10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday
Discover the wonders of ancient and modern Egypt through this fascinating 10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday Package.
Tour Details
Details of the 10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday Package
- Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Tour Location: Cairo / Giza / Aswan / Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor / Hurghada
- Tour Availability: Available Everyday
- Pickup & Drop Off: Cairo Airport
- Tour Type: Private
Discover Egypt in 10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday Package
Spend 10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday in the center of paradise among ten yards of the most opulent and enticing illusions. You will find your miracle in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada, demonstrating that Christmas is a time when miracles happen frequently.
You will have the chance to see the mysterious Egyptian Museum, the ancient city of Memphis, the Cairo Citadel, the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and numerous other Islamic monuments, including the Giza Pyramid complex.
You will explore all the ancient sites between Luxor and Aswan as you set off on a breathtaking Nile cruise, passing by fabled landmarks like the Philae temple and the unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut. Investigate the interiors of the Valley of the Kings, the Hatshepsut Temple, and the Karnak Temple.
You now have a better understanding of what a lovely vacation looks like, especially given the start of a new year, thanks to this wonderful 10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday Package.
Tour Highlights
The highlights of 10 Days Xmas and
New Year Holiday Package.
Cairo Highlights
- Giza Pyramid Complex.
- Memphis City.
- The Egyptian Museum.
- Old Cairo Attractions.
Aswan Highlights
- The High Dam.
- The Unfinished Obelisk.
- Philae Temple.
- Kom Ombo Temple.
Luxor Highlights
- Valley of the Kings.
- Hatshepsut Temple.
- Colossi of Memnon.
- Karnak Temple.
Tour Inclusions
10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday includes
- Accommodation in a 5-star Hotel in Cairo for 3 Nights.
- Accommodation in 5* Cruise for 3 Nights, Full Board.
- Accommodation in 5*hotel in Luxor for 1 Night.
- Accommodation in 5*hotel in Hurghada for 2 Nights.
- Entrance fees to all sites are indicated on the itinerary.
- Meet and Greet service by our employees at the airports.
- Snorkeling Excursion.
- Professional Egyptologist tour guide during your trips.
- Domestic Flights between Cairo Luxor and Aswan.
- All Transfers by private A.C Cars.
- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday excludes
- International Airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Optional tours.
- Personal spending.
- Tipping.
Tour Itinerary
Detailed itinerary of the 10 Days Xmas & New Year Holiday Package
Day 1: Arrival in the Land of Civilization
Upon arrival to Cairo airport, the “Egypt Fun Tours” representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you.
From the airport, you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel for checking in.
Evening time, we will pick you up from your hotel to start your Christmas experience in Egypt with a Dinner Cruise where you will sit back and relax while you enjoy a colorful belly dancing show with a folklore band, featuring the unforgettable Tannoura spin, in keeping with Egypt’s whirling dervishes tradition.
You will be transferred back to your hotel overnight.
Day 2: Discover the Miracles of the Pharaohs
Morning time, after breakfast, join your private Egyptologist tour guide to start your 10 Christmas Egypt tour by visiting some top Cairo tourist attractions starting by:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.
The Great Pyramid
The Great Pyramid belongs to “King Khufu“, it’s the oldest and largest of the three Pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the Great Pyramid is 147 m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.
The Great Sphinx
The Great Sphinx belongs to “King Chephren” is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.
The Valley Temple
A Granite mortuary temple was used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at the Giza plateau.
Proceed to have your Lunch at a Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant, Then move to visit.
Saqqara Step Pyramid
It is considered to be the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, it dates back to the reign of King Djoser who ruled Egypt during the 27th century B.C. The Step Pyramid consists of 6 steps built atop one another with a height of 62 m.
Memphis City
The 1st capital of Egypt founded by King Menes, occupied a strategic position between Upper & Lower Egypt. Memphis was believed to be under the protection of the god Ptah, the god of creation and artworks.
Finally, we drive you back to your hotel in Cairo overnight.
Day 3: Lose Yourself Down the Beauty of Aswan
Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel in Cairo, then we will transfer you to Cairo airport to catch the flight to Aswan, upon arrival Meet our tour guide to enjoy the second part of your 10 days Egypt Christmas holiday by visiting Aswan tourist attractions starting with:
The High Dam
It was built across the Nile River at Aswan and was constructed between 1960 and 1970, it has had a significant effect on the economy and culture of Egypt.
The Unfinished Obelisk
The largest obelisk in ancient times. It was ordered by Queen Hatshepsut (1508 1458 BC) to complement the Lateran Obelisk (which was originally at Karnak) and was later brought to the Lateran Palace in Rome.
Philae Temple
The Philae temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis of Love and beauty. The temple complex was dismantled and relocated to nearby Agilkia Island as part of the UNESCO Nubia Campaign project, protecting this and other complexes before the 1970 completion of the Aswan High Dam.
After that enjoy your lunch meal then transfer to check in on your 5* deluxe Nile cruise and overnight on board.
Day 4: Witness the Greatness of Kom Ombo Temple
Enjoy your breakfast on the cruise and join your tour guide to visit:
Kom Ombo Temple
A temple overlooking the Nile, Kom Ombo temple is divided into 2 temples with 2 entrances, 2 hypostyle Halls, and 2 sanctuaries.
Back to your cruise to have your lunch and overnight on board.
Day 5: Explore the Legendary Edfu Temple
Enjoy the breakfast on the cruise, then join our tour guide to visit the Edfu temple.
Edfu temple
Dedicated to God Horus. Edfu temple is considered the most preserved Greco-Roman temple all over Egypt and on its walls portrayed a “Play” showing the overcome of Horus over the devil god Seth.
Enjoy your lunch on the cruise and sail to Luxor, arrive late at night, and overnight on board.
Day 6: Live a Fairytale in the Treasures of Luxor
Breakfast on the cruise, then check out and join our Egyptologist tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit Luxor tourist attractions starting with:
Valley of the Kings
The final resting place of Egypt’s rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, Valley of the Kings is home to tombs including the great Pharaoh Ramses II and boy Tutankhamun. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decorations inside the tombs are still well-preserved.
Hatshepsut Temple
Hatshepsut temple is one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all the Ancient Egyptian Temples. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining the levels together.
Colossi of Memnon
Two massive stone statues of King Amenhotep III are the only remains of a complete mortuary temple. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo and then moved 700 KM to Luxor.
Have your lunch and continue to visit:
Karnak Temple
No site in Egypt is more impressive than the Karnak temple. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.
Finally, transfer to check-in at 5* hotel in Luxor and overnight.
Day 7: Transfer From Luxor to Hurghada
On day 7 of your Egypt Christmas vacation, have your breakfast and check out from the hotel in Luxor, then transfer to Hurghada for overnight at 5* hotel to enjoy the third part of your journey, its recreational days in Hurghada Red Sea.
Day 8: Venture into the Beautiful Underwater World
Have your breakfast, then enjoy a snorkeling excursion in the Red Sea and enjoy the mesmerizing underwater world in this peace of heaven. Get back to your hotel overnight.
Day 9: Discover the Timelessness of Magical Cairo
Morning time, enjoy the breakfast in your hotel, then check out and transfer to catch the flight to Cairo to continue your Christmas vacation in Egypt by exploring Old Cairo landmarks starting with:
The Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art. Over 250,000 genuine ancient Egyptian artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun’s collection of treasure, gold, and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo then proceed to visit:
Salah El-Din Citadel
It served as Egypt’s seat of government till the 1860s, Cairo Citadel is a magnificent fortress. It was constructed during Salah ad-Din’s reign. The construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182.
Mohamed Ali Mosque
It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named “The Alabaster Mosque” because most of the walls were made out of pure alabaster. Mohamed Ali Mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a magical gate leading to the immortal heritage that will shine brightly through the incredible artifacts and monuments that date to more than 4000 years revealing the tangible and intangible culture and history of Egypt’s endless heritage.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar
No visit to Cairo is complete without a stop at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, the bazaar is the oldest and the most famous in the Middle East. It was constructed in 970 AD, the same year as the founding of Cairo.
At the end of the day, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo overnight.
Day 10: End Your 10 Days Xmas and New Year Holiday:
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities to finish your Christmas experience in Egypt.
