6-Day Egypt Christmas Vacation to Cairo and Hurghada -MCCT06

Your experience of Nile Cruise at Christmas time in Egypt starts from the capital of Egypt, Cairo. Our representative will assist you with all that’s necessary at Cairo International Airport. 

Then, you’ll be transported to the comfort of your hotel for the overnight via our private AC vehicle.

Today, a busy day is waiting for you on this remarkable Egypt Christmas package.

Following breakfast, your tour in Egypt begins with the Great Pyramids of Giza, the majestic work of 3 great Pharaohs: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure that testify to royal perfectionism & artistry and bring the history to life in front of your eyes.

Also, at the Giza plateau, you’ll meet the mighty Sphinx, an architectural beauty of limestone 3,000 years old of a mythical creature that represents the greatness of ancient Egypt architecture. 

After lunch, your journey takes you to the innovative Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, which represents a major shift in the pyramids' construction principle. It was surrounded by temples and courtyards honoring King Djoser. 

Later, you’ll be taken back to your hotel. 

Following breakfast, you’ll be on your way to Hurghada via our AC vehicle, and as you reach there, we’ll get you to your hotel. 

You may enjoy your day at leisure or check for our optional Hurghada day tours.  

Upon breakfast, you’ll hit the road back to the capital, to start exploring the Old Cairo district and other Cairo attractions.  

First, you’ll kick off the day with a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which houses Egypt’s major stock of artifacts and monuments of almost 170,000 different extraordinary pieces like the treasuries of great Kings like Tutankhamun and his famous mask.

After lunch, you’ll take part in exploring the medieval ages of Cairo starting with Salah El Din Citadel and Alabaster Mosque which sits on top of El Mokattam hill and boasts exquisite minarets and domes built by Muhammad Ali Pasha from limestone.

Then, you’ll continue to the Coptic Cairo starting with Ben Ezra Synagogue, which has peaceful interiors with fabulously crafted furnishings and decorations, along with stained glass windows imposing the cultural and historical importance of the synagogue itself which allegedly was built where baby Moses was discovered by the Pharaoh's daughter.

Continuing with Old Cairo, you’ll witness the Hanging Church, a Coptic marvel that was once the major center for Christian worship for centuries and mixes between the Byzantine and Coptic architectural styles.

Shortly after, you’ll enter the Church of Abu Serga or “Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church”, where the Holy Family took refuge and has a unique style in its basilica layout, nave, and its wooden roof that symbolizes Noah’s Ark.

Later, we’ll take you to Al Muizz Street, which is an open-air museum and includes a wide range of Islamic architecture like madrasas and historical mosques from different eras like Mamluk, Fatimid, and Ottoman. 

Last but not least, you’ll continue wandering at Khan El Khalili Street. A souk that remained since the 14th century and a main destination for many goods like spices, gold, soap, and handmade souvenirs which you'll definitely like and buy for your loved ones.

Finally, you will be escorted to your hotel, completing your visit to Egypt Christmas vacation.

As we started our exceptional New Year tour in Egypt at the airport, we end it at the airport as well.

After breakfast, we’ll deliver you to the Cairo International Airport for your trip back home.