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Egypt Tours in December 2027

Discover 130+ Egypt trips in December 2027 with 250+ verified reviews. Crafted by vetted tour operators, these Egypt December 2027 tours showcase the country at its seasonal best.

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    The Special Tour Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara + Ride Camel - December 2027
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    The Special Tour Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara + Ride Camel - December 2027

    You will be picked up Starting at 8.30 am till 10 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to start a full day tour visiting the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Your tour takes you to The Valley of the Temples where the priests have mummified the dead body of King Chephren, the owner of the second pyramid of Giza. You get a chance to visit the Sphinx where you get to have an eye to eye contact with the Sphinx - the legendary guardian that stands out from the huge funeral complex with lion body and the head of King Chephren and you have a 20 minutes to reading camel or horse. Your lunch See food (fish or Chicken or Shish Kebab or mixed grilled) your lunch in a local restaurant recommended by TripAdvisor, between your visits to a local restaurant (excluding drinks). In the afternoon visit the Sakkara which is located about 16.8 miles (27km) south west of Cairo. Here you visit the pyramid (built by King Zoser) which is considered an important part of the evolution of pyramids. We continuing the tour to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt (the city dates back to 3100 BC), where you can see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Your tour ends with a transfer to the hotel.
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    Private Tour
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    Hotel
    Age Range
    5-79 yrs
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    english, french, german, italian, spanish
    Destinations
    Giza, Cairo
    Giza, Cairo
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    Day Tour Dendara And Abydos Temples From Luxor - December 2027
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    Day Tour Dendara and Abydos Temples from Luxor - December 2027

    At 7:00 am you are picked-up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by our guide and transferred to Abydos city by private A/C vehicle. Abydos city is about 420 km to the south of Cairo in Sohag Government, and 135 km from Luxor. We drive north from Luxor for a day to see two of the most complete temples in Egypt. We arrive in Abydos and start the day tour discovering the ancient sites. First we visit the Abydos Temple, dedicated to the Ancient Egyptian god of the underworld. The paintings of the Gods and Pharaohs on the walls of the Osiris Temple at Abydos are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt. Then we continue to visit the Temple of Hathor - goddess of love and joy. The temple is located in Dendara, which is 135 km north of Luxor. Temple of Hathor at Dendara may be the best preserved in Egypt with full color still visible on its walls. The ancient Egyptians believed that the Lord of the underworld is buried there. The temple was built by King Seti I, and completed by King Ramsess II, known as temple of Seti I. At the end of the Tour around 17:00 pm transfer back to the hotel in Luxor .
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    Age Range
    5-79 yrs
    Operated in
    english
    Destinations
    Cairo, Luxor
    Cairo, Luxor
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    Day Tour To Cairo And The Pyramids - December 2027
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    Day Tour to Cairo and the Pyramids - December 2027

    Egypt. The land of the ancients. One of the early great civilizations of the world. There's just so much history to see and breathe here. Every nook, every cranny presents something new, the atmosphere rich with antiquity. A trip to this beautiful land is sure to leave you mesmerized and speechless, presenting a journey like no other. This private day excursion takes you to some of the key highlights around Cairo, one of the most happening cities in the country. Of course, pyramids are included!! Pick Up We will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, Giza or Cairo International Airport then drive the downtown of Cairo where is The Egyptian Museum. Visit the Egyptian Museum You will start the tour by visiting the world- famous Egyptian Museum. The museum, spanning two floors, houses a vast 120,000 masterpieces from different eras and periods in Egyptian history. The most popular exhibits are that of treasures relating to the Pharaonic kings and queens, such as the child king Tutankhamen and the room of mummies. In the latter, visitors can learn more about mummification art in ancient Egypt. Discover the Nile by Felucca " Optional " After your visit to the Egyptian museum, you will have the chance to relax and float on a Felucca (small motor boat) on a trip along the longest river in the world. Here you can take time to absorb the panoramic views of the city in the summer breeze. Stop for Lunch Next we will take a break to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch in a restaurant with wonderful views of the Nile. Drinks are not included. Visit Pyramids & Sphinx After lunch, we will cross the Nile and travel to Giza to the ancient pyramids, constructed in around 2560 BC. Renowned as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, it will be hard not to stare in amazement on your arrival at the pyramids and ask: ‘How were they built? And why?’ Don’t worry – all of our guides are qualified Egyptologists and will be happy to guide you and answer all of your questions. There will be the option at this point in the tour to go inside one of the three ancient pyramids. After that we will walk down to the edge of the plateau to King Kafra Valley where you can take your first glimpse of the Great Sphinx and its temple. The Great Sphinx of Giza is a mythological creature, formed of a human head and the body of a lion which standing at over 20 meters high 73 metres long is a magnificent sight to behold. Shopping Our final stop of about one hour will be for shopping. Here you will have the chance to buy authentic and traditional Egyptian souvenirs and gifts produced by local craftspeople. We will spend time at the Papyrus Institute, where you will be given a demonstration on how this famous paper is made and where you will also have the chance to purchase papyrus art. We will also visit a perfume shop, where you can shop for Arabian scents and beautifully decorated perfume bottles. Drive Back At the end of the day our guide will transfer you back to your hotel or to the airport to catch your flight.
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    5-79 yrs
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    Cairo
    Cairo
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    Day Tour To Luxor From Aswan - December 2027
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    Day tour to Luxor from Aswan - December 2027

    This is a day tour to Luxor from Aswan visiting the highlights of Luxor's East bank and West Bank. At 7:00 Pm, we pick you up from your Hotel or Nile Cruise in Aswan. Then you will be transferred by a private A/C vehicle to Luxor. We will arrive at Luxor at 10:00 am. Start your day tour with a visit to the West Bank of the Nile where you visit the Valley Of The Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley.The most known tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and AmonhotepII. Followed by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that is known as El Dir El Bahari which was built by Queen Hatshepsut the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. Then continue your day tour to The Colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Lunch is included at a local restaurant but beverages are not included. After lunch, continue on your day tour to the East Bank where you will visit Karnak & Luxor Temples. Karnak Temple is the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Spend around 3 hours there, then continue your day tour visiting the Temple Of Luxor, which was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. You will be dropped at your hotel after the tour.
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    5-79 yrs
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    Cairo, Aswan
    Cairo, Aswan
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    Day Tour To West Bank In Luxor -visit Valley Of The Kings - December 2027
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    Day Tour to West Bank in Luxor -Visit Valley of the Kings - December 2027

    At 7:00 am you will be picked-up from your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor by our guide. You will then be transferred by private A/C vehicle to the West Bank where you will visit the Valley Of The Kings. The valley represents the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial and there are many kings buried in this valley. The most famous tombs are King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, Tut-Ankh-Amon, King Ramssess VI, King Mrenptah and Amonhotep II. We follow this by a visit to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, also known as El Dir El Bahari. The temple was built by Queen Hatshepsut, the daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C). She was the only pharaonic woman to reign over ancient Egypt. We continue our day tour to the Colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Around noon-afternoon we will transfer you back to your hotel or Nile Cruise in Luxor.
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    Private Tour
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    Hotel
    Age Range
    5-79 yrs
    Operated in
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    Destinations
    Cairo, Luxor
    Cairo, Luxor
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    Day Trip To Kom Ombo And Edfu Temples From Aswan - December 2027
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    Day trip to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples from Aswan - December 2027

    At 7:00 am our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a day tour to the Temple of Kom Ombo standing on high grounds overlooking the Nile. It differs from other temples because of its double entrance, each one is dedicated to divinity: "Haroeris" with his falcon head and " Sobek " with his crocodile head. The Temple of Kom Ombo was built in an honor of two deities the crocodile-headed Sobek, god of fertility and creator of the world, and Haroeris or the ancient falcon-headed Horus. Lunch box included. Then you will be transferred to Edfu by road to visit the majestic temple dedicated to Horus which is considered by most to be the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. According to the Egyptian myths, it was the place where the falcon-headed god Horus took revenge of the murder of his father Osiris by killing Seth. At the end of tour, we transfer you to your hotel in either Aswan or Luxor as per your request.
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    Hotel
    Age Range
    5-79 yrs
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    Destinations
    Cairo, Aswan
    Cairo, Aswan
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    El-alamein Day Tour From Cairo - December 2027
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    El-Alamein Day Tour from Cairo - December 2027

    This day trip will take you to El-Alamein to visit the war museum and the War Cemetery of Commonwealth. At 7:00 am you will be picked up from your hotel in Cairo by our expert tour guide then transferred to El-Alamein which is Located About 240 Kilometers Northwest Of Cairo And 106 Kilometers West Of Alexandria. Upon arrival at El-Alamein, we visit El-Alamein War Museum and the War Cemetery that is also known as The Commonwealth Cemetery that Contains the Graves Of Soldiers from different countries. El-Alamein was one of the most important spots in the Second World War. In this trip you will able to know more about the second World War and all historical events. Afterwards, we start driving back to your Hotel In Cairo.
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    Alexandria, Cairo
    Alexandria, Cairo
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    Abu Simbel From Aswan By Flight Day Tour - December 2027
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    Abu Simbel from Aswan by Flight day tour - December 2027

    Our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to fly to Abu Simbel. The main attractions are the Great Sun Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Queen Nefertari. Both the temples were discovered in 1813 and were almost completely covered with sand. Then the temples were moved in 1960 by the help of the Egyptian government and UNESCO to avoid the rising water of the Nile. Ramsess II built the temple mostly to honor himself as there is a mural depicting his famous victory at the Qadesh battle where his army defeated his enemies. On the north of Ramses temple, the Nefertari Temple which was built by Ramses II to his favorite wife queen Nefertari among the 200 other wives and concubines. After finishing the visit you will fly back to Aswan and then you will be driven back to your hotel.
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    Private Tour
    Accommodation
    Hotel
    Age Range
    5-79 yrs
    Operated in
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    Cairo, Aswan
    Cairo, Aswan
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    Kalabsha Temple And Nubian Museum Day Tour From Aswan - December 2027
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    Kalabsha temple and Nubian Museum day tour from Aswan - December 2027

    Kalabsha temple and Nubian Museum day tour from Aswan Starts at 8:00 am. Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to enjoy a trip to the Temple of Kalabsha from Aswan and Nubian Museum. The temple has been dismantled and re-erected on a hill near the High-Dam site (Western Bank). This temple was originally built by Toutmosis II and Amenophis II at Kalabsha, 40 miles south ofAswan, and was restored during the Roman conquest. Afterwards, visit the Nubian Museum which was opened in 1997. This museum displays thousands of antiquities that would have been lost under the waters of Lake Nasser. This museum takes its name from the ancient Egyptian Nbu, meaning gold, in reference to the area's famous gold mines. Moreover, you will enjoy scenes of Nubian life demonstrated with a range of life-size displays. You will be dropped off at your hotel after the tour.
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    Age Range
    5-79 yrs
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    Cairo, Aswan
    Cairo, Aswan
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    Coptic Cairo Tour With Hanging Church And Abu Serg Church - December 2027
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    Coptic Cairo Tour with Hanging Church and Abu Serg Church - December 2027

    Our representative (your guide) picks you up at 9 am from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Discover the ancient sites and culture of Coptic Christians on a private tour through Old Cairo. Visit Abu Serga where the Holy family sort refuge, and Ben Ezra, one of the oldest synagogues in Cairo. Learn about Christian life in Egypt, a country where Christianity is a minority. The Hanging Church is built into the walls of the water gate of the Roman fortress and is possibly the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of Cairo's most beautiful churches. Continue to the Monastery and Church of St George. This is not an old church, dating from 1909, but there has been a church in Coptic Cairo dedicated to the Martyr since the 10th-century. It is one of the few remaining circular churches in the Middle East. Your next stop is the Abu Serga, one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. At the turn of the century this little church, which dates from the 10th-century, was the most important pilgrimage spot in Old Cairo for visiting Christian tourists. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles. Ben Ezra Synagogue is one of the oldest in Egypt. Set in a beautiful garden, it was built on the site of a 4th-century Christian church. The synagogue was severely damaged by Arabs after the 1967 war with Israel, but it has been almost completely renovated. Then visit the Coptic Museum at the end of the tour. The Museum is located in an area of great historical importance within the precinct of the Babylon Fort. Occupying over 8,000 sq meters the museum features almost 16,000 objects of importance to the Copts of Egypt. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites. Moreover, you also have the chance to visit the Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish to.
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    5-79 yrs
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    Cairo
    Cairo
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