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Cairo, Aswan and Abu Simbel
Celebrate Christmas and the New Year with the wonders of ancient Egypt. Starting from Cairo, you can navigate some great giant representative pyramids and the ultimate guardian, the Sphinx. Spending Egypt over Christmas, a magical combination of ancient history, festive spirit, and bright winter sun, can simply intensify your stay.
As you move south, spare some time in Aswan to touch upon the main attractions: the awe-inspiring High Dam, the attractive Temple of Philae, and the enthralling sights of the Granite Quarries for the Unfinished Obelisk.
Happy Egypt also gives its guests the ultimate undertaking on how they can actually find its way to Abu Simbel from Aswan. Your expert guide will greet you and share the incredible stories behind these temples' mighty legends, making the trip an unforgettable and very vivid with understanding. Experiences of the unforgettable sprawl along Egypt on this festive adventure, whether visiting Cairo, Nile Cruise Over Xmas.
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Tag 01 Arrival in Cairo
Start your adventure with a full Cairo day tour of the Giza Pyramids. On arrival in the city, you will be taken to the hotel for a check-in before embarking on your immersion in the Christmas of Cairo, when the city is crowded with festivity and charm.
After a brief rest, you will visit the timeless marvels of
The Great Pyramids:
Pyramids and the mighty Sphinx at the Giza Plateau- monuments that have stood for thousands of years. To add a dash of charm to your Egypt Christmas holiday, a camel ride around the pyramids can steal that experience for you- a view never to be forgotten.
Retire to the hotel for your nourishment and an overnighter before setting out to another dose of Christmas adventure in Egypt.
Tag 02 Fly to Aswan
Celebrating Christmas in Egypt adds a touch of novelty to the affair, given Aswan's weather with its golden sunshine and quiet breezes of the Nile River-it is different from anywhere else. If Christmas is in the pictures of Christmas in Egypt 2025, a visit to major landmarks like the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk would add some fairy tale charm to the holiday-thus blending ancient history with that warm seasonal Egyptian feeling that sums it all up.
The High Dam:
There are two dams in Aswan, the Aswan Dam (the British Dam) which were constructed in 1889, and the High Dam which was built during the reign of President Nasser.
The High Dam is like the double height of the old dam. The dam got some pros and cons, such as the electricity and the displacement of the Nubians because of the lake.
Lake Nasser is the largest artificial lake in the world, 500 KM long.
The dam protects Egypt against high and low floods.
Philae Temple:
In Aswan day tour you will see the island of Philae was called by the Egyptians “Pilak” or “the end” and then “Philak” by the Greeks and “Philae” right now that it is one of the most important attractions in Aswan.
It was very important for the Egyptians because they thought that the River Nile starts there, and also due to the artificial tomb of the God Osiris made by his consort goddess Isis to deceive the god Seth.
It houses many structures, the biggest and the most intact is the temple of Isis (the magic goddess). This temple was begun in 280 BC and completed in 80 BC.
All of the structures of Philae were dismantled into 40000 pieces and moved to the Island of Agalika, which bears the name of Philae. The real Philae was lost under the water.
The Unfinished Obelisk:
Happy Egypt helps you to know more about the granite quarry on the east bank of Aswan was used to cut the statues, coffins, boxes, sarcophagi, and obelisks for the kings.
Thanks to the unfinished obelisk, it gives us the light of the technique of making it.
When the workers finished the obelisk in the quarry, they took it to the river to transport it to the temples. It was very hard work.
Just five obelisks are found in Egypt now. Thirteen Egyptian obelisks are in Italy. Seven are in London. One is in Paris. One is in Istanbul and one is in New York. This one is not finished due to the natural cracks in its body.
After that, you will transfer to your hotel to relax and have your dinner in the hotel.
Tag 03 Abu Simbel
After your breakfast, your guide will meet you at the reception of your to commence your tour to Abu Simbel.
About 300 km from Aswan, is a strikingly beautiful and majestic monument by the most powerful pharaoh in the history of Egypt, Ramses II.
There are two temples in Abu Simbel. The great temple of Ramses II, and a smaller temple of his wife Nefertari.
The two temples are cut deep into the rock.
The great temple is dedicated Amon-Re, Rehorakhty, Ptah, and Ramses II as a god.
While the smaller temple is dedicated to Hathor and Nefertari as a goddess.
The great temple of Ramses is the most powerful work of art in the world, with its huge façade with four impressive statues of Ramses.
It is reachable by plane or by road. It is about 45 minutes by plane and about three hours by road.
The police convoy has been canceled and you can drive to Abu Simbel from Aswan between sunrise and sunset daily.
The temple is built with some angles to let the sun illuminate the face of Ramses II twice a year, on his birthday (October 21) and his coronation day (February 21). But now the dates are changed to 22 of February and 22nd of October, due to the movement of the temple.
The temples of Abu Simbel were the first temples to be rescued among 24 temples, due to the damage of the water. The rescue operation began 1n 1960 and was completed in the spring of 1964.
After that, you will transfer to your hotel and have your dinner.
Tag 04 Fly Back to Cairo ( Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili )
After your breakfast, you will transafer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo
Upon arrival, Meet and assist by our representative.
Start your day tour to visit the impressive Egyptian Museum:
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. It includes more than 120 thousand archaeological pieces on display, and the rest are in storage. The museum has two main floors, the ground floor and the first floor. On the ground floor, there are some coins and papyrus. There are also some artifacts from the New Kingdom. These items include statues and tables
On the first floor, there are some artifacts from the dynasties 29 and 30, with some items from the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, in particular the amazing treasure of King Tutankhamon.
There are two special rooms containing a number of mummies.
Note: the mummies’ room has a private ticket.
Khan El Khalili:
Khan el Khalili is the largest bazaar and market in the Middle East. It represents the market tradition that established Cairo as a major trade center. Khan was located in the middle of Cairo, and some commercial establishments were built nearby.
There is a big collection of shops, workshops, and coffee shops.
After your tour, you will transfer to your hotel to have your dinner.
Overnight in Cairo.
Tag 05 Departure
After breakfast, you will be flying back home. This will be the end of your unforgettable journey across Egypt at Christmas time. As your Egypt Christmas vacation concludes, you go back with a fantastic experience of ancient wonders, festive celebrations, and Egyptian hospitality of all times.
Im Tour enthalten
- 5* hotel in Cairo, Aswan on B.B basis.
- All transfers per itinerary.
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Domestic flights.
- Entrance fees per itinerary.
- Licensed tour guide.
- Lunch in First, Second, Third Day.
- Soft Drinks..
Nicht im Tour enthalten
- Entry visa and international flight tickets.
- Personal expenses.
- Tipping.
Hinweise
- Children from 1-5 years get a 60% discount.
- Children from 6-11 years get a 50% discount.
- US Dollar, Euro, Sterling, and Egyptian pound are accepted
Preise pro Person
| Person | Preise |
|---|---|
| 1 - Person | USD 2430 |
| 2 - 6 Person | USD 1610 |
| 7 - 16 Person | USD 1560 |
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