Home

Enjoy your breakfast at your hotel and then head out to Cairo Airport for your final departure back to your homeland.

• Meals: Breakfast.