Toast the New Year: 6-Day Festive Christmas & Holiday Tour in Egypt

Day 1: Welcome to Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs

• Arrival in Cairo
  Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, Egypt Fun Tours will welcome, greet, and assist you with passport control and baggage identification.
• Transfer to Hotel
  Afterward, you’ll be driven to your 5-star hotel in a private air-conditioned car.
• Evening Activities
  Later in the evening, kick off your Christmas tour. You’ll embark on a dinner cruise on the majestic Nile. Enjoy a vibrant belly dancing show and a folklore band featuring the mesmerizing Tannoura spin, a nod to Egypt’s whirling dervishes.
• Return to Hotel
  After the cruise, return to your hotel for a restful night.

Second Day: Live a Fairytale amid the Pharaohs’ Treasures

• Breakfast
  Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
• Check-Out and Meet Your Guide
  Check out of the hotel and meet your Egyptologist tour guide.
• Giza Pyramids Complex
  Your first adventure is the Giza Pyramids Complex, which has stood for nearly 4,000 years. This complex includes:
  • The Great Pyramid of Khufu
    Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last standing structure of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Built around 2580 BC, it remained the tallest building for 3,800 years.
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza
    Next, explore the Great Sphinx, a monumental statue with a lion’s body and a human head, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
  • The Valley Temple
    Discover the Valley Temple, used for mummification rituals during Egypt’s Old Kingdom, adorned with diorite statues of King Khafra.
• Lunch
  For lunch, dine at a restaurant overlooking the Pyramids or the Nile.
• Visit the Egyptian Museum
  After lunch, visit the Egyptian Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• Evening Transfer to Aswan
  In the evening, transfer to Cairo airport. Catch your flight to Aswan.
• Check-In on Nile Cruise
  Upon arrival in Aswan, check into a 5-star luxury Nile cruise. Spend the night on board, ready for more adventures!

Day 3: Sailing in Aswan and Seeing Aswan’s Attractions

• Breakfast on Board
  Start your day with a delicious breakfast on board the boat.
• Visit the High Dam
  Your first stop is the High Dam. Constructed between 1960 and 1970 under Gamal Abdel Nasser’s rule, this engineering marvel enhances Nile flood management, increases water storage for agriculture, and produces hydroelectricity.
• Explore the Unfinished Obelisk
  Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk. Commissioned by Queen Hatshepsut, this remarkable monument was intended for the Karnak temple entrance but remains abandoned. It measures 42 meters tall and weighs 1,200 tons, showcasing ancient Egyptian construction techniques.
• Discover the Temple of Philae
  Continue to the Temple of Philae. This mythological temple is dedicated to the goddess Isis, representing love and beauty. It narrates the “Myth of Osiris,” where Osiris is killed by his brother and later resurrected. In the 1960s, the temple was relocated to Agilkia Island to protect it from rising waters.
• Sailing Experience
  After your visits, enjoy a relaxing sailing experience as you take in the beautiful scenery along the Nile.
• Overnight on Board
  Spend the night on board your cruise, ready for more adventures.

Fourth Day: Visit the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu

• Temple of Kom Ombo
  Begin your day with a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, known as “The Hill of Gold.” Built during the Greco-Roman era, this temple has a unique double design, with one side dedicated to the crocodile deity Sobek and the other to the falcon god Horus.
• Sail to Edfu Temple
  After exploring Kom Ombo, continue sailing to Edfu Temple.
• Explore Edfu Temple
  Edfu Temple was dedicated to the sky deity Horus and constructed between 237 BC and 57 BC. It stands on the legendary site of the battle between Set and Horus. Discovered by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette in 1860, this temple beautifully blends Greek and Egyptian architectural styles.
• Sail to Luxor
  After your visit, sail onward until you reach Luxor. Arrive late at night and spend the night on board your cruise.

Day 5: Immerse Yourself in the Rich History of Ancient Civilizations

• Breakfast and Departure with Guide
  After breakfast, your tour guide will escort you in a private air-conditioned car to Luxor’s top attractions.
• Visit the Valley of the Kings
  Your first destination is the Valley of the Kings, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It served as the final resting place for Egypt’s most significant rulers (1570-1070 BC) and contains 63 tombs filled with treasures, artifacts, and the remains of famous pharaohs like Ramses II and Tutankhamun.
• Explore Hatshepsut Temple
  Next, visit Hatshepsut Temple, also known as Djeser-Djeseru (Holy of Holies). Constructed around 1479 BC, it reflects the grandeur of the New Kingdom and the vision of Queen Hatshepsut, showcasing stunning sculptures and artwork.
• Visit Memnon’s Colossi
  Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues standing 18 meters tall, representing Pharaoh Amenhotep III. Reconstructed after an earthquake in 27 BC, they were famously thought to sing at dawn due to the wind passing through them.
• Lunch on an Island
  Enjoy lunch on an island while taking a scenic Nile River boat ride.
• Discover Karnak Temple
  After lunch, visit Karnak Temple, the largest religious structure in the world. This site has survived the sands of time and was the center of worship for over 1,500 years, dedicated to the Theban triad: God Amun, Goddess Mut, and moon god Khnsou.
• Evening Transfer to Cairo
  Finally, head to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Spend the night in a 5-star hotel.

Last Day: Conclusion of Your 6-Day Christmas Tour

• Breakfast at the Hotel
  After breakfast, enjoy your last morning in Egypt.
• Airport Transfer
  Our representative will drive you to the airport, assisting with final departure procedures.
• End of Tour
  Conclude your memorable Christmas trip in Egypt. If you have any feedback or wish to adjust your itinerary for future trips, feel free to share!