Tour Overview
This Egypt Christmas Vacation spans ten days through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and an optional Abu Simbel excursion, with a free final day to choose between further Cairo exploration or a trip to Alexandria. Among the more comprehensive holidays to Egypt New Year available, this route adds Saqqara’s Step Pyramid and Old Coptic Cairo to the standard Giza and Nile Valley sites.
Itinerary
Arrival at Cairo International Airport is met by a representative for the transfer to the hotel, with the evening left free ahead of ten days of sightseeing.
The Giza Plateau opens the day, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Saqqara follows after lunch, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest stone building on earth.
The Grand Egyptian Museum opens the day, with its collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures, followed by the Hanging Church in Old Coptic Cairo and an afternoon at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
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A domestic flight carries travelers to Luxor, where Karnak Temple opens the sightseeing, its Great Hypostyle Hall home to 134 columns, followed by the Temple of Luxor as evening light falls on the Avenue of Sphinxes.
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Luxor’s West Bank opens with the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun, followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon.
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A scenic drive south takes in the Temple of Horus at Edfu, Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temple, followed by the Twin Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
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A full day in Aswan covers the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and a motorboat ride to the island Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis.
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An optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, carved into the cliffs by Ramses II, is available before a flight returns travelers to Cairo for the final two nights.
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Travelers choose between an optional day trip to Alexandria, visiting the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar and the Citadel of Qaitbay, or a free day exploring Cairo itself.
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A final breakfast precedes the transfer to Cairo International Airport, closing out this ten-day Egypt Christmas Vacation.
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Included
- Full meet-and-assist service at Cairo International Airport
- 5 nights at a 5-star hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis
- 4 nights’ accommodation in Luxor and Aswan on a bed and breakfast basis
- Domestic flights, Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Private licensed English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
- All sightseeing entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water throughout all tours
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Excluded
- International airfare to and from Egypt
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses and activities not outlined in the itinerary
- Optional Abu Simbel and Alexandria excursions
- Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers and crew
Accommodation & Prices
Notes
A 25% deposit locks in your booking. For festive periods such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance can be paid before departure or settled in cash on arrival.
Credit card payments require a signed authorization letter. The signature must match the one on your credit card and passport.
Approved refunds are returned promptly to the original payment method. No-show bookings cannot be refunded. A standard 6% bank processing fee applies to every refund.
Rates are based on double occupancy. Solo travelers pay a single supplement. All properties are carefully selected for comfort and quality. Prices may change according to market conditions.
Domestic flight times and fares are estimates and may change according to the airline. International flights are not included unless clearly stated.
We aim to deliver a smooth experience. Events beyond our control — such as weather, political situations, or airline changes — are not our responsibility. We will always try to reduce any impact.
Gratuities are completely optional and left to your personal choice. We never pressure guests to tip.
Please speak to your guide immediately if any issue arises. Our Customer Care Manager is available throughout the journey. Written complaints after the tour are handled promptly by our Customer Care team.
- 61+ days before arrival — 15%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 35%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 50%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
- 61+ days before arrival — 25%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 50%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 75%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
Airline fees and a 6% bank charge apply to all refunds.
If a government or airline issues an official travel restriction, you will receive either a full refund or a travel credit for future use. Only airline fees and bank charges will apply.
- Under 2 years — free
- Under 6 years — 25% of the adult rate
- Under 12 years — 50% of the adult rate
- 12 years and older — full adult rate
Airline supplements for children may apply according to carrier policy.
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