8 Days Great South – Egypt Christmas Packages -MCCT08

8 Days Great South – Egypt Christmas Packages -MCCT08

Price

$900

Duration

Max People

10

Min Age

+10

Overview

Save your spot on a remarkable on-budget journey to the jewels of the south of Egypt Christmas packages, that cover Cairo attractions and others in Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel. 

 

Our professional Egyptologist will open your eyes to many secrets and the history of each attraction you’ll be visiting during the Christmas and New Year seasons in Egypt. 

 

Not only that, but also be provided all the features to get the most out of your trip to Egypt such as AC vehicle transportation, Egyptian cuisine food, comfort accommodation, pick up and drop off, snacks and bottled water, and much more!

Highlights

  • In Cairo, discover the majestic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
  • Enter the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
  • Wander through the Khan El Khalili street.
  • In Luxor, explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, the Colossi of Memnon, Karnak and Luxor Temples.
  • Venture to Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
  • In Aswan, visit the Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Aswan International Sculpture Symposium, and Abu Simbel Temples.

Included/Excluded

  • AC Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Professional tour guide
  • Sleeper train
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Entrance fees
  • Optional tours
  • International flights
  • Egypt visa
  • Tippings

Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Cairo

Your experience of a unique Egypt Christmas package starts from Cairo, the capital. Our representative will assist you with everything 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. 

Day 2: Cairo Full Day

Today, a unique day is waiting for you on your remarkable Egypt Christmas packages.

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, we conclude 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.

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 the train station for your train journey to Luxor.

Day 3: Luxor East Bank

After arriving in Luxor, delivering your luggage at the hotel, and having a delicious breakfast, you’ll start exploring the jewels of Luxor East Bank. 

You’ll start with Karnak Temple, which is the largest temple in Egypt dedicated to Amun, Mut, and their son Khonsu. Karnak Temple includes the great Hypostyle Hall, Sacred Lake, Obelisks, and many wall inscriptions that depict many Pharaohs, religious reliefs, and Gods of ancient Egypt as it was the center of many important events such as the Opet Festival.

After a local Egyptian dish for lunch, we’ll visit Luxor Temple which has a unique splendor of ancient architecture and is known for hosting the coronation of many Kings and Pharaohs, and the royal nature of the place can be seen in the large pylon, the Avenue of Sphinxes that connects Luxor Temple with Karnak Temple, and courtyards & halls that ends with the sanctuary. Each part takes you on a different story and has a special style. 

Finally, we’ll take you back to your hotel overnight.

Day 4: Luxor West Bank

On the 4th day of your Egypt Christmas package and upon breakfast, you’ll start with the Valley of the Kings, a beautifully painted necropolis of Egypt’s great Pharaohs such as Tutankhamun, Ramses III, Seti I, and Tuthmosis III. You’ll witness the beautiful & colorful wall paintings that describe the ancient Egypt funerary rites, the story of the pharaoh, and help his soul on its journey to the afterlife.

Next, you’ll visit the great Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, which is an impressive crafted inside the limestone cliff necropolis that will surely capture your attention. The temple is characterized by its special integration with the surrounding landscape. From the inside, the walls are adorned with charming inscriptions and statues that depict Hatshepsut's reign, her divine birth, and religious rituals.

Later, you’ll stop by the Colossi of Memnon, two colossal statues of quartzite sandstone 60 feet tall that sit proudly guarding Amenhotep's memorial temple that once existed and disappeared due to floodings.

Finally, we’ll take you back to your hotel for lunch and overnight.

Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

We’ll start the day with an early delicious breakfast and then hit the road to the god Horus Temple in Edfu, which is known for its carefully crafted inscriptions & paintings of the god Horus, and well-preserved conditions that speak of ancient Egypt's daily life, religious rituals, and beliefs. From inside, imagine yourself standing in the temple’s huge hypostyle hall, along with the decorated small chapels and sanctuaries.

Following lunch, you’ll walk your feet into Kom Ombo Temple, which is dedicated to the two gods Horus and Sobek and was designed to be of 2 perfect halves one for each god, and adorned with mesmerizing well-preserved paintings and craftings along with chambers and sanctuaries.

Later, we’ll continue on our way to Aswan for the overnight at the hotel, so make sure to prepare your luggage and bring it with you.

Day 6: Abu Simbel Temples

A unique day awaits you on this Christmas tour to Egypt.

Following a delicious breakfast, you’ll be on your way to the stupendous Abu Simbel Temples, two well-preserved temples: the Great Temple is dedicated to Ramses II and is known for its enigmatic statues of Ramses II each 66 feet high. From the inside, the temple contains many halls and chambers ornate with beautifully painted scenes that speak of Ramses II's victories, especially his triumph in the Battle of Kadesh.

The Small Temple is dedicated to his wife Queen Nefertari and the goddess Hathor and is known for its 6 statues of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, each 33 feet high, and adorns religious reliefs and artistry paintings and crafts that emphasize Queen Nefertari's divine status.

After a local Egyptian lunch, you’ll head back to your hotel for the overnight. 

Day 7: Aswan Attractions

After breakfast onboard, you’ll kick off the day by visiting Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s shield against floods that used to submerge Egypt once. Aswan High Dam is an engineering pearl of 12,570 feet long and 364 feet in height that doesn't only prevent flooding but also provides most of Egypt’s hydroelectric power. 

Next, we’ll take you to Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis and consists of many pylons, structures, courtyards, and sanctuaries. The temple is a mixture of Greco-Roman and Egyptian and to save it from being drowned, the temple was cut into 40,000 pieces and moved to its current location on Agilkia Island. 

Following lunch, you’ll be transferred to the Aswan International Sculpture Symposium, which gathers many works of art sculptures, the result of the work of many international sculptors over the well-known Aswan granite, resulting in a cultural blend, rooted and referring to ancient Egypt’s traditions.  

Finally, we’ll end the day by taking the train back to Cairo.

Day 8: Flying back Home

After breakfast, we’ll conclude our 8-Day Egypt Christmas package by delivering you to the Cairo International Airport for your trip back home.

We wish you a safe travel back home.

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