Egypt New Year Vacation 2026: Nile Cruise & Red Sea Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Cairo

  Greeted upon arrival in Cairo, a private driver will then whisk you away to your hotel, setting the stage for your New Year's adventure.

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• Day 2: Cairo

  Today, your tour guide and driver will pick you up for a visit to the incredible Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx, a colossal limestone statue with a lion's body and a pharaoh's head. In the afternoon, feast your eyes on vast ancient Egyptian antiquities at Egyptian Museum, including Ka-Aper Statue, Tut's Canes, Seneb Statue, and so on.

  As evening approaches, look forward to a spectacular possibility: witnessing the pyramids aglow with a fireworks display, a dazzling celebration to mark the New Year's festivities.

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• Day 3: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise

  Take a morning flight to Aswan. After arrival, your guide will meet you and send you to the cruise ship for checking into your cabin. Afterward, disembark for a guided trip to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae, built to honor the goddess Isis. Late in the afternoon, sail on the Nile by Egyptian felucca to visit Aswan Botanical Garden located on Kitchener's Island, where you can see importing plants from the Far East, India, and parts of Africa.

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• Day 4: Nile River Cruise, Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu

  In the early morning, your Nile cruise will start for Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, a double temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Horus. Later on, continue the cruise to Edfu to visit the Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus), which is one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt and also used for religious sacrifice activities.

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• Day 5: Nile River Cruise, Edfu - Luxor

  Sail to Luxor this day. After arrival, you will disembark to explore the west bank of the Nile, one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. The trip includes visiting three tombs of ancient Pharaohs and nobilities at Valley of the Kings, the renovated mortuary temple of the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt - Hatshepsut, the only remain of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III - Colossi of Memnon.

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• Day 6: Luxor - Cairo - Sharm El Sheikh

  After breakfast on board, you will start your day with a visit to the Temples of Karnak. Walk along the Avenue of Sphinx to enter the complex as your guide explains how the massive facade was constructed. Continue to Luxor Temple which was once joined to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometer long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to the temple. Your private guide will offer interpretation and guide you through the most important parts of the temples.

  After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for connected flights to Cairo and then to Sharm El Sheikh. On arrival, be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

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  • Sharm El Sheikh

• Day 7: Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day

  Time is left for you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Sharm El Sheikh, renowned for its vibrant coral reefs that attract diving enthusiasts from around the globe. Dive into the azure waters through scuba diving or snorkeling, or opt for a tranquil glass-bottom boat trip to witness the underwater wonders. For those seeking adventure, a memorable excursion to climb Mount Sinai awaits, offering spiritual significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.

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• Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day

  Continue to revel in your Red Sea vacation as the New Year celebrations unfold. Embrace the vibrant festive atmosphere, brimming with special events and joyous moments. A variety of exquisite hotels will host New Year's feasts, complemented by captivating live entertainment and cultural performances. It's a time for celebration, connection, and pure delight.

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• Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo, Departure

  Your Egyptian adventure concludes with a private airport transfer from Sharm El Sheikh, followed by a flight back to Cairo to catch your return journey. Wishing you all the best for the year ahead. Safe travels!

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