In the morning, after breakfast, join your private Egyptologist guide to start your 10 Christmas Egypt tour by visiting some top Cairo tourist attractions, starting with:

1. Giza Pyramids Complex

2. The Great Pyramid

   • The magical wonder of the ancient world was built for Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC – 2584 BC). It was designed by his main chancellor Heminu who used about 400,000 free builders to create 2.3 million limestone blocks that weigh 2.5 tons each.

   • The Great Pyramid has a number of chambers that belong to the king and queen.

3. The Great Sphinx

   • The mystical Sphinx is a golden symbol of wisdom and strength, carved into the face of King Chephren (2558–2532 BC).

4. The Valley Temple

   • The magical valley temple is a heavenly piece of archaeology built by King Khafre to offer members of the ancient dynasty purification and their journey to the afterlife.

Lunch Time

• Proceed to lunch at a nearby restaurant.

5. Saqqara Step Pyramid

   • The Saqqara Step Pyramid was the greatest piece of architecture built for King Djoser. It is a monument made of six steps built between 2670–2600 BC.

6. Memphis City

   • Memphis Egypt is known as the first capital of Egypt and the world’s first city, dating back to around 3100 BC.

Overnight

• Finally, drive back to your hotel in Cairo for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Enjoy your breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Cairo. Then, you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch the flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, meet your tour guide to enjoy the second part of your 10 days Egypt Christmas holiday by visiting Aswan tourist attractions, starting with:

1. The High Dam

   • The golden Aswan High Dam was created in the 1960s and 70s to save the waters in the magical artificial lake of Nasser, which produced electricity.

2. The Unfinished Obelisk

   • The everlasting and enchanting piece of art is the Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut (1508-1458 BC), which is found asleep in the bedrock cracked in pieces. It sheds light on the magical heritage of the great builders and artists of the New Kingdom (1570–1050 BC).

3. Philae Temple

   • The mythical Philae Temple is a golden stone book of tales that shed light on the magical Myth of Osiris, which was created by kings of the Ptolemaic era between 380-362 BC to worship the goddess Isis, the mother of the sky god Horus.

After that, check in to your 5* deluxe Nile Cruise to enjoy your lunch and dinner, overnight onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Flight: From Cairo to Aswan
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Enjoy your breakfast on the cruise and join your tour guide to visit:

Kom Ombo Temple

• The divine Kom Ombo Temple is a heavenly piece of architecture that features the only double design of its kind in Egypt from the Ptolemaic period between 180 BC and 47 BC. It is the last ancient Egyptian style of the temple, which explains the most amazing facts about the medicine and astronomy of ancient Egyptian civilization.

After the tour, you will return to your cruise to have your lunch and dinner, followed by an overnight stay onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Enjoy breakfast on the cruise, then join your tour guide to visit the Edfu Temple:

• The most preserved temple in the history of Egypt is the grand Edfu Temple, which stands as a symbol of the divinity and power of the ancient Egyptian civilization. It was created between 237 BC and 57 BC. The golden Edfu Temple is dedicated to Horus, the god of victory and divine protection, which tells the magical tale of the greatest battle in the history of ancient Egypt.

After the visit, enjoy your lunch and dinner on the cruise as you continue to Luxor, arriving late at night. You will spend the night onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight: Onboard the Cruise

Breakfast on the cruise, then check out and join your Egyptologist tour guide and a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit Luxor's tourist attractions, starting with:

• Valley of the Kings: The mythical Valley of the Kings is a divine archaeological treasure found underground in the Theban world, holding tombs dating back 500 years. It was built in the New Kingdom (1070 – 1050 BC) and can only be accessed through a narrow hill. This valley holds tombs of kings like Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses II, and more, with some of the most remarkable stories illuminated in their magnificent tombs.

• Hatshepsut Temple: The immortal Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a glowing piece of architecture that honors Amun that was carved in 1479 BC into the golden cliffs on Deir El Bahari, a monument that shines with power and legacy, reflecting the most extraordinary examples of art and architecture from the ancient Egyptian civilization.

• Colossi of Memnon: The majestic Colossi of Memnon was built in 1350 BC by Amenhotep III and stands as guardians to the ancient temple entrance, revealing captivating facts about the pharaohs’ legacy and the ancient Egyptian civilization.

Lunch Time:

• Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, then proceed to:

• Karnak Temple: The mythical Karnak Temples Complex is one of the most immense religious complexes on the face of the planet. It came into existence in the 19th BC and was built to honor Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, gods of the Theban Triad. It is a sacred space where each ruler added temples and obelisks to enhance the kingdom’s divine heritage. This includes some of the greatest examples of Egyptian art, including the Hypostyle Hall, Avenue of Sphinxes, and more.

Overnight:
Finally, transfer to check-in in Luxor for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Luxor Hotel

On day 7 of your Egypt Christmas vacation, have your breakfast and check out from the hotel in Luxor, then transfer to Hurghada for the overnight stay at a 5-star hotel to enjoy the third part of your journey, its recreational days in Hurghada at the Red Sea.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

Have your breakfast, then enjoy a snorkeling excursion in the Red Sea and experience the mesmerizing underwater world in this peaceful heaven. Return to your hotel for the overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soft Drinks
Overnight: Hurghada Hotel

Morning time: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel, then check out and transfer to the flight to Cairo to continue your Christmas vacation in Egypt by exploring Old Cairo landmarks starting with:

• The Egyptian Museum: The marvelous Egyptian Museum was built to shed light on the archaeological wonders of the ancient Egyptian civilization, housing ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. The museum was built in 1901 AD and features two floors with the most magical relics.

• Lunch Time: Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit:

• The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: The mythical National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a treasure trove of artifacts dedicated to a single ancient civilization with pieces that display up to 50,000 artifacts, including an enchanting hall of mummies.

• Al Muizz Street: The blessed Al Muizz Street was designed in the 10th century and has evolved into a major cultural hub filled with art galleries, house museums, and cafes.

• Khan El Khalili Bazaar: The heavenly Khan El Khalili Bazaar is a magnificent market developed between 1382 and 1389 AD as a commercial hub, home to the finest artisans and merchants.

Overnight: At the end of the day, we will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you with the final departure formalities, concluding your Christmas experience in Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast