6-Day Christmas in Egypt: Mary Christmas with Ancient Gods

After a sumptuous breakfast, meet your private Egyptologist guide for an out-of-this-world experience. Touch and feel the wonders of ancient Egypt while enjoying the comforts of Christmas in Egypt today.

📍 Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is notable for being the last resting place of Pharaoh Khufu. Here lies Pharaoh Khufu’s tomb. The last of the seven wonders, it reaches a height of 138.5 meters. This is one wonder of Egypt, as it is the only remaining elegant structure in Egypt today.

📍 Great Sphinx
The Egyptian Sphinx is a beloved symbol for many. This statue, with a human head and a lion’s body, has witnessed the history of the Giza Plateau for over four thousand five hundred years. Allow this old protector to contribute some magic to your Christmas cheer.

📍 Valley Temple
This unique temple bears the testament of mummification amongst the priests of the pharaoh, which was an important aspect of their culture. Who knows, maybe you will walk its ancient halls and see the light glistening off Christmas decorations installed on the temple that eve.

📍 Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Saqqara’s stepped pyramid is the world’s first, built by architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser. These sights are landmarks of ancient Egypt civilization restful, gentle churches of which every traveler enjoys.

📍 City of Memphis
Memphis, known as the capital of ancient Egypt, is considered the birthplace of the Egyptian civilization. This city is ancient, but its glories are at their full bloom during this time of the year.

Fulfilling this exciting day, return to the Egyptian city of Cairo, where the magic of Christmas awaits, along with hospitality.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hotel in Cairo.

After a hearty breakfast, it is time to leave–so gather your belongings check out of your hotel in Cairo, and proceed to the Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. After getting to Aswan, your guide will take you on a pleasant journey through Aswan’s marvelous treasures while celebrating Christmas in Egypt.

📍 Unfinished Obelisk
Ordered by Queen Hatshepsut, this downward-sloping giant obelisk is yet to be completed, although it tells a lot about the ancient craft workers’ abilities. When it stands there, think of it as a giant Christmas tree, towering and impressive too.

📍 Philae Temple
The worshipped goddess Isis of the Egyptian temple Philae inspired the name of the temple built on the island. Visit this serene holy place by the Nile for a peaceful Christmas trip.

Then we will return you to your accommodation hotel in Aswan. You can relax and spend a quiet wonderful evening on the holiday.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hotel in Aswan.

After a hearty breakfast in Aswan, and hotel accommodations, you’ll board a wonderful trip to Luxor which is full of Christmas joy. With your guide, you will explore the East and West Banks of Luxor, with the highlights of the History of Egypt and the Season’s festivities.

West Bank:

📍 Valley of the Kings
The Valley of the Kings or the King’s Valley is an incredible necropolis of the New Kingdom pharaohs along the banks of the Nile. Each silhouette and background painting earns its fair share of glowing from the delightful Christmas season.

📍 Colossi of Memnon
Doubt lingers over the age of these awe-inspiring sculptors of Amenhotep III. On Christmas tours as well, they bring out the best of the columns as they appear to be glowing, attesting to the limitless secrets of Egyptian history.

📍 Hatshepsut Temple
This stable series of massive terraces is one of the most stunning temples in Egypt, which was built by the famous female Pharaoh Hatshepsut. As you walk through this gorgeous site, enjoy the tranquility, as this is a perfect place for holiday contemplation among the ruins of impressive columns and giant terraces.

East Bank:

📍 Karnak Temple
This temple is the largest dedicated to God, Amun, and you can find his name within the temple complex. Picture the magnificent structures of Karnak Bathed in the colors and lights of Christmas as you walk in the hallowed corridors of the temple.

📍 Luxor Temple
Amenhotep III and Ramses II built the temple, selling and epitomizing power and divinity. The glorious twinkling of the temple at night with the spirit of Christmas conjures a memorable vet during the festive period.

Finished exploring both banks of Luxor. Time to get some rest in your hotel in Luxor. Your guide will comfortably transfer you to the hotel and help you to handle your check-in process.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hotel in Cairo.

After having breakfast, our team will escort you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. For today’s program, we will juxtapose all the best that modern-day Cairo offers to the history’s bounty that is Egypt.

📍 Egyptian Museum
Anyone would want to visit the Egyptian Museum, a collection of 120000 ancient Egyptian artifacts. Revel in the glories of the magnificent tomb of the pharaoh, Tutankhamun and his mummies. Make sure you don’t miss out on such magnificence in this festive season.

📍 Citadel of Salah El-Din
The fortification, serving as a bulwark for Cairo, commands a breathtaking view of the city. The grandeur of the encased city is overwhelming, especially now that the holiday cheer is clear.

 
📍 Mohamed Ali Mosque
This beautiful mosque considered the ‘alabaster mosque’, was constructed in the nineteenth century. Sparkling domes and minarets serve as ornaments to the holiday look of Cairo and its skyline.

📍 National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is the repository of 5000 years of Egyptian civilization and history. If the holiday season is amongst you, it suffices to say that you walk amongst the ancient world’s emperors and empresses.

📍 El Muizz Street and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Visit Cairo’s old market street and enjoy its amazing holiday ambiance and the atmosphere rendered by various Egyptian craft workers and merchants. Shop even for Christmas presents, such as Christmas decorations made of clay or different spices.

Subsequently, our team will take you to your hotel in Cairo so that you can rest and spend your last Christmas night in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hotel in Cairo.

After having the final breakfast of the tour, we will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight. However, your enchanting Christmas in Egypt will soon draw to an end, but you will certainly keep the memories from your journey of the Pharaohs for years to come.

Meals: Breakfast.