14 Days Egypt Christmas Trip Historical and Heritage 2023/2024

Arrival Day to Cairo international Airport

Arrival

In order to help with baggage pickup, customs, and entrance visas for Egypt, we will meet with our airport agent. After that, you'll be driven to your Cairo lodging in a modern, air-conditioned private vehicle by our experienced driver. Check-in help is offered for three nights, and you'll have free time to acclimate to Cairo's time zone before your 14 Days Egypt Christmas Trip.

Day Tour to Great Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Memphis Open-air Museum.

Pyramids of Giza Tour

8:00 A.M. After a lavish oriental breakfast, an Egyptologist Tour Guide welcomes you to the hotel.

The most popular tourist attraction in Egypt, the Great Pyramids of Giza, is our first stop today. Your ride there is comfortable in a brand-new tourist vehicle with air conditioning.

Transfer to the Khufu Great Pyramid. Your Egyptologist is now ready to tell you all about the amazing past of this massive structure.

The Queens' pyramids, which provide a more compact experience than the three massive pyramids, are available for guests to view while they wait. The Great Pyramids are also worth seeing.

The next destination on the Pyramids tour is King Khafre's Second Pyramid, where you can learn more about its exquisite and detailed construction as well as the remains of the Mortuary Temple.

Then inform us of all the legends that have been lost to time for thousands of years by taking us to the extraordinary Sphinx, which serves as the Guardian and Secret Keeper of the Pyramids. A great place to learn about embalming is the Valley Temple, which is close to the Sphinx.

Go to the Saqqara Site after a lunch buffet with a breathtaking view of the Pyramids and say goodbye to the Giza Pyramids.

Visit Saqqara

We arrive at the Step Pyramid of King Djoser and his burial complex in Saqqara after traveling for thirty minutes south of Giza.

Dahshour Pyramids

The Dahshour Pyramids are visible from where you are standing.

The Alabaster Sphinx, King Ramses' Colossus of Ramses, and the Holy Sphinx are all magnificent sights to view at the Memphis Open-Air Museum.

Return to your hotel in Cairo at 5:00 p.m. with the assistance of our driver and tour guide.

After spending the night at the hotel, you'll have the rest of the evening to yourself.

Coptic and Islamic Cairo

Old Cairo Tour

8:00 A.M., Before you leave for your day trip to the historic city of Cairo, it is time for a hotel breakfast. Assist the customer in completing the checkout process.

Your tour guide and driver will drive you to the Coptic Cairo site. In the interval, go down a Coptic Cairo's old alley to discover Ben Ezra's Jewish Synagogue, St. George's Greek Monastery and Church, St. Sergius Church, and the Hanging Church.

You will visit Amr Ebn El-Aas Mosque, Egypt's first mosque, which is located in Coptic Cairo, before having lunch in Old Cairo.

Enjoy a tasty Egyptian lunch at 1:00 p.m. in a classy Cairo restaurant.

After seeing Old Cairo, head to the Saladin Citadel's Eastern Gate. The Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali is within the protecting walls of the Great Castel. The Green Mosque of Sultan El Nasir Muhammad is a must-see.

If you have the time, consider taking a stroll around the city's center to take in Paris' breathtaking views of the Nile.

After that, head back to your hotel to finish the night in Cairo.

Luxor East Bank

Luxor East Bank

Breakfast In order to go to Cairo Domestic Airport and catch a flight to Luxor, you must first meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel. After that, fly into Luxor Domestic Airport and find your coordinator there. He is given access to a personal air-conditioned automobile. About to begin is the voyage that will fundamentally alter Egyptians' lives. With the remainder of your tour group, visit Luxor's East Bank to see the magnificent Luxor Temple and the enormous Karnak Temple complex, two of the most significant ancient remains in the entire world. This city has a 2,000-year history as a temple-filled metropolis.

Transfer to your hotel after that to get help checking in and spend the night in Luxor.

Luxor

Luxor West Bank

Breakfast at your hotel then, meet your tour guide and driver to get assistance to check out and start your day tour;

Firstly, visit the Valley of the queens to witness the beauty of the tombs and the tomb of princess Nefertari then, transfer to visit the valley of the Nobles to see and know more about the daily life of ancient Egypt through the scenes of the tombs.

Have your lunch at a local restaurant.

After that, transfer to Madinat Habu Temple of king Ramses III to experience the colorful scenes and pillars.

Finally, transfer to your Nile Cruise after that to get help checking in and spend the night in Luxor.

Luxor West Bank

West Bank Tour of Luxor

Start with enjoying a lavish breakfast on board a cruise ship on a beautiful morning while breathing in the fresh Nile air. Your Egyptologist takes you in a luxurious air-conditioned car to the west bank of Luxor.

The tunnels beneath the Valley of the Kings are thought to be the pharaohs' afterlife region, where they journey as potential gods. According to Egyptian mythology, this is.

Then, in the midst of a mountain, a magnificent temple appears. Egypt's most ruthless empress is honored in the Hatshepsut Temple. Two pharaonic giants known as the Colossi of Memnon miraculously appear as you make your way back to the boat.

You'll then be treated to a delicious supper before boarding the cruise ship and setting sail for Esna Lock.

Enjoy afternoon tea and other beverages in the lounge as you cruise to Edfu.

Last but not least, enjoy a great dinner while cruising off the coast of Edfu.

Nile Cruise Sailing

Edfu's Temple

First and foremost, this day trip is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Enjoy the cruise ship breakfast first. Then, your Egyptologist will take you in a horse-drawn carriage to the Edfu Temple, where Horus is said to have lived. The temple appears to be in excellent condition, which suggests that it was just recently constructed.

then explore the colorful memorials of historical events. As you and your Egyptologist board the Nile Cruise, your amazing excursion to Kom Ombo will come to a close.

After that, hop on a tranquil Nile boat that is surrounded by lush flora. Take advantage of the cruise's afternoon tea and gourmet lunch while you're sailing to Aswan.

Spend the night in Aswan, Egypt, while on a cruise, replete with a Galabia celebration and a magnificent brunch. On a free walking tour, you can view the fiery open-air market in Aswan, which will astound you with its distinct atmosphere.

Dinner is the cruise's last meal.

Abu Simbel

Visit the Abu Simbel Temples

The lodging serves breakfast. You can get help from your tour guide, who is an Egyptologist. Visit the temples in Abu Simbel with him or her. Before any temples were built, the land you traveled through was revered. It was constructed in honor of the regional goddess Hathor, a long-extinct Egyptian deity.

Ramses II decided to build his temples here because of the scenic surroundings and convenient access to the Nile River. One can view the stunning scenery from a distance. Your escorts to the temple entrance are four enormous Ramsis II sculptures that are buried deep within a huge mountain. Without a doubt, the temple was carved out of rock.

Ramses II frightened his adversaries when the sun twice a year passed the temple. He emphasized the beauty of post civilizations in Egypt.

They allowed the sun to pass through the temple on two precise days each year, lighting up three statues. Ramses II will be allowed to commemorate both his birthday and the day he overcame Egypt in his temple, according to the narrator's words, who claims the sun made this promise to him.

After that, return to your Nile Cruise and spend the night at Aswan.

Aswan

Aswan Sightseeing

Before beginning your day's travel, savor the cozy ambiance and stunning natural surroundings of Aswan. After a delicious breakfast on board your Nile Cruise, your Egyptologist will take you to the High Dam, a colossal construction project that is regarded to be one of the major mysteries of the twentieth century. The largest artificial lake in the world, Nasser Lake, is visible there.

After that, Osiris will take you by boat to the Philae Temple, where Isis resides. Your Egyptologist will take you by water taxi to the Philae Temple, where you will first come into contact with the Nubians.

After that, relax and have lunch at a nearby restaurant.

Exotic fruit trees, rare flowers, and old trees that are home to beautiful birds may all be found on Kitchener Island, where the Aga Khan Mausoleum, a magnificent Fatimid edifice, is located.

Transfer to the domestic airport in Aswan to catch a flight back to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo Domestic Airport, where you will be met by your tour guide and driver. They will help you check in and spend the night there.

Cairo City Tour

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Egyptian Museum

At 8:00 am, have your breakfast at the hotel. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization's 50.000 glittering pharaonic riches, unique artifacts, and majestic monuments will be your destination for the next two hours as your tour guide narrates about ancient Egyptian history from the reign of the pharaohs through the Roman and Greek periods.

Enjoy a lunch of Egyptian cuisine at a nearby eatery.

You then visit the Egyptian Museum, which is brimming with enormous, priceless statues, distinctive monuments, and brilliant pharaonic artifacts.

Proceed to your hotel to spend the night in Cairo after that.

Alexandria

Alexandria Attractions City Tour

Get your breakfast and meet your tour guide at 8:00 a.m. after spending a leisurely evening at your hotel.

Help you with check-out and luggage storage, then meet your knowledgeable driver to start your 3-hour trip to Alexandria, which includes a motorway stop.

Transfer to your hotel in Alexandria at this time, where everything will be set up for your check-in.

Spend an hour relaxing in your hotel room to recharge.

After that, go to a Mediterranean seafood restaurant for a delicious lunch with your tour guide and driver.

Your tour guide and driver will transport you to the Quitbay Citadel after lunch so you can explore the beautiful stronghold and take in the mesmerizing views of the Mediterranean.

Visit Alexandria's most well-known location, the Catacomb of Kom El Shokafa, afterward to explore the tomb's numerous passageways and tunnels.

After that, proceed to your hotel in Alexandria to check in and spend the night there.

Alexandria Day Tour

Alexandria Day Tour and Returning To Cairo

You are currently spending your second day in the wonderful city of Alexandria. At 8:00 a.m., head downstairs for breakfast before meeting your tour guide, who will assist you with check-out.

After that, you'll be picked up by our knowledgeable driver in Alexandria to start another full-day adventure.

Then, unwind and enjoy your tour guide and driver's company as you see the Roman Amphitheatre, Pompey's Pillar, and Alexandria Library.

Before you continue your trip back to Cairo, a delicious supper in opulent surroundings is waiting for you at Sea View Restaurant.

When you arrive in Cairo, a representative from our hotel will meet you there to complete the check-in procedure.

After which, spend the remainder of your free time exploring Cairo before going back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Fayoum Day Tour

Fayoum City Tour

Firstly, enjoy a tasty breakfast at the hotel. After that, Meet our friendly tour guide and expert driver to start a lovely day trip to El Fayoum City and Oasis.

From The Southern West Side of Giza near the Pyramids of Giza, drive on the Highway to Fayoum for around one hour.

After you arrive in El Fayoum, stop at the City entrance to visit the 4000-year-old Red Granite Obelisk of The Pharaoh Senusert. Keep going farther to the Fayoum City Center to see the unique Water Wheels used for land irrigation thousands of years ago. Drive around the city to reach the north part of Fayoum and start an amazing road trip among the lovely fields with different varieties of fruits and vegetables.

Later, drive along Lake Qaroun, the second-largest lake in Egypt. As a result, enjoy the fascinating view of the birds and the fishing boats. Meanwhile, Stop for a photoshoot near Uobege Hotel. This Hotel was originally the Royal Palace of King Farouk’s Family. The Palace acted as a winter resort and a bird hunting location for royalties 80 years ago.

Then, time for Lunch at a view lake restaurant.

After That, proceed with your day trip to Fayoum Oasis to reach Wadi El Rayan. At Wadi El Rayan, enjoy a lifetime visit to the only Water Falls in Egypt. Similarly, enjoy the famous sweet lakes of Wadi El Rayan and one-hour Sandboarding.

End your tour to Fayoum at Tunis Village to visit the most famous pottery center all over Egypt.

In conclusion, Transfer back to Cairo and enjoy a free evening at the hotel.

Departure

Departure Day

Relaxing Before meeting with our airport agent, get up and have breakfast at the hotel. Our driver will meet you there and transport you to Cairo International Airport. Our airport professional will assist you at every stage of the departure procedure to make sure you leave Egypt with fond memories of your 14 Days Egypt Christmas Trip.