8-Day Cairo, Nile Cruise & Fayoum Christmas Tour

8 Days / 7 Nights
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Price $1285
Duration 8 Days / 7 Nights
Group Private
Location Cairo, Aswan & Luxor
Language All Languages

Overview

Spend your Christmas holidays exploring Egypt’s main regions in warm winter weather. This 8-day will begin in Cairo to visit: Giza Pyramids, The Grand Egyptian Museum, & Coptic Cairo. From there you’ll take a domestic flight to Aswan to spend 3 days on board a 5-star Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor to see the ancient temples along the Nile. After that you’ll take a day trip to the Fayoum Oasis to see waterfalls, desert landscapes & ancient whale fossils before your departure.

Tour Plan

  • Pickup: once you arrive at the airport. You will find our representative from Kemerya Tours waiting for you. to help you and take you to the hotel
  • Hotel Check-in: while you arrive at the hotel. Take your welcome drink and stay back. Our representative will finish all the check-in procedures, and he will review your itinerary
  • Your First Night in Egypt: Enjoy a peaceful night and get a good night’s rest. Tomorrow we will begin our adventure with one of the world's greatest wonders.
  • Optional tours: There’re many optional tours if you hope; you can choose one of Kemerya's optional tours, such as
    1. Sound & light show at the Giza Pyramids.
    2. Cairo by Night tours.
    3. Nile Dinner Cruise.
  • Giza Pyramids: After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey with one of the world’s greatest wonders. the legendary Giza Pyramids, to see King Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. It was built from more than 4,500 years ago.
  • Great Sphinx: Then we’ll see the Great Sphinx. Standing beside the Giza Pyramids. It’s a lion body with the face of a pharaoh. And it is considered one of the greatest symbols of ancient Egypt.
  • Camel or Horse optional Ride: there’re any optional activities in Pyramids, you can choose between a horse ride or camel ride to start your adventure across the golden desert surrounding the Giza Pyramids and enjoy the spectacular panoramic views while exploring the quieter side of the Giza Plateau away from the crowds.
  • Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods in Cairo, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
  • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): After lucnh, we’ll continue our journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum, to discover thousands of the remarkable artifacts that tell the story of ancient Egypt, and it is the newest and the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. It the largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. We will find Ramses II greeting us while we enter the Grand Egyptian Museum.
  • Return to your hotel: After a wonderful day exploring the cultural heart of Cairo, we’ll return to your hotel to relax.
  • Pickup: Our representative will take you in a comfortable AC car to start our journey, just sit back & relax.
  • Coptic Cairo: We’ll start our day at Coptic Cairo, to visit the Hanging Church, St. Sergius Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and your Egyptologist guide will tell you and the historical stories about these historic sites.
  • Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: We’ll finish our journey at Khan Elkhalili, take your time exploring the narrow alleys and browsing Egyptian Souvenirs
  •  Flight to Luxor: After breakfast, get ready to check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport to fly to Aswan.
  • Nile Cruise: Once you arrive in Aswan, you’ll meet our team in Aswan to take you to board your Nile Cruise and check into your cabin & enjoy the peaceful atmosphere as your unforgettable journey along the Nile begins.
  • Breakfast: Take your breakfast on board before heading out to explore Aswan.
  • Aswan High Dam: the first stop in Aswan will be at Aswan High Dam, It’s one of Egypt’s greatest modern engineering achievements. It built to control the Nile’s annual floods and generate hydroelectric power.
  • Philae Temple: Then we’ll take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to explore the beautifully preserved temple complex dedicated to Isis.
  • Sailing to Kom Ombo: We’ll continue our journey at Kom Ombo
  • Kom Ombo Temple: Once we arrived to Kom Ombo, we’ll visit Kom Ombo Temple that’s located on the banks of the Nile & it was dedicated to two gods Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder.
  • Sailing Toward Edfu: After that you’ll return back to the Nile Cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu at night, enjoy your last night in Luxor.
  • Breakfast: Take your breakfast on board before heading out to explore Edfu.
  • Horse Carriage: You’ll take a hore drawn carriage from the cruise to the Edfu Temple.
  • Edfu Temple: We’ll visit Edfu temple, it’s one of the most historical placed in Edfu, that has remained remarkably intact for more than 2,000 years, allowing you to admire its impressive gateways, detailed carving, and magnificent halls.
  • Sailing to Luxor: We’ll continue our journey at Luxor.
  • Karnak Temple:  We’ll visit will be Karnak Temple. This place is simply enormous This Karnak temple served as the religious heart of ancient Thebes. It was built to Amun-Ra, and more than 30 pharaohs left their mark here, making every corner tell a different story. we will know more information  when we arrive there
  • Luxor Temple: Next we will visit Luxor Temple to continue our discovery tour. It is one of the most elegant monuments in ancient Egypt. And Luxor Temple played an important role in royal ceremonies. and it later expanded by Ramses II
  • Last night at Luxor: we will eat a delicious Egyptian lunch on board while the cruise continues sailing to Luxor West bank.
  • Breakfast on Board: Take your breakfast at morning while the cruise continues its journey along the Nile.
  • Valley of the Kings: The first Stop will be at Valley of the Kings. This is the highlight of this historical place. In this place is buried Tutankhamun. and many greatest Egyptian pharaohs.
  • Hatshepsut Temple: Then we’ll visit Hatshepsut Temple, that was built for Queen Hatshepsut. It reflects the remarkable legacy of Egypt’s most successful female pharouh.
  • Colossi of Memnon: We will see Colossi of Memnon before leaving the west bank of Luxor, that was built over more than 3000 years, and it is one of Luxor's most famous landmarks.
  • Lunchtime: you’ll eat one of the most delicious Egyptian foods on board, take a break, and enjoy your delicious lunch before continuing our journey.
  • Flight to Cairo: After lunch, we’ll checkout the Nile Cruise & going to the Luxor Airport. To return back to Cairo.
  • Night at Cairo:  Once we return back to Cairo. We’ll take you directly to your hotel. It’s time to relax.
  • Pickup: We’ll take you from your hotel to start our journey in Fayoum.
  • Tunis Village: We’ll start our adventure at Tunis Village, that’s known for its pottery workshops and local handicrafts, take your time to explore the village and see the traditional pottery-making process.
  • Fayoum Desert Safari: After Tunis Vilage, we’ll explore Fayoum desert by 4x4 vehicle to see the most beautiful natural landscapes
  • Wadi El Hitan: We’ll go to Wadi El Hitan that is known as the Valley of the Whales, it’s famous for its well-preserved fossils of ancient whales and offers a fascinating look at the prehistoric life that once existed in this area.
  • Gabal El-Medawara: You’ll enjoy a panoramic views of the surrounding desert from the top of Gabal El-Medawara.
  • Lake Qaroun: We’ll take in the views of Lake Qaroun, which is actually one of the oldest natural lakes in the world.
  • Bedouin Lunch: We’ll enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch at a Bedouin-style camp.
  • Wadi El Rayan: After lunch, we head to the nature reserve. This is the highlight to see waterfalls in the middle of the desert, which is pretty unique, and we’ll also do some sandboarding on the dunes.
  • Back to Cairo: Once we’re finished, we’ll drive you back to Cairo.
  • Breakfast at the hotel: Enjoy your final breakfast before checking out from the hotel. Take one last moment to reflect on the unforgettable memories you’ve created throughout our journey.
  • Airport Transfer: At the scheduled time our representative will meet you at the hotel and transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.

Meeting Point

Cairo International Airport

What covered

Included / Excluded

Clear details before booking your private Egypt tour.

Included

  • Airport transfers
  • Domestic Flights
  • 4 nights in Cairo
  • 3 nights Nile cruise – full board
  • Professional Egyptologist tour guide
  • Private AC transportation.
  • Mineral water during tours
  • Motorboat ride to Philae Temple.
  • Horse-Drawn Carriage to Edfu Temple
  • Entry fees to all sites
  • Snack stops
  • Shopping tours if time
  • Taxes

Not Included

  • International flights.
  • Any Tips
  • Egypt entry visa.
  • Optional tours and activities.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Drinks during meals.
  • Travel insurance.

Prices

Package type Oct-Apr
Single (Solo) $1700
Double $1388
Triple $1285

Notes

Christmas Season:
Christmas is one of the best times to visit Egypt thanks to the pleasant weather, making sightseeing and Nile Cruise experiences even more enjoyable.

Travel Questions

Frequently asked questions

Are internal domestic flights included in this 8-day package?

Yes, all round-trip domestic flights between Cairo and Upper Egypt (Cairo to Aswan / Luxor to Cairo) are fully included in the tour price along with private airport transfers.

Is this tour private or part of a large travel group?

All sightseeing transfers, city excursions, and guide services in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor are 100% private. You will only share public common areas while aboard the 5-star Nile Cruise ship.

Can we add an optional tour to Abu Simbel during our time in Aswan?

Yes, an optional early morning excursion to the magnificent Sun Temples of Abu Simbel by air-conditioned bus or short domestic flight can be easily added on Day 4.

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