November 29, 2023
Temple of Kalabsha | Aswan Attractions
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Celebrate Christmas in Egypt with an amazing 10-day Egypt tour of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and a luxury Nile cruise with Happy Egypt. A lovely way to see Egypt's ancient history and beauty during the festive season. Touring the highlights of its most beautiful cities, the Nile River could offer relaxation for extended days as you await savoring Christmas in Egypt in 2025 in friendlier weather conditions.
The pack contains all domestic flights, transfers, hotels, tours, entrance fees, and licensed tour guides, which will ensure a smooth and enjoyable holiday. A chance is available to have an 8-day Egypt Christmas tour displaying the grandeur of the landscape between Luxor and Aswan in "reasonably priced" Egypt Travel Packages.
When you are in Egypt on your Xmas holiday, make sure to experience the Nile Cruise! This Tet will make your shopping a most memorable one while on board a ship, one of those nights. The Nile Cruise takes you on a journey where you get to stop to see the great attractions of the country. From Kom Ombo Temple to Edfu Temple, each of these destinations brings you closer to an old Egyptian adventure. Yes, make this the Cairo Nile Cruise Over Xmas experience.
Arrival in Cairo, meet and be assisted by our tour guide and transfer to your hotel and free actions.
One of the full Cairo day tours promotes visits to the Giza Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara. There is no second opinion about that: it's an unviewable Christmas addition unparalleled in Egypt during the holidays. Christmas in Egypt starts with the standing pyramid, the timeless wonder of the world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Elaborate on your exploration of the other pyramids before meeting the timeless Sphinx stone guardian.
Next, go to Sakkara to witness the first of Egypt's pyramids, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, before entering the ancient capital, Memphis, from which one can access its remarkable open-air museum. Christmas and Cairo. This is the perfect Cairo Christmas Day tour for those traveling through Cairo, merging history, culture, and iconic landmarks.
On our walks today, we shall tour the wonderful Egyptian Museum in Cairo and Old Cairo, the perfect Christmas and Cairo experience for anyone. The museum holds beautiful sculptures and art pieces hailing from Egypt's antiquities and through various periods, containing the mesmerizing treasures of the golden pharaoh Tutankhamen.
And, having explored the Citadel of Saladin afterward, we shall conclude the day's itinerary by spending an evening at Khan El Khalili, the largest market in the Middle East. Such a colorful market will truly reflect the Christmas at Cairo that encapsulates culture, history, and the festive mood.
(Breakfast only)
You'll head to Cairo's airport to board your flight to Luxor, where your Nile cruise journey starts. Upon arrival, you'll be met, assisted, and transferred to your cruise ship. Your day's itinerary includes a visit to Luxor East Bank, which holds the big and grand temples of Egypt. This includes the Karnak and Luxor temples; both are dedicated to the Theban Triad as Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. luxor at Christmas, perhaps, the experience is spectacular in mid-winter as the ancient sites shimmer through the winter light pretty well. The overnight stay in the heart of it reminds me of the unique charm of Christmas in Luxor.
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You will drive all the way today to the west bank of Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, the sacred burial ground of New Kingdom pharaohs. The kings themselves carved their tombs deep within the rock, paving the way to the other world to guard them against robbers. Further visit to the unique temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut will end with a picture stop of the huge Colossi of Memnon.
luxor at Christmas just makes it so special to gaze at what had been lost for so long. The calm, cooler temperatures and the golden light of winter only add to this blissful experience. Truly vibes the entire spirit of Christmas in Luxor.
Return to the ship and begin sailing toward Edfu via Esna Lock. Overnight in Edfu.
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A horse carriage will take you to the temple of Edfu, which was built during the time of the Greeks in Egypt, and dedicated to the falcon-headed god, Horus.
Back to the ship to set sail to Kom Ombo.
Then visit the temple of Kom Ombo, which is dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Back to the ship to set sail to Aswan. Overnight is in Aswan.
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Today you will tour through the beautiful Aswan City. It is one of the most serene places to spend an Egypt Christmas holiday. Your visit starts from the granite quarry, which showcases the unfinished obelisk, an amazing structure that brings the design and construction techniques of the ancients to its viewers.
Continue along the High Dam, which was built during the time of President Nasser, for the completion of today's tour. Learn and experience the power of one of Egypt's most enchanting temples, the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Exploring these landmarks during Christmas in Aswan indeed adds that extra charm to the experience with favorable weather and tranquility, making the view here so much more enchanting.
For the next night in Aswan, a pleasant afternoon, a felucca riding session on the Elephantine Island will let the Christmas season in utter style and elegance, bathed in sunshine, cooled by the splashing Nile breeze, and further accented by Aswan's splendid scenery.
Overnight at Aswan.
Disembarkation, then transfer to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo.
Meet and assist, and transfer to your hotel.
(Breakfast only)
You can do an optional Alexandria tour.
Transfer to Cairo airport, for final departure.
(Breakfast only)
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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.