3-Day Christmas Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor Tour from Cairo by Air

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Start Time: Every Day
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Tour Type: private tour
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Locations: Cairo, Luxor & Aswan

3-Day Christmas Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor Tour from Cairo by Air

Overview

Spend your Christmas holiday discovering the highlights of Upper Egypt on a short trip from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor. This journey is a great option if you want to see some of Egypt’s most famous ancient sites without spending too many days away from Cairo.

Your trip starts in Aswan, where you’ll visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple. You’ll also enjoy a motorboat ride across the Nile and have some free time to relax and take in the peaceful atmosphere of southern Egypt.

The following day takes you to Abu Simbel to see the impressive temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. After the visit, continue to Luxor and spend the evening at your hotel.

Your final day is dedicated to Luxor. Explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon before ending your journey and making your way back to Cairo.

Christmas is a comfortable time to explore Upper Egypt, with cooler weather making it easier to spend the day outdoors visiting temples and archaeological sites. This short Egypt tour gives you a chance to experience ancient history, the Nile, and some of the country's most important landmarks in a compact itinerary.

Itinerary

1

Your Christmas adventure starts with pickup from your hotel in Cairo and a private transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Aswan.

When you arrive in Aswan, your guide will meet you and start the day with a visit to the Aswan High Dam. Learn about its importance to modern Egypt and its role in controlling the waters of the Nile.

Next, visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the ancient granite quarries. Your guide will explain how obelisks were carved and why this enormous monument was never completed.

Then take a motorboat across the Nile to Philae Temple. Set on an island surrounded by water, Philae is one of the most beautiful temple sites in Aswan and is dedicated to the goddess Isis.

After sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before checking in at your hotel.

The rest of the day is free. You can relax at the hotel, take a walk around Aswan, or simply enjoy the calm atmosphere of the Nile.

Accommodation: Tolip Aswan Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

2

Start the morning with an early breakfast before heading to Abu Simbel.

The Abu Simbel Temples are among the most impressive monuments in southern Egypt. Built during the reign of Ramses II, the temples are famous for their enormous statues carved into the rock and their detailed interiors.

Take your time exploring the temples and learning about their history before starting the journey back from Abu Simbel.

Continue to Luxor by the arranged transportation for your trip. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy a free evening.

After an early start, this is a good opportunity to relax and enjoy a quiet evening in Luxor before tomorrow’s sightseeing.

Accommodation: Sonesta Luxor

Meals: Breakfast

3

After breakfast, start your final day with a visit to Luxor’s West Bank.

First, explore the Valley of the Kings, where the tombs of many ancient Egyptian pharaohs were carved into the desert mountains. You’ll visit the open tombs available on the day and see the colorful wall paintings and decorations that have survived for thousands of years.

You can also choose to visit the famous tomb of Tutankhamun as an optional extra.

Continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari. Built against the cliffs, this impressive temple tells the story of one of Egypt’s most famous female pharaohs.

Before leaving the West Bank, stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues that have stood on the Theban plain for centuries.

After finishing your Luxor sightseeing, your Christmas tour comes to an end.

Meals: Breakfast

From 1660$ / Per Person

Included / Excluded
Included
  • Private professional tour guide in your chosen language (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the program
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in 5-star hotels on a Bed & Breakfast basis
  • Domestic flight tickets (Cairo – Aswan)
  • All transfers and sightseeing in air-conditioned private vehicles
  • Lunch at quality local restaurants during tours
  • Pick-up and drop-off service from your hotel in Cairo
  • All service charges and taxes
  • Visits including Tutankhamun’s tomb (inner burial chamber and treasures access where applicable)
Excluded
  • International flights
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Tipping for guides, drivers, and staff
  • Any services not mentioned in the “Included” section
Notes

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Reservation & Cancellation policy

  • A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking and constitutes part of your final payment.
  • Full payment is due 30 days before the commencement of the tour.
  • The company has the right to cancel the booking if the payment is not received within this period. 
  • Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however, are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
  • Zoya Tours accepts the credit and debit cards (Visa and Master Card) as well as a wire transfer.
  • We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.

Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive cancellation requests per person.

The cancellation must be done by sending an email with 1) Name of the passenger 2) Passport number

Cancellation fees.

  • 45 days before your arrival, 6% of the total tour price will be charged as a bank transaction fee.
  • From 40 to 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 29 to 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 14 to 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 7 to 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged. 

Children Policy.

A: It differs from one tour to another.

  • 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
  • 2 - 4.99 pay 25% of the tour price
  • 5 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

B: The policy is valid and applies to children sharing their parent’s rooms.

C: If the package includes Air Flight or Sleeping Train, then an extra charge applies as per the flight or train policy.

Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer traveling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.

Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 50 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of accommodation.

  • For full terms and conditions, please click here (terms and Conditions page).

From 1660$ / Per Person

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Find answers to common questions about Egypt Tours, bookings, payments, and travel tips.

Most packages include accommodation (4–5 star hotels or Nile cruises), domestic flights, private transport, English-speaking guides, entrance fees, and daily breakfast. Some include lunch and dinner too.

7 to 10 days is ideal for Cairo, a Nile cruise (Luxor to Aswan), and a Red Sea beach stay. Shorter 5‑day packages focus on Cairo and one other city. Longer 12‑day packages add Abu Simbel or Alexandria.

Cairo (Pyramids, Egyptian Museum), Luxor (Karnak, Valley of the Kings), Aswan (Philae Temple, Abu Simbel), and Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh for Red Sea resorts. Some packages also include Alexandria or the White Desert.

October to April offers the best weather. Book 2–3 months in advance for peak season (December–February). Summer packages (June–August) are cheaper but very hot.

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