12-Day Egypt Christmas Tour Cairo Nile Hurghada

When you arrive at Cairo International Airport our representative from Aten Tours will greet you. Take you to your hotel in Cairo. You will get help with checking in and a review of your itinerary for the 12-Day Egypt Christmas Tour Cairo Nile Hurghada,including the Nile and Hurghada during the season. Enjoy a drink and relax at your hotel on your first night in Egypt before preparing for an early morning trip to the famous Egyptian Pyramids.

After you finish breakfast at your hotel you will meet your tour guide to start the Cairo, Nile Valley and Hurghada Christmas tour. You will visit the Giza Pyramids, which were built for the ancient Egyptian pharaohs Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. You can admire these monuments and learn about their history and significance while exploring one of Egypt’s most famous archaeological sites.

Then you will continue to the Great Sphinx, the statue with a lion’s body and a human head that is traditionally linked to King Chephren. You can also enjoy a camel ride across the Giza Plateau to get a memorable view of the pyramids.

Next you will visit the Valley Temple, a structure used in royal funerary rituals and connected with the pyramid complex of King Chephren.

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant before you return to your hotel in Cairo for an overnight stay. This day is a highlight of your Egypt holiday package with Cairo and Hurghada because it mixes history with an unforgettable introduction to Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast at your hotel take a trip in a air-conditioned car to Alexandria, a historic city on the Mediterranean Sea that was started by Alexander the Great. Take in the views along the way before seeing the city's amazing Greco-Roman history and well-known places of interest.

Start your Egypt holiday package with Cairo and Hurghada by visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a place under the ground where people were buried that shows a mix of Greco-Roman art. Then go to Pompeys Pillar, a Roman building before checking out the Citadel of Qaitbay which was built close to where the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood.

Then take a look at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a place that is important for culture and celebrates the city's long history of learning. Eat a seafood lunch at a local restaurant then go to your hotel in Alexandria for the night.

This day brings seaside views and old history to your Egypt holiday package with Cairo and Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

After breakfast, travel back to Cairo. Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza located near the Giza Pyramids. Explore its remarkable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts and discover the history, culture and achievements of the pharaohs.

Enjoy lunch at a restaurant before heading to the railway station to board your train to Aswan. Relax in your train compartment overnight as you travel south through Egypt toward the destination on your journey.

This day combines a Grand Egyptian Museum visit with a rail journey. The day continues your Egypt holiday package with Cairo and Hurghada toward the attractions of Upper Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Upon arrival in Aswan take a tour of the city's known places. See the Aswan High Dam, a building that was finished in 1970. This dam helps manage the floods of the Nile each year and also produces electricity. Then go to Philae Temple, which's for the goddess Isis. Look at the carvings and writings from ancient Egypt and find out more about the story of this place.

After the tour of Aswan go to your hotel to check in and rest for the night.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

After breakfast travel to the Abu Simbel Temples, one of Egypt’s most remarkable ancient monuments. These temples were carved into the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. The twin temples honor Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Take time to admire the statues and the detailed rock carvings that show the strength and artistry of ancient Egyptian civilization.

After exploring the temples and learning about their significance return to your hotel in Aswan for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

After breakfast at your hotel in Aswan you’ll start the part of your 12-day Egypt Christmas vacation package. You’ll be taken by car to Luxor to see the beautiful Luxor Temple. This temple was first built by Amenhotep III. Later made bigger by Ramses II. It’s a place that shows what life was like in Egypt’s New Kingdom. Walk around. Look at the tall columns, big statues and the amazing old Egyptian buildings. Then you’ll check in at your hotel in Luxor for the night.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

After breakfast, start your Egypt Christmas tour with Nile Valley sightseeing and Red Sea with a visit to Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest ancient temple complexes. Dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu, this vast site was developed by successive pharaohs over many centuries.

Continue to Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, home to royal tombs decorated with ancient artwork, followed by Hatshepsut Temple at Deir El-Bahari. Stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have stood on Luxor’s West Bank for thousands of years.

After lunch, travel by road to Hurghada, where you will check in at your hotel and spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

After breakfast at your hotel take a Sindbad Submarine trip in Hurghada to see the beauty of the Red Sea. During this two-hour trip, descend to 22 meters and look through the submarine’s windows at colorful coral reefs, tropical fish, and many kinds of sea creatures.

This special experience lets you see the Red Sea’s world without swimming or using scuba gear. It is a thing to do during your Egypt Christmas holiday. After the submarine trip go back to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day however you like.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner. 

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada then spend the day doing whatever you like such as relaxing by the beach or by the pool. You can also decide to take one of the day tours in Hurghada to explore more of the Red Sea. These tours include desert safaris, snorkeling adventures and boat trips. After the day is over go back to your hotel for a night's rest in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

After breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo International Airport. Once you arrive in Cairo you will have the rest of the day free to relax or take part in a range of day tours and optional sightseeing experiences.

You can visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the well-known traditional markets in Cairo. Here you can explore handicrafts, souvenirs, spices and jewelry while enjoying the lively atmosphere of historic Islamic Cairo. Alternatively you may choose to have dinner at a floating restaurant on the Nile, where you can enjoy food and live entertainment while taking in the view of the river.

After your activities you will return to your hotel for a stay in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast.

Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before the Aten tours representative picks you up and takes you to Cairo International Airport for your flight. If your flight schedule gives you time you can join an extra tour of Coptic Cairo to see old churches and special Christian places that are connected to the Holy Family's trip, through Egypt.

Meals: Breakfast.