10 Days Exploring Egypt in Xmas & New Year Holiday

Giza Pyramids Complex

The majestic Complex of the Giza Pyramids is a heavenly archaeological marvel that has stood the test of time since its construction in 2600 BC by the rulers of the 4th Dynasty.

The Great Pyramid

The magical wonder of the ancient world was built for Pharaoh Khufu and designed by his main chancellor, Hemiunu, who used about 400,000 free builders who carved 2.3 million limestone blocks that weigh 2.5 tons each, which were used to be stacked on top each other. The Great Pyramid holds several chambers that belong to the king and the queen.

The Great Sphinx

The supernatural Sphinx is a golden symbol of wisdom. Strength is reflected through the face of King Chephren (2558–2532 BC), who is found in the body of a lion, which was carved from a single piece of limestone that measures a height of 20 meters (66 ft), 73 meters (240 ft) long, and 19 meters (62 ft) wide. The Dream Stele of Thutmose IV, located between its giant paws since 1401 BC, tells a very epic tale.

The Valley Temple

The magical valley temple is a heavenly piece of archaeology that was built by King Khafre for members of the 4th dynasty, offering the chance to be fully purified and mummified for their journey to the afterlife through the opening-of-the-mouth ceremony.

Giza Camel Ride

You will enjoy an entertaining camel ride across the heavenly Giza Plateau and enjoy every second across its divine aura and riches.

The Grand Egyptian Museum

The Grand Egyptian Museum is a glorious attraction loaded with exquisite archaeological spectacles that is aligned with the stellar pyramids of Giza and spans nearly 490,000 square meters. It serves as a gateway to 5,000 years of history, illuminating the artistry, spirituality, and enduring legacy of ancient Egypt for generations to come. It bridges ancient Egypt and modern innovation through advanced architecture, artistic sense, and immersive storytelling.

Lunch Time

Proceed to have your Lunch at a Pyramids/ Nile view restaurant.

Overnight

After completing your visits, transfer to Cairo Airport for your evening flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, our representative will escort you to your hotel to check in for the night.

The High Dam

The golden Aswan High Dam was completed in 1970 and officially inaugurated in January 1971; to save the waters in the magical artificial lake of Nasser, which produced electricity.

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, and can shed light on the magical heritage of the great builders and artists of the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC).

Philae Temple

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

Overnight

After that, check in to your 5* deluxe Nile cruise to enjoy your lunch and dinner, and overnight on board.

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 during the Graeco-Roman Period, with Ptolemy VI as the last ancient Egyptian style of the temple, which has the power to explain the most amazing facts about medicine and astronomy of the ancient Egyptian civilization.

Overnight

Back to your cruise to have your lunch & dinner, and overnight on board.

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, built between 237 and 57 BC and dedicated to Horus. 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.

Overnight

Enjoy your lunch & dinner on the cruise and sail to Luxor, arrive late at night, and overnight on board.

Valley of the Kings

The mythical Valley of the Kings is a divine archaeological treasure found underground of the Theban triad, which holds 63 tombs across 500 years that were built in the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC) and can only be accessed through a mythical hill that resembles the ben-ben. All the epic figures, such as Tutankhamun, Seti I, Hatshepsut, Ramses II, and more, hold the most amazing tombs that shed light on the funerary practices and artistic innovation of that era.

Hatshepsut Temple

The immortal Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is a glowing piece of architecture that honors Amun and was carved in c.1473–1458 BC. into the golden cliffs on the Deir el-Bahari by hand to become a shining symbol of power, success, and the beauty of Hatshepsut, which reflects the most amazing examples of artistic brilliance that stood the test of time.

Colossi of Memnon

The majestic and everlasting Colossi of Memnon were built in 1350 BC by Amenhotep III to stand as the entrance of his forgotten and faded temple. It is 18 m (60 ft) tall and were renovated and rebuilt countless many times in the Greco-Roman period, which is able to showcase many great facts about his history, achievements, and religious beliefs.

Lunch Time

Have your lunch at a local restaurant in Luxor, and continue to visit:

Karnak Temple

The mythical Karnak Temples Complex is one of the most immense religious compounds on the face of the planet that came into existence in 1971 BC in the Middle Kingdom all the way to the Ptolemaic period in 30 BC, honoring the 18th dynasty Theban triad of Mut, Amun, and Khonsu, plus various ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses. The majestic Karnak Temple Complex holds the most magical examples of ancient Egyptian artistic architecture, such as the hypostyle hall, many pylons, shrines, the avenue of the Sphinxes, and more that stood the test of time.

Overnight

After completing your visits, begin your scenic transfer by a modern vehicle through Egypt’s dramatic eastern desert landscapes toward Hurghada. Upon arrival at the Red Sea coast, check in to your hotel and enjoy a peaceful Christmas evening by the sea.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The mythical National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a fictitious jewel dedicated to a single ancient civilization that displays a richly diverse group of historical and cultural pieces of art, with up to 50,000 artifacts. It is found in the heart of Fustat city, which displays an enchanting hall of mummies filled with 20 displayed royal mummies.

Lunch Time

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

Al Muizz Street

The blessed Al Muizz Street was designed in the Fatimid era in the 10th century AD and evolved as a base of economic innovation filled with the most legendary examples of Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and later monuments. It has a golden maze of multiple artistic treasures found in art galleries, house museums, and cafes.

Hanging Church

The Hanging Church is a renowned Coptic church constructed above the southern gatehouse of the ancient Roman Fortress of Babylon in Old Cairo, where the holy family once hid. It was transformed into an important center of the Coptic Orthodox Church and served as the seat of the Coptic Patriarch for several centuries. Its wooden ceiling, icons, marble pulpit, and elevated position have made it the most spiritual landmark in Coptic Cairo.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The heavenly Khan El-Khalili Bazaar is a magnificent street developed between 1382 and 1389 AD as a commercial hub created by the Mamluk kings. The celestial bazaar is the most excellent place in Egypt for doing some shopping, which is made by the most skilled artisans and merchants in Cairo.

Overnight

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