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Happy Egypt has devised an exclusive Christmas in Egypt tour with our Egypt tour package. Enjoy four days of wonderful Christmas tour inside Cairo and Luxor, Egypt. Experience some landmarks of Cairo, Giza Pyramids, and Sphinx, besides visiting other famous monuments of Egypt, soaking in the Christmas atmosphere in Cairo.
Discovering the splendid history and culture of Luxor, the open-air museum of ancient treasures, would be a wonderful experience. Wander about Luxor to see Karnak and Luxor Temples and admire their gigantic and majestic columns.
This itinerary also promotes New Year's events in Cairo, where you can enjoy the various cultural shows and popular city events. End your holiday with an elegant Cairo, Nile Cruise Over Xmas, combining the enchantment of the Nile with Christmas spirit.
Celebrate in the two most popular Egyptian cities of Egypt, Cairo and Luxor, Christmas in happiness, making lasting happy memories throughout your Egypt tours.
Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
After check-in and a brief refresh, start the day by visiting the Egyptian Museum with its immense collection of antiquities, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Have lunch at a local restaurant serving traditional Egyptian fare.
In the afternoon, visit the Saladin Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortress with panoramic views over Cairo; also visit the splendid Mosque of Muhammad Ali inside.
Evening visits to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous bazaars in the Middle East, offer great opportunities for buying souvenirs, spices, and local craftworks while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Christmas in Egypt.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel await you, preparing for the great celebrations of Cairo New Year's Eve.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Luxor.
Arrival and transfer to the hotel with check-in. Thereafter, venturing out for a visit to the famed Karnak temple complex, one of the largest ancient religious sites of the world, dedicated to the god Amun-an an excellent experience for travelers Egypt over Christmas or looking forward to Egypt New Year 2026.
Dine at a local restaurant.
The afternoon will include a visit to the Luxor Temple, an ancient temple complex lying at the heart of Luxor.
Post-tour, dinner and overnight stay at the hotel in Luxor will be organized, thus continuing the holiday spirit in Egypt.
Starting your day on the West Bank of Luxor, you get to visit the Valley of the Kings, featuring several visits to royal tombs.
Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a magnificent mortuary temple dedicated to Egypt's most famous female pharaoh.
Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two huge stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Later in the evening, enjoy a special dinner and live entertainment to mark your Egypt Christmas holidays in the hotel or at a nearby restaurant, creating lifetime memories of Christmas in Egypt 2025.
Start your day with an optional hot air balloon flight at sunrise over Luxor, providing breathtaking views of the city and its ancient monuments (weather permitting and subject to availability).
After breakfast, depending upon the time of departure, you might have some leisure time for last-minute shopping or exploration.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for your onward flight or return home, thus concluding your Egypt Christmas vacation and imparting you with unforgettable festive memories of Cairo and Luxor.
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Christmas Tours in Egypt offer the charm of festivities coupled with the romance of ancient history. While mild weather graces the land, visitors delight in the famous landmarks-the Pyramids of Giza, the Nile, and the ancient temples. Then Christmas Eve dinners and special events come into the picture, to be coupled with sightwseeing.
include Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Alexandria, and the Red Sea resorts. Most itineraries also feature a Nile Cruise and visits to world-famous landmarks such as the Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, and Abu Simbel.
Carrying small layers-the kind of clothes one packs in T-shirts and sweaters for cool evenings. Comfy shoes are an absolute must for sight-seeing. Something nice to wear for that lovely festive dinner or party-if you are celebrating Christmas or New Year in style-will come very handy!
Indeed, Egypt is safe for tourists generally, especially in the main tourist areas such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and the Red Sea resorts. Just abide by the general precautions that are always given while traveling and have fun!
Certain Christmas tours in Egypt also involve visiting prominent Coptic churches or monasteries, especially at Christmas time. However, usually, they are optional excursions to be taken or dropped, depending on the guest's interests.