7 Day Egypt Christmas Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.
Pick-up from the hotel at 9:00 am for the Grand Egyptian Museum of Giza visit.
Full tour of the Giza Plateau including:
The Great Pyramids of Giza
Khufu (Cheops)
Khafre’s Pyramid
Menkaure’s Pyramid
Visit the Sphinx Statue.
Camel or horse ride to enjoy the full panoramic view of the nine pyramids in the area.
Optional (extra cost): ATV ride by the pyramids for 1 hour or more, with the chance to watch the sunset if possible.
Return back to the hotel.
Optional (extra cost): Dinner cruise – enjoy dinner while sailing on the Nile, with a belly dance show and tannoura oriental show. Food is included in this optional activity.
Drop-off back at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel and checkout.
Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization including the Royal Mummies Hall.
Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din and the Muhammed Ali Mosque.
A tour around Old Cairo, visiting:
Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
Al-Azhar Mosque (if open)
El Moez Street
The oldest café in Cairo – Fishawy Café (visit)
Local food time: taste Egypt’s most popular traditional dish – koshari.
Drop-off at the hotel.

Pick-up from the hotel/hostel.
Drop-off at Cairo Airport.
Flight to Aswan.
Pick-up from Aswan Airport on arrival.
Visit Philae Temple and its island by ferry boat.
Stop at the original perfumes factory with a welcome drink during the visit (tea, coffee, or hibiscus).
Check-in at the Nile Cruise.
Lunchtime, then time to relax and chill on board.
Visit the Nubian Village and the crocodile house by boat.
Dinner and a night party on the cruise.
Overnight in Aswan.

Early morning visit to Abu Simbel Temples:
Around 3 hours’ drive going and 3 hours’ drive back.
The guide must follow local regulations and explain the site only from outside the temple itself.
Private/shared ride with a private guide.
A breakfast box will be prepared and ready before departure to Abu Simbel.
Visit the Great Temple with its four colossal statues of Ramses II and the Small Temple of Hathor & Nefertari.
Return to the cruise in the afternoon.
Start sailing from Aswan while having lunch.
Relaxing time on the sun deck.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum by sunset.
Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Edfu.
Dinner and a night party on the cruise.
Overnight in Edfu.

Visit Edfu & Horus Temple by tuk-tuk ride.
Return to the cruise for breakfast.
Sail toward Esna Lock.
Afternoon tea, coffee, and cake time on board.
Continue sailing to Luxor.
East Bank visits before sunset:
Karnak Temple
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Free time in the evening for a walking tour at Luxor market and to explore the city.
Return to the cruise for dinner and a party.
Enjoy music in the lounge.

Hot Air Balloon by sunrise (Optional – Extra cost):
Around 4:00 am.
Transfers included.
Shared with other passengers.
Return to the cruise for breakfast.
Check-out by 9:00 am, then visit the West Bank of Luxor:
Temple of Hatshepsut
Valley of the Kings
Colossi of Memnon
Free visit to alabaster and marble workshops to see the making process.
Welcome drinks during the visit: tea, coffee, and hibiscus.
Lunch in Luxor.
Drop-off at Luxor Airport.
Flight to Cairo.
Transfer to your international terminal.
Fly back home – safe flights!