7 Days Egypt Tour December
Duration
7 Days - 6 Nights
Tour Type
Private Tour
Tour Runs
Everyday
Min Price
Offer
Overview
Experience Egypt in December when the weather is mild and the sites are less crowded. Tour the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and the remarkable temples of Luxor and Aswan. Sail the Nile aboard a luxurious cruise and immerse yourself in Egypt’s captivating winter charm. December offers the ideal mix of adventure, culture, and comfort, with every element of your journey carefully tailored for an extraordinary experience.
Included
- Meet and greet services by our representatives at the airports with personalized signage at passport control
- Guest relations assistance throughout your stay
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
- Accommodation for 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise on full board basis
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary at quality restaurants
- Private English, Portuguese, German, or Spanish-speaking tour guide
- Domestic flights (Cairo - Aswan) (Luxor - Cairo)
- All sightseeing tours as private guided excursions
- Entrance fees to all specified sites in the itinerary
- Bottled water during tours
- All transfers in a private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International flights and entry visa
- Tipping
- Optional tours
- Personal expenses
- Gala Dinner
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Day 1: Welcome to Cairo
- Start your Egypt Tour in December with a warm welcome in Cairo, the entrance to Egypt’s ancient wonders. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a representative will meet you and assist with all formalities before transferring you comfortably by private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure, either relaxing after your journey or taking your first stroll through Cairo’s lively streets.
- Meals: None
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 2: The Pyramids of Giza & Grand Egyptian Museum
- Enjoy breakfast before beginning a captivating exploration of Egypt’s legendary landmarks. Visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos, enduring emblems of Egypt’s ancient splendor. Marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx and explore the Valley Temple, once used for royal purification ceremonies.
- Continue your discovery at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world, showcasing priceless treasures from ancient Egypt, including the exquisite artifacts of King Tutankhamun. Relish lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel to unwind.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 3: Fly to Aswan & Board Nile Cruise
- After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Aswan, the jewel of southern Egypt. On arrival, your guide will accompany you to explore the stunning Philae Temple, devoted to the goddess Isis and beautifully relocated to Agilkia Island. Then, witness the impressive High Dam, an engineering marvel representing modern Egypt’s achievement.
- Later, embark on your luxurious Nile Cruise, your floating haven for the coming days. Enjoy lunch onboard and relax while the ship remains docked in Aswan, surrounded by serene desert scenery and the glistening Nile.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Aswan (onboard cruise)
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Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples
- Have breakfast as your cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Visit the extraordinary Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two deities—Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder. Explore the Crocodile Museum to see ancient mummified crocodiles and related artifacts.
- Continue sailing to Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage will take you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s most impeccably preserved temples. Admire its monumental pylons, detailed inscriptions, and carvings illustrating the eternal struggle between good and evil.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Onboard cruise
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Day 5: Luxor West Bank Discovery
- After breakfast, continue your adventure on the West Bank of Luxor, a realm of mystery and grandeur. Explore the renowned Valley of the Kings, where powerful pharaohs lie entombed in richly ornamented burial chambers, including the tomb of Tutankhamun (optional entry).
- Proceed to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a majestic structure hewn into limestone cliffs, reflecting the legacy of Egypt’s most distinguished female ruler. Conclude with a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two towering statues that guard the ancient Theban necropolis.
- After the tour, disembark and check into your Luxor hotel.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Luxor
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Day 6: Luxor East Bank – Fly Back to Cairo
- After breakfast, visit the East Bank of Luxor, featuring two of Egypt’s most magnificent temples. Begin with the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple Complex, filled with massive columns, sacred pools, and inscriptions recounting tales of gods and pharaohs. Then, head to Luxor Temple, a refined monument once linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
- Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, check into your hotel and spend your evening as you wish, perhaps enjoying a farewell dinner beside the Nile.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: Cairo
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Day 7: Farewell Egypt
- After breakfast, say goodbye to Egypt, the land of the pharaohs. A representative will escort you to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your unforgettable 7-day Egypt Tour in December filled with discovery, culture, and timeless memories.
- Meals: Breakfast
- Overnight: None