08 Days Egypt New Year Tour

Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be welcomed and assisted with the arrival process before being transferred by private vehicle to your hotel. Settle in and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure, either relaxing after your flight or discovering the city’s atmosphere on your own.

Begin your day with breakfast, then set out on a guided visit to the world-renowned Giza Plateau. Stand before the Pyramids of Giza, marvel at the Great Sphinx, and stop at the Valley Temple for insights into ancient traditions. Afterward, explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to fascinating artifacts including the treasures of Tutankhamun. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for a restful evening.

After breakfast, head to Cairo Airport and fly south to Aswan. On arrival, your guide will take you to the picturesque Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, and share stories of its relocation to Agilkia Island. Visit the Aswan High Dam, then board your Nile cruise. Lunch is served as you settle in and take in views of the Nile’s calm waters. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or enjoy the cruise’s amenities.

Enjoy breakfast as your cruise sails toward Kom Ombo. Here, tour the unique riverside temple honoring both Sobek and Horus the Elder, admiring its symmetrical design and remarkable reliefs. Continue to Edfu, where a horse-drawn carriage brings you to the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient sites. Return to your cruise to unwind as the ship continues toward Luxor.

After breakfast, set out for Luxor’s West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, the burial site of pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Visit the grand Hatshepsut Temple, an architectural marvel, and pause at the Colossi of Memnon, two massive statues guarding the Theban necropolis. Afterward, return to the cruise for some downtime.

This morning, discover Luxor’s East Bank, beginning with the colossal Karnak Temple, famed for its forest of columns and sacred spaces. Then, visit Luxor Temple, a central place of ancient rituals. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, settle into your Cairo hotel for an evening at your own pace.

Spend the day as you wish in Cairo. You might wander through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar, visit historic mosques, or enjoy the comfort of your hotel. If you’d like, optional excursions such as a day trip to Alexandria or a dinner cruise on the Nile can be arranged.

After breakfast and check-out, a representative will transfer you to Cairo International Airport for your onward flight, bringing your New Year adventure in Egypt to a close.