Egypt Christmas and new year trip by Egypt Budget Tours

Explore Egypt's most attractive destinations on this comprehensive 13-day tour from Cairo. Visit Luxor, Aswan, and Dahab snorkel in its blue hall. See the Great Pyramids of Giza. Enjoy a 3-day cruise on the Nile, camping in the White Desert&climb Mt.Sinai
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**TRIP HIGHLIGHTS**

See the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

Gaze upon fascinating relics of ancient Egypt at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

Explore the legendary Valley of the Kings

Admire the towering Colossi of Memnon

Marvel at the Temple of Karnak, the oldest religious structure in the world

Visit the amazing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Experience scuba diving in the Red Sea

Enjoy an unforgettable Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor

Sleep under the stars in the White Desert

Go snorkeling in Blue Hole

Climb Mt. Sinai, the site where Moses received the Ten Commandments

Feast on a traditional Bedouin dinner at a desert campsite
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**DETAILED ITINERARY**
Experience the majesty of Egypt during this spectacular 13-day package tour from Cairo. Take in legendary sites of antiquity, lush oases, and remote desert settlements as you encountersome of the world's richest and most fascinating history.

Be guided through the bustling streets of Cairo, where a modern metropolis meets the remnants of an ancient past. Step into the dazzling world of Egypt's pharaohs at the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Be captivated by the mysterious aura of the Great Sphinx and pyramids of Giza. Admire the scenery from the deck of a luxury cruise ship as you sail along the Nile. Discover an open-air museum like no other at the Valley of the Kings. Venture into the awe-inspiring Temples of Karnak, filled with stately statues, immense columns, and gigantic gateways. Experience the silence and the beauty of the desert in the company of the Bedouins. Embark on a trek to the top of Mt. Sinai – a place of worship for many faiths, revealing stunning scenery, an ancient monastery, and historic chapels.

Over 13-days of rich cultural excursions, your certified Egyptologist guides will not only offer detailed historical knowledge, but also provide personalized care to assure that you enjoy every amazing site in total comfort.

Day 1: Arrival
Arrive at Cairo International Airport. Be met and assisted by a tour representative, and transferred to your hotel for check-in and overnight.

Day 2: Pyramids Tour (Meals: B)
Morning visit to Sakkara and the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Then visit Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. In the afternoon, transfer to Giza and visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Transfer to Cairo for overnight.

Day 3: Cairo City Tour (Meals: B)
In the morning, visit the Hanging Church. Then visit the Citadel of Salah el-Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.

Day 4: White Desert (Meals: B, L, D)
Morning bus transfer to Bahariya Oasis. After lunch in a nearby camp, begin a jeep tour to the White Desert. On the way, visit Crystal Mountain, the Akabat Desert, and a hot spring. In the evening, camp in the White Desert and enjoy a campfire dinner prepared by local Bedouins. Overnight camping.

Day 5: White Desert (Meals: B)
After breakfast, visit the Black Desert. Then drive back to Bahariya Oasis. Bus transfer to Cairo for train to Aswan.

Day 6: Aswan (Meals: B, D)
Arrive in Aswan and transfer to Nile cruise for check-in. Enjoy a guided tour of Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam. Free afternoon. Overnight on cruise ship.

Day 7: Abu Simbel (Meals: B, L, D)
Early morning optional transfer from the cruise ship to Abu Simbel. Visit the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Goddess Hathor. Transfer back to Aswan. Overnight on cruise ship.

Day 8: Luxor East Bank (Meals: B, L, D)
The cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo. Enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of Sobek. Afterward, continue sailing and visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Luxor, and enjoy guided tours of the Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Overnight on cruise ship.

Day 9: Luxor West Bank (Meals: B)
Morning sightseeing tour to the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. Bus transfer to Dahab.

Day 10: Dahab – Blue Hole (Meals: B)
Arrive in Dahab. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit Blue Hole (one of the Red Sea's best sites for swimming and snorkeling). Return to your hotel, and have the evening free. At 11:00 PM, begin your tour of Mt. Sinai.

Day 11: Mt. Sinai & St. Catherine's Monastery (Meals: B)
Reach the top of Mt. Sinai by early morning and watch the sunrise from the summit. On the way down, visit 6th-century St. Catherine's Monastery. Arrive in Dahab in the early afternoon. Enjoy a free afternoon and evening.

Day 12: Scuba Diving (Meals: B)
Learn the basics of scuba diving from a trained instructor, then go 12 meters (40 feet) off shore for an open-water dive with the instructor. Bus transfer to Cairo.

Day 13: Departure
Arrive in Cairo, pick-up from the bus station and transfer to the airport for you**THE TOUR CAN BE SHORTENED OR EXTENDED UP ON THE CUSTOMER REQUEST.

 

**Children more than 11 years old charge as adult.

**THE TOUR CAN BE SHORTENED OR EXTENDED UP ON THE CUSTOMER REQUEST.

 

• Services of an expert local guide • All pickups and transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle • All accommodation • All guided trips mentioned in the itinerary • All bus and train tickets (1st class sitting train) • Meals (as indicated in the itinerary) • Use of camping equipment

• Entrance fees to attractions • Optional activity costs • Personal expenses • Gratuities

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.