Embark on an unforgettable Egypt family adventure over chritsmas and New Year with Top Class Egypt Travel! Fly to Cairo and be greeted by our friendly guide, ensuring a seamless airport experience. Your 5-star hotel awaits, providing a glimpse into the vibrant life of Africa's largest city. Enjoy a leisurely day, expertly tailored to your desires.

Embark on a mesmerizing journey with Top Class Egypt Travel as we begin our day with a delightful breakfast, followed by an expertly guided visit to the iconic:

This truly legendary historical Destination was constructed during the Reign of the 4th dynasty. Today this Monumental Site is still impressed by millions of Egyptian visitors as one of the World’s Wonders. Three significant massive Pyramids of Stone are the most remarkable Monuments on the site and the largest one of them is the Pyramid of Cheops which is Built of 2,300,000 blocks of stone and dedicated to Pharaoh Khufu.

Afterward, we’ll head to a plateau offering a beautiful panoramic view of the three Pyramids of Giza.

The Great Pyramid is a heavenly stairwell leading to an unreal Paradise that was built for King Khufu from 2609 BC to 2584 BC, the Pyramid offers him a gateway into his rightful place with the Gods of ancient Egypt and stands at 147 m and obtain an impressive number of 2.3 million Limestone blocks to contain several rooms such as the King’s chamber, the Queen’s chamber, the Grand Hall, and various more rooms.

The Great Sphinx is the largest guardian of the royal cemeteries at the Giza Complex which is believed that it is dedicated to Pharaoh Khafre. The Famous Sphinx came to be known worldwide because of its unique shape of a Lion and the Head of a Human which symbolizes strength and wisdom, making it truly an abnormal Structure. “Sphinx” in the Greek Language is translated to be “Ssp Ankh” an Ancient Egyptian word meaning the living image and this explains its Structure.

After exploring the Pyramids and the Sphinx, you’ll enjoy an oriental lunch at a local restaurant. Strengthened, you’ll move on to your next destination, the Necropolis of:

Saqqara is one of the oldest and largest cemeteries in Egypt. Here, you can see Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser from the 3rd Dynasty around 2650 BC. It consists of 6 steps with a height of 62 meters. This pyramid marked the beginning of the first phase of pyramid construction in Egypt. Originally planned by Imhotep as a square mastaba, it has recently become possible to explore the Step Pyramid from the inside.

You can also admire the beautiful tombs from the Old Kingdom with their unique paintings. After the last item on this impressive day’s program, you will be taken back to your hotel.

This morning is again dedicated to the Pharaohs. After breakfast at the hotel, you’ll be picked up to visit the impressive:

The Egyptian Museum is the homeland of a 5000 years old rare collection of Relics that showcases more than 250,000 genuine Antiquities including the marvelous exhibition of the great King Tutankhamun in addition to thousands of other monumental belongings and precious treasures.

After the museum, you’ll gain insight into Cairo’s Islamic culture. You’ll visit the majestic:

Cairo Citadel is a spectacular fortification that was established in the ruling time of Salah EL Din Ayyubid to protect the City against the Crusader invasion. The process of the Citadel construction started in 1176 AD and was completed by 1182 AD.

Inside Saladin’s Citadel is one of the city’s most beautiful structures:

The Mohamed Ali Mosque was built between the dates of 1830 and 1848 by Muhamed Ali when he ruled Egypt after he decided to demolish the buildings of the Mamluks within the Citadel. He intended to build his Alabaster Mosque to be one of the most recognizable Islamic landmarks in Cairo.

Following your guide's detailed explanations, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the city center before returning to the hotel.

Bid farewell to Cairo's timeless charm as your journey continues to Luxor, the "City of Palaces." After a delightful breakfast, a chauffeur will escort you to Cairo Airport for a seamless transition. Upon reaching Luxor, a warm welcome awaits from your guide, leading you to board a luxurious 5-star Nile cruise ship – a floating haven for your family's unforgettable Egyptian adventure.

Note: Your Egypt tour guide, a qualified Egyptologist tour guide, will stay with you throughout the Nile cruise on board the ship and lead the sightseeing activities.

After lunch on board, you will visit with your guide:

Is the largest temple complex ever built, dedicated to the holy family of Thebes: Amun-Re, his wife Mut, and their son Chonsu. The temple’s construction spanned over 2000 years. One of its most significant areas is the Grand Hypostyle Hall with 134 papyrus columns, built by Seti and completed by Ramses II.

Following the visit, you will also tour to:

Located in the heart of Luxor, the Luxor Temple was constructed by Amenhotep III and Ramses II. Alexander the Great also built a chapel for the ancient Egyptian gods. The Opet Festival, the most important event in Thebes, was celebrated here by the ancient Egyptians. In 1989, archaeologists discovered an underground chamber with well-preserved statues, now exhibited in the Luxor Museum. The Luxor Temple features a portion of the Sphinx Avenue, which once connected it to the Karnak Temple.

After the sightseeing, the first day in Luxor concludes, and you will be taken back to your 5-star Nile cruise ship. Enjoy your dinner and the outstanding service on board, looking forward to the upcoming program in the following days.

Tip of the day: In the evening, you have the opportunity to experience the fascinating Sound and Light Show at the Karnak Temple (optional)

Indulge in a delightful breakfast on board before embarking on an enriching journey with your expert guide to Thebes West.

Be enchanted by the magnificent wall paintings in the tombs of the pharaohs, over 3000 years old. So far, 64 tombs have been discovered in the Valley of the Kings, and you will have the opportunity to visit three of them. The Valley of the Kings is home to the tombs of the kings of the New Kingdom (approximately 1550 to 1069 BC, 18th to 20th Dynasty). In 1922, the Englishman Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun with its golden treasures.

We leave this unique valley and its magical atmosphere and head to another enchanting location:

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut dates back to the 18th Dynasty, 1470 BC. She had her impressive terrace temple built by the architect Senenmut. She was always depicted as a man, as clearly seen in the well-preserved statues in the temple. In Christian times, a monastery was built on the temple, which was used until the 11th century. In the 19th century, the monastery ruins were dismantled.

Enjoy the view from the temple’s terraces of Luxor and the Nile Valley, then continue with the journey and a stop. You will visit:

The Colossi of Memnon are two adjacent ancient Egyptian colossal statues, approximately 18 meters high, from the 14th century BC. Both statues depict Amenhotep III and were located at the entrance of his temple.

Afterwards, you will be escorted back to your ship. After lunch on board, the ship departs towards Edfu via the Esna Lock.

In the afternoon, there is no program; simply enjoy the journey from Luxor to Edfu on the ship. You have plenty of time to relax on the sun deck. Choose your favorite spot on the ship and let the typical Egyptian Nile landscape unfold before you.

Tip of the day: Today, you have the opportunity to enjoy a hot air balloon ride at sunrise over Thebes-West, offering a unique view of the ancient treasures of Luxor. (Optional)

On this day, you will enjoy a hearty breakfast on board before embarking on a visit to one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples. You will explore:

Built by the Ptolemies for the Falcon god Horus Behdeti from 237 to 57 BCE, the temple remained hidden under sand and Nile mud until 1860 CE, when it was uncovered by the Frenchman Marriette. The temple hosted the annual celebration of the marriage between Horus of Edfu and Hathor of Dendara, as well as the Festival of Horus’ victory over Seth.

After visiting the Edfu Temple, your journey continues as the ship sets sail towards Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, you will visit:

This is the only double temple in Egypt dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. The temple’s ruins were buried under sand for a long time, with excavation and restoration taking place in 1893. Built during the Greek period from 304 to 31 BCE, the temple’s surroundings revealed hundreds of mummified crocodiles.

Following the visit to the Kom Ombo Temple, the ship will continue upstream on the Nile until it docks in Aswan.

After your breakfast on board, during which you can enjoy the view of the beauty and atmosphere of the city of Aswan with its green islands and red granite rocks, you will embark on an excursion around the city. The first stop is a boat trip to the Nile island of Agilika. There, you will visit the last major sanctuary of ancient Egyptian religion:

The Philae or Isis Temple originally stood on the Philae Island south of Aswan. However, after the construction of the High Dam, the temple was submerged for several months each year. Consequently, from 1977 to 1980, the temple was relocated to the neighboring island of Agilika. In 553 AD, the temple served as a church, leading to the destruction of significant parts of the temple’s reliefs.

Following the temple visit, you will explore the impressive:

The construction of the High Dam, initiated by President Nasser and lasting from 1960 to 1971, resulted in one of the world’s largest reservoirs, measuring 500 km in length and 32 km at its widest point. The dam itself is over 3800 meters long, 111 meters high, with a base width of 980 meters and a crown width of about 40 meters.

Tip of the day: In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to take an optional excursion to the beautiful botanical garden on Kitchener Island and visit a Nubian village, experiencing the hospitality of the locals.

After breakfast, you will disembark from your Nile cruise ship. Today, you have the unique opportunity to take an unforgettable private excursion to:

Abu Simbel is home to two magnificent temples carved by Ramses II in 1260 BCE. They remained hidden under the sand for centuries until they were rediscovered by Belzoni, an Italian explorer, in 1817. The larger temple of Ramses is 60 meters long and 30 meters high, while the smaller temple of Nefertari is 21 meters long and 12 meters high. When the Aswan Dam was built, both temples had to be moved 62 meters higher between 1964 and 1968 to save them from the rising water.

You will have an unforgettable experience visiting Abu Simbel with your private guide and vehicle. You will leave early in the morning and enjoy the sunrise over the desert on your way.

In the afternoon, you will say goodbye to the Nile and the ancient wonders of Egypt. You will be taken to Aswan Airport and fly back to your home via Cairo.