Egypt Christmas Tour: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan in 9 Days
Start From 1340
Duration 9 Days
Overview
Overview Celebrate Christmas like never with a 9-day Christmas tour of Egypt with Respect Egypt Tours! Egypt’s magical sights come alive during the festive season, adding an extra layer of wonder to this incredible experience. Pack your Christmas hats and holiday spirit because this tour promises unforgettable memories, ancient wonders, and a festive vibe from start to finish!
Why You Should Love This Trip
✔️ Unique Christmas: Celebration Celebrate Christmas in Egypt, blending the holiday spirit with ancient wonders.
✔️ Expert Guide: Learn fascinating stories and insights from an Egyptologist throughout the tour.
✔️ Comprehensive itinerary: Visit Egypt’s top highlights, from the Pyramids to Abu Simbel, in a well-planned schedule.
✔️ Festive Fun: Experience the festive season with exciting adventures in iconic locations.
✔️ Private Transportation: Travel in comfort with air-conditioned private vehicles for all transfers.
✔️ Tailored Experience: Enjoy the flexibility to personalize parts of the tour, like your free day in Luxor.
Included/Excluded
- Sightseeing as per the schedule.
- Egyptologist guide.
- Accommodation on Nile Cruise.
- All Services and Taxes.
- A private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Domestic flights.
- Accommodation at Hotels.
- Transfers to and from your location.
- Entrance fees to all places.
- A bottle of water during the tour.
Included
- Tipping.
- Insurance.
- Tours optional.
- Any personal items.
- Drinks.
Excluded
Itinerary
Welcome to Egypt! After landing at Cairo International Airport, a Respect Egypt Tours representative will greet you with a festive cheer and help you with the immigration and customs processes. You’ll then be whisked away in a private air-conditioned vehicle to your amazing hotel in Cairo to settle in for your exciting Christmas tour adventure.
Overnight: In a hotel in Cairo.
The perfect way to celebrate Christmas Eve? Exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders! After a delicious holiday breakfast, join your Egyptologist guide to visit:
📍 The Great Pyramid of Giza
One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, this pyramid was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu and comprises over 2 million limestone blocks!
📍 Khafre Pyramid
Its uniqueness shone through as the second largest pyramid, proudly displaying some of its original smooth casing stones at the top.
📍 Menkaure Pyramid
The smallest of the Giza pyramids, this monument is notable for the use of granite in its upper sections, giving it a distinctive look.
📍 Great Sphinx
People believe that this lion-bodied, human-headed statue represents Pharaoh Khafre and has guarded the pyramids for thousands of years.
📍 The Valley Temple
This temple was likely used for the mummification process of the pharaohs, and its limestone walls once housed massive statues of Khafre.
📍 Egyptian Museum
The museum’s most famous exhibit features the boy king’s golden mask, jewels, and the famous gilded coffin.
Once you have seen all these incredible sights, we will take you back to your hotel in Cairo for a relaxing night.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch.| Overnight: In a hotel in Cairo.
It’s Christmas, and we’re heading north! After breakfast, take a fun-filled day trip to Alexandria for an extra Christmas treat. Explore:
📍 The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
A series of underground tomb with Greco-Roman influences, where spirals of stairs lead down to mysterious chambers.
📍 The Citadel of Qaitbay
They built this 15th-century fortress on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
📍 The Library of Alexandria
A modern marvel standing where the ancient library—once the most significant repository of knowledge in the ancient world—once stood.
After all these Christmas-worthy adventures, we will transfer you back to Cairo to spend the night at your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch. | Overnight: In a hotel in Cairo.
Today, it’s time to cruise! After your Christmas celebrations, the adventure continues. Fly from Cairo to Luxor and board your elegant Nile cruise with ease as our crew welcomes you, guiding you through a simple check-in process before settling you into your cabin. Step back 3,400 years as you visit:
📍 Luxor Temple
Built to celebrate the annual Opet festival, this temple once held grand processions, including massive statues of Ramses II, lit up beautifully by night.
📍 Karnak Temple
The largest religious complex ever built, this sprawling temple features obelisks and towering columns dedicated to the god Amun, along with his consort Mut and son Khonsu.
Once you finish exploring ancient treasures, you’ll embark on a Nile Cruise to spend the night sailing on the grand Nile River.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. | Overnight: On board Nile Cruise.
Let’s keep the holiday magic going! After breakfast, join your guide for a visit to:
📍 The Valley of the Kings
This ancient burial ground holds the tombs of many pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun, whose treasures stunned the world when discovered.
📍 The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
This unique temple, built directly into a cliff face, is considered one of the most architecturally innovative monuments in ancient Egypt.
Following your exploration of ancient treasures, you’ll embark on a Nile Cruise to spend the night cruising along the grand Nile River.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner. | Overnight: On board Nile Cruise.
After breakfast, embark on your festive Nile Cruise. Sail to:
📍 Edfu Temple
Dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus, this is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt. The massive pylon (gateway) at the entrance is awe-inspiring.
📍 Kom Ombo Temple
Unique for being dedicated to two gods, Sobek (the crocodile god) and Horus, this temple also has a fascinating museum featuring mummified crocodiles!
After exploring these fantastic temples, you will spend the night aboard your Nile Cruise, floating on the magical Nile River.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Overnight: On a Nile Cruise.
Your Christmas tour in Aswan begins with a visit to:
📍 The High Dam
Built-in the 1960s, this modern marvel controls the Nile’s annual floods and provides much of Egypt’s electricity.
📍 The Unfinished Obelisk
Carved straight from bedrock but never completed, this massive structure would have been the largest obelisk ever erected had it not cracked during construction.
📍 Philae Temple
Dedicated to the goddess Isis, stone moved this stunning temple stone to avoid being submerged by the rising waters of the Nile after construing the High Dam.
After an adventurous day, you’ll spend another peaceful night aboard your Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Overnight: On a Nile Cruise.
Deck the halls—or in this case, the temples! On the final full day of your Christmas tour, travel toAbu Simbel, located about 280 kilometers from Aswan near Egypt's southern border in Nubia.
📍 Abu Simbel Temples
Ramses II built these colossal temples, carved into the mountainside, to celebrate his victory at the Battle of Kadesh. Also, the statues of Ramses II towering over the entrance are 20 meters tall, making even Santa’s sleigh seem small by comparison!
After a day full of awe-inspiring sights, you’ll return to Cairo. After checking out the Nile Cruise and saying goodbye to Upper Egypt, we’ll transfer you to the Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. | Overnight: in a hotel in Cairo.
After breakfast, it’s time to check out of your hotel and head to Cairo International Airport. Say goodbye to Egypt, taking with your memories of pyramids, temples, and a Christmas tour unlike any other!
Meals: Breakfast.
Highlights/Before You travel
- Great Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx
- Valley Temple
- Egyptian Museum
- Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
- Citadel of Qaitbay
- Library of Alexandria
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
- The Valley of the Kings
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Edfu Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
- The High Dam
- The Unfinished Obelisk
- Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel Temples
Highlights
- Visa
- Travel Insurance
- Weather
- Currency
- Tipping
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Power adapters
- Medication and personal hygiene items
- Copy of important documents
- Modest clothing
- Sun protection
- Camera or phone with extra batteries
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We had the absolute best experience with our guide, Reda. From the very beginning, she was warm, organized, and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought so much depth and context to everything we saw, but explained it in a way that was engaging and easy to understand, not overwhelming. Reda struck the perfect balance between professional and personable. She made us feel safe, taken care of, and genuinely excited to be there. You could tell she truly loves what she does, and that passion made the entire experience unforgettable. She was attentive to our questions, mindful of our pace, and always one step ahead, whether it was navigating crowds, sharing historical insight, or making sure we were comfortable. Having her as our guide elevated the entire trip. If you get the chance to tour with Reda, take it. She was simply great.
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Peter B
The pre-tour customer service support was the best I’ve experienced for a day trip in a dozen years of travel – highly responsive and clear – including accommodation of my late modification to the itinerary. My thanks to Nada. My guide on a private tour to the GEM and Old Cairo Museum, Laila, is young but knows her subject matter and explains things well. Often with day trip guides you can tell that they know the script but are less comfortable with broader or deeper questions. That is not true of Laila. She has put in the homework needed to know Egypt’s extensive history. She really knows her way around both museums, too, which helped maximize my time. And she has a friendly, casual style that makes her comfortable to be with for a full day. I would not hesitate to request her for another tour. Our driver, Ayman, was excellent. He called me at the hotel the day before the tour to confirm the pick up time. I’ve never had that happen on any other tour. It was a nice touch. On the drive he was good at pointing out local sections of Cairo and landmarks, and was deft at getting off the main road and cutting through a residential section to pick up our guide (it was interesting to see neighborhoods up close).
Great trip !!
George
Our group of four had an excellent visit to Egypt in mid January, thanks to Respect Egypt Tours. We had built a custom tour for four family members to pick us up at the airport, secure visas, get around Cairo and Luxor, take us to all the must-see sites, and generally babysit us. This tour company exceeded our expectations. Our guides were Wael in Cairo and Ahmad in Luxor, both skilled, knowledgeable and very friendly. The Respect Egypt Tour coordinator, Nada, was more attentive before and during the tour than any I have ever worked with. We highly recommend this company to all who want some hands on when they visit Egypt.
Answers of the questions you're thinking about
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Yes, Egypt celebrates Christmas, primarily on January 7th as per the Coptic Orthodox calendar, but you’ll still find festive decorations and events in December.
December offers mild, pleasant weather—ideal for exploring historical sites. Expect cooler evenings, especially in the desert.
Yes, most travelers need a tourist visa to enter Egypt. You can easily obtain a visa upon arrival at the airport or apply for an e-visa online before your trip. Always check specific visa requirements based on your nationality.
Pack light layers for daytime, comfortable shoes for walking, and a jacket for cooler evenings. Essentials include sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat for sun protection, and a camera to capture the breathtaking historical landmarks.
While the tour focuses on Egypt's ancient wonders, the festive atmosphere during the Christmas season adds an extra charm. You may see decorations in hotels, Christmas-themed markets, and enjoy festive dining options, especially in cities like Cairo and Alexandria.
Respect Egypt Tours provides a top-tier experience with expert Egyptologist guides, private transportation, and luxurious accommodations. They handle all logistics, including domestic flights and entrance fees, offering a seamless and stress-free journey. Their attention to detail ensures personalized service, making sure you enjoy Egypt’s rich history with the added joy of the festive Christmas season. Whether you're cruising down the Nile or exploring the pyramids, they go above and beyond to make your trip memorable.
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