How can I visit Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan in 10 days during Christmas?
You can enjoy a Christmas holiday, in Egypt by exploring Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan within 10 days. I would recommend a planned 10‑day itinerary that brings together Cairo and Alexandria with Luxor and Aswan using private transfers or domestic flights. This way you can travel comfortably and use your time fully.
Start in Cairo. Discover the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and the historic Hanging Church. These are spots to experience Egypt’s ancient and Christian heritage.With our Egypt Vacation Packages, Afterward head to Alexandria to see its medieval landmarks, including the El Alamein World War II memorials.
From there travel to Luxor to visit the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple. Then move to Aswan to explore the Philae Temple and enjoy the Nile scenery.
With planning and efficient transport you can enjoy the festive spirit of Christmas Holidays in Egypt while experiencing the country’s most iconic sites.
Welcome to Egypt! As you arrive at Cairo International Airport our representative will be waiting to greet you. They will help you with a transfer to your hotel in Cairo. We will assist you with check-in. Ensure that everything is set up smoothly for your stay. You will also have a chance to go over your 10 day Egypt Christmas holiday package itinerary with your tour manager.
Spend an evening at your hotel and get ready, for your exciting Egypt Christmas adventure.
After breakfast your private tour guide will come to your hotel to start your Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan Christmas tour. Begin with the Giza Pyramids, which include the Great Pyramid of King Cheops the Pyramid of King Chephren and the Pyramid of King Menkaure. Walk around the Giza Plateau. Look at the Great Sphinx, which stands for strength and wisdom. You can also ask for a camel ride. Take special pictures.
Go next to the Grand Egyptian Museum, which's one of the biggest museums in the world about a single civilization and is close to the Giza Pyramids.
Have lunch at a restaurant before going to Coptic Cairo. See the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church and the old Ben Ezra Synagogue. Learn about the interesting religious history of Old Cairo.
When the tour is done you will be taken back, to your hotel for the night.
After breakfast meet your Egyptologist guide. Then continue your Egypt Christmas itinerary covering Cairo Alexandria Luxor and Aswan. The day begins with a trip to Alexandria, Egypt’s historic Mediterranean city and former capital.
Start the tour at the Citadel of Qaitbay. This 15th-century fortress was built to protect Alexandria. Next visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa. These underground tombs are a blend of Egyptian, Greek and Roman styles. After that see Pompey’s Pillar, a monument from the Roman period that once marked the entrance to the ancient city. Then explore the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This modern library is a cultural and educational landmark, inspired by the ancient Library of Alexandria.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant. The food is fresh and authentic offering a taste of Alexandria’s cuisine. After lunch check in to your hotel in Alexandria. This is your home, for the night, where you can relax and enjoy a stay.
After breakfast continue your 10 day Christmas trip to Egypt with Cairo and Nile Valley with a visit to El Alamein. This stop includes the Commonwealth War Cemetery, where soldiers from nations who died during the Battle of El Alamein are remembered. The cemetery is peaceful and well-kept honoring those who gave their lives in World War II.
Next you will visit the El Alamein Military Museum. Inside you can see exhibits, powerful murals, old photographs and detailed displays that tell the full story of the battles fought in this part of North Africa. The museum gives a picture of how the war played out here and the impact it had on the region.
You will also take time to visit the Italian and Australian cemeteries. Each one offers a look at the different sides involved in the conflict with carefully maintained graves and memorials. These sites provide respect for the men who fought and died far from home.
After the visits you will drive back, to Cairo. The day ends with lunch after an educational experience.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast your English-speaking tour leader will take you to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Luxor was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom and is one of the world’s greatest open-air museums.
Continue your 10 Day Egypt Christmas Tour Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan with a visit, to Luxor Temple. This temple is dedicated to the Theban gods Amun, Mut and Khonsu. Then explore the Karnak Temple Complex, which was known in ancient times as Ipet-Isut meaning The Most Select of Places.
After finishing your East Bank tour you will be transferred to your Luxor hotel for check-in and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast continue your 10 day Egypt Christmas holiday package with a visit to the Valley of the Kings. This historic site is home to around 63 royal tombs from the New Kingdom period. This place is a place of mystery and history where you can see the tombs of pharaohs, like Tutankhamun and Ramses II.
Next explore the Temple of Medinet Habu. This temple was built by King Ramses III. Is famous for its beautifully preserved reliefs and detailed historical inscriptions. The carvings tell stories of battles, rituals and daily life from Egypt. It’s a glimpse into the past well kept over thousands of years.
Then head to the Colossi of Memnon. These are the statues of King Amenhotep III standing about 18 meters high. They are among the iconic sights in Egypt. You can see them standing tall by the Nile a reminder of the might of ancient rulers.
After completing your Luxor West Bank tour you will be transferred back to your hotel, in Luxor for a stay. The evening is yours to relax and enjoy the comforts of your hotel after a day of exploration.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast and check-out continue your Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan Christmas tour with a visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and built during the Ptolemaic period.
Continue to Kom Ombo Temple, beautifully located on a hill overlooking the bank of the Nile. The temple was begun during the reign of Ptolemy VI. Was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and a form of Horus. After your sightseeing transfer to your hotel in Aswan, for check-in and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast start your Aswan sightseeing tour with a visit to the High Dam. This is one of Egypt’s important modern engineering achievements and offers a striking view of the Nile and the surrounding area. Next head to the Unfinished Obelisk, a structure carved from a single piece of granite. It dates back to the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. Gives a great look into ancient Egyptian construction methods.
Then visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was originally built during the Ptolemaic period. Later completed by Roman rulers. It stands as one of Aswan’s remarkable ancient monuments with its stunning architecture and peaceful setting on an island in the Nile.
After finishing your tour return to your hotel for a stay in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast and check-out continue your Cairo Alexandria Luxor Aswan Christmas tour with a trip to the amazing Abu Simbel Temples. These temples were built by King Ramses II. Show the incredible skills of ancient Egyptian builders and designers.
Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II which's for Ptah, Re-Horakhty Amun-Re and for Ramses II himself as well as the smaller temple that is for his favorite wife, Queen Nefertari.
After your time at the temples go to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. When you get to Cairo go to your Cairo hotel for a nights rest.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After your breakfast your professional tour leader will take you to Cairo International Airport for your departure. We hope you had a time on your 10 day Christmas trip to Egypt with Cairo and Nile Valley and created unforgettable memories of your Egyptian adventure.
Meals: Breakfast
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Yes. Couples can enjoy a combination of sightseeing, cultural experiences, comfortable accommodation and travel between Egypt's most famous destinations during the Christmas season.
Yes. The itinerary includes a visit to Coptic Cairo, including important Christian heritage sites such as the Hanging Church and Abu Serga Church, as well as Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Yes. The package is designed specifically for the Christmas holiday period. The page notes that the tour cost applies during the peak Christmas and New Year season in Egypt.
Yes. The 10-day itinerary is suitable for families who want to explore Egypt's most famous historical attractions while having organized transportation, private sightseeing tours, hotel accommodation and an Egyptologist guide throughout the trip.
Yes. Breakfast is included at the hotels and lunches at quality local restaurants are included during the sightseeing tours according to the itinerary. Beverages during meals are excluded.
Yes. The package includes domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
The Cairo portion of the tour includes the Giza Pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the pyramids of Chephren and Mecerinus, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo. The Coptic Cairo visit includes the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
This itinerary gives travelers the opportunity to discover several of Egypt's most important destinations in one trip. You can explore the Giza Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo, visit the historical and Mediterranean attractions of Alexandria, and then continue to Luxor and Aswan to discover the ancient temples and monuments of Upper Egypt.
The tour lasts 10 days and covers Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and Aswan. The current itinerary includes 4 nights in Cairo, 1 night in Alexandria, 2 nights in Aswan and 2 nights in Luxor.
This Christmas tour is suitable for travelers who want to experience Egypt's ancient history, culture, and major cities during the holiday season. It is a good choice for couples, families, friends and first-time visitors who want to explore Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan in one organized 10-day trip.
The 10 Day Egypt Christmas Tour includes airport meet-and-assist services, hotel accommodation in Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor, domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo, entrance fees to the historical sites included in the itinerary, private air-conditioned transportation, private sightseeing tours, an authorized Egyptologist guide, lunches at quality local restaurants.
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