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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+201033358596
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Web site: www.planegypttours.com

 

Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours

 

Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours

Jordan and Egypt are both fascinating countries with rich histories and diverse cultures. Here are some potential New Year tour options that you might consider:

 

Cairo and the Pyramids (Egypt):

 

Start your tour in Cairo, the bustling capital of Egypt. Explore the iconic landmarks such as the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum.

Take a cruise along the Nile River, the lifeline of Egypt, and enjoy the scenic views and traditional entertainment on board.

Visit Old Cairo and discover the historic Coptic Christian churches and the Islamic landmarks, including the famous Al-Azhar Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El Din.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Cairo and join in the festive atmosphere with fireworks, parties, and special events.

Luxor and Aswan (Egypt):

 

Travel to Luxor, often referred to as the world's greatest open-air museum. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Karnak Temple Complex, and the Luxor Temple.

Embark on a Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, enjoying the tranquil scenery and visiting attractions such as the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Philae.

In Aswan, visit the High Dam, an impressive engineering feat, and take a boat ride to the picturesque Temple of Abu Simbel.

Spend New Year's Eve in Aswan, where you can celebrate by enjoying a festive dinner or joining a Nile River party cruise.

Petra and Wadi Rum (Jordan):

 

Begin your tour in Amman, the capital of Jordan, and explore its historic sites, including the Roman Theater and the Citadel.

Visit the ancient city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Marvel at the intricate rock-cut architecture and iconic Treasury.

Experience the unique desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, known for its stunning red sand dunes and rock formations. Enjoy a jeep safari or a camel ride through the desert.

Celebrate New Year's Eve under the stars in Wadi Rum, where you can participate in a Bedouin-style celebration with traditional music, dancing, and a delicious feast.

Dead Sea and Aqaba (Jordan):

 

Relax and rejuvenate at the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth. Float effortlessly in the mineral-rich waters and indulge in therapeutic mud treatments.

Visit the ancient Roman city of Jerash and explore its well-preserved ruins, including the grand Oval Plaza, the Temple of Artemis, and the Hadrian's Arch.

Head to Aqaba, a coastal city on the Red Sea, and enjoy snorkeling or diving in its vibrant coral reefs. You can also take a boat trip to explore the nearby underwater wonders.

Welcome the New Year in Aqaba by enjoying a beachside celebration, with live music, fireworks, and delicious seafood.

These are just a few suggestions for New Year tours in Jordan and Egypt. You can customize your itinerary based on your preferences and the duration of your trip. It's always a good idea to consult with a reputable travel agency or tour operator to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.

Overview:

Egypt New Year Tours gives you an option to visit Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours. Enjoy with Plan Egypt Tours by Jordan and Egypt New Year Holidays. Plan Egypt Tours help you to Indulge in Egypt and Jordan Tours. Enjoy with New year's eve vacation in Jordan, You will visit famous sights in Jordan & Egypt. You will visit Jordan & Egypt sightseeing like Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Memphis, Sakkara, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalili, Sharm El Sheikh, St Catherine, Mount Moses. Also visit Jordan attractions like Amman,  Petra, Jerash, Ajloun, and the Dead Sea.

Itinerary:

Day 1 (Tuesday - 24 Dec): Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours/ Arrival Cairo

Once you arrive at Cairo international airport Plan Egypt Tours delegate will keep an eye for you in Egypt on New year eve vacation, Plan Egypt Tours delegate will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. In Egypt New year travel You can relax or enjoy optional tours like going to Sound and Light Show next to the Pyramids, then return to your hotel and overnight.

Day 2 ( Wednesday - 25 Dec) : Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours /Cairo sightseeing tours

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, In Egypt New year's eve vacation you will meet up with Plan Egypt Tours guide. In your Jordan & Egypt  New year eve trips you can discover  Pharaonic Cairo to visit Sakkara Pyramid (Zoser Pyramid ), Also visit the museum of Imhotep, who built the step pyramid, In  Jordan & Egypt  New year eve trips you will also visit one of the mastabas colored, you will enter the pyramid of Pharaoh Titi and Memphis. Enjoy with Egypt New year's eve vacation lunch in a famous local restaurant. Then continue Egypt New year eve vacation to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Menkaure and the Sphinx represented with real human head and body of a lion then to Valley Temple, Take the opportunity of free time in  New years vacation package for shopping. Optional Sound and Light Show, back to your hotel for relaxation and overnight in Cairo.

 Day 3 (Thursday - 26 Dec): Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours - train to Aswan

Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, In Egypt New year travel you will meet up with Plan Egypt Tours guide, You will start a tour to the Egyptian Museum which was built in the neoclassical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgenon, Then continue Egypt New year travel to visit the Citadel of Saladin and Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Plan Egypt Tours offer Lunch in good quality restaurants in Cairo. Then visit Old Cairo to amaze with the Old Coptic churches and the Fortress of Babylon. Discover two churches of this large complex such as the Church of Santa Barbara, the Church of St George, the church of St Sergeos, or the Hanging Church. Egypt New year travel is still going,So you will go to El Mouez Street which is part of  Islamic Cairo, including the most famous and popular Bazaar in Cairo (Khan El Khalili market) with free time, then transfer to the train station in Giza to take the sleeping train to Aswan with dinner, overnight on board the train.

Day 4 ( Friday - 27 Dec) : Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours - Abu Simbel

Breakfast on board the train, In New years vacation package upon arrival in Aswan you will meet up with Plan Egypt Tours delegated, In the second destination in your New years vacation package , He will take you to check in your Nile cruise, Take your lunch on board. In the afternoon start your sightseeing in Aswan by visiting the famous High Dam which contains 18 times the material used in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, continue to the Granite Quarries which supplied the ancient Egyptian pharaohs with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples. Also visit the famous Unfinished Obelisk and,  visit the majestic Philae Temple. optional tour in Aswan:

1- Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Philae.

2- Enjoy traditional felucca to visit Elephantine Island and botanical garden.

3- Nubian village in Aswan.

you will take a longer transfer through the Sahara desert to Abu Simbel to visit Abu Simbel temples that are made for Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. the temples have been carved from the rock sweeping during the reign of Ramses II in order to avoid rising waters caused by the structure of Aswan High Dam in the 60th. then return back  to Aswan with a comfortable car to your hotel in Aswan for overnight.

Day 5 ( Saturday - 28 Dec) : New year the Nile cruise /Aswan Nile Cruise Holiday

Take your breakfast at your hotel in Aswan, Plan Egypt Tours in Aswan for a romantic Egypt  New year eve trips on the River Nile. Then you will continue New year travel Nile cruise, you will be transferred to Nile Cruise, At the afternoon you will be escorted by your Plan Egypt Tours guide to New year travel Nile cruise,. Return to your Nile cruise for dinner, Get free time in Aswan where you can go to see the Souk, then overnight on board the ship.

Day 6 ( Sunday - 29 Dec): Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours / Nile cruise

Breakfast onboard your Nile cruise, In Visit Egypt in New year you will sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of the God crocodile and then return to your ship, Also sail to Edfu to visit the famous Temple of Edfu and known the Temple of Horus & Haroeris, the god represented as a falcon, back to your Nile cruise with the carriage. In Visit Egypt in New year you will Sail to Luxor and lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, overnight on board.

Day 7 (Monday - 30 Dec): Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours /  Luxor Nile Cruise

Breakfast on board the cruise, In Egypt New year travel you will be transferred to the West Bank to visit Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, then back to your Nile Cruise for lunch, dinner onboard your cruise, and overnight, Optional Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple.

Day 8 (Tuesday - 31Dec):  New year travel  Nile cruise, Luxor - Sharm el Sheikh

Breakfast onboard your cruise, In  New year travel  Nile cruise you will be accompanied by Plan Egypt Tours guide to visit Karnak Temple, Then you will transfer to the majestic Luxor Temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals and dedicated to the god Amun. In  New year travel  Nile cruise  enjoy with free time for shopping in Luxor, you will transferred to Luxor airport to fly to Sharm El Shiekh with direct transfer to your hotel for free time at leisure with overnight in Sharm.

Day 9 (Wednesday - 01 Jan): New years vacation package/ Sharm el Sheikh beach holiday

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh, New years vacation package  give you optional tour to St. Catherine's Monastery - Mount Moses, The monastery was built at the end of Emperor Justinian I BETWEEN 527 AND 565, which encloses the Chapel of the Burning Bush ordered to be built by Helena. It also referred to as "Chapel of St. Helena". Return back to your hotel to enjoy with Gala dinner, overnight in Sharm.

Day 10 (Thursday - 02 Jan): Egypt  New year eve trips /Sharm el Sheikh beach holiday

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh,  Be Ready to wonderful Egypt  New year eve trips, Optional tour to Ras Mohammed National Park by boat, you can find some of the most beautiful and amazing underwater sceneries anywhere in world, under the clear waters at the tip of the Sinai between Ras Mohammed Park and Tiran Island. Return back to your hotel, overnight in Sharm.

Day 11 (Friday - 03 Jan): Jordan itinerary in New year / Aqaba - Wadi Rum - Petra

Breakfast at your hotel in Sharm el Sheikh, You will be picked up by Plan Egypt Tours delegated in Jordan itinerary in New year and transferred by air-conditioned van to Taba, Sail to Aqaba port in Jordan, You will be met by another delegated who will assist you through Jordan itinerary in New year,  then you will drive to Petra. You will stop to explore Wadi Rum, where you can enjoy with visiting the Wadi Um Eshreen, the sand on the move, Al Khazali, Abu Aineh and Mountian Rum. You will see the traces of Lawrence of Arabia and the famous Red Mountains. Then. Then transfer to your hotel ,Overnight in Petra.

Day 12 (Saturday - 04 Jan): Petra Tours/ Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours

Breakfast at hotel in Petra, Plan Egypt Tours guide help you to explore Petra through a wonderful New year eve vacation in Jordan . Petra was first established around the 6th century B.C. by the Nabataean Arabs, You will spend a full day in New year eve vacation in Jordan to visit temples, baths, private houses, high places, paved streets, public buildings, markets, theaters, reservoirs and cisterns.. Lunch at high quality restaurant, then transferred to your hotel in Petra for overnight.

Day 13 (Sunday - 05 Jan): Amman travel / Petra - Dead Sea - Amman

Breakfast at hotel in Petra, Plan Egypt Tours guide meets you to continue Amman travel with stops to visit the Dead Sea and the Christian city of Madaba where you will visit St. George Church, the home to an amazing map of mosaic of the ancient Middle East. Plan Egypt Tours guide with you to Continue Amman travel with visitig Mount Nebo where you visit the church on top of the hill, then transferred to your hotel in Amman and check , overnight in Amman.

Day 14 (Monday - 06 Jan): Jordan and Egypt New Year Tours /Jerash & Amman travel

On this day of Jordan itinerary in New year, After breakfast at hotel in Amman, you leave to Jerash. Plan Egypt Tours guide  help you to visit the spectacular Roman colonnaded street, the Nymphaeum, the Temple of Artemis and visit the Citadel with remains from the Roman to the early Islamic period. In Jordan itinerary in New year you will visit the Archaeological Museum and visit the Souq, Back to Amman hotel, overnight in Amman.

Day 15 (Tuesday - 07 Jan): Jordan & Egypt New year eve trips - Final departure

After breakfast at hotel in Amman, you will be transferred to Airport in Amman for final departure.

Included:

·         Meet & assist upon arrival and departure by Plan Egypt Tours delegate during your New year's eve vacation in Jordan.

·         All transfers and transportation by a private air-conditioned vehicle during Jordan & Egypt New year's eve trips.

·         Accommodation in Cairo for 02 nights including daily breakfast according to Jordan itinerary in New year.

·         Accommodation on board sleeping train to Aswan for 01 nights including dinner and breakfast

·         Accommodation in Aswan for 01 nights including daily breakfast according to Jordan itinerary in New year.

·         Accommodation on board Nile Cruise for 03 nights during New year's eve vacation in Jordan.

·         Accommodation in Sharm for 03 nights with daily breakfast according to Jordan itinerary in New year. .

·         Accommodation in Petra for 02 nights with daily breakfast according to Jordan itinerary in New year. 

·         Accommodation in Amaan for 02 nights with daily breakfast according to Jordan itinerary in New year. 

·         All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Saint Catherine, Petra, Amman are (Private tours) 

·         Professional English-speaking tour guide during New year's eve vacation in Jordan.

·         Entrance fees to all sites according to Jordan's itinerary in New year.

·         Lunch meals during tours as Jordan itinerary in New year.

·         01 Bottle of Mineral Water to each person during the New year's eve vacation in Jordan.

·         Domestic flight Luxor to Sharm.

·         Ferry boat Taba - Aqaba - Taba.

·         All taxes & services charges during your Egypt and Jordan travel package.

Excluded:

·         International flights.

·         Optional Tours.

·         Tipping

·           For more info

·         ·         ·         ·         ·         Mobile : +2010014222529
+201033358596
E-mail : amir@egyptonlinetours.com
Web site: www.planegypttours.com