Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

 

 

Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Christmas in Egypt can be a unique and memorable experience. While Egypt is primarily an Islamic country, there is a Christian minority that celebrates Christmas. The Coptic Orthodox Church, which is the largest Christian denomination in Egypt, follows the Julian calendar, so Christmas is celebrated on January 7th.

 

During the Christmas season, you can expect to see festive decorations in some areas, particularly in areas with a significant Christian population like Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. Many churches hold special services and midnight masses on Christmas Eve, and people gather to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

 

If you're interested in combining your Christmas celebration with a Nile Cruise, it can be a fantastic way to experience Egypt's iconic landmarks and enjoy the holiday season. A Nile Cruise typically takes you along the Nile River, allowing you to visit various historical sites such as Luxor, Aswan, and the temples of Karnak, Edfu, and Kom Ombo.

 

During the cruise, you'll have the opportunity to explore ancient temples, witness magnificent archaeological sites, and soak in the rich history of Egypt. In addition to the cultural and historical attractions, many Nile Cruise packages also offer entertainment on board, including traditional music and dance performances, creating a festive atmosphere.

 

While Christmas is not a public holiday in Egypt, many hotels and restaurants catering to tourists may offer special Christmas dinners and events. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a mix of Egyptian and international cuisine, along with traditional Christmas dishes.

 

If you're considering a Nile Cruise during Christmas, it's advisable to book your trip in advance to secure your spot and ensure availability during the holiday season. You can contact travel agencies or tour operators specializing in Egypt tours to help you plan your itinerary and make the necessary arrangements

Overview:

Take a different Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise with more joy and civilization in Egypt by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian museum, the step pyramids, Coptic Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Nile Cruise catch the good Christmas Egypt Holidays with Plan Egypt Tours. Discover the secrets of the Egyptian pharaohs in ancient life. Happy Xmas Tours in Egypt with more joy and civilization in Egypt by visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian museum, the step pyramids, Coptic Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan Nile Cruise with a good Christmas deal

·         Cairo Hotels: Ramses Hilton or Steigenberger Pyramids or similar

·         Nile Cruise: Princess Sarah or Concerto Nile Cruise or similar

Itinerary:

Day 01 (20th of Dec):  Arrival Cairo

Once you arrive to Cairo international airport Plan Egypt Tours delegate will keep an eye for you, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you with a comfortable vehicle to your hotel to relax, he'll help you to check in and enjoy your stay, overnight in Cairo. 

Day 02 (21th of Dec):  Pyramids - Memphis - Sakkara Tour 

Once you get up enjoy your breakfast time with drink at your hotel in Cairo, Then  meet your personal tour guide to start your Private tours to visit the highligts of the day, The great Giza plateu where are the most famous monument of the world & of Egypt (the pyramids), Necropolis of Sakkara where you start by visiting the first trial to built a pyramid from stons in Egypt ( the step pyramid), then Memphis which was the first capital of all Egypt after the unification between South Egypt and north Egypt 3500b.c. Enjoy Shopping tours in Giza. Back to hotel for overnight stay, At night optional tour to the sound & Light show in the Pyramids or Dinner cruise with the Belly dancer and tanora show

Day 3 (22 of Dec): Egyptian Museum - The Citadel - Khan El Khalili

Enjoy your breakfast at hotel in Cairo. Meet up with your personal guide Private tours in Cairo to visit : Egyptian Museum which is located in Tahrir Square, houses an unbelievable exhibit over 120,000 artefacts, which depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagus, pottery, jewellery and of course King Tutankhamun's treasures, this vast heritage is revealed in all its unparalleled glory hundreds of magnificent full-color photographs with special lighting techniques, then visit Citadel  of Saladin , Mohamed Aly Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shopping tours in Cairo. Then transfer back to the hotel, and overnight stay, At night optional tour to the sound & Light show in the Pyramids or Dinner cruise with the Belly dancer and tanora show 

Day 04 (23rd of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise 

In the early morning  get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to Cairo airport, fly to Luxor, it is irresistible destination, arrive Luxor the charming city, transfer to Your Nile Cruise, stare at the amazement of Karnak Temple the great Temple of Amon Ra was known during the Middle Kingdom period as Ipt-Swt, which means the Selected Spot. It was also called Pr-Imn, or the House of Amon, The name Al-Karnak in Arabic was derived from Karnak, which means fortified village. then walk through Luxor Temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board. , At night optional tour to the sound & Light show in Karnak temple or faluca in the river Nile. 

Day 05 (24th of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, beguile your eyes by visiting Valley of the Kings which astonished all travelers, it is unmatched experience, next tour to Hatshepsut temple, at the end of your tour focus on seeing the Colossi of Memnon, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Edfu, get your dinner on board and overnight.

Day 06 (25th of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, then start to scout Edfu Temple (Horus Temple), watch the beauty of the Nile while Sailing to Kom Ombo, Pay a visit to Kom Ombo Temple Sobek and Horus Temple, Lunch on board, watch life unfold while sailing to Aswan, get your dinner on board and overnight.

Day 07 (26th of Dec): Christmas in Egypt and Nile Cruise

Once you wake up, get your breakfast on board, let us have a different day If you are keen on history, Stop to explore the High Dam, unleash your soul by visiting the unfinished obelisk, get to know more about Philae temple, at the end of your tour, back to your Nile Cruise, Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 08 (27th of Dec): Aswan / Cairo

Today is the final morning on board, wake up, get your breakfast, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Aswan airport, fly back to Cairo, arrive Cairo, transfer hotel, check-in, an array of optional tours you can choose if you prefer, either to try sound and light show at the Pyramids or to try Dinner Cruise with Belly Dancer, overnight in Cairo.

Day 09 (28th of Dec): Final Departure

Today is the final morning in Egypt, Once you wake up, get your breakfast at the hotel, then Plan Egypt Tours delegate will escort you to Cairo airport to catch your flight back home.

Included:

·         Meet & assist at Cairo Airport upon arrival and transfer to hotel by air-conditioned vehicle

·         04 Nights accommodation in Cairo on Bed & Breakfast 

·         02 Day Excursion in Cairo as mentioned at the above program 

·         English speaking guide in Cairo 

·         01 Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo 

·         01 Bottle of Mineral Water to each person 

·         04 Nights accommodation on board 05 stars Nile Cruise including breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. 

·         All Sightseeing Tours on board your Nile Cruise to visit: 

* Karnak and Luxor Temples
* Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon
* Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
* The High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, and Philae Temple

·         Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sites on board your Nile Cruise included

·         English speaking guide on board your Nile Cruise 

·         All Transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan by air-conditioned vehicle

·         All service charges and taxes

·         Assist & transfer to Cairo International airport on your final departure.

Excluded:

·         International flight

·         Domestic Flight Cairo / Luxor - Aswan / Cairo 

·         Visa to Egypt 

·         Tip.

·           For more info

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