11-Day Egypt Christmas Tour: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor & More

 Itinerary: 11-Day Christmas Egypt Tour

1st day: Arrival in Egypt

• Welcome to Cairo: Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our representative will assist you with passport control, luggage identification, and portage.
• Hotel Check-In: Transfer in a private air-conditioned car to the luxurious Four Seasons 5-star hotel in Cairo.
• Dinner Cruise on the Nile: In the evening, enjoy a delightful dinner cruise featuring a colorful belly dancing show and a traditional Tannoura performance. Afterward, return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

2nd day: Explore Pyramids, Saqqara & Memphis

• Breakfast: Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel.
• Giza Pyramids Complex: Visit the iconic pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, marveling at these ancient wonders.
• Lunch: Dine at a luxury restaurant with views of the Pyramids or the Nile.
• Saqqara Step Pyramid: Discover the earliest large-scale cut stone construction, the Step Pyramid of Djoser.
• Memphis City: Explore the ancient capital of Egypt and learn about its significance under the protection of the god Ptah.
• Return to Hotel: Head back to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay.

3rd day: Tour of Alexandria

• Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast before embarking on a private tour to Alexandria.
• Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa: Explore this Roman burial site with its unique blend of Egyptian and Roman art.
• Pompey’s Pillar & Qaitbay Citadel: Visit these historical landmarks, learning about Alexandria’s rich history.
• Lunch: Savor a seafood lunch at a local restaurant.
• Alexandria Library: Tour this modern marvel, a tribute to the ancient library, housing rare books and exhibitions.
• Return to Cairo: After a day of exploration, return to your hotel in Cairo for the night.

Day 4: Fly to Aswan and Explore

• Breakfast & Flight: Enjoy breakfast, check out, and fly to Aswan.
• Aswan High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk: Visit these engineering marvels with your Egyptologist guide.
• Philae Temple: Explore the beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• Lunch & Nile Cruise: Have lunch at a local restaurant and check into your luxury Nile cruise for an overnight stay on board.

5th day: Abu Simbel Temples

• Early Morning Tour: Start with breakfast boxes and visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples, masterpieces of ancient architecture.
• Return to Cruise: Enjoy lunch and leisure time onboard your luxury cruise, sailing back towards Aswan for an overnight stay.

Day 6: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples Tour

• Breakfast & Sailing: Begin your day with a delicious breakfast before sailing to Kom Ombo.
• Kom Ombo Temple: Visit this unique double temple overlooking the Nile, featuring two entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries.
• Edfu Temple: Sail to Edfu to explore the best-preserved Greco-Roman temple in Egypt, dedicated to the god Horus. The temple’s walls depict the legendary battle between Horus and Seth.
• Lunch & Sailing: Enjoy lunch on the cruise as you sail to Luxor, arriving late at night for an overnight stay on board.

7th day: Luxor East Bank Tour

• Breakfast & Check-Out: After breakfast, disembark from the cruise.
• Karnak Temple: Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple, the largest temple complex in Egypt, built over generations by ancient builders and pharaohs.
• Lunch & Hotel Check-In: Have lunch at a local restaurant and check in at the Sofitel Winter Palace 5-star hotel in Luxor.
• Luxor Temple by Night: In the evening, visit Luxor Temple, a site of significant rituals during the festival of Opet, beautifully illuminated at night.
• Return to Hotel: After exploring, return to your hotel in Luxor for an overnight stay.

8th day: Luxor West Bank Tour & Fly to Cairo

• Breakfast & Check-Out: Enjoy breakfast before checking out.
• Valley of the Kings: Explore the final resting place of ancient rulers, including the tombs of Ramses II and King Tutankhamun, with well-preserved decorations.
• Hatshepsut Temple: Marvel at this stunning temple, built on three levels with two ramps, dedicated to Queen Hatshepsut.
• Colossi of Memnon: Visit these impressive stone statues of King Amenhotep III.
• Lunch & Flight to Cairo: Enjoy lunch with a view of the Nile before flying to Cairo. Upon arrival, check-in at your 5-star hotel for an overnight stay.

9th day: Explore Old Cairo

• Breakfast: Start your day with breakfast at your hotel.
• The Egyptian Museum: Discover a vast collection of ancient artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• Lunch & Continue Tour: Have lunch at a local restaurant before visiting:
  • Salah El-Din Citadel: Explore this historic fortress and enjoy panoramic views of Cairo.
  • Mohamed Ali Mosque: Visit the beautiful Alabaster Mosque, inspired by Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): Explore artifacts from Egypt’s diverse historical periods.
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Stroll through this vibrant and historic market, experiencing Cairo’s rich culture.
• Return to Hotel: After a full day of exploration, return to your hotel for the night.

Day 10: Cairo Free Day

• Relax & Explore: Enjoy a free day to relax at your hotel or explore Cairo at your leisure.

Last day: End of the 11-day Christmas Egypt Tour

• Breakfast & Check-Out: Have breakfast and check out of your hotel.
• Transfer to Airport: You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport in an air-conditioned car for your flight home, concluding your unforgettable Egyptian journey.