Overview
With our New Year Egypt tour package for the small group which starts on the 25th of December 2024 and Ends on the3rd of January 2025 , you'll spend ten days exploring amazing sites, historical sites, and exciting excursions in Egypt. After visiting Memphis, the Saqqara Complex, the Pyramids of Giza, and other notable locations in Giza, your tour comes to a conclusion in Cairo. From there, you'll continue on your Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan. You will make stops at the Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Tour Info
- Duration: 10 days , 9 nights
- Departure time and location: 24/7 from Cairo Airport.
- Return time and location: 24/7 to Cairo Airport
- Package category: Egypt Christmas Holiday
Tour Highlights
- Giza Attractions: where you will visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Saqqara necropolis, Memphis City, Pyramids Sound and Light Show. (Optional tour)
- Alexandria Attractions: where you will visit The Catacombs, Bombay Pillar, Quitbay fortress, Alexandria library.
- Aswan Attractions: Where you will explore Philae temples, The Nubian Village (Optional tour), Abu Simbel temples. (Optional Tour), Kom ombo temple, Edfu temple.
- Luxor Attractions: Where you will be able to visit The valley of kings, Memnon colossi, Hatshipsut temple, Karnak complex.
- Cairo Attractions: where you will visit Old Coptic Cairo, Old Islamic Cairo, Khan El Khalili,The Egyptian Museum.
What to Expect
- Explore Egypt's true nature on a 10-day adventure.
- This tour includes a Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor and visits the most important sites.
- Services will be yours alone.
- Tour the highlights of Giza, Cairo, Alexandria, and the Nile from Aswan to Luxor.
- Visit the Philae Temples, Nubian Village, and Abu Simbel Temples at Aswan.
- Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples to continue exploring.
- Explore Luxor's Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temples, Hatshibsut Temples, and Memnon Colossi.
- You will visit Islamic and Coptic Cairo's ancient areas.
Gifts
- Camel Riding by the Pyramids for 15 Minutes
More About The New Year Holiday in Egypt 10 Days/ 9 Nights.
- The tour leader will be waiting inside the airport with a sign with your name on it, and he will contact you via WhatsApp if it is available.
- Dress Code: Smart Casual Closes is recommended.
- Comfortable shoes for walking, sunglasses, and a sunhat are important in the summer..
- Please check what you need to bring with while you visit Egypt. Check the list.
- You can express your thoughts on including or eliminating any tour from your tour schedule.
Itinerary
Based on your arrival data 25th December 2024, our representative will meet you at the airport with a board bearing your name. The representative will assist you with customs procedures, obtaining a visa, and other matters before escorting you to the hotel.
The representative will be more than pleased to answer any questions and go over the schedule for the next few days as you go from the airport to your hotel.
The optional tour of The Pyramids' Light Show
The pyramids' sound and light show is one of the most recommended activities on the first day, and we can arrange for you to learn about Egyptian history during the one-hour light and sound display in front of the pyramids and Sphinx. the tour is excluded, you can add it to your package.
To schedule the pickup and transfer from the airport to the hotel, you must provide your arrival and departure details prior to the arrival date.
In the case that you arrive before 2:00 pm, you will have to wait in the lobby until check-in time.
The Hotel Name is : The Pyramids Park resort.
According to the scheduled pick-up time, the group will be met with the guide in the lobby of the hotel after the breakfast and checking out, You will be picked up and transferred to visit the below sights then you will be transferred to the train station to take the sleeper train with your your guide to Aswan.
Memphis tour
Memphis, Saqqara and the Pyramids of Giza
Begin your day tour by visiting one of the most important statues in Memphis's open-air museum. King Menes founded Memphis, which served as Old Egypt's capital throughout the Old Kingdom. For more than 3,000 years, it was regarded as Egypt's administrative and cultural hub!
You can snap a picture with the Ramses II Statue before heading to Sakkara Necropolis.
Saqqara Tour
After touring Memphis, your guide will take you to Saqqara Necropolis, where you will witness the Six Steps Pyramid, the main entrance to the Necropolis, and King Teti's Pyramid.
After you've visited all of the complex's features, your tour guide will take you to a local and traditional restaurant, where we encourage you to sample our local cuisine.
Pyramids of Giza
You will be taken there for 3 hours, with three stops: the enormous pyramid of Cheops, the panorama view, and the temple of Valley and the enormous Sphinx tour. Then you'll be transferred back to your hotel for the night.then you will be transported to Giza train station to take the train to Aswan.
We recommend that you dress casually well, wear a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes depending on the environment.
Entrance rates include simply the admission fee to the area and do not include viewing the pyramids from inside; if you wish to visit the pyramids from inside, you will be charged an additional fee. You can ask your guide to assist you with purchasing the ticket.
Lunch will be served at a neighborhood restaurant.
As you are traveling to Aswan after The Giza Tour, you will need to check-out and take your luggage with you.
Overnight on a sleeper train
When you arrive at Aswan Train Station, you will be greeted by your tour guide, who will accompany you on your holiday from Aswan to Luxor. Following the meet and greet, you will see the Philae temple before being transferred to the cruise ship to check in, enjoy the rest of the day on board after lunch, or take one of the optional tours of Aswan.
Philae temple visit
Upon arriving to Aswan, you will be met with your tour guide and be transferred to visit the unique temple of the Goddess Isis, the Philae temples, to reach there you will ride a boat with moto, sailing for 10 to 15 minutes, your guide will take you through the historical temple, where you will know more about the ancient Egyptian legends and believing, Isis considered to be the goddess of Love and motherhood in the ancient Egyptian mythology. you will explore the temple then you will take the boat back, after the visit you will be transferred to the Nile Cruise.
Optional tour to the Nubian village
If you would like to spend your free afternoon learning more about the history and culture of the Nubian people, you can reserve a Nubian Village Tour. This tour takes you to a Nubian village where you can walk its streets and visit a Nubian house. You get there by motorized boat on the Nile River, making it an excellent way to see Aswan from the Hule side and capture stunning sunset photos.
The cruise category is standard 5 stars. based on bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Drinks are excluded on board.
By the end of the trip, it's crucial to leave a tip for the crow.
The cruise will depart at 2:00 pm and arrive at Kom Ombo temple around 5:30 pm. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the cruise ship and lead you through the temple to explore it before returning to the cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu temple.
Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel temples.
As previously mentioned, the cruise leaves at 2:00 pm, so now is a good time to reserve the optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples. You will be picked up from the cruise at 5:00 am and driven to the temples (it takes about 3 hours to get there). Once you arrive, you will be given a tour to learn about the history of the ancient Egyptians and how they constructed these incredible temples out of rocks. One of the temples was built for King Ramses II, who is regarded as the most important king in the annexes. Next, you will visit the second temple, which was constructed by Ramses II for his beloved wife, the queen Nefiratri. then return to Aswan to join the cruise before departing on the Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Temple Visit.
When the Nile cruise arrives at the temple of the gods Horas and Sobek (Kom omb temple), which was constructed to honor both gods, it will be around 5:30 p.m. You will be taken on a guided tour of the magnificent Komombo temple, where you can learn more about the mythology of ancient Egypt.
The boat leaves at 2:00 pm, so if you want to see the remarkable temples built by Ramses the Great, you should definitely take into account the Abu Simbel temple journey by adding it to your package.
According to the arrival time to Edfu, you will be picked-up and transferred to Visit the Edfu temp,e. then you will transferred back to the cruise to have your breakfast, around 03:00 pm you will cross the Esna lock, by the afternoon, you will arrive to Luxor.
Early morning Visit to Edfu temple.
Early in the morning, you will arrive in Edfu, where you will be met by your guide in the cruise lobby to proceed to visit the special temple of Edfu. To get there, you will use the city's traditional transportation (stagecoach carriage). The Edfu temple was built to serve the God Horas, the God of protection in ancient Egyptian history, and you will be guided to explore that special temple before returning to the cruise to continue sailing forward to Luxor.
Crossing Esna Lock experience.
What happens during the crossing?
When the Nile cruise ships enter the lock, the gates are closed behind them, and the water level in the lock is regulated to match the level of the river downstream. Once the water level is equalized, the gates on the downstream side of the lock are released, allowing the boat to resume its journey down the river.
After your visit to Edfu, you will spend the day resting on board, enjoying a sunbath, and seeing the farmlands and greenery surrounding you while cruising.
Check-out, transfer to visit Luxor sightseeing (The Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Memnon colossi and Karnak temples), then transfer to the hotel in Luxor for overnight.
The Hot Air Balloon Optional tour
The hot air balloon trip is an optional activity that allows you to discover Luxor from the sky. You will be picked up at 4:00 a.m. and transported to the port, where you will soar for 45 minutes to explore Luxor and see the significant monuments from above. Then return to the boat to check out, have breakfast, and begin your tour of Luxor.
The Valley of Kings exploring.
The Valley of the Kings is an Ancient Egyptian burial complex buried in the slopes between Gurna's two limestone hills. The Valley of the Kings has 63 recognized tombs, and three additional have just been discovered. You will be allowed to tour three tombs from the inside; King Tut is not one of them. It has one additional ticket. You may purchase it on-site.
The Queen Hatshepsut temple visit
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is unusual in that it is Egypt's sole temple constructed into a cliff face in a terrace arrangement. Hatshepsut was a well-known female pharaoh who used a fake beard and all of the trappings of male pharaohs to seize the throne for herself.
Memnon stop
You will be transported to The Memnon Colossi visit: We'll then view the Memnon statues. They are the sole extant sculptures fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, showing the pharaoh seated on his throne.
Visiting the Karnak temples
After viewing Memnon Colossi, you'll be transported to a local restaurant for lunch. Drinks during lunch are not included. This tour concludes with a visit to Egypt's biggest ancient temple complex, the Karnak Temples. The Karnak Temple Complex is a prominent landmark in Egypt; spiritual forces from ancient Egypt may still be sensed within its walls.
Breakfast will be served on board of the cruise,
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Dinner is excluded.
The Hot Air Balloon is an optional tour.
According to the airline ticket information and the scheduled pick-up time, you will check-out and be transported to Luxor Airport to board the flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Cairo for the night.
Breakfast will be served in the hotel in Luxor,
Food and beverage are excluded during the free day.
Important Note: The gala Dinner of the new year. will be served with extra 100 $ per person in the Hotel and it is obligatory. the amount will be collected in the hotel by our rep upon arrival to Cairo.
The visit to old Cairo is an important element of the Egypt trip package, as you will see the old Coptic Cairo, a historic Islamic Mosque, and walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Lunch will be supplied throughout the day tour of Cairo. Then you will be transported back to your hotel in Cairo.
Old Coptic Cairo walking tour.
At 08:00 am, you will be met with your tour guide, who will pick you up and transfer you to visit the Old Coptic Cairo, you will be able to visit the hanging church, Babylon fortress, the cavern church where Jesus was living. and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Alabaster Mosque and the citadel visit
Your next stop will be at the most significant Islamic site, where you will be able to see all of Cairo from the top. You will also see the alabaster mosque, which is identical to Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. There, you will be guided to learn more about Islamic and Oriental cultures.
Walking for one hour in Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After lunch at a local restaurant, where you will sample the classic Egyptian popular mail (Koshari), you will be taken to Khan El Khalili bazaar, Egypt's most significant market, where you will experience Egyptian life.
The Egyptian Museum Tour.
You will be escorted to the Egyptian Museum, which houses the Treasury of King Tut, in order to delve into additional aspects of Egyptian history. Following a two-hour guided tour, you will return to your hotel for the night.
Dress Code: As a general rule in religion sights, men are expected to wear long pants, while women are advised to wear clothing that is at least knee length or below, such as long skirts or pants. Women should also refrain from wearing sleeveless or shirts with low necklines.
You will be able to tour Egypt's second capital. Did you know that Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 330 BC, served as Egypt's capital for 970 years? Your knowledgeable tour guide will lead you around Alexandria's Greek and Roman sites, including the Catacombs, Bombay Pillar, and Fortress of Qaitbay. This is the tour you want to take. After Visiting Alexandria, you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo.
Meet, pick-up, transfer to Alexandria.
At 7:00 a.m., you'll meet your tour guide in the hotel lobby. You will be picked up by one of our private A/C vans and driven to the lovely city of Alexandria. Alexandria is 210 kilometers north of Cairo, and it will take us around two and a half hours to reach our first tourist stop.
The Catacomb Tour
We head to the Catacombs first. A combination of Greek, Roman, and Ancient Egyptian art can be found here. There are three storeys in the catacombs. You will see the main tomb, which is still decorated with Greek, Roman, and Egyptian symbols, statues, and carvings.
The Seraphim Temple Visit
Pompey's Pillar from the Third Century is your next destination. Made of red Swan granite, the 25-meter-tall pillar is regarded as one of the few surviving remnants of the Seraphim Temple.
Built as a tribute to Emperor Diocletian, it was formerly an impressive building that might match the Soma and the Cesarean.
Quitbay Citadel Walking tour
Our next visit is the Quitbay Citadel. Alexandria's lighthouse was destroyed by an earthquake in the eleventh century. Rather than restoring the lighthouse, Sultan Qaitbay constructed the Alexandrian Fortress to protect Egypt's north.
During your tour of the Qaitbay Citadel, your guide will explain the military monuments and the Alexandria Lighthouse.
After the Lunch, you will be taken back to Cairo train station to take the sleeper train to Aswan.
We recommend that you dress casually well, wear a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes depending on the environment.
Lunch will be served at a neighborhood restaurant
The pick-up will be scheduled based on your departure information, and the driver will be ready for you to pick you up and transport you to your next location.
Check-out must be completed by 11:00 a.m.
If your flight is later than the check-out time, we will attempt to help you with late check-out, but if we can't, you can wait in the hotel lobby.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel, airport, train station pickup and drop-off.
- Meeting services and assist in all destinations.
- 4 nights of accommodation at a 4-star hotel in Cairo. based on bed and breakfast.
- 1 night in a cabin on the sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan. based on bed and dinner.
- 3 nights of accommodation on the Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. based on bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- 1 night of accommodation at a 5-star hotel in Luxor. based on bed and breakfast.
- Private Tours.
- Private qualified Egyptologist tour guide.
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the Program.
- All Private ground transportation in the destination location.
- Train ticket from Cairo to Aswan.
- flight ticket from Luxor to Cairo.
- Local Taxes.
Exclusions
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa.
- Drinks in the restaurants and on the Nile cruise.
- Any private expenses.
- The optional Tours.
- Any Extra Not Mentioned in the Program.
- Tipping.
Current Season Price Details
The trip is available for booking starting from 2024-12-25 Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 2500 | $ 2100 | $ 2050 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 1250 | $ 1050 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 768 | $ 700 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Optional tours.
Visiting the pyramids from inside.
Beverages during the cruise.