Tour Overview
This Egypt New Year Trip runs twelve days through Cairo, a Nile Cruise and the Red Sea, closing with New Year’s Eve on the coast at Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh. Among the longer Egypt New Year Tours available, the route adds Saqqara, the full Nile Valley temple circuit, and several free days by the Red Sea to the standard Cairo-and-cruise combination.
Itinerary
Arrival at Cairo International Airport is met by a tour manager for the transfer to the hotel, with the evening left free ahead of twelve days of sightseeing and celebration.
The Giza Plateau opens the day, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Saqqara follows after lunch, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first major stone structure.
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The Egyptian Museum opens the day, with its collection of more than 120,000 ancient treasures, followed by the Hanging Church in Old Coptic Cairo and an afternoon at Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
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A domestic flight carries travelers to Aswan to board the Nile Cruise. The Aswan High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk open the sightseeing, followed by a motorboat ride to Philae Temple.
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The cruise sails north to Kom Ombo, Egypt’s only symmetrical double temple, dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, before continuing to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, with its 36-meter pylons.
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Luxor’s West Bank opens with the Valley of the Kings, including the tomb of Tutankhamun, followed by the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
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Karnak Temple’s Great Hypostyle Hall opens the day, followed by the Temple of Luxor, connected by the Avenue of Sphinxes. Disembarkation and a transfer to Hurghada bring the Nile Cruise segment to a close.
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A free day on the Red Sea coast offers diving, snorkeling, windsurfing or a visit to Giftun Island’s nature reserve, or simply time on the beach at the resort.
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A further free day of diving, glass-bottom boat touring or parasailing leads into the evening’s gala dinner, festive entertainment and midnight countdown on the Hurghada coast.
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The first day of the new year is left open for diving, snorkeling, a sunset sail, or time at Hurghada’s marina, markets and beachfront restaurants.
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A domestic flight carries travelers back to Cairo, with the evening free for shopping, a farewell dinner, or simply reflecting on the trip so far.
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A final breakfast precedes the transfer to Cairo International Airport, closing out this twelve-day Egypt New Year Trip.
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Included
- Meet and assist service at airports, plus all transfers
- 5 nights in a Cairo hotel on a bed and breakfast basis
- 4 nights’ accommodation in Luxor and Aswan
- Domestic flights, Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout the Nile Valley portion
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water during all tours
- All service charges and taxes covered
Excluded
- International flights to join the program
- Egypt entry visa
- Personal expenses and optional extras not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional excursions such as Abu Simbel and Alexandria tours
- Tips
Accommodation & Prices
Notes
A 25% deposit confirms your reservation. For festive periods such as Christmas, New Year, and Easter, a 50% deposit is required. The remaining balance can be paid before departure or settled in cash upon arrival.
Credit card payments need a signed authorization letter. The signature must match the one on your credit card and passport.
Approved refunds are returned promptly to the original payment method. No-show bookings are non-refundable. A standard 6% bank processing fee applies to all refunds.
Rates are calculated on a double-occupancy basis. Solo travelers pay a single supplement. Properties are selected for comfort and quality. Prices may change according to market conditions.
Domestic flight schedules and fares are estimates and may change according to the airline. International flights are not included unless clearly stated.
We work to provide a smooth experience. Situations outside our control — such as weather, political events, or airline changes — are not our responsibility. We will always try to reduce any impact.
Tips are completely optional and left entirely to you. We never pressure guests to leave gratuities.
Please inform your guide immediately if any issue arises. Our Customer Care Manager is available throughout the trip. Written complaints after the tour are handled promptly by our Customer Care team.
- 61+ days before arrival — 15%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 35%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 50%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
- 61+ days before arrival — 25%
- 60 to 31 days before arrival — 50%
- 30 to 15 days before arrival — 75%
- 14 to 1 day before arrival — 100%
Airline fees and a 6% bank charge apply to all refunds.
If a government or airline issues an official travel restriction, you will receive either a full refund or a travel credit for future use. Only airline fees and bank charges will apply.
- Under 2 years — free
- Under 6 years — 25% of the adult rate
- Under 12 years — 50% of the adult rate
- 12 years and older — full adult rate
Airline supplements for children may apply according to carrier policy.
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