Egypt Christmas and New year 9 Days

After breakfast, our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. Then to Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser. Overnight in Cairo.

After the early breakfast, your tour leader will accompany you to Cairo airport to Fly to Aswan, arrive Aswan, Our representative will meet and transfer you to your hotel. Morning tour of the famous High Dam of Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, Next  you will visit the romantic Temple of Philae. Overnight at your hotel.  

In the early morning, take your breakfast boxes then check out from the hotel and join your tour guide to drive to the southwest of Aswan for about 300 km to witness: Abu Simbel Temples This landmark stood on the southern border since its creation by Ramses II (1279-1213 BCE) to be the "Temple of Ramesses, beloved by Amun". Abu Simbel consists of two temples, the main bigger temple is for Ramses where the sun festival takes place on the 22 of February & October of each year when the sun shines on the faces of the four seated statues of Ramsess II, Ptah (God of creation), Amun (The Creator God), and Ra (Sun God), the second smaller temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari. The temple was the main focus of the most challenging archeological rescue operation in history led by UNESCO in the mid-60s. Lunch Time At the end of your day tour, transfer to Aswan to have your lunch meal. Overnight Board your train to Luxor where you will check-in for 4* hotel and spend overnight.

On the fifth day, you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel and continue your vacation by exploring Luxor East Bank attractions such as: Karnak Temple Karnak Temple is where the soulful spirits of ancient Egypt were hidden, it was known as Ipet-isu The Most Selected of Places, and Pr-Imn House Of Amon which was constructed more than 4000 years. It is one of the largest religious man-made construction on earth and was the worship center of the entire ancient Egyptian civilization for more than 1500 years to countless deities like the great Osiris, Montu, Ptah, and Isis but the complex was dedicated mainly to the Theban triad that consisted of God Amun with his wife the Goddess of Justice Mut and his son the moon god Khnsou. You will then enjoy your lunch meal in an outstanding restaurant in Luxor, then transfer to your hotel to refresh yourself, then at night move with your tour guide to enjoy: Luxor Temple by Night Luxor Temple is a lunar wonder that shines finest at night when the moon smiles on the temple and uncovers its hidden beauty. It was constructed in 1400 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Amenhotep III where it was known as "Ipetresyet" which means the southern sanctuary. It was solely dedicated to the God Amun of the Theban triad which represents the rejuvenation of kingship. The temple's design is truly enchanting filled with extensive decorations & constructions. At the end of the day, transfer back to your hotel for the overnight.

After having breakfast and checking out from the hotel, you will continue your trip in Luxor by exploring the rest of the mesmerizing Luxor tourist attractions such as: Hatshepsut Temple Hatshepsut temple a.k.a Djoser-Djeseru "Holy of Holies" is a beautiful example of the imagination of Ancient Egypt civilization, it is a beautiful structure of one of the most successful rulers in the history of Ancient Egypt Queen Hatshepsut. The temple was built in 1479 BC in Egypt's the New Kingdom and took 15 full years to complete, the design of the temple is based on the style of Classical Architecture of the new kingdom, and within the temple lies some of the most captivating artifacts and statues of Ancient Egypt. Valley of the Kings It is a holy passage to the heavens designed for genuine beauty and bliss, it was the burial spot of the Egyptian kings and queens of the new kingdom (1570-1070 BC), and it contains 63 tombs filled with countless treasures, artifacts, statues, enchanting decorations and the remains of pharaohs such as Rameses (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, X), Amenhotep I, Hatshepsut, and Tutankhamen which is the most visited with Ramses the great. Valley of the Kings became known as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979. Lunch Time Have a break to enjoy your lunch meal before visiting: Colossi of Memnon The Colossi of Memnon have been protecting Luxor for ages, they are two blocks of quartzite sandstone standing at the height of 18 m (60ft) weighing 720 tons each, and have the shape of Pharaoh Amenhotep III(1386-1350). The colossi were heavily damaged by a large earthquake in 27 BC and were rebuilt in 199 AD. The statues became very known during the Greco-Roman period because of The Vocal Memnon's phenomenal caused by singing at dawn from time to time which was nothing more than the sound of the wind passing through the statue. Overnight Then return to your hotel in Luxor for the overnight.

Day seven will begin when you have your breakfast and check out from your hotel in Luxor and fly straight to Cairo to complete your 9 days Egypt itinerary by visiting some tiptop Cairo tourist attractions such as: The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum is truly an immortal time capsule that houses nothing but beauty, the artifacts of Ancient Egypt date to more than 4000 years across the ancient Egyptian time periods. Within the two floors of the museums exists more artifacts made from materials like gold & precious gems and also ordinary such as wood or stone that are found in the shapes of statues, jewelry, and funerary objects. Lunch Time After that you will have a break to enjoy your lunch before you complete your day by visiting: The Hanging Church The Hanging Church a.k.a "The holy Church of the Virgin Mary", it's the heart of the Coptic culture in Cairo, it is one of the most important & renowned Coptic sites in Egypt which served as the residence for the Coptic patriarch for countless years. It was constructed on the southern wall of a Roman fortress called Babylon in the 5th century AD. The church is 30 ft tall and towers over Cairo plus the construction and the interior of the hanging church are truly mesmerizing merging elements from the 7th to the 13th-century artistic design. Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque The most important Islamic attraction in Egypt & Africa, Amr Ibn Al Aas mosque was built in 641 AD and remains an active house of worship and one of Egypt's most significant & prominent Islamic landmarks. It was reconstructed various times throughout the 7th century which made behave like a living example of Islamic architecture progress over the centuries. Ben Ezra Synagogue Ben Ezra synagogue's the last of its kind in Egypt dating back to the 19th century, it used to be a church before being transformed into a synagogue in 882 AD. The synagogue remains in a very intact condition containing amazing Jewish designs and decorations, the place used to be the capital of Jewish worship for various years until the 1950s. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a magical gate leading to the immortal heritage that will shines brightly through the incredible artifacts and monuments that dates to more than 4000 years revealing the tangible and intangible culture and history of Egypt's endless heritage. Al Muizz Street The heavenly Muizz street is an illuminating maze of grace and wealth created in the Fatimid period during the 10th century AD which stood as a shining example of the most important artistic and parsimonious headquarters which is filled with magical models of architecture across all the cafes and house museums. Khan El Khalili Bazaar A magical gate to a different time, the landmark was constructed in 970 AD and remains an active bazaar till today and is known as the golden brick road of the Middle East and holds everything a traveler could imagine. It has vintage cafes and shops that reflect the allure of ancient Islamic times, the whole street contains captivating Islamic architecture and decorations leading all across the street itself. Overnight You will then return to the hotel for the overnight.

On day eight, you will have your breakfast and continue your experience in Egypt by heading to the pearl of the Mediterranean Sea to explore Alexandria's Tourist Attractions: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa The mysterious house of the dead is considered to be the unique archaeological spot in all of Egypt as it acts as an artistic piece symbolizing the fusion of the artistic elements of the Hellenistic and Roman culture with the ancient Egyptian Pharaonic design. The Catacombs was constructed as a necropolis in the 2nd century AD and holds a number of Greek and Roman artifacts and decoration between its three-level stories which made it earn the title of one of the seven wonders of the Middle Ages. Pompey's Pillar Pompey's Pillar is a symbol of roman might & wonder as it is the largest monoliths column ever built outside of Rome, it stands at a height of 28 m tall and 2.7 m wide and is made entirely of pure red granite, and on its western upper side lies Greek inscription dedicated to Emperor Diocletian. It was named Pompey's pillar as in the Middle Ages the Crusaders believed that the remains of the great Roman general Pompey were located in a pot at the very top of the pillar. Lunch Time After having your special lunch meal at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then move to visit: Qaitbay Citadel Qaitbay Citadel is an important Islamic landmark that holds the immortal illuminating spirit of the Alexandria Lighthouse, it was built in 1477 by sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf Al-Din Qa'it Bay on the same site which held the epic lighthouse of Alexandria using the salvaged stones from the wrecked lighthouse which was the third-longest surviving ancient wonder until it's destruction by series of earthquakes between 956 AD and 1323 AD. Alexandria Library A great house of knowledge that acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria library, it's one of the finest and most advanced libraries in the world, It contains the world's sixth-largest Francophone library on earth. It is a trilingual library containing books in Arabic, English, and French plus it holds the largest depository of French books in North Africa and the Middle East, majestic art galleries plus some of the rarest collections of books in the world. Overnight You will then return to Cairo for spending the overnight.

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