Enjoy the Christmas event in Egypt 2024 as never before gather your family & friends and join us in a truly bewitching adventure to the land of Pharaohs so that you discover Egypt through the best time of the year in the most entrancing celebration which the whole world celebrates with. Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ and through this festival, it is observed by Christians and non-Christians alike, devoid of Christian elements, and it is marked by an increasingly elaborate exchange of gifts but why spend your Christmas 2024 in Egypt?? Christmas event in Egypt will really cheer you up with all of the facilities & services which you are going to find during such a celebration.
The mild weather of Egypt mixed with some oriental tours will change your Christmas holiday and make you spend a truly invaluable one. You will find hundreds of stores that are filled with Christmas gifts that you can share with your beloveds in addition to getting the ability to walk through streets full of life and magnificent Coptic, historical, and Islamic attractions that can never be missed. That is why Egypt is the best place to spend your Christmas vacation in. Our Christmas event in Egypt 2024 is an irresistible one as we offer you today a staggering tour for 13 days to Cairo, Alexandria, Hurghada, and Nile Cruise through which you will be able to tour most of the majestic Egyptian cities with their incomparable attractions and landmarks and that is the major reason that attracts millions of tourists to visit Egypt during the whole year and in particular during Christmas.
Tour Inclusions
Meet and assist at Cairo International Airport.
Domestic Flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Hurghada to Cairo.
5 Nights accommodation at your 5* Hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast Basis
3 Nights accommodation at your 5* Nile Cruise based on all-inclusive.
1 Night accommodation at your 5* Hotel in Luxor on Bed and Breakfast Basis.
3 Nights accommodation at your 5* Hotel in Hurghada based on all-inclusive.
Private Egyptologist tour guide during the whole of your tour.
Private A.C vehicles during the whole of your tour.
Desert Safari
Snorkeling Excursion
Entrance fees to all of the mentioned sites in the itinerary.
All service charges and taxes.
Tour Exclusions
International Airfare.
Egypt Entry Visa
Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping
Find Out the Christmas Event Egypt 2024 Itinerary
Day One: Arrival to Egypt
Enjoy a pick-up service from Cairo International Airport upon your arrival and your private Egyptologist tour guide is going to take you to your 5* hotel in Cairo to check in and relax until the evening as he will come to pick you up but this time to have the best dinner cruise in your life. While having your dinner, you will listen to some amazing stories about ancient Egyptian pharaohs and how they managed to establish such a great Egyptian civilization. Finally, we will take you back to your 5* hotel to spend the night.
Day Two: Tour to the Pyramids and Memphis City
In order to enjoy every minute of your Christmas holiday in Egypt 2019, you need to visit the amazing monuments in Giza including the Wonder of ancient Egypt “Giza Pyramids Complex” with what it includes from the big three main pyramids, Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple, six other stunning pyramids and for extra joy, we added a tour to Memphis city that has been the first capital of ancient Egypt and a tour to Saqqara Step Pyramid, the pyramid which has a unique shape. Imagine that you can do all of this during the first day of your tour and don’t forget that you have a lunch meal that is going to be offered at a pyramid view restaurant…amazing…is not it!! Finally, your private tour guide will transfer you back to your 5* Hotel overnight.
Day Three: Tour to Alexandria Landmarks
This day is customized so that you enjoy the amazing historical & religious attractions in Cairo so after having your breakfast, you will have a pick-up service from your hotel to head to Alexandria, the city which is known as the bride of the Mediterranean Sea that has a wide variety of attractions and landmarks including the Catacombs of Kom El-Shokafa, Alexandria Library, Qaitbay Citadel, and the impressive Pompey’s Pillar. You will have the best lunch at a seafood restaurant before we transfer you back to your 5* Hotel in Cairo for the overnight.
Day Four: Fly to Aswan - Check-in at the Cruise - Visit Aswan Highlights
You will have now a truly adventurous tour as you will catch your flight to Aswan and upon your arrival, you will join your private tour guide in an incredible tour to visit the exceptional highlights of Aswan including the impressive High Dam, the breathtaking Unfinished Obelisk, and the adorable Philae Temple that narrates a lot about the history of Egypt, the beliefs of the ancients, and the history of the love and beauty deity “Isis”. After finishing your tour, we will transfer you to check-in on your 5* Nile Cruise and have your delicious lunch. Enjoy the beauty of the sea with a natural view. You will spend the night on board your 5* Nile Cruise after having your dinner and after witnessing some of the Egyptian folklore.
Day Five: Abu Simbel Tour
You will get your breakfast boxes and then you will head with your private tour guide to visit the majestic two statues of Abu Simbel. You will find there two huge temples, one of them belongs to King Ramses II and is known for its outstanding Sun Festival, and the other temple was dedicated to the lovely Queen Nefertari who was the beloved wife of the pharaoh. Finally, we will transfer you back to your 5* Nile Cruise overnight.
Day Six: Edfu & Kom Ombo
It will be such an amazing opportunity to enjoy the beautiful Egyptian view while sailing to Kom Ombo and upon your arrival, your tour guide will take you in a marvelous tour to visit the great Kom Ombo Temple which was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty and it was mainly dedicated to two ancient Egyptian deities 1) the crocodile god Sobek 2) The God of Fertility Hathor. Then, you will start sailing to Edfu and when you arrive, you will join your private tour guide to visit the astonishing Edfu Temple which is known as the best-preserved shrines in Egypt that were constructed during the Ptolemaic period and its inscriptions provide us with a lot of information about the great history of ancient Egypt and of course, your tour guide will translate some of them to you. You will get back to your Nile Cruise to Sail to Luxor and you will arrive late at night so you will overnight on the board of your 5* Nile Cruise.
Day Seven: Visit Luxor East Bank Landmarks
After having your breakfast, you will check out your Nile Cruise so that you join your tour guide on an overland tour to visit the best attractions in the East bank of Luxor. You will be transferred by a private air-conditioned vehicle to visit two of the most important temples from ancient Egypt which are Karnak & Luxor Temple and that is not all as you will get the opportunity to witness Luxor Temple at night which gives you the chance to taste the beauty of Egypt’s temples in a totally different & special way plus having a splendid lunch meal. We will then transfer you to check-in your 5* Hotel in Luxor and overnight.
Day Eight: Visit Luxor Weast Bank Landmarks - Transfer to Hurghada
You will have a delicious breakfast meal at your 5* Hotel and then you will join your private tour guide to visit the attractions of the West Bank of Luxor including the majestic Valley of the Kings, the impressive Colossi of Memnon of pharaoh Amenhotep III, and of course, you can’t miss the amazing Hatshepsut Temple. You will have a truly delicious lunch meal at a local restaurant and then we will transfer you in a private A.C vehicle to Hurghada. When you arrive, we will transfer you to your 5* Hotel in Hurghada overnight.
Day Nine: Snorkeling in Hurghada
After having your breakfast and some of the best chosen soft drinks, you will enjoy a snorkeling excursion to discover sea life and enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches of the Red Sea. We will transfer you back to your 5* Hotel in Hurghada for the overnight.
Day Ten: Safari Trip in Egypt Desert
Today will be a truly special day to enjoy the Egyptian desert through a Desert Safari by quod. Your professional tour guide will explain everything to you and he will help you to have some amazing pictures. Then, we will transfer you back to your 5* Hotel for the overnight.
Day Eleven: Fly to Old Cairo & the Egyptian Museum
After having your breakfast, we will transfer you to Hurghada Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. Upon your arrival, you will enjoy a private guided tour to the incredible Egyptian Museum, Salah El-Din Citadel, Mohammed Ali Mosque, and finally, you will have a shopping tour to the largest open-air market in the world “Khan El-Khalili Bazaar”. You will have enough time to visit a large number of stores, buy some gifts to take back home, and to know more about the customs and traditions of the Egyptians. This is also an amazing opportunity at Christmas to have fun touring the Egyptian streets and to meet many Santa Clauses who will be more than happy to have pictures with you next to the Christmas trees. At the end of your day, we will transfer you back home for an overnight.
Day Twelve: Free Day in Cairo
Enjoy a free day in Cairo to visit the rest of the amazing sightseeing there on your own after having your breakfast in your 5* Hotel and at the end of the day, you will spend the night at your hotel.
Day Thirteen: End Your Experience in Egypt
After having your breakfast, your tour guide will pick you up to head to Cairo International Airport where you will find your representative waiting for you at the airport to assist you in all of the final procedures to catch your flight back home after enjoying the best Christmas Holiday.
What Are the Finest Destinations to Visit in Egypt?
The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.
What Are Egypt's Visa Requirements?
If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.
What Is the Top Traditional Egyptian Food?
Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.
What is the Best Time to Visit Egypt?
The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.
What to Pack for Your Egypt Tour?
You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.
Why Book With "Egypt Tours Portal"?
We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.
Is it Safe to Travel to Egypt?
You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.
What to Wear While in Egypt?
Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.
What are the Best Activities to Do in Egypt?
The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.
What are Egypt Festival and Public Holidays?
There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.
What are Special Advice for Foreign Women in Egypt?
Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.
What are the Official Languages of Egypt?
Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.
What is the Transportation in Egypt?
The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.
What is the Weather is Like?
The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.
What are the Reasons That Make You Visit Egypt?
It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.
