Giza Attractions
- The Great Pyramids of Giza
- The Great Sphinx of Giza
- The Valley Temple
- The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
| Duration |
13 Days / 12 Nights |
|---|---|
| Tour Location |
Cairo / Alexandria / Luxor / Abu Simbel / Bahariya Oasis |
| Tour Type |
Daily Tour |
| Pickup |
Cairo Airport |
This 13 day Egypt Christmas New Year tour by Tripidays is carefully designed to take you step by step through Egypt’s most iconic destinations during the festive season. From ancient pyramids and Nile cruising to desert adventures and historic Cairo, this tour blends culture, comfort, and holiday spirit into one seamless journey, making it ideal for Christmas and New Year travelers.
On Day 1, arrive in Cairo and enjoy a festive Nile dinner cruise. Day 2 is all about the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 3 takes you to Alexandria to visit the Catacombs, Qaitbay Citadel, and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Fly to Luxor on Day 4 to explore Luxor Temple and Karnak, then sail the Nile. Days 5–7 cover the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and the unforgettable Abu Simbel Temples.
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After landing at Cairo International Airport, your Tripidays representative greets you with warm Egyptian hospitality and festive cheer, escorting you to your hotel in Cairo. Settle in before your first evening celebration on the Nile.

Board a traditional vessel for your first festive evening on the legendary river, an unforgettable highlight of a thoughtfully designed. Enjoy authentic Egyptian cuisine, live traditional music, and folkloric dance performances as Cairo's holiday lights shimmer across the water. This is your first taste of the Christmas spirit that infuses every moment of this 13 day Egypt Christmas itinerary.

Dinner

Meet your expert Egyptologist guide after breakfast and journey to the Giza Plateau, where the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World awaits. Today unveils the engineering genius of ancient Egypt, perfectly timed for the holiday season when the desert air is crisp, and crowds are lighter.

Stand before the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the only surviving structures of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your guide decodes the construction techniques and astronomical alignments that created these 4,500-year-old monuments

Walk through the ancient religious complex connected to the Pyramid of Khafre, where pharaohs performed purification rituals before ascending to the afterlife. The granite precision reveals Old Kingdom spiritual engineering.

Marvel at the legendary Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone guardian carved from a single ridge. Learn about its mythological significance as the protector of the Giza necropolis and the ongoing debates surrounding its age.

Step into the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to see the wonders of Egypt and discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun. With over 100,000 artifacts, this museum is a centerpiece of your Egyptian New Year travel package.

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, meet your guide for a scenic drive to Alexandria, Egypt's Mediterranean gem. Feel the excitement of discovering a city rich in Greco-Roman history and holiday spirit along the winter coastline.

Descend into this maze of tombs, blending Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artistic influences. Each chamber tells the story of Alexandria's multicultural ancient past and the evolution of burial traditions across civilizations.

Admire this imposing 25-meter red Aswan granite column, the only remaining relic of the ancient Serapeum temple complex. Learn about its misattribution to Pompey and the archaeological remains of the temple's underground galleries.

Explore the Qaitbay Citadel, built on the site of the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Its sturdy walls and majestic location offer stunning views of the sea. Couples looking for a more romantic pace can browse our Egypt couples itinerary ending with a Sharm El Sheikh coastal retreat.

Explore the stunning modern tribute to the legendary ancient Library of Alexandria. Admire the contemporary architectural design, the vast reading room, and the museums within, including the Manuscript Museum and Planetarium.

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast and checkout from the hotel in Cairo, your Tripidays representative transfers you to Cairo Airport for your flight to Luxor, ancient Thebes, where festive decorations now adorn the temple avenues. Upon arrival, board your Nile cruise vessel and settle into your cabin.

Walk through this beautifully illuminated Luxor temple in the evening, connected to Karnak by the ancient Avenue of Sphinxes. Learn about the Opet Festival, where pharaohs renewed their divine authority, and admire the colossal seated statues of Ramesses II.

Explore Karnak Temple, one of Egypt’s largest religious sites. Its massive columns and detailed hieroglyphs reveal centuries of craftsmanship.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cross the Nile after breakfast to the legendary West Bank, where Egypt's greatest pharaohs chose eternity. Your Egyptologist guide leads you through hidden tombs and monumental temples.

Step into the Valley of the Kings, resting place of Tutankhamun and other pharaohs. Marvel at intricate hieroglyphs and tomb treasures.

Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, carved into cliffs and celebrating one of Egypt’s most powerful female rulers. Its terraces are a stunning sight.

See the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues guarding the Nile. Legends and history come alive as you stand before these ancient giants.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

As your festive Nile cruise sails south through the fertile river valley, wake to a day of extraordinary temple discoveries. After breakfast on board, your guide accompanies you to two architecturally distinctive sacred sites.

Walk through the best-preserved Edfu Temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus, the falcon god. Pass through grand pylons and colonnaded courtyards while your guide recounts the mythological battle between Horus and Seth that defined ancient Egyptian cosmology.

Visit Kom Ombo Temple, unique for its double dedication to Sobek and Horus. Discover its fascinating history and symbolism.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Grab your breakfast boxes before dawn and journey south to Abu Simbel, the highlight of your Egypt 13 day December holiday. Watch the sunrise over Lake Nasser as you approach these monumental temples, their colossal statues glowing in the morning light.

Stand before the awe-inspiring rock-cut temples of Ramesses II, carved directly into the mountainside with four colossal 20-meter seated statues. Learn about the remarkable UNESCO rescue project that dismantled 1,035 blocks and relocated them 65 meters higher to protect them from Lake Nasser's rising waters. For travelers who want to extend their time on the water beyond the Nile, consider our dual-cruise itinerary combining the Nile and Lake Nasser.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast and checkout from your Nile cruise, your guide meets you for a day exploring Aswan's engineering marvels and the rescued temples before your flight back to Cairo.

Visit the monumental engineering feat completed in 1970 that transformed Egypt's agriculture and ended millennia of Nile flooding. Your guide explains the dam's construction and how it created Lake Nasser.

See the largest obelisk ever attempted in ancient Egypt, still attached to the bedrock in Aswan's northern quarries. Imagine the colossal scale and the skill required to carve and transport such a monolith.

Take a short boat ride to Philae Temple, dedicated to Isis. Its relocation and preservation make it an extraordinary site.

Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, meet your guide and ascend to the medieval fortress that commanded Cairo for eight centuries. Today, bridges pharaonic wonders with Islamic grandeur during the festive season when Cairo's streets sparkle with holiday lights.

Explore the medieval fortress built by Saladin in 1176. Walk its ramparts and enjoy sweeping panoramic views over Cairo's sea of minarets, domes, and modern sprawl stretching to the horizon.

Marvel at the Muhammad Ali Mosque, an Ottoman masterpiece with towering minarets and gleaming white marble. Its grandeur perfectly reflects Egypt’s rich architectural heritage.

Visit the Sultan Hassan Mosque, a 14th-century marvel of Mamluk architecture. Its majestic arches and intricate details transport you back in time.

Explore the royal mausoleum of Egypt, combining Ottoman and Mamluk styles. This is the final resting place of Egypt's royal family and notable figures, including the Shah of Iran.

Breakfast, Lunch

Leave Cairo behind after breakfast and journey into Egypt's dramatic Western Desert. Feel the thrill of adventure as the holiday season casts a magical glow over the sand dunes. This Bahariya Oasis desert adventure is exclusive to your Christmas Egypt tour in 13 days.

Arrive at Bahariya Oasis, a lush desert retreat with palm groves and natural springs. Its serene beauty is a perfect backdrop for festive holiday photos.

Explore where volcanic rock formations rise from golden sands. Hike up Gebel al-Ingleez for breathtaking panoramic views of this otherworldly landscape.

Visit this sparkling geological wonder with quartz and limestone formations. Capture the surreal beauty of this desert gem that glitters like ice under the winter sun.

Experience Egypt's most surreal landscape, famous for its otherworldly white limestone formations sculpted by wind erosion. The setting sun casts a golden glow over the chalk-white sculptures, creating a magical Christmas Eve atmosphere found nowhere else on Earth. As an alternative option, families traveling with children can explore our Egypt family itinerary with a desert safari and Red Sea beach stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wake up to the quiet beauty of the desert and enjoy breakfast surrounded by nature. The crisp morning air enhances the magical feeling of your 13 days Christmas tour in Egypt before returning to Cairo.

Discover over 100 elaborately preserved Greco-Roman mummies adorned with gold masks in Bawiti. Learn about ancient Egyptian burial rituals, the craftsmanship that has endured for millennia, and the unique fusion of Egyptian and Greek artistic traditions.

Breakfast

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before your final day of cultural exploration. Egypt's history and holiday atmosphere come alive as you explore Old Cairo, where Christmas decorations adorn the ancient churches during this festive season.

Visit NMEC, home to a 7,000 year history of Egypt. From royal mummies like Ramses II and Seti I to artifacts spanning prehistoric to modern times, the museum brings Egypt’s civilization to life.

Step into the Hanging Church, one of Cairo’s oldest Coptic churches. Its frescoes, wooden carvings, and historical significance make it a must-see.

Visit Egypt's first mosque, founded in 641 CE. This serene spiritual landmark reflects the early Islamic heritage and architectural simplicity of the first century of Islam.

Explore Ben Ezra Synagogue, a historic site linked to the story of Moses. Admire its stained glass and preserved artifacts.

Stroll along Al Muizz Street, one of Cairo’s oldest avenues, full of festive decorations and magnificent Islamic architecture.

End your day at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a bustling marketplace perfect for picking up unique Christmas gifts and souvenirs.

Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a final festive breakfast in Cairo, soaking in the holiday spirit before departing. Reflect on the magical moments from your 13 day December holiday in Egypt, from pyramids to desert camps to Nile sunsets.

Check out smoothly with Tripidays' assistance, and transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward journey.
* You can let us know if you'd like to customize your tour itinerary to meet your needs. We value your input and aim to accommodate your requirements.
Tripidays’ Egypt New Year travel package includes flights between Cairo and Luxor, Nile cruise accommodations, a professional Egyptologist tour guide of major attractions like the Giza Pyramids, Abu Simbel Temples, Luxor Temple, and Alexandria’s landmarks. Meals, hotel stays, and all entrance fees to the scheduled sites are also included.
This purpose-built 13 day Egypt Christmas New Year tour includes exclusive festive experiences like Christmas Eve camping in the White Desert and holiday-season pricing. Unlike standard cruises, it combines the Nile with Bahariya Oasis desert adventures for a truly seasonal celebration.
Absolutely. The Bahariya Oasis desert camp is family-friendly with comfortable Bedouin-style tents, festive dinners around a bonfire, and all essential facilities. Children love the otherworldly white limestone formations, making it a magical Christmas Eve experience for all ages.
All domestic flights (Cairo–Luxor, Aswan–Cairo) are included and arranged by Tripidays. Our representative meets you at each airport, handles check-in, and ensures seamless transfers to your hotel or cruise, with no logistics stress during your holiday.
This itinerary includes the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Golden Mummies Museum in Bahariya, and the complete Old Cairo religious complex (Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque) sites, often skipped by shorter tours.

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