8 Days Egypt New Year Tour

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be greeted by a representative who will assist with all arrival procedures before escorting you in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure to relax or explore the city’s lively atmosphere on your own, marking the beginning of your Egyptian New Year adventure.

Meals: None

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, set out on a guided exploration of the Giza Plateau, home to the world-famous Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Stand before the Great Sphinx and learn about the ancient rituals once performed at the Valley Temple. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, where the treasures of King Tutankhamun and countless other artifacts are displayed in magnificent galleries. Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, your guide will accompany you to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and share the story of its relocation to Agilkia Island. Visit the impressive Aswan High Dam, a modern engineering achievement that controls the Nile’s flow. Later, board your luxurious Nile cruise and enjoy lunch on deck as you begin your journey along the legendary river. Spend the afternoon relaxing and taking in the tranquil scenery.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast as your cruise sails north to Kom Ombo. Visit the remarkable double temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, known for its perfect symmetry and intricate carvings. Continue sailing to Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage will take you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved temples, adorned with detailed hieroglyphs. Return to your cruise ship and relax as you continue toward Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

After breakfast, cross to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of Egypt’s pharaohs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning example of ancient architecture, and stop at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues that once guarded the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Return to your cruise to unwind and enjoy the evening onboard.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Onboard Nile Cruise

Begin the day with a visit to Luxor’s East Bank, starting at the grand Karnak Temple Complex, the largest religious structure ever built, filled with towering columns and sacred inscriptions. Continue to Luxor Temple, dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship. Later, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

Spend the day exploring Cairo at your own pace. You may choose to wander through the bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar, visit the historic mosques of Islamic Cairo, or simply relax at your hotel. Optional excursions, such as a day trip to Alexandria or a dinner cruise on the Nile, can be arranged upon request.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Cairo

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. You will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your remarkable New Year journey through Egypt — a celebration of history, culture, and timeless beauty.

Meals: Breakfast

Overnight: Departure