Enjoy Christmas and NY Watching Wonders of Egypt in 9 days

Enjoy Christmas and NY Watching Wonders of Egypt in 9 days

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Enjoy Christmas and NY Watching Wonders of Egypt in 9 days

8 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Aswan

Tour operator:

Sun Pyramids Tours

Tour code:

739146

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise, Luxury, Special Events

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2271 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 02-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Experience a unique Christmas holiday with our 8 Days 7 Nights Road to The Nile Luxor & Aswan tour. Begin your journey in Cairo, where you'll explore the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Then, fly to Luxor to board a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruise. Sail through history as you visit the East and West Banks of Luxor, the temples of Esna, Edfu, and Kom Ombo, and the majestic sites of Aswan. Enjoy guided tours, exquisite meals, and comfortable accommodations throughout your trip. This unforgettable adventure offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders and modern luxury.

Highlights

  • Make your Christmas holiday different this year in Egypt through this 8-day Road to the Nile Tour

  • Visit ancient monuments along the Nile such as East and West Bank at Luxor, Esna, Edfu and Aswan sites

  • Explore the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, the Sphinx, and the Valley temple in Giza

  • Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, including the Treasures room for King Tutankhamen

  • Visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue in Coptic Cairo

  • Explore the Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple in Luxor

  • Take an excursion to the Valley of the Kings and the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • See the unique Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Horus in Kom Ombo and Edfu

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Giza

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Start your Egypt Travel Package. Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At the hotel, the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink

Day 2 : Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx, and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch at a good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Fly Cairo to Luxor – Nile Cruise Tour
Check out from the hotel in the morning then transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Luxor where you will be met and assisted, then taken by an air-conditioned vehicle to board your Nile Cruise to check in. After lunch on board, enjoy a visit to the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 : Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
After breakfast on your Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Head to the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, you will sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 : Kom Ombo

Location: Kom Ombo

Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
After breakfast on Nile Cruise, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god.Have your lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board your Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan Nile Cruise Tours
After breakfast on Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile Cruise, enjoy a day’s sightseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk, proceeding to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. Dinner and overnight on board deluxe Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly Aswan to Cairo
Disembark from your Nile Cruise after breakfast, then transfer to Aswan Airport for your return to Cairo where you will be met and assisted at the airport then taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast

Day 8 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo – Fly Back Home
Breakfast at the hotel with free time at your leisure, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation

Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa

Le Passage Hotel and Casino

Movenpick Royal Lily Nile Cruise

Note : If the mentioned cruise or the hotel are not available, the company has the right to change to any cruise or hotel, as long as it is of same category.

What's Included

  • Guest Relations Assistance

    Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.

  • Accommodation in Cairo

    Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.

  • Nile Cruise Accommodation

    Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star Superior Nile Cruise on full board.

  • Private Tours in Cairo

    All sightseeing tours in Cairo are private tours.

  • Group Tours on Cruise

    All sightseeing tours on the cruise are shared with the Sun Pyramids Tours group.

  • English-Speaking Tour Guide

    English-speaking tour guide during your trips.

  • Meals

    Meals at the hotel, Nile cruise, and during your tours as mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Local and International Calling

    30 minutes of local calling (5 minutes international) and a mobile phone loaned for the length of your stay or an Egyptian sim card for your unlocked mobile device.

What's Not Included

  • Entry Visa

    Entry visa to Egypt.

  • Optional Tours

    Any optional tours.

  • Tipping

    Tipping is not included.

  • Pyramid Entry Tickets

    Tickets to get inside the Pyramids.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • assist you at Cairo International Airport

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicles for transfers, and enjoy a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor and back from Aswan to Cairo, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy 3 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast and 4 nights on a 5-star Superior Nile Cruise with full board, ensuring a luxurious and comfortable stay throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo with daily breakfast and 4 nights on a 5-star Superior Nile Cruise on a full board basis.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, meals are included at the hotel, on the Nile cruise, and during the tours as mentioned in the itinerary.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?

    Yes, an English-speaking tour guide will be available during your trips.

  • What is the transportation arrangement for the tour?

    The tour includes transportation by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicles for airport transfers and sightseeing tours.

  • Are there any additional costs not included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour package does not include the entry visa to Egypt, any optional tours, tipping, and tickets to get inside the pyramids.

  • What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?

    The tour visits several key historical sites including the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, the Karnak and Luxor Temples, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, the Temple of Sobek at Kom Ombo, and the Temple of Philae in Aswan.

  • Is there any assistance provided upon arrival in Cairo?

    Yes, a tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and escort you to the hotel.

  • What is the policy regarding infants and young children on this tour?

    The tour is not suitable for infants as they must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable. Additionally, the tour is not stroller accessible.

  • Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

    No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible.

  • What is the minimum drinking age on the tour?

    The minimum drinking age on the tour is 18 years.

  • Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?

    Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.

  • Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?

    Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.

  • Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?

    Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.

  • What to wear when I travel to Egypt?

    Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.

  • Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?

    Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.

  • Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?

    Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport

Reviews of this operator

Ram (Google Reviewer)  

I had a great tour...

28-Dec-2024

I had a great tour of the famous WW2 memorials and museum dedicated to the Battle of El Alamein. My tour guide was Mohamed Elnoby. He was fantastic at explaining the history of the landscape and I had a very good experience with him as my tour guide. My driver Abdullah was also very good.

Dimitrios Panagopoulos (Google Reviewer)  

We chose Sun Pyramids for...

03-Jan-2025

We chose Sun Pyramids for our trip to Egypt, a private family group of seven persons. Their representative, Martina did an excellent job of preparing the schedule for an 8-day vacation that took us to many parts of Egypt. We explored the Giza pyramids and the Cairo museums including the newly opened GEM, the Siwa Oasis, Luxor and Aswan including Abu Simbel and Nubian village. We also visited Alexandria on the way to Siwa. We had a balloon ride over Luxor at sunrise, tea in the desert at sunset and felucca ride in Aswan. All drivers and guides were professional and always on time: Mervat for Cairo and Alexandria, Mo for Siwa and Ahmed for Luxor and Aswan were fun, knowledgeable and very helpful and polite in every aspect. The accommodation was also up to standard with good breakfast options, although a newly renovated hotel lacked heating (which apparently is required during wintertime!). Strongly recommend Sun Pyramids for your Egypt vacation.

Jeremy Balizenter (Google Reviewer)  

Mahmoud Emam is a walking...

18-May-2024

Mahmoud Emam is a walking Google. I'm not sure if he is human, because he knows everything. He is friendly, polite, articulate, and charismatic. We were amazed by the sites and the depth of knowledge he shared. Ahmed Hamama was our driver and him and Mahmoud (our tour guide) arrived on time to begin our journey. Ahmed is a great driver who also is very polite, professional, courteous, and a pleasure to be around. I am fortunate to have chosen the right team to make this unforgettable experience of a lifetime.

Javier Santiago (Google Reviewer)  

My experience today was amazing,...

26-Jul-2022

My experience today was amazing, our tour guy Mahmoud is very knowledgeable, professional and caring. He explained the pyramid history and museum history. He took us to a very nice jewelry store and very nice restaurant. (The food was delicious) The driver Ahmed is also very professional. He picked us up at the scheduled time. I highly recommend Mahmoud and Ahmed. Thank You

Mags Martin (Google Reviewer)  

Hoda of Sun Pyramids put...

22-Sep-2024

Hoda of Sun Pyramids put together a magnificent 2 day package for Bedford Scuba Divers that no one else could offer as we had limited time. We toured Cairo and Luxor in two packed full days even a camel ride and enjoyed every minute. We were able to visit the sights early and great tour guides throughout. We stayed at overnight Hotel Nefertiti in Luxor and it was a lovely Egyptian surprise in Luxor, with amazing views both in the evening and in the morning. Thank you Sun Pyramids, especially Hoda.

Christina Rong (Google Reviewer)  

We took 2 day Tour...

20-Oct-2024

We took 2 day Tour of Cairo and Alexandria from Port Said. It was a private tour. Sun Pyramids Tours provided excellent customer service. First, the tour coordinate Rana was very responsive and made a comfortable arrangement. The tour guide Ahmed is knowledgeable, friendly and speaks good English. The driver is very good as well. We felt safe and enjoyed the tours.

A Jens (Google Reviewer)  

We had a great time...

07-Mar-2025

We had a great time in Egypt and thanks to our guide Mohamed Elnoby, who not only took us on a truly amazing three days desert tour as well as a day trip to Alexandria, we got an unique insight into the culture of this rich and fascinating country and got to see places we would never have been able to discover by ourselves. Thank you again and we can truly not recommend this experience enough especially the desert trip (just maybe a second sleeping bag would have been nice as it was quite cold at night in the tent)

megan tomes (Google Reviewer)  

We spent two days touring...

19-Jul-2024

We spent two days touring Cairo with Mahmoud Emam and are feeling so blessed to have chosen this company and experience. We went to the pyramids and rode camels, saw historical sites in Memphis and Saqqaura. Mahmoud was very knowledgeable and kind. He has so much information about so many different aspects of Egyptian history and culture and we so enjoyed our time with him. I highly recommend requesting him as your tour guide. We also did a dinner cruise on the Nile River and had shuttle service to and from the airport and had a wonderful driver as well as another tour guide named Mohab for these who we also felt very safe and comfortable with and learned a lot from. We have been so happy with our time in Egypt!!

Thilantha Senaratne (Google Reviewer)  

I booked 08N/09D, tour with...

10-Oct-2023

I booked 08N/09D, tour with Sun Pyramids Tours. When I decided to make a tour to Egypt on my own I found out this travel company in a Google search. With the other customer recommendations I chose to travel with this agent with my family of 03 people. They handled our tour professionally and the vehicles provided were in very good quality. Overall we had a very nice experience in Egypt with the tailor made tour which was proposed by Sun Pyramids to suit our itinerary. Thanks a lot Sun Pyramids Team

Sanaullah Kiani (Google Reviewer)  

They are expensive enough, they...

30-Jul-2024

They are expensive enough, they promise 4 star hotels but the hotels are 2 stars, noisy, unmanaged and untrained staff. They won't care about the comfort the hotel may call you at midnight for any request you made at 9.30pm. Breakfast time was 7am, and i reached 7:30am, and it was finished. Customer care may call you at 1.30 am for any issue you face in the daytime. The card they gave me was full of dust as I opened the air through it all went on my face. They promised full air-conditioned cars, but they gave old less functional. The good thing was I canceled the 9 days plan on the 4th day, and they returned me about 40% payment. 1 star is for the refund. I don't recommend it.

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  • Low Deposit

    Sun Pyramids Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.

    Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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