6 Days Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Trips During Christmas

Start your day with a sense of excitement and joy as you indulge in a delicious breakfast at your hotel before meeting your personal Egyptologist and driver for an extraordinary Giza Pyramids tour, Memphis, and Saqqara Necropolis.

Our Cairo sightseeing tours begin with the grand Giza Pyramids, three colossal structures in the necropolis of Giza. Built as burial tombs for ancient Egyptian kings and rulers, these pyramids are a testament to the incredible engineering feats of the ancient world. King Cheops, the father, built the largest pyramid, which is now the only remaining monument of the ancient 7 wonders of the world. His son Chefren built a slightly smaller pyramid to respect his father, which is still an impressive sight to behold. You'll have the opportunity to hire a 1-hour camel ride to explore the pyramids before visiting the Great Sphinx, a magnificent statue with the head of a man and a lion's body, which has been a symbol of power and valor throughout history.

Our Cairo day tours also include a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, where you'll find an open-air museum showcasing various artifacts from different periods of pharaonic history. The alabaster sphinx of Memphis and the colossal statue of King Ramses II are among the highlights of this fascinating site.

Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch or authentic Egyptian cuisine before continuing your journey to Saqqara Necropolis, home to the earliest example of a stone pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser. This incredible structure stands at a height of 62 meters with six stepped layers and was carved out of granite. You'll also explore the Pyramid of Teti and the tomb of Kagemni, offering a glimpse into the daily life activities of ancient Egyptians.

As your amazing Cairo day tours come to an end, you'll return to your hotel, filled with unforgettable memories and a newfound appreciation for the wonders of ancient Egypt.

Back again to the hotel after completing our tours in Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Get ready for an exciting day as we take you on an adventure to Aswan! After enjoying a delicious breakfast, your tour leader will accompany you to the airport in Cairo to catch your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, our certified tour guide will be waiting to start your Aswan excursion with a visit to the magnificent High Dam, a remarkable feat of modern engineering that stands between Egypt and Sudan.

Next, we'll take you to the granite quarries to see the Unfinished Obelisk, a monumental structure that was carved from a single piece of stone during the reign of Queen Hatshepsut. Learn about the ancient Egyptian techniques used to cut and transport massive stones for building their grand pyramids and temples.

We'll then visit the Temple of Philae, a stunning monument built to honor the goddess of Magic, Isis. This temple was constructed by Ptolemy II and completed by the Roman Emperors, showcasing the impressive architectural skills of the ancient world.

After your sightseeing tour, you'll check into your hotel in Aswan and enjoy a delicious lunch before settling in for a comfortable overnight stay

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Prepare to embark on a thrilling excursion to Luxor, where you'll explore the east and west banks of Luxor and discover the wonders of ancient Egypt. After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, we'll transfer you to Luxor to begin your Luxor east bank tour at the Karnak Temple complex. Built by various kings, this temple is the largest worship place ever constructed and was the center of religion during the new kingdom when Luxor (Thebes) was the capital of Egypt.

Our Luxor excursions continue with a visit to the west bank of Luxor, where you'll be transported back in time to the royal necropolis in the Valley of the Kings. Here, you'll witness the rock-cut tombs of the divine rulers of Egypt, including the tomb of King Tutankhamun with all its magnificent golden findings.

You'll also visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, built during her reign by the genius architect Senmout and dedicated to the worship of Amun's trinity. As our Luxor sightseeing tours continue, you'll see the massive statues of King Amenhotep III, who was the first to start building the Temple of Luxor.

After enjoying a delicious lunch, we'll transfer you to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo, where you'll be met by our team and transferred to your hotel for check-in and a comfortable overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Get ready for an exciting day of Cairo trips, beginning with a buffet breakfast at your hotel, followed by a private tour of the Egyptian Museum. Your knowledgeable tour guide will take you to the famous Tahrir Square in Cairo downtown, where you'll marvel at the impressive treasures of ancient Egypt displayed both inside and outside the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. This remarkable building was constructed in the 19th century after the great efforts of the famous archaeologist Francois Auguste Mariette. You'll have the opportunity to see the golden collection of King Tutankhamun, including sarcophagi, jewelry, beds, chariots, boxes, the throne, and the famous golden mask of the child king.

Next, we'll transport you to the area of Old Cairo to witness the oldest Christian churches. Our Coptic Cairo tour begins with a visit to the Hanging Church of the holy virgin Mary, constructed upon the ruins of the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. This church contains the main nave and two side aisles with the original pulpit in the middle. You'll also see the crypt where the holy virgin Mary and the baby Jesus Christ took refuge for 3 months below the cavern church of Abu Serga. Our tour of Coptic Cairo continues with a visit to the Synagogue of Ben Ezra, which was once a Coptic Church before being sold to pay the heavy taxes demanded by the Christian society.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Get ready to end your trip on a high note with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before we transfer you to the airport for your final departure flight. If you have some extra time, why not make the most of it with an unforgettable Sunrise Camel Ride in Giza Pyramids? Take in the stunning views of the pyramids as you ride through the desert landscape on a traditional camel.

Meals: Breakfast